SPIRIT LIFE EARLY LEARNING CENTER

WILMINGTON, DELicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

3.0based on state inspection data
Capacity60
Hours6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Est. price$841/mo

Contact information

Address3401 GOVERNOR PRINTZ BOULEVARD, WILMINGTON, DE, 19802

CityWILMINGTON, DE 19802

CountyNew Castle

Phone(302) 764-9670

Operating details

Hours6:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Capacity60

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 3/17/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High8
  • Medium15
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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3401 GOVERNOR PRINTZ BOULEVARD, WILMINGTON, DE, 19802, WILMINGTON, DE 19802

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  1. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
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  3. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/17/2026

  • High1
  • Medium-High5
  • Medium7
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 663/17/2026

    66U — Emergency Planning

    Ensure that there is 48 hours' worth of emergency food and water on hand.

    Corrected at inspection
  2. Medium riskStandard 493/17/2026

    49U — Indoor Space

    Ensure indoor space structures are in good repair and clean. The Women's Room needs walls/corners to be repaired as well as stained ceiling tiles are replaced, and the ceiling vents are clean. The men's Room needs repairs to the sink countertop. The hallways need several spots of exposed drywall repaired/painted.

    Corrected at inspection
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 403/17/2026

    40U — Child Files

    Ensure Children's Files are complete. Child #1 needs updated Health Appraisal and Blood Lead Screening results. Child #7 needs Blood Lead Screening results.

    Corrected at inspection
  4. High riskStandard 303/17/2026

    30U — Personnel Files

    Ensure staff files are complete. The following is needed: - CPR/First Aid--Staff #5 - Administration of Medication--Staff #3, 7 - Professional Development Plan--Staff #1 - Annual Review of Safe Sleep--Staff #1, 2, 7 - Annual Review of Abuse and Neglect--Staff #1, 5 - Orientation--Staff #3, 5, 7 - OCCL H/S Training--Staff #3, 5, 7 - Job Description--Staff #3, 5, 7 - References--Staff #7 (1), #3, 5 (2) - Adult Abuse Registry Check--Staff #7 - Health Appraisal/TB Screener--Staff #5 - Release of Employment--Staff #3, 5, 7 - Service Letters--Staff #3, 5, 7 (if no service letters are attempted, 2 additional references are needed for a total of 4)

    Corrected at inspection

2025

  1. Medium riskStandard 283/13/2025

    28U — General Qualifications

    Ensure that all returning staff get re-fingerprinted every five years. Staff #4's fingerprint eligibility expired in 06/2024.

    Corrected at inspection
  2. Medium riskStandard 203/13/2025

    20U — Positive Behavior Management

    Ensure that the program's Positive Behavior Support Policy is posted in all classrooms and in the center's main entrance area for family visibility. Print the policy from the program's handbook and post.

    Corrected at inspection
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 303/13/2025

    30U — Personnel Files

    Ensure all Staff Files are complete. -Staff #1 needs Annual Review of Safe Sleep - Staff #2 needs Orientation Record, OCCL H/S Training, Release of Employment, 2 Service Letters (or documentation of 2 attempts to obtain service letters) - Staff #3 needs CPR/First Aid - Staff #4 needs new Eligibility Letter (See Reg. 28U)

    Corrected at inspection
  4. Medium-Low riskStandard 403/13/2025

    40U — Child Files

    Ensure that all Child Files are complete. Blood Lead Screening Results are needed for Child #1, 2, 4, 9, 10, 11

    Corrected at inspection
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 453/13/2025

    45U — Hazardous Materials

    Ensure that Radon Results on file are current. Results currently on file expired 2/2025. Ensure that the cabinet with cleaners in the Infant Room remains locked when being used. This was CAV

    Corrected at inspection
  6. Medium riskStandard 573/13/2025

    57U — Equipment

    All children in all classrooms must have access to age appropriate materials and there must be sufficient materials to engage with. - Infants need language/literacy, dramatic play, building/manipulatives - Toddler/Twos need Sensory, Language/Literacy, manipulatives (only observed 4 manipulatives available). - Preschool needs sensory, manipulatives, building materials

    Corrected at inspection
  7. Medium riskStandard 613/13/2025

    61U — Diapering and Soiled Clothing

    Ensure the diaper changing areas in the girls bathroom and infant room have all compliance requirements: - Diaper Changing Procedures (bathroom & Infants) - Foot operated, covered trash cans (bathroom needs one, Infants either need to repair or replace theirs) - Replace changing pad in the bathroom --torn

    Corrected at inspection
  8. Medium-High riskStandard 653/13/2025

    65U — First Aid Kits

    On site First Aid Kit must have all components. Safety Pins and Plastic Bags are needed.

    Corrected at inspection
  9. Medium riskStandard 763/13/2025

    76U — Activity Schedule

    Ensure that a classroom Daily Schedule is displayed and observed in all classrooms.

    Corrected at inspection
  10. Medium riskStandard 493/13/2025

    49U — Indoor Space

    - Ensure the backdoor (located up the ramp to the right of INFANTS) remains closed and locked at all times. Display a sign indicating this as well as install a door alarm. - Ensure all surfaces are cleanable and in good repair. Walls in the hallways and bathrooms need patching and paint. Floor tiles in stall #1 in the GIRLS Bathroom need to be replaced. - Ensure all classrooms have covered trash cans. Preschool needs a covered can. - Ensure that air quality is not altered at any time. Remove all air fresheners being used (infant room, hallways, bathroom, etc.)

    Corrected at inspection

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

25Total Violations
4Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$841/month

This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.

Typical prices in Delaware run about $1,134/month for infant care at a center (federal median)see daycare costs in Delaware by age group.

About this daycare

  • Location: WILMINGTON, New Castle County
  • Capacity: 60
  • Type: Licensed Child Care Center

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