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1500 Spruce Ave, Wilmington, DE
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ABR Early Learning is a licensed group home daycare in Wilmington, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Tuesday, 6:00 AM to 12:00 AM; Wednesday, 12:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Thursday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 12:00 AM |
| Wednesday | 12:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
ABR Early Learning has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in New Castle County has a median price of $182 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
4 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Apr 15, 2026
13 rules cited in those visits. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing publishes only visits where a rule was cited, so this record cannot show how often it was inspected.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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69Q Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #2 missing qualifications, references, service letters, health appraisal w/TB screening, adult abuse registry, child abuse law review, OCCL health and safety training, child abuse and neglect training cert, administration of medication training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026
38Q Hand Washing
“Ensure paper towels are available in child bathrooms at all times. Refill and send photo to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026
29Q Indoor Space
“Ensure electrical inspection is conducted every 3 years. Have new inspection completed. Send report to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
28Q Heating and Cooling
“Ensure heating equipment is shielded to prevent injury. Repair baseboard heating cover in 1st room. Send photo to OCCL”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026
6Q License Requirements
“Post OCCL license. Send photo to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026
69Q Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Adult abuse registry check needed for staff #1. OCCL Health and safety needed for staff #1. Child abuse and neglect training needed for staff #1 and 3. Application needed for staff #2. Four references needed for staff #2. Job description needed for staff #2 and 3. Orientation needed for staff #2. Send photos of completed documents to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2026
40Q Diapering and Soiled Clothing
“Repair/replace torn diaper changing mat. Send photo to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026
30Q Fire Safety
“Have 2 fire extinguishers inspected and tagged. Send photos of new tags to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026
22Q Children's Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Health appraisal with immunizations needed for child #1, 3, 4, and 5. Blood lead screening results needed for child #1 and 4. Parent Right to Know needed for child #5. Screen permission needed for child #5. Infant feeding log needed for child #5. Epi-pen MAR needed for child #2. Send photos of completed documents to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2026
21Q Parents Right to Know Act
“Review Parents Right to Know with perspective families. Prepare log to be used at program visits. Send photo to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2026
69Q Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #2 fill out the Release of Employment History Staff #2 and #3 review and sign the orientation form Staff #2 and #3 need a child abuse and neglect training certificate Staff #3 and #4 must update their CPR and first Aid cards. Send documentation to OCCL by May 7. 2025.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
22Q Children's Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Child # 4 needs parent permissions and infant feeding statement. Send copies to OCCL. by April 30,2024”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2024
13Q General Requirements
“Ensure general requirements are met. Staff #2 needs to complete the 7-hour OCCL Health and Safety training. Send the certificate to OCCL by April 30, 2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024
69Q Personnel Files
“Ensure all staff files are complete. Staff #3 needs Release of employment history, Service letters and 2 references or 4 references is service letter is not returned, Employee declaration, Adult abuse registry check, Drug and alcohol prohibition, child abuse reporting law, orientation, child abuse and neglect certification”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2023
22Q Children's Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Child #7 needs updated health appraisal Child #13 needs emergency card information.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2023
21Q Parents Right to Know Act
“Ensure all parents and tours sign the parent right to know log.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2023
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1500 Spruce Ave, Wilmington, DE
Wilmington, DE 19805 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Wilmington, DE 19805 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Wilmington, DE 19805 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Wilmington, DE 19805 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Wilmington, DE 19805 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Wilmington, DE 19805 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Wilmington, DE 19805 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Wilmington, DE 19805 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on April 15, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 13 show a correction in the state record. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Tuesday, 6:00 AM to 12:00 AM; Wednesday, 12:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Thursday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 468-7733 to ask.
(302) 468-7733.
Wilmington, DE 19805. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.