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13 E 35th St, Wilmington, DE
Irene Selby
- licensed capacity
- 9
- a week, county median
- $182
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About
About Irene Selby
Irene Selby is a licensed home daycare in Wilmington, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 9 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 9 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (302) 897-1788 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 9 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Irene Selby 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).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$280
Home daycare$182
Toddler
Center$199
Home daycare$154
Preschool
Center$210
Home daycare$155
School age
Center$106
Home daycare$86
State record
Inspection reports for Irene Selby
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Family Child Care
- Capacity
- 9 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #489694
Summary
2 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Oct 29, 2025
6 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.
- Safety and hazards 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Transportation 1
- Other rules 1
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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Oct 29, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
48P Pets
“Ensure dog has current vaccinations on file. Current vax expired 10/8/2025”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025
46P Transportation
“Fire Extinguisher is needed for the car to provide transportation.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2025
22P Children's Files
“Ensure Child Files are complete. - Emergency Cards Needed: Child #1, 2, 3, 4 - Emergency Transportation Needed: Child #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 - Medical Permission Needed: Child #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 - Health Appraisal Needed: Child #3, 4, 5, 7, 8 - Immunizations and Blood Lead Screener: Child #4, 5, 7, 8”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025
Oct 18, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
8P License Renewal
“Must submit completed application and all supporting documentation, notarized to the Office of Child Care Licensing by September 30, 2024. Still not received as of 10/18/2024 and must send all items ASAP”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024
27P Hazardous Materials
“Ensure that current Radon Air Quality results are up to date and on file with OCCL. Current results expired 09/2024. Send documentation to OCCL”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2024
22P Children's Files
“Ensure Child Files are complete. Child #1 needs Health Appraisal, Immunizations and Blood Lead Screening. Provider stated that the child's mother may have wanted to not vaccinate her child. Provided Technical Assistance to the provider by reminding her to have an Immunization Exemption Letter on File. Send all documentation to OCCL”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2024
Oct 27, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
46P Transportation
“Purchase a fire extinguisher for the vehicle used to transport children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2023
44P First Aid Kit
“Purchase an eye patch and a first aid guide for the first aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2023
35P Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
“Label the sleep equipment.”
Corrected during the visit
25P Infants' Records
“Send the infant daily logs for children under 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2023
22P Children's Files
“All child files must be complete. A current health appraisal is needed for three children. Current immunizations are needed for two children. A blood lead screening is needed for four children. An infant feeding schedule is needed for two children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2023
Nov 14, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
24P Daily Attendance of Children
“Ensure children's attendance contains exact arrival and departure times.”
Corrected during the visit
23P Children's Health Appraisal
“Ensure each child enrolled has documentation of a blood lead test or affidavit of religious belief.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2022
Nov 10, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
8P License Renewal
“Ensure renewal application is submitted to OCCL at least 60 days prior to license expiration.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2021
46P Transportation
“Obtain a fire extinguisher for vehicle.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2021
44P First Aid Kit
“Obtain roll gauze and eye patch for first aid kit.”
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Irene Selby
Is Irene Selby licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Irene Selby last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on October 29, 2025, with 3 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Irene Selby had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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.
How many children can Irene Selby care for?
9, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Irene Selby accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Irene Selby's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 897-1788 to confirm.
How much does Irene Selby cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 897-1788 to ask.
What is Irene Selby's phone number?
(302) 897-1788.
Where is Irene Selby?
Wilmington, DE 19802. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.