Ymca of Delaware / Walnut Street Ymca Children's Corner 3
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 3 complaints in the last 3 years and 9 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
- 291
- 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 4 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (2), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Jan 7, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision27U
A licensee shall ensure supervision and direct observation of children is provided at all times. The staff member left a child on the school bus a
Nov 19, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Positive Behavior Management20U
A staff member failed to use appropriate behavior supports. The incident was corrected by termination of the employee. Before the employee could be
Oct 7, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Personnel Files30U
Ensure staff files are complete. CPR and FA needed for Staff #1,2,5 OCCL Health and safety training needed for Staff #3,5 Admin of Meds needed
- Child Files40U
Child files need to be complete. Child #14 and #23 need updated health appraisal Child #12 needs blood lead results
Aug 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Positive Behavior Management20U
Termination letter received 8/25/2025 Center being cited for failing to use appropriate behavior support and the correction was terminating the s
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 3
- 1% of licensed capacity
- Reported injuries (Lifetime)
- 9
- 3% of licensed capacity