YMCA OF DELAWARE / FOREST OAK
NEWARK, DE·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address55 SOUTH MEADOWOOD DRIVE, NEWARK, DE, 19711
CityNEWARK, DE 19711
CountyNew Castle
Phone302-453-0123
Operating details
Hours7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Capacity104
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 10/7/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High10
- Medium-High7
- Medium4
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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Location
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55 SOUTH MEADOWOOD DRIVE, NEWARK, DE, 19711, NEWARK, DE 19711
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 health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
- This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/7/2025
- High3
- Medium-High2
- Medium0
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2025
- Medium-Low riskStandard 4010/7/2025
40T — Child Files
Ensure child files are complete. Blood lead screening needed for Child #2 and #5. Parents Right to Know and screen time permission needed for Child #7. Send a copy to OCCL.
Corrected at inspection
2024
- Medium-High riskStandard 6510/21/2024
65T — First Aid Kits
Submit photos of the following items added to complete the first aid kit: an eye dressing, a first aid guide, an instant cold pack, a plastic bag, scissors, finger splints, and a thermometer.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 6310/21/2024
63T — Administration of Medication
A medication certified staff member must be present at all times. Send two weeks worth staff attendance documentation.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 5810/21/2024
58T — Sanitation
Submit documentation of the presence of a soap and water solution for cleaning tables and materials.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 3010/21/2024
30T — Personnel Files
Submit the following to complete staff files: prof. dev. plans for staff # 2, 3, 4; current CPR/FA certification for Staff #2, 6; documentation of administration of medication certification or training for Staff #3, 4; annual abuse and neglect acknowledgement for Staff #3, 4; OCCL 7 hour health and safety training for Staff #4, 5, 7; references for Staff #1 (4), #6 (2), #7 (4); a health appraisal w/ TB for Staff #6. Annual training hours are not determined at this time and will be non-compliant after 10-31-24- Staff # 2 needs 4, #3 needs 9, #4 needs 18, #6 needs 1.75 hours.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 2710/21/2024
27T — Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
Correct staff to child ratios must be maintained at all times. One staff member, without DEEDs qualifications, was present with 17 children prior to the arrival of the second staff member. Send an adjusted staff schedule to indicate correct ratios maintenance and two weeks worth of attendance documentation.
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.
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
$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: NEWARK, New Castle County
- Capacity: 104
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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