YMCA OF DELAWARE/DOVER YMCA
DOVER, DE·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address1137 SOUTH STATE STREET, DOVER, DE, 19901
CityDOVER, DE 19901
CountyKent
Phone302-364-9622
Operating details
Hours7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Capacity21
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 11/5/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High3
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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1137 SOUTH STATE STREET, DOVER, DE, 19901, DOVER, DE 19901
Questions to ask on a tour
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- This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
- 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
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 11/5/2025
- High1
- Medium-High3
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- High riskStandard 811/5/2025
8U — License Renewal
Ensure renewal application is submitted at least 60 days prior to license expiration.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 244/23/2025
24U — Staff Qualifications
Ensure staff submits all documentation to DEEDS within 60 days of hire.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 404/23/2025
40U — Child Files
Ensure child files are complete. Nine children need days/hours of attending and date of enrollment. Two children need updated health appraisal with immunizations. Five children need blood lead screening results.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 654/23/2025
65U — First Aid Kits
Ensure first aid kits are complete. Travel first aid kit needs eye patch, soap and water.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 664/23/2025
66U — Emergency Planning
Ensure fire drills are conducted monthly.
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
$1,027/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: DOVER, Kent County
- Capacity: 21
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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