YMCA OF DELAWARE / CENTRAL BRANCH YMCA CHILDREN'S CORNER 1

WILMINGTON, DELicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

3.7based on state inspection data
Capacity99
Hours7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Est. price$921/mo

Contact information

Address501 WEST 11TH STREET, WILMINGTON, DE, 19801

CityWILMINGTON, DE 19801

CountyNew Castle

Phone(302) 778-9009

Operating details

Hours7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Capacity99

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 6/4/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High8
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium8
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

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Location

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501 WEST 11TH 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: 6/4/2026

  • High5
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2026

  1. High riskStandard 266/4/2026

    26U — Staffing

    Staff member observed not using positive behavior supports. A licensee shall ensure that all staff use prevention strategies, appropriate redirection rather than restraint, and positive developmentally-appropriate methods of behavior supports for children, which encourage self-control, self direction, positive self-esteem, social responsibility, and cooperation. Staff member was terminated, and OCCL was sent the termination letter.

    Corrected at inspection

2025

  1. High riskStandard 89/8/2025

    8U — License Renewal

    Application must be turned in 60 days before the license expiration.

    Corrected at inspection
  2. Medium riskStandard 749/8/2025

    74U — Lesson Plans

    Ensure lesson plans are posted and current.

    Corrected at inspection
  3. Medium riskStandard 389/8/2025

    38U — Parents Right to Know

    Ensure PRTK tour log is started. Please send started log to OCCL

    Corrected at inspection
  4. High riskStandard 309/8/2025

    30U — Personnel Files

    Staff files need to be complete. Administration of meds needed for Staff # 1,4,14,7,8,11,13 CPR/ FA needed for Staff #4, 6,7 PD plan needed for Staff #5,7,12 Safe Sleep and annual abuse for Staff #3 Orientation for staff# 6 App/resume for Staff #6 OCCL health and safety needed for staff #5 and #6 2 references needed for staff #5, 6 Health appraisal and TB needed for Staff #6 Adult abuse registry needed for Staff #5 and 6 Service letter returns or attemps needed for Staff # 5 and 6 R of E needed for Staff #6 Staff #15 needs a full file

    Corrected at inspection
  5. High riskStandard 208/4/2025

    20U — Positive Behavior Management

    A licensee shall ensure that all staff use prevention strategies, appropriate redirection rather than restraint, and positive developmentally appropriate methods of behavior supports for children, which encourage self-control, self-direction, positive self-esteem, social responsibility, and cooperation. The incident was self-reported by the administrator. Staff member was seen on camera spraying children with a spray bottle. Staff member was terminated.

    Corrected at inspection

2024

  1. Medium-Low riskStandard 409/17/2024

    40U — Child Files

    Ensure child files are complete. Enrollment date needed for child #1, 3, 4, 6. 8, 14 Blood lead results needed for child # 7, 10

    Corrected at inspection
  2. Medium riskStandard 619/17/2024

    61U — Diapering and Soiled Clothing

    Please post a diaper changing procedure above changing tables and any area where diaper changes are happening. Send pics to OCCL

    Corrected at inspection
  3. Medium riskStandard 499/17/2024

    49U — Indoor Space

    Ensure indoor space is clean. Vents in giraffes need to be cleaned.

    Corrected at inspection
  4. High riskStandard 309/17/2024

    30U — Personnel Files

    Ensure staff files are complete. Staff 31 needs annual review of safe sleep and abuse and neglect, staff #2 needs annual review of safe sleep, staff #3 needs health appraisal and TB, staff #4 needs CPR/FA and health appraisal with TB, staff #5 needs CPR/FA and health appraisal with TB.

    Corrected at inspection

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

18Total Violations
1Recent Violations
(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

$921/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: 99
  • Type: Licensed Child Care Center

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