Walnut Street YMCA
Daycare center in Wilmington, DE. 1000 North Walnut Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
About the program
Walnut Street YMCA is a licensed daycare center in Wilmington, Delaware. It is licensed for 291 children and serves toddler, preschool and school age ages.
The Walnut Street YMCA in Wilmington, Delaware, offers before and after school care, day camps, and preschool programs.
It accepts child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Walnut Street YMCA does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $590 a month.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →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.
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision (regulation 27U)
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 and did not conduct a proper sweep/check to be sure all the children were off the bus. Administer wrote up the staff and retrained all staff on bus policies and procedures. This was corrected on 1/9/2026
Positive Behavior Management (regulation 20U)
A staff member failed to use appropriate behavior supports. The incident was corrected by termination of the employee. Before the employee could be terminated, the employee resigned. The incident was self-reported by the administrator.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
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 for Staff #4 Orientation needed for Staff #5 TB test results for Staff #5
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Child files need to be complete. Child #14 and #23 need updated health appraisal Child #12 needs blood lead results
Positive Behavior Management (regulation 20U)
Termination letter received 8/25/2025 Center being cited for failing to use appropriate behavior support and the correction was terminating the staff member.
Show all 15 violations on file
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision (regulation 27U)
Lack of supervision. Corrected on April 3, 2025. Center took disciplinary action with all staff involved.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. -CPR/FA needed for staff #2,10,11 -OCCL training needed for staff #1,15 -references needed for staff # 14 -Health appraisal needed for staff # 3,6,7,9,13 -ROE and service letters needed for staff # 1,4,8,12
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure child files are complete. -child #6,8 need health appraisals -child #5,10,21 need blood lead results.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. CPR/FA is needed for three staff. OCCL health and safety training is needed for 19 staff. Medication administration certification is needed for one staff. References are needed for nine staff. An annual review of abuse and neglect is needed for two staff. members. A job description is needed for 14 staff members. An orientation is needed for six staff members. A health appraisal with TB is needed for two staff. A release of employment history with service letters is needed for two staff. Dates of hire are needed for all staff. Fingerprint eligibility is needed for two staff. A resume/application is needed for two staff. An adult abuse registry check is neede
Annual Training (regulation 33U)
Ensure staff have all required professional development training hours. Additional training hours are needed for 22 staff members.
Staff Attendance (regulation 36U)
Ensure staff attendance includes exact arrival and departure times.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure child files are complete. A current health appraisal with immunizations is needed for one child. A complete emergency card is needed for one child.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Ensure floors, walls, and surfaces are cleanable and in good repair. Repair hole in the wall and peeling paint in the upstairs hallway bathroom. Clean trash can in the upstairs hallway bathroom. Repair peeling paint in the Tigers, Porcupines, and Penguins classroom. Clean the shelf in Penguins classroom.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. A signed employee declaration is needed for 13 staff members. An annual review of abuse and neglect is needed for six staff members. Medication administration is needed for two staff members. Service letters/release of employment history is needed for one staff. CPR/FA is needed for one staff member. A professional development plan is needed for one staff.
Toilet Facilities (regulation 51U)
Ensure bathroom surfaces are cleanable and sanitary. Repair wall in upstairs hallway boys bathroom.
What parents say
The Walnut Ymca is absolutely amazing, They have so many programs for the teens and for the children they always have community events and opportunities for parents to Engage. We are so thankful for all of the walnut ymca !
danielle cobb · 5/5 on Google · 4 months agoI absolutely love the staff at the Walnut Street Y… my kids are safe and they are very communicative through the Private app. Ms. Rhonda and Mr. Kenny always have the best family activities and it’s just a family oriented facility overall. If you’re looking for a safe and family fun place to send your kids… look no further! This is a crucial part of my village helping to raise my children. Love the Y so much!
NaQuisha Wright · 5/5 on Google · 4 months agoWalnut St YMCA has a very mannerful staff. My daughter been going for 2 years. She enjoys her stay and looks forward to seeing her friends and family. I love how the staff treats her like Family and walking through the door feels like home.
Alexuis Smith · 5/5 on Google · 4 months agoMy kids have been going here for a couple of years with no issues. They have so many activities from swimming lessons to field trips and different events. More importantly the staff are really friendly and interactive and have built relationships with them.
Jade Cooper · 5/5 on Google · 4 months agoGetting there
1000 North Walnut Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
Questions about Walnut Street YMCA
Is Walnut Street YMCA licensed?
Yes. Walnut Street YMCA holds an active Child Care Center licence from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (licence 257097), with a licensed capacity of 291 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Walnut Street YMCA had any inspection violations?
Delaware records 13 violations for Walnut Street YMCA in the last three years, across 8 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 Walnut Street YMCA take?
Walnut Street YMCA is licensed to serve toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 7 am to 6 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does Walnut Street YMCA cost?
Walnut Street YMCA does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees. The program accepts child care subsidy.
