YMCA OF DELAWARE / CENTRAL BRANCH YMCA CHILDREN'S CORNER 1
WILMINGTON, DE·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address501 WEST 11TH STREET, WILMINGTON, 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
Questions to ask on a tour
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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: 6/4/2026
- High5
- Medium-High0
- Medium4
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- 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
- High riskStandard 89/8/2025
8U — License Renewal
Application must be turned in 60 days before the license expiration.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 749/8/2025
74U — Lesson Plans
Ensure lesson plans are posted and current.
Corrected at inspection - 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 - 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 - 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
- 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 - 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 - Medium riskStandard 499/17/2024
49U — Indoor Space
Ensure indoor space is clean. Vents in giraffes need to be cleaned.
Corrected at inspection - 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.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
Based on the violation data, here are some recommendations:
- 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.
Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.
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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