Cadence Academy Preschool-People's Plaza
22 Peoples Plz, Newark, DE
YMCA of Delaware/YMCA-Bear Branch
- licensed capacity
- 143
- a week, county median
- $106
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About
About YMCA of Delaware/YMCA-Bear Branch
YMCA of Delaware/YMCA-Bear Branch is a licensed child care center in Newark, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 143 children, serving school-age children.
It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, drop-in care and summer camp.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Before- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and hours.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 143 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (302) 836-9622 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, drop-in care and summer camp |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 143 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
YMCA of Delaware/YMCA-Bear Branch 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/YMCA-Bear Branch
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 143 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #803290
Summary
3 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Dec 23, 2024
4 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 3
- Supervision and ratios 1
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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Dec 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
30T Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 and 2needs a DEED's cert, Staff #1 needs administration of medication, staff #2 needs CPR/FA, staff #1 needs OCCL health and safety training and a job description, staf #1 and 2 need 4 references, staff #2 needs an adult health appraisal, staff 1 and 2 need 2 service letters or atempts.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025
Apr 11, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
26T Staffing
“Staff members providing care for children may not be given other duties or participate in personal activities, such as using a cell phone that would interfere with providing care to children. A staff member was using a cell phone while they were supposed to be supervising children in the pool. This was corrected when the staff member was immediately terminated from employment.”
Corrected during the visit
Dec 27, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
40T Child Files
“All child files must be complete. Send the physical and the blood lead screening for one child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2024
30T Personnel Files
“All staff files must be complete. Send the required documentation for the pending out-of-state clearance for one staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about YMCA of Delaware/YMCA-Bear Branch
Is YMCA of Delaware/YMCA-Bear Branch licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was YMCA of Delaware/YMCA-Bear Branch last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on December 23, 2024, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has YMCA of Delaware/YMCA-Bear Branch had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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/YMCA-Bear Branch care for?
143, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does YMCA of Delaware/YMCA-Bear Branch accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are YMCA of Delaware/YMCA-Bear Branch's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 836-9622 to confirm.
How much does YMCA of Delaware/YMCA-Bear Branch cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 836-9622 to ask.
What is YMCA of Delaware/YMCA-Bear Branch's phone number?
(302) 836-9622.
Where is YMCA of Delaware/YMCA-Bear Branch?
351 George Williams Way, Newark, DE 19702. The nearest other daycare we list is Cadence Academy Preschool-People's Plaza, 0.7 miles away.