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YMCA of Delaware/Silver Lake
- licensed capacity
- 120
- a week, county median
- $106
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About
About YMCA of Delaware/Silver Lake
YMCA of Delaware/Silver Lake is a licensed child care center in Middletown, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 120 children, serving school-age children.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 120 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (302) 437-9032 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 120 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
YMCA of Delaware/Silver Lake has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in New Castle County has a median price of $106 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$280
Home daycare$182
Toddler
Center$199
Home daycare$154
Preschool
Center$210
Home daycare$155
School age
Center$106
Home daycare$86
State record
Inspection reports for YMCA of Delaware/Silver Lake
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 120 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #1449632
Summary
3 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Jan 13, 2026
6 rules cited in those visits. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing publishes only visits where a rule was cited, so this record cannot show how often it was inspected.
- Records and paperwork 6
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Jan 13, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
40T Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Child #6 needs updated health appraisal.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026
30T Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs admin of meds, 9 training hours, OCCL health and safety training, physical and TB Staff #2 needs OCCL health and safety training Staff #3 needs physical and TB Staff #4 needs CPR and FA”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2026
Jan 22, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
30T Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs admin of meds, staff #2 health app and TB”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2025
Jan 29, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
40T Child Files
“All child files must be complete. Send the blood lead screening for one child.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
38T Parents Right to Know
“Send the completed Parent Right to Know log.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
30T Personnel Files
“All staff files must be complete. Send the CPR/First Aid for one staff member. Send the health and safety training for two staff members.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
Jan 4, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
65T First Aid Kits
“Purchase an instant cold pack and a thermometer for the first aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2023
40T Child Files
“All child files must be complete. Send the current health appraisal with immunizations and blood lead screening for four children. Send the documentation of the completed blood lead screening for one child. Send the documentation of the completed blood lead screening and current health appraisal for two children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2023
38T Parents Right to Know
“Send the completed Parent Right to Know log.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2023
30T Personnel Files
“All staff files must be complete. Send the current CPR/First Aid for one staff member. Send the completed Administration of Medication certificate for two staff members. Send the completed professional development plan for six staff members. Send the signed child abuse and neglect for one staff member. Send the completed health and safety training certificate for three staff members. Send the current health appraisal with TB for four staff members. Send the release of employment history and service letters for one staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023
16T Insurance Coverage
“Send the current certificate of liability insurance for Silver Lake.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2023
Jan 25, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
66T Emergency Planning
“Send the completed fire drill log for January and February.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2022
63T Administration of Medication
“Send the complete4d Administration of Medication certificate for two staff members.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2022
40T Child Files
“All child files must be complete. Send the health appraisal with immunizations for one child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2022
38T Parents Right to Know
“Send the completed Parent Right to Know log.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2022
30T Personnel Files
“All staff files must be complete. Send the current CPR/First Aid certificate for two staff members. Send the health appraisal with TB for two staff members. Send the fingerprinting receipt for one staff member. Send the service letters for one staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about YMCA of Delaware/Silver Lake
Is YMCA of Delaware/Silver Lake licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was YMCA of Delaware/Silver Lake last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on January 13, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has YMCA of Delaware/Silver Lake had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 6 show a correction in the state record. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can YMCA of Delaware/Silver Lake care for?
120, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does YMCA of Delaware/Silver Lake accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are YMCA of Delaware/Silver Lake's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 437-9032 to confirm.
How much does YMCA of Delaware/Silver Lake cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 437-9032 to ask.
What is YMCA of Delaware/Silver Lake's phone number?
(302) 437-9032.
Where is YMCA of Delaware/Silver Lake?
200 East Cochran Street, Middletown, DE 19709. The nearest other daycare we list is Ready Set Grow Academy, 0.1 miles away.