YMCA OF DELAWARE / WALNUT STREET YMCA CHILDREN'S CORNER 3
WILMINGTON, DE·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address1000 NORTH WALNUT STREET, WILMINGTON, DE, 19801
CountyNew Castle
Phone(302) 472-9622
Operating details
Hours7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Capacity291
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 1/7/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High4
- Medium-High5
- Medium6
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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1000 NORTH WALNUT STREET, WILMINGTON, DE, 19801, WILMINGTON, DE 19801
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- This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
- Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/7/2026
- High2
- Medium-High4
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- High riskStandard 271/7/2026
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
Corrected at inspection
2025
- Medium riskStandard 2011/19/2025
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.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 3010/7/2025
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
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 4010/7/2025
40U — Child Files
Child files need to be complete. Child #14 and #23 need updated health appraisal Child #12 needs blood lead results
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 208/21/2025
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.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 274/2/2025
27U — Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
Lack of supervision. Corrected on April 3, 2025. Center took disciplinary action with all staff involved.
Corrected at inspection
2024
- Medium-High riskStandard 3010/3/2024
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
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 4010/3/2024
40U — Child Files
Ensure child files are complete. -child #6,8 need health appraisals -child #5,10,21 need blood lead results.
Corrected at inspection
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$872/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in Delaware run about $1,134/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Delaware by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: WILMINGTON, New Castle County
- Capacity: 291
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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