YMCA of Delaware Early Learning Academy
315 E. 12th St., Wilmington, DE
3.9· 15 reviews
YMCA of Delaware / Walnut Street YMCA Children's Corner 3
- licensed capacity
- 291
- a week, county median
- $199
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About
About YMCA of Delaware / Walnut Street YMCA Children's Corner 3
YMCA of Delaware / Walnut Street YMCA Children's Corner 3 is a licensed child care center in Wilmington, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 291 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care and summer camp.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Before- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 291 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (302) 472-9622 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care and summer camp |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 291 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
YMCA of Delaware / Walnut Street YMCA Children's Corner 3 has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in New Castle County has a median price of $199 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 / Walnut Street YMCA Children's Corner 3
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 291 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #257097
Summary
9 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Jan 7, 2026
10 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 4
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Other rules 2
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 7, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
27U Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
“A licensee shall ensure supervision and direct observation of children is provided at all times. The staff member left a child on the school bus and did not conduct a proper sweep/check to be sure all the children were off the bus. Administer wrote up the staff and retrained all staff on bus policies and procedures. This was corrected on 1/9/2026”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026
Nov 19, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
20U Positive Behavior Management
“A staff member failed to use appropriate behavior supports. The incident was corrected by termination of the employee. Before the employee could be terminated, the employee resigned. The incident was self-reported by the administrator.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2025
Oct 7, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
40U Child Files
“Child files need to be complete. Child #14 and #23 need updated health appraisal Child #12 needs blood lead results”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2025
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. CPR and FA needed for Staff #1,2,5 OCCL Health and safety training needed for Staff #3,5 Admin of Meds needed for Staff #4 Orientation needed for Staff #5 TB test results for Staff #5”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2025
Oct 1, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“On July 21, and July 29, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received self-reports from the center regarding two separate incidents of a lack of supervision. On July 29, 2025, OCCL received a complaint about a lack of supervision regarding the July 21, 2025, incident. An investigation began on August 11, 2025, and concluded on September 2, 2025. Based on staff statements, administrative interviews, and observations at the visit, this complaint is substantiated for a lack of supervision. Additional concerns noted during the investigation included a person who had not been fingerprinted for the center present with the children during the first incident, and the center having lunch in a space at a different location that was not approved by OCCL.”
Aug 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
20U Positive Behavior Management
“Termination letter received 8/25/2025 Center being cited for failing to use appropriate behavior support and the correction was terminating the staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
- Jul 30, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Apr 2, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
27U Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
“Lack of supervision. Corrected on April 3, 2025. Center took disciplinary action with all staff involved.”
Oct 3, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. -child #6,8 need health appraisals -child #5,10,21 need blood lead results.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. -CPR/FA needed for staff #2,10,11 -OCCL training needed for staff #1,15 -references needed for staff # 14 -Health appraisal needed for staff # 3,6,7,9,13 -ROE and service letters needed for staff # 1,4,8,12”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024
Nov 21, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“On August 14, 2023, a complaint was called into the Child Abuse and Neglect Report Line and was not accepted for investigation by the Institutional Abuse Unit (IAU). It was sent to the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) on August 14, 2023, and accepted for investigation for improper discipline, not following the center's policy on social media postings, failure to report suspected abuse or neglect to the Report Line, staff file requirements, not providing an incident report to a parent, and staff not modeling appropriate behavior. This specialist was in communication with the Wilmington Police Department (WPD) regarding the status of their investigation into this incident. This specialist was given permission by WPD to begin an investigation on October 18, 2023. OCCL conducted an investigation beginning on October 18, 2023, and concluding on November 16, 2023. This complaint is substantiated for improper discipline because a video recording showed Staff #1 and Staff #2 using improper behavior management techniques with Child #1. This complaint is also substantiated for staff not following the center s policy on social media because Staff #1 and Staff #2 posted a video to social media of Child #1. The allegation that the center did not notify the Child Abuse and Neglect Report Line is unsubstantiated because LS Flowers verified [name] did contact the Child Abuse and Neglect Report Line on August 10, 2023. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for staff file requirements because a review of staff files showed all staff members had completed an annual review of abuse and neglect. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for staff not modeling appropriate behavior by using inappropriate language or teasing children because the center administrator and Staff #3 both denied observing any staff member using inappropriate language in front of children or teasing the children. There is no evidence to substantiate the center did not complete an accident injury report because [name] did verbally notify Parent #1 of the incident the same day and had a report available the next morning for signature, but the parent was not present at the center that day.”
Oct 2, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
49U Indoor Space
“Ensure floors, walls, and surfaces are cleanable and in good repair. Repair hole in the wall and peeling paint in the upstairs hallway bathroom. Clean trash can in the upstairs hallway bathroom. Repair peeling paint in the Tigers, Porcupines, and Penguins classroom. Clean the shelf in Penguins classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2024
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. A current health appraisal with immunizations is needed for one child. A complete emergency card is needed for one child.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
36U Staff Attendance
“Ensure staff attendance includes exact arrival and departure times.”
Corrected during the visit
33U Annual Training
“Ensure staff have all required professional development training hours. Additional training hours are needed for 22 staff members.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2024
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. CPR/FA is needed for three staff. OCCL health and safety training is needed for 19 staff. Medication administration certification is needed for one staff. References are needed for nine staff. An annual review of abuse and neglect is needed for two staff. members. A job description is needed for 14 staff members. An orientation is needed for six staff members. A health appraisal with TB is needed for two staff. A release of employment history with service letters is needed for two staff. Dates of hire are needed for all staff. Fingerprint eligibility is needed for two staff. A resume/application is needed for two staff. An adult abuse registry check is needed for one staff. Professional development plans are needed for 15 staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2024
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Oct 17, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
51U Toilet Facilities
“Ensure bathroom surfaces are cleanable and sanitary. Repair wall in upstairs hallway boys bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2022
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. A signed employee declaration is needed for 13 staff members. An annual review of abuse and neglect is needed for six staff members. Medication administration is needed for two staff members. Service letters/release of employment history is needed for one staff. CPR/FA is needed for one staff member. A professional development plan is needed for one staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2022
- Nov 16, 2021VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about YMCA of Delaware / Walnut Street YMCA Children's Corner 3
Is YMCA of Delaware / Walnut Street YMCA Children's Corner 3 licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was YMCA of Delaware / Walnut Street YMCA Children's Corner 3 last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on January 7, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has YMCA of Delaware / Walnut Street YMCA Children's Corner 3 had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 8 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 / Walnut Street YMCA Children's Corner 3 care for?
291, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does YMCA of Delaware / Walnut Street YMCA Children's Corner 3 accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are YMCA of Delaware / Walnut Street YMCA Children's Corner 3's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 472-9622 to confirm.
How much does YMCA of Delaware / Walnut Street YMCA Children's Corner 3 cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 472-9622 to ask.
What is YMCA of Delaware / Walnut Street YMCA Children's Corner 3's phone number?
(302) 472-9622.
Where is YMCA of Delaware / Walnut Street YMCA Children's Corner 3?
1000 North Walnut Street, Wilmington, DE 19801. The nearest other daycare we list is Ministry of Caring Guardian Angel Child Care, under 0.1 miles away.