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YMCA of Delaware/Colwyck

Daycare center in New Castle, DE. 12 Landers Lane, New Castle, DE 19720

No Google rating on record
Call (302) 257-5856
AgesSchool age
Hours7 am to 6 pm, Mon to Fri
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity23 children
Violations, last 3 years14
On the register sinceNot listed

About the program

YMCA of Delaware/Colwyck is a licensed daycare center in New Castle, Delaware. It is licensed for 23 children and serves school age ages.

It accepts child care subsidy.

Accepts subsidy

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. YMCA of Delaware/Colwyck does not publish a fee schedule. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $590 a month.

Licensing and safety

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Licence typeChild Care Center · 702879
Licence statusActive
Licensed capacity23 children
Inspections on file3
Source: Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Violations, last 3 years14Area median for centers: 7
Inspections on file30 substantiated complaints
All violations on file16Most recent September 2025

Most violations are record-keeping, training or maintenance items, and nearly every program has some. Read what each one was and how fast it was fixed. Delaware records each regulation found out of compliance at a review, with the corrective action required and the date it was corrected. The state does not assign a risk level.

Cited September 10, 2025Corrected September 25, 2025

Personnel Files (regulation 30U)

Ensure staff files are complete. Send Staff #1's full file to OCCL.

Cited September 10, 2025Corrected September 25, 2025

Child Files (regulation 40U)

Ensure child files are complete. Date of enrollment, hours/days to attend, emergency card info, Parent's right to know, and screentime permission needed for Child #1, 3, 4, 5, 6.

Cited September 16, 2024Corrected September 19, 2024

Positive Behavior Management (regulation 20U)

Post the behavior management policy.

Cited September 16, 2024Corrected October 18, 2024

Personnel Files (regulation 30U)

Submit documentation of complete staff files for both staff members. All files were not available at the time of the visit.

Cited September 16, 2024Corrected October 18, 2024

Annual Training (regulation 33U)

Submit documentation of completion of annual training hours. Four are needed for one staff member and nine for the other.

Show all 16 violations on file
Corrected September 16, 2024

Staff Attendance (regulation 36U)

All staff must sign in and out with each arrival and departure.

Cited September 16, 2024Corrected October 10, 2024

Parents Right to Know (regulation 38U)

Submit the completed Parents Right to Know log.

Cited September 16, 2024Corrected September 17, 2024

Child Files (regulation 40U)

Submit documentation of complete children's files. Files were not available for all enrolled children during the visit.

Corrected September 16, 2024

Children's Attendance (regulation 43U)

Children must be signed in and out with each arrival and departure.

Cited September 16, 2024Corrected September 19, 2024

Indoor Space (regulation 49U)

All outlets must be covered. Send photos to OCCL.

Cited September 16, 2024Corrected October 8, 2024

Sanitation (regulation 58U)

Submit a photo of accessible soap and water solution for cleaning.

Cited September 16, 2024Corrected October 3, 2024

Emergency Planning (regulation 66U)

Post an accurate evacuation plan. Due to the beginning of the school year, evacuation drills and safety checks were noted as not-determined. Submit documentation of completion of at least one by 10-10-24.

Cited September 16, 2024Corrected September 19, 2024

License Requirements (regulation 6U)

Post the current OCCL license.

Cited September 16, 2024Corrected October 10, 2024

Activity Schedule (regulation 76U)

Post a daily schedule.

Corrected August 22, 2023

Personnel Files (regulation 30U)

Submit an adult abuse and OCCL Health and Safety training for one staff member, and a whole, complete file for another staff member.

Corrected August 22, 2023

First Aid Kits (regulation 65U)

Add tweezers and an eye patch to complete the first aid kit.

Getting there

12 Landers Lane, New Castle, DE 19720

Questions about YMCA of Delaware/Colwyck

Is YMCA of Delaware/Colwyck licensed?

Yes. YMCA of Delaware/Colwyck holds an active Child Care Center licence from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (licence 702879), with a licensed capacity of 23 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has YMCA of Delaware/Colwyck had any inspection violations?

Delaware records 14 violations for YMCA of Delaware/Colwyck in the last three years, across 3 inspections on file. The median daycare center in the area has 7. Each one is listed above with the date it was corrected.

What ages does YMCA of Delaware/Colwyck take?

YMCA of Delaware/Colwyck is licensed to serve school age ages, and is open 7 am to 6 pm, Mon to Fri.

How much does YMCA of Delaware/Colwyck cost?

YMCA of Delaware/Colwyck does not publish tuition. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees. The program accepts child care subsidy.

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