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Child care center · Wilmington, DE
YMCA OF DELAWARE / CENTRAL BRANCH YMCA CHILDREN'S CORNER 1
A licensed child care center in Wilmington, Delaware, with its state inspection and complaint history from the Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 501 WEST 11TH STREET, Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: (302) 778-9009
Ages served: 6 weeks through 6 years.
Age group: Infant through School-Age
Licensed capacity: 99 children
OCCL license number: 27399
Current enforcement action (as published): none listed in the state's file
Injuries reported to the state (as published): the state's file lists injuries in the last 5 years that needed medical or dental treatment. 2026: 1 facility injury. No facility deaths reported. 2024: 5 facility injuries. No facility deaths reported. 2023: 1 facility injury. No facility deaths reported.
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Inspection history
Last 3 years (November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026, when the state's files were last updated)
- 7 visits where violations were cited (the state's file doesn't list visits where nothing was cited)
- 15 violations cited on these visits
- 10 complaint investigations completed (No Evidence to Substantiate: 6; No Evidence to Substantiate with Concern: 2; Substantiated: 2)
A violation means a licensing specialist found that a Delaware licensing rule wasn't met. The state gives the program a date to correct each one and records when it was corrected. Complaint results use the state's own terms, as published. Read the official record for details.
Visits with violations
All 10 visits with violations in the state's file (which starts November 12, 2021), newest first, with 22 violations in all. The state's file lists only visits where a rule was cited, so visits where nothing was cited are not shown. Each violation shows the state's short title for the rule, its regulation code, the date the state set for the fix and the correction status as published.
September 15, 2026 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 3 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by October 9, 2026 · Correction status: Pending
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are complete. Please see the circled items on the staffing sheet left during the visit. Staff #12 needs their specialization from DEEDS
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by October 9, 2026 · Correction status: Pending
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure child files are complete. Child #4, 6, and 8 need blood lead screenings. Child #5, 7,8,10,11 need updated health appraisals w/ immunizations.
Lesson Plans
Regulation code 74U · Correct by September 18, 2026 · Correction status: Pending, September 18, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Giraffes' classroom needs an updated lesson plan
July 17, 2026 · Announced · 1 violation
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
Regulation code 27U · Correct by July 17, 2026 · Correction status: Pending, July 17, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
A licensee shall ensure supervision and direct observation of children is provided at all times. The staff member received a written warning and counseling from the center.
June 4, 2026 · Announced · 1 violation
Staffing
Regulation code 26U · Correct by June 4, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, June 4, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Staff member observed not using positive behavior supports. A licensee shall ensure that all staff use prevention strategies, appropriate redirection rather than restraint, and positive developmentally-appropriate methods of behavior supports for children, which encourage self-control, self direction, positive self-esteem, social responsibility, and cooperation. Staff member was terminated, and OCCL was sent the termination letter.
September 8, 2025 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 4 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by October 10, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, October 17, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
The state's notes for this violation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They're in the state's published file (see Sources).
Parents Right to Know
Regulation code 38U · Correct by October 10, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, October 17, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure PRTK tour log is started. Please send started log to OCCL
Lesson Plans
Regulation code 74U · Correct by October 10, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, October 17, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure lesson plans are posted and current.
License Renewal
Regulation code 8U · Correct by September 8, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, September 24, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Application must be turned in 60 days before the license expiration.
August 4, 2025 · Complaint Visit · 1 violation
Positive Behavior Management
Regulation code 20U · Correct by August 1, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, August 1, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
A licensee shall ensure that all staff use prevention strategies, appropriate redirection rather than restraint, and positive developmentally appropriate methods of behavior supports for children, which encourage self-control, self-direction, positive self-esteem, social responsibility, and cooperation. The incident was self-reported by the administrator. Staff member was seen on camera spraying children with a spray bottle. Staff member was terminated.
September 17, 2024 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 4 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by October 14, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, October 2, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff 31 needs annual review of safe sleep and abuse and neglect, staff #2 needs annual review of safe sleep, staff #3 needs health appraisal and TB, staff #4 needs CPR/FA and health appraisal with TB, staff #5 needs CPR/FA and health appraisal with TB.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by October 14, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, October 3, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure child files are complete. Enrollment date needed for child #1, 3, 4, 6. 8, 14 Blood lead results needed for child # 7, 10
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by October 14, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, October 3, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure indoor space is clean. Vents in giraffes need to be cleaned.
Diapering and Soiled Clothing
Regulation code 61U · Correct by October 14, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, October 3, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Please post a diaper changing procedure above changing tables and any area where diaper changes are happening. Send pics to OCCL
July 26, 2024 · Unannounced · 1 violation
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
Regulation code 27U · Correct by July 26, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, July 26, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure supervision and direct observation of children is provided at all times. Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not do this when they left a child alone in a classroom. This was corrected when the center administrator reported the two staff members were suspended.
Older than 3 years (not counted in the summary above)
September 8, 2023 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 1 violation
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by October 8, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, September 18, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
The state's notes for this violation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They're in the state's published file (see Sources).
December 21, 2022 · Unannounced · 1 violation
Positive Behavior Management
Regulation code 20U · Correct by December 21, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, December 21, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
The state's notes for this violation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They're in the state's published file (see Sources).
September 7, 2022 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 5 violations
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
Regulation code 27U · Correct by September 7, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, September 7, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure proper staff-to-child ratios are maintained at all times. At the time of the visit, the staff member in the infant classroom exited the classroom to enter the other infant classroom.
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by October 7, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, October 3, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Submit the following to complete staff files: medication administration and a DEEDs certificate for one staff member.
Staff Attendance
Regulation code 36U · Correct by September 7, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, September 7, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
The state's notes for this violation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They're in the state's published file (see Sources).
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by October 7, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, October 3, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure child files contain all required elements. A blood lead screening is needed for two children.
Hand Washing
Regulation code 59U · Correct by September 7, 2022 · Correction status: Completed, September 7, 2022 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
The state's notes for this violation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They're in the state's published file (see Sources).
Complaint investigations
All 11 complaint investigations in the state's file (which starts November 29, 2021), newest first, with the result and the state's summary as published.
Completed November 9, 2026 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate with Concern
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary of this complaint may name a person, so we don't show it here. It's in the state's published file (see Sources).
Completed October 12, 2026 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
OCCL's investigation of regulatory non-compliance began after clearance from other agencies was received. On September 24, 2026, OCCL received a complaint regarding an allegation the program did not inspect the playground area for hazards before being used by the children. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for that allegation. The self-report received from Administrator #1 stated the playground was checked by Staff #1, and the bag may have blown into the playground after the check. Staff observed the child pick up the bag, immediately responded by taking the bag, contacting the administrator, ensuring the child had not contacted any substance, and calling 911 and the child's parent. The child was medically examined and discharged with no concerns.
Completed October 7, 2026 · Result: Substantiated
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On September 8, 2026, OCCL received a complaint regarding failure to use appropriate behavior supports. This incident was previously self-reported to OCCL by Administrator #1 on August 27, 2026. An investigation began on August 27, 2026, and concluded on September 15, 2026. Based on the self-report, video evidence, and interviews, this complaint is substantiated for failure to use appropriate behavior supports. LS #1 viewed the video footage showing Staff #1 did not use appropriate behavior supports to gain Child #1's attention while on the playground, resulting in a nail mark being left on Child #1. Staff #1's employment was terminated by the facility. A concern noted was the center failed to provide a completed accident or injury report to the parent, guardian, or authorized release person on the day of the accident or injury or within one business day. Administrator #2 asked Staff #1 to write up an injury report. Staff #1 never wrote the report, so Administrator #1 wrote the report and provided it to Parent #1, who signed the report on September 2, 2026, for the incident on August 26, 2026.
Completed July 29, 2026 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary of this complaint may name a person, so we don't show it here. It's in the state's published file (see Sources).
Completed October 21, 2025 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On September 5, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding not providing injury reports, not following policies for termination of care, not handling parent complaints, and not using appropriate behavior supports. These concerns were self-reported to OCCL by Administrator #1 at a visit on September 8, 2025. An investigation began on September 8, 2025, and concluded on October 16, 2025. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for not providing injury reports, not following policies for termination of care, not handling parent complaints, or not using appropriate behavior supports. Prior to the complaint visit, Administrator #1 sent OCCL documentation regarding communication with Guardian #1, signed behavior reports, and strategies that were put in place to help the staff with classroom management, as well as a plan for Child #1. Documentation was signed by Guardian #1 including behavior reports and termination of care after the two biting incidents. Staff and administrator interviews stated there were no incidents of staff forcing, encouraging, or allowing children to fight, staff were not rude to children, and there was a procedure in place for children to use the bathroom when on the playground.
Completed September 10, 2025 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate with Concern
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On July 11, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing received a complaint regarding failure to use positive behavior supports. An investigation began on July 17, 2025, and concluded on July 30, 2025. The facility conducted an internal investigation and terminated the employment of Staff #1 on July 15, 2025, prior to the OCCL initial onsite complaint visit. Based on a review of video footage, staff interviews, written statements, and internal investigation records, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for failure to use positive behavior supports. Additional concerns noted were although video recordings and staff statements document that Staff #1 did not make physical contact with Child #1, Staff #1 failed to be respectful and used a threatening action while interacting with Child #1. An additional concern noted was that Staff #1 was observed using a cell phone while caring for children.
Completed March 18, 2025 · Result: Substantiated
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary of this complaint may name a person, so we don't show it here. It's in the state's published file (see Sources).
Completed November 14, 2024 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary of this complaint may name a person, so we don't show it here. It's in the state's published file (see Sources).
Completed October 31, 2024 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On October 11, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding sanitation issues. An investigation was conducted on October 17, 2024. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for sanitation issues. After observations and interviews were conducted, the classrooms were clean, and sanitizing procedures are compliant with DELACARE Regulations.
Completed February 14, 2024 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On February 5, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding lack of supervision and not notifying OCCL of a child's injury requiring medical attention. An investigation was conducted on February 9, 2024. Based on the results of this investigation there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint because the center administrator notified OCCL's intake worker on January 30, 2024, regarding Child #1's accident/injury that occurred on January 29, 2024. Also, the center administrator stated she was not aware Child #1 was taken to the doctor for the second accident/injury because the child had not returned to care. There is no evidence to substantiate that children were not being properly supervised because the center administrator and Staff #1 both stated children were being supervised by two staff members at the time of the accident, but Child #1 was injured because he jumped off the steps.
Older than 3 years (not counted in the summary above)
Completed September 15, 2022 · Result: Substantiated
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On August 17, 2022, OCCL received a complaint regarding allegations of not feeding an infant appropriately. An investigation was conducted on August 19, 2022. Based on the results of this investigation, this complaint is substantiated because infant daily logs from August 10, 2022, and August 11, 2022, show Child #1 was not fed according to his monthly infant feeding schedule. The child was not fed the proper amount because he was transitioning from using a bottle to a cup and often refused the cup.
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Sources
- Licensed Child Care Providers and Facilities: program details, enforcement action and injuries report.
- Child Care Licensing Compliance Review Information: visits, violations, corrections and specialist notes.
- Child Care Licensing Complaint Reviews: complaint investigations, results and summaries.
All three are published by the Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing on data.delaware.gov as Public Domain and cover about the last five years. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published. Program details last checked October 21, 2026.