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YMCA of Delaware/Youth Development Center

Daycare center in Newark, DE. 2600 Kirkwood Highway, Newark, DE 19711

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Call (302) 453-0123
AgesSchool age
Hours2 pm to 6 pm, Mon to Fri
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity60 children
Violations, last 3 years7
On the register sinceNot listed

About the program

YMCA of Delaware/Youth Development Center is a licensed daycare center in Newark, Delaware. It is licensed for 60 children and serves school age ages.

It accepts child care subsidy.

Accepts subsidy

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. YMCA of Delaware/Youth Development Center 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 · 706579
Licence statusActive
Licensed capacity60 children
Inspections on file4
Source: Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Violations, last 3 years7Area median for centers: 7
Inspections on file40 substantiated complaints
All violations on file10Most recent November 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 November 25, 2025Corrected December 5, 2025

First Aid and CPR Training (regulation 35U)

Staff #1 needs CPR/FA

Cited November 25, 2025Corrected January 21, 2026

Hazardous Materials (regulation 45U)

Radon Test results needed.

Cited November 25, 2025Corrected December 17, 2025

Indoor Space (regulation 49U)

Covered trash cans needed in Middle School, Blue, and Orange classrooms.

Cited November 25, 2025Corrected December 17, 2025

Outdoor Area (regulation 53U)

Outdoor area trashcans need tops/covers to clear from standing water. Nine-Square needs repaired or removal. Trash removed from playground. Window cling on outside of the playground door needs to be replaced or removed.

Cited September 18, 2024Corrected September 16, 2024

License Renewal (regulation 8U)

Ensure renewal application is submitted at least 60 days before license expiration.

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Cited September 28, 2023

General Qualifications (regulation 28U)

Ensure staff have comprehensive background check completed and are supervised at all times until eligibility is determined. Please send a copy of the missing fingerprint receipt and eligibility date.

Cited September 28, 2023Corrected November 9, 2023

Personnel Files (regulation 30U)

Ensure all staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs complete file. Staff #2 needs current PD plan, fingerprint receipt date, eligibility date. Staff #3 needs OCCL H&S training. Please send missing items to OCCL.

Cited September 28, 2022Corrected November 21, 2022

Personnel Files (regulation 30U)

All staff files must be complete. -A professional development plan is needed for one staff.

Cited September 28, 2022Corrected November 21, 2022

Kitchen and Food Preparation (regulation 50U)

Thermometers are needed in the two refrigerators where children's perishable foods will be stored.

Cited September 28, 2022Corrected November 21, 2022

Emergency Planning (regulation 66U)

Obtain an emergency water supply.

Getting there

2600 Kirkwood Highway, Newark, DE 19711

Questions about YMCA of Delaware/Youth Development Center

Is YMCA of Delaware/Youth Development Center licensed?

Yes. YMCA of Delaware/Youth Development Center holds an active Child Care Center licence from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (licence 706579), with a licensed capacity of 60 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has YMCA of Delaware/Youth Development Center had any inspection violations?

Delaware records 7 violations for YMCA of Delaware/Youth Development Center in the last three years, across 4 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/Youth Development Center take?

YMCA of Delaware/Youth Development Center is licensed to serve school age ages, and is open 2 pm to 6 pm, Mon to Fri.

How much does YMCA of Delaware/Youth Development Center cost?

YMCA of Delaware/Youth Development Center 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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