YMCA Early Learning Academy (315 E. 12th St.)
Daycare center in Wilmington, DE. 315 E. 12th St., Wilmington, DE 19801
About the program
YMCA Early Learning Academy (315 E. 12th St.) is a licensed daycare center in Wilmington, Delaware. It is licensed for 124 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
The YMCA Early Learning Academy provides full-time childcare and preschool programs for children aged zero to five years.
It accepts child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. YMCA Early Learning Academy (315 E. 12th St.) 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.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Repair the leaking vent in Sunflower's room.
Feeding of Infants (regulation 72U)
Ensure infants have monthly feeding statements. Send Child #1,2,11,and 12 to OCCL
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. Please see staffing sheet
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure child files are complete. Child #2 ,9,10 need blood lead results Child # 10 needs a health app, immunizations, and blood lead results Child #3 needs prtk, and screen time permission Child #1 needs a current infant feeding statement
What parents say
I recently enrolled my child in this daycare, and so far I’m really impressed - especially for a center that just opened. The staff is warm, attentive, and clearly passionate about working with children. From day one, they made both me and my child feel comfortable and welcomed, which made the transition so much easier. The environment is clean, organized, and set up in a way that encourages learning and play. I also…
Briante Lewis · 5/5 on Google · 4 months agoLast Friday was a great time! I really like what this childcare center is doing. It’s different. It feels different, and the staff really know their stuff. They had open houses and tours, and the tall lady took me and my mom through. We are a Head Start family, so we know a little about early childhood programs, but that woman knew her stuff. The way she talked about school preparedness and how she gets her staff to…
Jullanar · 5/5 on Google · 3 weeks agoI was very hesitant to leave this review as I had a very good impression of the director, but after not even receiving a response at minimum I will r now rate this center. I saw a video on Instagram of the center and thought it looked really nice so I scheduled a tour. The director was very delightful and she made me feel comfortable that my son will be safe at the ymca & learn. She told me that they use an app to…
Brianna Robertson · 1/5 on Google · 5 months agoFirst impressions mean everything. The staff Ms Ja and Ms Kia were very professional and informative. The facility itself was very clean and organized. They have a structured daily schedule , which I appreciate as well. The facility is secured and feels safe! I look forward to seeing all the great things in store for the future.
Talonda Coleman · 5/5 on Google · 4 months agoGetting there
315 E. 12th St., Wilmington, DE 19801
Questions about YMCA Early Learning Academy (315 E. 12th St.)
Is YMCA Early Learning Academy (315 E. 12th St.) licensed?
Yes. YMCA Early Learning Academy (315 E. 12th St.) holds an active Child Care Center licence from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (licence 1698321), with a licensed capacity of 124 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has YMCA Early Learning Academy (315 E. 12th St.) had any inspection violations?
Delaware records 4 violations for YMCA Early Learning Academy (315 E. 12th St.) in the last three years, across 2 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 Early Learning Academy (315 E. 12th St.) take?
YMCA Early Learning Academy (315 E. 12th St.) is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 7 am to 6 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does YMCA Early Learning Academy (315 E. 12th St.) cost?
YMCA Early Learning Academy (315 E. 12th St.) 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.
