Ymca of Delaware/heritage
2815 HIGHLANDS LN, WILMINGTON, DE 19808Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.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 1 injury report 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, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 94
- 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 (2), First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1), and Parent Communication & Policies (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Nov 5, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Personnel Files30T
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needed CPR and First Aid, a Professional Development Plan, and a review of abuse and neglect.
- Sanitation58T
Ensure soap and water is available for cleaning.
- First Aid Kits65T
Ensure the first aid kit is complete. Add a roller gauze to the first-aid kit.
Nov 13, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Personnel Files30T
Ensure staff files are complete. CPR and First Aid for Staff #1 and Staff #5. PD Plan for Staff #2, Staff #4, Staff #5. Orientation for Staff #2.
- Parents Right to Know38T
Ensure the annual parent right-to-know log is completed.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Reported injuries (Lifetime)
- 1
- 1% of licensed capacity
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