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Michelle Spangler

Dover, DE 19901 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
9
a week, county median
$156

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About Michelle Spangler

Michelle Spangler is a licensed home daycare in Dover, 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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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

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity9 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Michelle Spangler has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Kent County has a median price of $156 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Kent County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$182
Home daycare$156

Toddler

Center$139
Home daycare$128

Preschool

Center$145
Home daycare$129

School age

Center$111
Home daycare$64

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Michelle Spangler

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Family Child Care
Capacity
9 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#326843
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Summary

4 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent May 5, 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.

  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Other rules 2

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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See all 5 visits
  1. May 5, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      29P Indoor Space

      “Ensure air fresheners are not used while children are in care. This was corrected at the visit when the scented plug-in was removed from the bathroom outlet.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      22P Children's Files

      “Ensure child files are complete. One child needs a blood lead level test result.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026

  2. Jan 20, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. May 6, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Other rules

      8P License Renewal

      “Ensure renewal application is submitted at least 60 days prior to license expiration. This was corrected at the visit when the Provider submitted the application.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safe sleep

      35P Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments

      “Ensure nothing is in the crib with infants, including binky straps and clips. This was corrected at the visit when the strap was removed from the binky.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      22P Children's Files

      “Ensure child files are complete. Two children need emergency transportation permission. One child needs a monthly infant feeding statement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      21P Parents Right to Know Act

      “Ensure Parent's Right to Know log is signed by every newly enrolled family and any prospective family touring the home. Obtain signatures.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2025

  4. May 7, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Other rules

      8P License Renewal

      “Ensure annual renewal application is submitted 60 prior to license expiration. Submit current business license.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      40P Diapering and Soiled Clothing

      “Replace the diaper changing mat to ensure it is non-porous and cleanable.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      30P Fire Safety

      “Ensure the hallway smoke detector is functioning properly. Replace battery and retest.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      27P Hazardous Materials

      “Ensure hazardous and poisonous materials in bathroom vanity are either locked or moved out of children's reach. Maintain water temperature of 120 degrees or less.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      22P Children's Files

      “Ensure child files are complete. One child needs a blood lead level test result. One child needs a signed Parent's Right to Know, and permissions for screen time, transportation, sleeping on a nap mat, and to sleep in another area, if applicable. Label diaper creams with the child's name and obtain a signed Medication Administration Record (MAR) for the creams.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      21P Parents Right to Know Act

      “Ensure the Parent's Right to Know Log is completed for any prospective families touing the program.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024

    • Background checks

      13P General Requirements

      “Ensure adult Health Appraisal/TB screening is submitted for household member who has turned 18 years old.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2024

  5. May 9, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
    • Other rules

      8P License Renewal

      “Ensure application is submitted 60 days prior to expiration.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      30P Fire Safety

      “Ensure monthly fire prevention inspection and fire drill are completed monthly.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      27P Hazardous Materials

      “Ensure cleaners are out of reach of children. Corrected at visit.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      24P Daily Attendance of Children

      “Ensure daily attendance is kept correctly. Arrival and department times must be documented.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      22P Children's Files

      “Ensure children files are completed. Child #4 needs blood lead screening results. Child #8 needs an infant feeding schedule.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023

    • Background checks

      13P General Requirements

      “Ensure fingerprints are completed every year and five days after 18 years old.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023

Copied from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Michelle Spangler

Is Michelle Spangler licensed?

Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Michelle Spangler last inspected?

Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on May 5, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Michelle Spangler had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 3 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.

How many children can Michelle Spangler care for?

9, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Michelle Spangler accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Michelle Spangler's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 236-7395 to confirm.

How much does Michelle Spangler cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 236-7395 to ask.

What is Michelle Spangler's phone number?

(302) 236-7395.

Where is Michelle Spangler?

Dover, DE 19901. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

Sources: Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).