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2100 Gilpin Avenue, Wilmington, DE
Shirley's Little Friends
- licensed capacity
- 12
- a week, county median
- $182
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About
About Shirley's Little Friends
Shirley's Little Friends 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 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 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
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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) 652-1393 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
Shirley's Little Friends 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 Shirley's Little Friends
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
- #1515834
- Also at this site
- Facility #1435493: Child care center
Summary
2 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Jul 2, 2025
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.
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Safety and hazards 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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Jul 2, 2025InspectionFacility #15158341 rule cited
22Q Children's Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Child #11 is missing blood lead results.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2025
Jul 23, 2024InspectionFacility #15158344 rules cited
40Q Diapering and Soiled Clothing
“Diaper changing pads were torn. Replace pads and send photo to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024
29Q Indoor Space
“Ensure all surfaces are in good repair. The cushion on the 2 stools need to be replaced/repaired. Send photos to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2024
27Q Hazardous Materials
“Send updated radon results to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2024
23Q Children's Health Appraisal
“Ensure child files are up to date. Child #6 needs blood lead results, child #10 needs an updated health appraisal and blood lead results.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
Jul 21, 2023InspectionFacility #15158342 rules cited
44Q First Aid Kit
“Obtain an eye patch for the first aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2023
22Q Children's Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Lead screening is needed for child #2 and #7”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2023
Jan 30, 2023InspectionFacility #15158341 rule cited
22Q Children's Files
“Ensure child files are complete. A lead test by blood is needed for two children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023
Nov 29, 2021InspectionFacility #14354933 rules cited
61U Diapering and Soiled Clothing
“Replace diaper genies in infant and toddler diaper changing areas.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2021
56U Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
“Ensure safe sleep practices are used at all times. Cribs most be on the lowest setting.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2021
24U Staff Qualifications
“Center must have a qualified Early Childhood Administrator with Infant/Toddler specialization. The center has been more than 30 days without an Administrator.”
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FAQ
Questions about Shirley's Little Friends
Is Shirley's Little Friends licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Shirley's Little Friends last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on July 2, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Shirley's Little Friends had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 of 2 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 Shirley's Little Friends care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Shirley's Little Friends accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Shirley's Little Friends' hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 652-1393 to confirm.
How much does Shirley's Little Friends cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 652-1393 to ask.
What is Shirley's Little Friends' phone number?
(302) 652-1393.
Where is Shirley's Little Friends?
Wilmington, DE 19806. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.