Ymca Of Delaware / Central Branch Ymca Children'S Corner 1

“On September 8, 2026, OCCL received a complaint regarding failure to use appropriate behavior supports. This incident was previously self-reported to OCCL by Administrator #1 on August 27, 2026. An investigation began on August 27, 2026, and concluded on September 15, 2026. Based on the self-report, video evidence, and interviews, this complaint is substantiated for failure to use appropriate behavior supports. LS #1 viewed the video footage showing Staff #1 did not use appropriate behavior supports to gain Child #1 s attention while on the playground, resulting in a nail mark being left on Child #1. Staff #1 s employment was terminated by the facility. A concern noted was the center failed to provide a completed accident or injury report to the parent, guardian, or authorized release person on the day of the accident or injury or within one business day. Administrator #2 asked Staff #1 to write up an injury report. Staff #1 never wrote the report, so Administrator #1 wrote the report and provided it to Parent #1, who signed the report on September 2, 2026, for the incident on August 26, 2026.”

“Ensure staff files are complete. Please see the circled items on the staffing sheet left during the visit. Staff #12 needs their specialization from DEEDS”

“Ensure child files are complete. Child #4, 6, and 8 need blood lead screenings. Child #5, 7,8,10,11 need updated health appraisals w/ immunizations.”

“Giraffes' classroom needs an updated lesson plan”

“A licensee shall ensure supervision and direct observation of children is provided at all times. The staff member received a written warning and counseling from the center.”

“Staff member observed not using positive behavior supports. A licensee shall ensure that all staff use prevention strategies, appropriate redirection rather than restraint, and positive developmentally-appropriate methods of behavior supports for children, which encourage self-control, self direction, positive self-esteem, social responsibility, and cooperation. Staff member was terminated, and OCCL was sent the termination letter.”

“Staff files need to be complete. Administration of meds needed for Staff # 1,4,14,7,8,11,13 CPR/ FA needed for Staff #4, 6,7 PD plan needed for Staff #5,7,12 Safe Sleep and annual abuse for Staff #3 Orientation for staff# 6 App/resume for Staff #6 OCCL health and safety needed for staff #5 and #6 2 references needed for staff #5, 6 Health appraisal and TB needed for Staff #6 Adult abuse registry needed for Staff #5 and 6 Service letter returns or attemps needed for Staff # 5 and 6 R of E needed for Staff #6 Staff #15 needs a full file”

“Ensure PRTK tour log is started. Please send started log to OCCL”

“Ensure lesson plans are posted and current.”

“Application must be turned in 60 days before the license expiration.”

“A licensee shall ensure that all staff use prevention strategies, appropriate redirection rather than restraint, and positive developmentally appropriate methods of behavior supports for children, which encourage self-control, self-direction, positive self-esteem, social responsibility, and cooperation. The incident was self-reported by the administrator. Staff member was seen on camera spraying children with a spray bottle. Staff member was terminated.”

“The Office of Child Care Licensing received a complaint on February 26, 2025, and additional information from the same Reporter on March 5, 2025, regarding allegations of failing to provide the required physical activity and outdoor play opportunities for children, incorrect staff-to-child ratios, not providing water to children as needed, and not following diapering procedures. An investigation was conducted on March 5, 2025. Based on the interviews, this complaint is substantiated for failing to provide the required physical activity and outdoor play opportunities for children. Two staff stated they have not gone outside since the end of last summer. Based on interviews and a review of attendance records, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for incorrect staff-to-child ratios, failing to provide water, or failing to follow diapering procedures. All documents reviewed showed classrooms maintained correct staff-to-child ratios. All staff interviewed stated water is available throughout the day in all classrooms. Classrooms were observed to have water available at the time of the visit. Documentation reviewed and staff interviews showed checking and changing of diapers is conducted as required.”

“Ensure staff files are complete. Staff 31 needs annual review of safe sleep and abuse and neglect, staff #2 needs annual review of safe sleep, staff #3 needs health appraisal and TB, staff #4 needs CPR/FA and health appraisal with TB, staff #5 needs CPR/FA and health appraisal with TB.”

“Ensure child files are complete. Enrollment date needed for child #1, 3, 4, 6. 8, 14 Blood lead results needed for child # 7, 10”

“Ensure indoor space is clean. Vents in giraffes need to be cleaned.”

“Please post a diaper changing procedure above changing tables and any area where diaper changes are happening. Send pics to OCCL”

“Ensure supervision and direct observation of children is provided at all times. Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not do this when they left a child alone in a classroom. This was corrected when the center administrator reported the two staff members were suspended.”

“Ensure floors, walls, and surfaces are cleanable and in good repair. Repair peeling paint on the wall in the Elephants room.”

“Ensure all staff use positive developmentally-appropriate methods of behavioral support for children. LS Flowers observed video footage of Staff #1 picking up a child by one arm and pushing another child across the surface of a table. This was corrected when Staff #1's employment was immediately terminated.”

“On August 17, 2022, OCCL received a complaint regarding allegations of not feeding an infant appropriately. An investigation was conducted on August 19, 2022. Based on the results of this investigation, this complaint is substantiated because infant daily logs from August 10, 2022, and August 11, 2022, show Child #1 was not fed according to his monthly infant feeding schedule. The child was not fed the proper amount because he was transitioning from using a bottle to a cup and often refused the cup.”

“Ensure proper staff-to-child ratios are maintained at all times. At the time of the visit, the staff member in the infant classroom exited the classroom to enter the other infant classroom.”

“Submit the following to complete staff files: medication administration and a DEEDs certificate for one staff member.”

“Ensure staff attendance is documented. At the time of the visit, one staff member was not signed into the Bunnies/Infants classroom.”

“Ensure child files contain all required elements. A blood lead screening is needed for two children.”

“Ensure staff and children wash their hands after diaper or toileting. At the time of the visit, a staff member in the Bears classroom did not wash a child's hands after diapering.”