Ymca of Delaware / Maclary
300 SAINT REGIS DRIVE, NEWARK, DE 19711Childery 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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 77
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:6 12 Preschool 1:12 24
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Nov 10, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Personnel Files30U
Ensure Staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs CPR/FA and Professional Development Plan. Staff #2 needs signed orientation, OCCL Health and Safety tr
Oct 4, 20234 Findings4 Important
- Personnel Files30T
Enusre staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs 2 credit hours / updated annual review of abuse & neglect / Health appraisal w/TB.
- First Aid Kits65T
Ensure first aid kit is complete. Please send a picture of missing items: instant cold pack, safety pins, and a splint.
- Emergency Planning66T
Ensure there are enough supplies in case of shelter in place. Please take a picture of enough food/water for all children and staff for 24 hour perio
- License Requirements6T
Ensure OCCL license is posted. Please send a picture of poste OCCL license.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Reported injuries (Lifetime)
- 0
- 0% of licensed capacity
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