Licensed Child Care Center
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Ymca Of Delaware / Forest Oak
Newark, DE
· New Castle County
55 SOUTH MEADOWOOD DRIVE,
Newark, DE 19711
Quick Facts
Capacity
104 children
Age Range
Kindergarten through 12 years.
Type of Care
School-Age Care Only
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
355576
Issued By
Delaware Department of Services For Children, Youth And Their Families
Licensor
District Office
State of Delaware, Office of Child Care Licensing
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About the Provider
YMCA OF DELAWARE / FOREST OAK is a Licensed Child Care Center in NEWARK DE, with a maximum capacity of 104 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Kindergarten through 12 years.. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
Financial Arrangements: Child Care Food Program;Nonprofit;Purchase of Care; Reported Injuries & Deaths: 2022: 1 facility injury. No facility deaths reported.; 2021: 1 facility injury. No facility deaths reported.;
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulation Code | Status |
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| 2025-10-07 | Non Compliance | 40T - Child Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure child files are complete. Blood lead screening needed for Child #2 and #5. Parents Right to Know and screen time permission needed for Child #7. Send a copy to OCCL. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-10-21 | Non Compliance | 27T - Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Correct staff to child ratios must be maintained at all times. One staff member, without DEEDs qualifications, was present with 17 children prior to the arrival of the second staff member. Send an adjusted staff schedule to indicate correct ratios maintenance and two weeks worth of attendance documentation. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-10-21 | Non Compliance | 30T - Personnel Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Submit the following to complete staff files: prof. dev. plans for staff # 2, 3, 4; current CPR/FA certification for Staff #2, 6; documentation of administration of medication certification or training for Staff #3, 4; annual abuse and neglect acknowledgement for Staff #3, 4; OCCL 7 hour health and safety training for Staff #4, 5, 7; references for Staff #1 (4), #6 (2), #7 (4); a health appraisal w/ TB for Staff #6. Annual training hours are not determined at this time and will be non-compliant after 10-31-24- Staff # 2 needs 4, #3 needs 9, #4 needs 18, #6 needs 1.75 hours. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-10-21 | Non Compliance | 58T - Sanitation | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Submit documentation of the presence of a soap and water solution for cleaning tables and materials. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-10-21 | Non Compliance | 63T - Administration of Medication | Completed |
| Corrective Action: A medication certified staff member must be present at all times. Send two weeks worth staff attendance documentation. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-10-21 | Non Compliance | 65T - First Aid Kits | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Submit photos of the following items added to complete the first aid kit: an eye dressing, a first aid guide, an instant cold pack, a plastic bag, scissors, finger splints, and a thermometer. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-10-26 | Non Compliance | 30T - Personnel Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Submit the following to complete staff files: documentation of administration of medication training or certification for two staff; CPR/FA cert. for one staff; OCCL 7 hour H&S course for two staff,; an application for one staff; job descriptions for two staff; 4 references each for two staff; adult abuse for one staff; health appraisal for one staff; service letters for one staff. DEEDS certificates for two staff members. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-10-26 | Non Compliance | 33T - Annual Training | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Nine hours each of annual training hours are needed for two staff- this will be non-compliant is not received by 10-31-23 | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-10-26 | Non Compliance | 40T - Child Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Submit a current health appraisal w/ immunizations for one child. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-10-26 | Non Compliance | 49T - Indoor Space | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Provide labeled storage for children's belongings. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-10-26 | Non Compliance | 66T - Emergency Planning | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Provide emergency food and water for 24 hours. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-10-26 | Non Compliance | 88T - Staffing | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Provide accurate current staff schedules ensuring the presence of a qualified administrator's presence for at least 50% of the hours of operation. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-10-26 | Non Compliance | 8T - License Renewal | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Submit a renewal application 60 days prior to license expiration. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-10-26 | Non Compliance | 91T - Child Care Activities | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Provide documentation of a daily/monthly activity plan. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2022-10-13 | Non Compliance | 20T - Positive Behavior Management | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Post the positive behavior management policy. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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