YMCA OF DELAWARE / WALNUT STREET YMCA CHILDREN'S CORNER 3

WILMINGTON, DELicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

3.7based on state inspection data
Capacity291
Hours7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Est. price$872/mo

Contact information

Address1000 NORTH WALNUT STREET, WILMINGTON, DE, 19801

CityWILMINGTON, 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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  1. This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
  2. Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
  3. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  4. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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

  1. 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
  2. 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.

15Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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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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