YMCA Of Delaware/jennie Smith
142 Brennen Drive, Newark 19713
Current enforcement status: Suspended
Delaware's Office of Child Care Licensing lists this center's current enforcement status as "Suspended" as of September 19, 2026. The state's public search does not list centers under a Suspension Order; this page keeps the listing and shows the status as the state records it.
In the state's words: When OCCL has assessed that a situation constitutes risk to the health, safety, or well-being of children in care, a Suspension Order is issued. Such an Order requires that the facility closes immediately. This action may be as a result of a violation of applicable laws licensing regulations or an allegation of child abuse or neglect. Suspension Orders are intended to prevent facilities from providing care by suspending their license until such time as violations have been corrected, or the investigation of allegations of child abuse and neglect has been completed.
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Accepts subsidy (POC). Takes Delaware Purchase of Care, the state child-care subsidy. Acceptance isn't a current opening, and a co-pay may still apply — confirm with the center.
Food program. Participates in CACFP, the federal Child & Adult Care Food Program — not a guarantee every meal is included.
YMCA/Civic. Inferred from the center's name, not an official state field.
School district: Christina School District.
Licensing record
Current enforcement action: Suspended
Injuries: 2022: 1 facility injury. No facility deaths reported. The state counts injuries reported over the last five years that involved medical or dental treatment.
Read from Delaware state licensing records on September 19, 2026. Delaware publishes current enforcement status, not the reasons behind it or the history. In the state's words, to see "reasons for an enforcement action, previous enforcement actions, and complaints that were unsubstantiated and to see the entire licensing history, schedule a file review" with OCCL. About the state's search →
Questions to ask when you call
- Do you have openings for my child's age — and if not, how long is the waitlist?
- What is tuition, and are there registration, supply, or activity fees?
- Do you accept Purchase of Care (POC)? If so, is there a co-pay?
- What are your hours, and do you offer before/after care or summer care?
- What is your child-to-teacher ratio for my child's age group?
- How long have your teachers been here? (Turnover tells you a lot.)
- Can I tour? What are your illness, nap, and potty-training policies?
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Updated from Delaware state licensing records as of September 19, 2026. A directory, not an endorsement — we don't rate or rank. Always confirm current openings, ages, hours, and cost with the center.
License #708536 · Source: Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing →