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1500 Spruce Ave, Wilmington, DE
Philnise Ames
- licensed capacity
- 12
- a week, county median
- $182
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About
About Philnise Ames
Philnise Ames 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.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 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
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (302) 723-1403 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| 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
Tuition and costs
Philnise Ames 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 Philnise Ames
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Large Family Child Care
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1428597
Summary
3 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Jun 16, 2026
5 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
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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Jun 16, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
27Q Hazardous Materials
“Ensure radon is tested every 5 years. Send results to OCCL. -- Corrected during visit. Results sent 6/17/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2026
Jun 9, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
30Q Fire Safety
“Ensure fire drills are completed and documented every month. Please send June and July to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2025
22Q Children's Files
“Child #8 needs updated health appraisal.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2025
Jul 2, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
29Q Indoor Space
“Electrical inspection needs to be renewed. Send new electrical inspection results to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2024
22Q Children's Files
“Ensure all child files are complete. Child #4, #5, #6 need updated health appraisal and immunization records.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2024
Jun 14, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
70Q Training
“Ensure CPR includes a hands-on portion of the training. The provider is scheduled to attend CPR class on Friday, July 21st.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2023
30Q Fire Safety
“Ensure monthly fire prevention inspection is completed and documented.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2023
24Q Daily Attendance of Children
“Ensure children's attendance includes exact arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2023
22Q Children's Files
“Ensure child files contain all required elements. Blood lead testing is needed for two children. A complete file is needed for one child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2023
21Q Parents Right to Know Act
“Submit parent's right-to-know log.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2023
13Q General Requirements
“Ensure all household members are fingerprinted within five days of turning 18. Ensure the provider is fingerprinted every five years.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Philnise Ames
Is Philnise Ames licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Philnise Ames last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on June 16, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Philnise Ames had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Philnise Ames care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Philnise Ames accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Philnise Ames' hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 723-1403 to confirm.
How much does Philnise Ames cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 723-1403 to ask.
What is Philnise Ames' phone number?
(302) 723-1403.
Where is Philnise Ames?
Wilmington, DE 19805. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.