Ymca of Delaware / Forwood
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects 2 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
- Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 50
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:6 12
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), Parent Communication & Policies (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Sep 10, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Personnel Files30T
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs CPR/FA. Staff #2 needs CPR/FA, OCCL training, health appraisal and TB, Staff #3 needs job description,
- Parents Right to Know38T
Ensure Parents Right to Know Log is completed annually.
- Child Files40T
Ensure child files are complete. Child #1 needs blood lead screening, Child #3, #5, #12 needs enrollment days/hours, emergency card, PRTK, screen and
- Sanitation58T
Ensure soap & water and disinfectant are available. Missing soap and water spray.
Sep 11, 20241 Finding1 Important
- First Aid and CPR Training35T
Ensure staff have updated CPR/First Aid training. Staff #1 needs CPR and First Aid training.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Reported injuries (Lifetime)
- 2
- 4% of licensed capacity