Ymca of Delaware / Central Branch Ymca Children's Corner 1
501 WEST 11TH STREET, WILMINGTON, DE 19801Childery Rating: 3/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects 6 complaints in the last 3 years and 7 injury reports on file. The structural rating also includes Delaware's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Delaware caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:12. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 18 hours of annual training. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants
- Licensed capacity
- 99
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), and Parent Communication & Policies (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jun 4, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Staffing26U
Staff member observed not using positive behavior supports. A licensee shall ensure that all staff use prevention strategies, appropriate redire
Sep 8, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Personnel Files30U
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
- Parents Right to Know38U
Ensure PRTK tour log is started. Please send started log to OCCL
- Lesson Plans74U
Ensure lesson plans are posted and current.
- License Renewal8U
Application must be turned in 60 days before the license expiration.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 6
- 6% of licensed capacity
- Reported injuries (Lifetime)
- 7
- 7% of licensed capacity
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