BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF GREATER NEWARK
NEWARK, DE·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address1 POSITIVE PLACE, NEWARK, DE, 19702
CityNEWARK, DE 19702
CountyNew Castle
Phone(302) 836-6464
Operating details
Hours7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Capacity150
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 11/24/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High4
- Medium-High5
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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1 POSITIVE PLACE, NEWARK, DE, 19702, NEWARK, DE 19702
Questions to ask on a tour
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- 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
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 11/24/2025
- High3
- Medium-High2
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- High riskStandard 3011/24/2025
30T — Personnel Files
Ensure personnel files are complete. Staff #1 needs "Trained in day-to-day operations" form. Staff #2 needs CPR/FA, Orientation, OCCL Health and Safety, Resume, Job description, References, Adult Abuse Check, Health Appraisal with TB, Release of employment, service letters, Administration of Medication. Staff #3 needs Administration of Medication, OCCL Health and Safety, and Health Appraisal Staff #4 needs CPR/FA, OCCL Health and Safety, Resume, and 1 reference Staff #5 needs OCCL Health and Safety and References Staff #6 needs OCCL Health and Safety, resume, references, and Adult abuse check.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 4011/24/2025
40T — Child Files
Ensure children's files are complete. Health Appraisal- Child #2, #7 Immunizations- Child #2 Lead Test results- Child #2, #6, #7, #11 Additional Emergency Contact- Child #10, #16, and #18
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 811/24/2025
8T — License Renewal
Ensure application is sent 60 days before expiration.
Corrected at inspection
2024
- Medium riskStandard 3311/19/2024
33T — Annual Training
Annual trainings are needed for Staff #3 (5), #5 (8), #6 (3), #10 (5), #13 (5), and #14 (8). ND until 11/30/2024.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 4011/19/2024
40T — Child Files
Ensure child files are complete Health appraisal is needed for Child #4. Immunization records are needed for Child #4 and Child #15. Blood Lead Screening results are needed for Child #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, #15, #16 and #17.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 4911/19/2024
49T — Indoor Space
Ensure staff files are complete. Signed PD plan needed for Staff #1 and #2. Annual review of abuse and neglect is needed for Staff #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, and #14. Orientation is needed for Staff #11. 7-hour OCCL Health and Safety training is needed for Staff #4, #8 #11, and #15. Application/Resume or personal data sheet is need for Staff #4, #8, #11, and #15. Job description is needed for Staff #8, #11, and #15. References are needed for Staff #4 (4), #8 (4), #11 (4), and #15 (3). Declaration and Drug/Alcohol statement is needed for Staff #11. Adult Abuse is needed for Staff #11. Health appraisal with TB is needed for Staff #8. Release of Employment is needed for Staff #8 and #11. Service letters are needed for Staff #8 and #11.
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: 150
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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