Ymca of Delaware/lewes Elementary
820 SAVANNAH RD, LEWES, DE 19958Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects no 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, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 96
- 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3) and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Sep 10, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Personnel Files30T
Complete files are needed for the following staff members: Staff# 1,2,3,5, and needs CPR/ FA certification. Staff #6 and 7 needs a complete file.
- Emergency Planning66T
Conduct and log fire drill for the month of September.
Sep 18, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Personnel Files30T
Complete files are needed for the following staff members: Staff #1 needs an updated administration of medication certification. Staff #2, Staff #3 an
Sep 20, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Personnel Files30T
Complete files are needed for the following staff members: Staff #1 needs OCCL health and safety training. Staff #2 needs annual abuse and neglect and
Complaints & Safety Record
- Reported injuries (Lifetime)
- 0
- 0% of licensed capacity
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