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YMCA of Delaware/ Gallaher

Daycare center in Newark, DE. 800 North Brownleaf Road, Newark, DE 19713

No Google rating on record
Call (302) 932-3972
AgesSchool age
Hours7 am to 6 pm, Mon to Fri
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity70 children
Violations, last 3 years8
On the register sinceNot listed

About the program

YMCA of Delaware/ Gallaher is a licensed daycare center in Newark, Delaware. It is licensed for 70 children and serves school age ages.

It accepts child care subsidy.

Accepts subsidy

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. YMCA of Delaware/ Gallaher 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 · 102273
Licence statusActive
Licensed capacity70 children
Inspections on file5
Source: Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Violations, last 3 years8Area median for centers: 7
Inspections on file50 substantiated complaints
All violations on file17Most 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 5, 2025Corrected September 18, 2025

Personnel Files (regulation 30T)

Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs PD Plan, annual abuse and neglect, and the rest of the training hours. Staff #2 needs PD Plan, training hours and abuse and neglect. Staff #3 needs CPR/FA and Health appraisal with TB, and OCCL Health and Safety training.

Cited September 5, 2024Corrected September 19, 2024

Personnel Files (regulation 30T)

Ensure staff files are complete. References needed for Staff #2 and services letters. Staff #1 needs one reference.

Cited September 5, 2024Corrected September 19, 2024

Child Files (regulation 40T)

Ensure child files are complete. Child #3, 4, and 6 need updated health appraisal and shot records.

Cited September 5, 2024Corrected September 16, 2024

License Renewal (regulation 8T)

Application must be submitted at least 60 days prior to expiring.

Cited September 5, 2024Corrected September 19, 2024

Child Care Activities (regulation 91T)

Monthly activity plan and daily schedule need to be posted.

Show all 17 violations on file
Cited September 19, 2023Corrected October 31, 2023

Personnel Files (regulation 30T)

Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs First Aid/Health Appraisal w/TB Staff #2 needs Adult Abuse Registry/Health Appraisal w/TB Staff #3 needs Training hours/OCCL H&S training/Eligibility date

Cited September 19, 2023Corrected September 27, 2023

Child Files (regulation 40T)

Ensure children's files are complete. Child #3 needs emergency card info/Health appraisal

Cited September 19, 2023Corrected October 19, 2023

Emergency Planning (regulation 66T)

Ensure there is a written emergency plan available. Send a picture of written emergency plan. Ensure monthly evacuation drills are documented. Ensure monthly fire prevention checklist is posted. Please send a picture of monthly evacuation drills and of the posted monthly fire prevention checklist.

Cited September 14, 2022Corrected November 22, 2022

Personnel Files (regulation 30T)

All staff files must be complete. -An application is needed for three staff. -A DEEDS certificate is needed in the file for two staff. -CPR and first aid certification is needed for one staff person. -Administration of medication certification is needed for three staff. -References (at least two) are needed for two staff. -Adult health appraisals are needed for four staff.

Cited September 14, 2022Corrected October 14, 2022

Child Files (regulation 40T)

All child files must be complete. -A full child health appraisal with vitals and lead blood screening results is needed for one child. -Lead blood screening results are needed for five children.

Cited September 14, 2022Corrected November 22, 2022

Indoor Space (regulation 49T)

Individual storage baskets that are labelled are needed for children's belongings.

Cited September 14, 2022Corrected October 14, 2022

First Aid Kits (regulation 65T)

The first aid kit needs an eye pad or patch, an instant cold pack, roll gauze, safety pins, a triangle bandage, tweezers, and liquid soap.

Cited September 23, 2021Corrected January 26, 2022

Telephones (regulation 17T)

An onsite phone number must be available and published. Send cell phone number to OCCL.

Cited September 23, 2021Corrected January 24, 2022

Parents Right to Know (regulation 38T)

A parent-right to know log must be filled out by all parents of enrolled children and all who inquire about child care. Sent to OCCL for current enrollees. Then start a new log for the coming licensing year.

Cited September 23, 2021Corrected January 25, 2022

Child Files (regulation 40T)

All child files must be complete. One school-age health appraisal and immunizations is needed for child # 7. Child # 10 needs days and hours of attendance (arrival time)

Cited September 23, 2021Corrected January 25, 2022

Indoor Space (regulation 49T)

Label children's storage baskets.

Cited September 23, 2021Corrected January 24, 2022

Sanitation (regulation 58T)

Prepare and use a labeled soap & water spray bottle for cleaning

Getting there

800 North Brownleaf Road, Newark, DE 19713

Questions about YMCA of Delaware/ Gallaher

Is YMCA of Delaware/ Gallaher licensed?

Yes. YMCA of Delaware/ Gallaher holds an active Child Care Center licence from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (licence 102273), with a licensed capacity of 70 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has YMCA of Delaware/ Gallaher had any inspection violations?

Delaware records 8 violations for YMCA of Delaware/ Gallaher in the last three years, across 5 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/ Gallaher take?

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

How much does YMCA of Delaware/ Gallaher cost?

YMCA of Delaware/ Gallaher 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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