Donna Nichols
Wilmington, DE 19802 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Spirit Life Early Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 60
- open each week
- 5 days
- weekly, posted tuition
- $175
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About
About Spirit Life Early Learning Center
Spirit Life Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Wilmington, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 60 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care. It lists weekly tuition from $175 to $185.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMPosts tuition
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 60 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | Purchase of Care |
| Transportation | Transportation (Transportation Provided) |
| Licensed capacity | 60 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Spirit Life Early Learning Center lists weekly tuition from $175 to $185. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in New Castle County has a median price of $280 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
| Weekly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Infant Care, ages 6 weeks to 12 months | $185 |
| Toddler Care, ages 13 months to 3 years | $175 |
2 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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 Spirit Life Early Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 60 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #329978
Summary
3 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Mar 17, 2026
20 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.
- Building, equipment and play areas 7
- Records and paperwork 6
- Safety and hazards 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Staff training and qualifications 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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Mar 17, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
66U Emergency Planning
“Ensure that there is 48 hours' worth of emergency food and water on hand.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2026
49U Indoor Space
“Ensure indoor space structures are in good repair and clean. The Women's Room needs walls/corners to be repaired as well as stained ceiling tiles are replaced, and the ceiling vents are clean. The men's Room needs repairs to the sink countertop. The hallways need several spots of exposed drywall repaired/painted.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2026
40U Child Files
“Ensure Children's Files are complete. Child #1 needs updated Health Appraisal and Blood Lead Screening results. Child #7 needs Blood Lead Screening results.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2026
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. The following is needed: - CPR/First Aid--Staff #5 - Administration of Medication--Staff #3, 7 - Professional Development Plan--Staff #1 - Annual Review of Safe Sleep--Staff #1, 2, 7 - Annual Review of Abuse and Neglect--Staff #1, 5 - Orientation--Staff #3, 5, 7 - OCCL H/S Training--Staff #3, 5, 7 - Job Description--Staff #3, 5, 7 - References--Staff #7 (1), #3, 5 (2) - Adult Abuse Registry Check--Staff #7 - Health Appraisal/TB Screener--Staff #5 - Release of Employment--Staff #3, 5, 7 - Service Letters--Staff #3, 5, 7 (if no service letters are attempted, 2 additional references are needed for a total of 4)”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2026
Mar 13, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
76U Activity Schedule
“Ensure that a classroom Daily Schedule is displayed and observed in all classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
65U First Aid Kits
“On site First Aid Kit must have all components. Safety Pins and Plastic Bags are needed.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2025
61U Diapering and Soiled Clothing
“Ensure the diaper changing areas in the girls bathroom and infant room have all compliance requirements: - Diaper Changing Procedures (bathroom & Infants) - Foot operated, covered trash cans (bathroom needs one, Infants either need to repair or replace theirs) - Replace changing pad in the bathroom --torn”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2025
57U Equipment
“All children in all classrooms must have access to age appropriate materials and there must be sufficient materials to engage with. - Infants need language/literacy, dramatic play, building/manipulatives - Toddler/Twos need Sensory, Language/Literacy, manipulatives (only observed 4 manipulatives available). - Preschool needs sensory, manipulatives, building materials”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2025
49U Indoor Space
“- Ensure the backdoor (located up the ramp to the right of INFANTS) remains closed and locked at all times. Display a sign indicating this as well as install a door alarm. - Ensure all surfaces are cleanable and in good repair. Walls in the hallways and bathrooms need patching and paint. Floor tiles in stall #1 in the GIRLS Bathroom need to be replaced. - Ensure all classrooms have covered trash cans. Preschool needs a covered can. - Ensure that air quality is not altered at any time. Remove all air fresheners being used (infant room, hallways, bathroom, etc.)”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2025
45U Hazardous Materials
“Ensure that Radon Results on file are current. Results currently on file expired 2/2025. Ensure that the cabinet with cleaners in the Infant Room remains locked when being used. This was CAV”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2025
40U Child Files
“Ensure that all Child Files are complete. Blood Lead Screening Results are needed for Child #1, 2, 4, 9, 10, 11”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2025
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure all Staff Files are complete. -Staff #1 needs Annual Review of Safe Sleep - Staff #2 needs Orientation Record, OCCL H/S Training, Release of Employment, 2 Service Letters (or documentation of 2 attempts to obtain service letters) - Staff #3 needs CPR/First Aid - Staff #4 needs new Eligibility Letter (See Reg. 28U)”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2025
28U General Qualifications
“Ensure that all returning staff get re-fingerprinted every five years. Staff #4's fingerprint eligibility expired in 06/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2025
20U Positive Behavior Management
“Ensure that the program's Positive Behavior Support Policy is posted in all classrooms and in the center's main entrance area for family visibility. Print the policy from the program's handbook and post.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2025
Mar 26, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
75U Activity Areas
“Ensure indoor space in the One-Year Old room, and two-year old room include the five required areas The one year old room needs building blocks, sensory, musical instruments and Science. The two year old room needs math manipulatives, music, science, and new art supplies. Send a picture to OCCL when complete.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024
57U Equipment
“Ensure the one-year old room, two year old room, three year old room, and Pre-k room have developmentally appropriate equipment. Send a picture to OCCL when complete for each classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024
51U Toilet Facilities
“Ensure all bathrooms are clean. Send a picture of the cleaned bathroom to OCCL. Ensure Girl's bathroom's toilet seat is replaced. Send a copy of the new toilet seat to OCCL when complete.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024
49U Indoor Space
“Ensure all floors, walls, counter surfaces, toilets, are cleanable and in good repair. The One and Two Year Old's floor needs to be cleaned. Send a picture of the clean floor to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024
40U Child Files
“Ensure Child files are complete., Child #1 needs a current Health Appraisal, Immunizations, as well as Blood Lead Screening., Child #5 needs a current Health Appraisal and Immunizations, Child #9 needs a current Health Appraisal, Immunizations, as well as Blood Lead Screening. Send to OCCL when complete.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2024
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure personnel files are complete. Staff #1 needs five hours of professional development., Staff #2 needs 9 hours of Professional Development”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024
Jun 5, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on May 4, 2023, regarding unqualified staff members being alone with children, improper discipline, inappropriate adult behavior, not meeting the needs of all children, lack of sanitation, and improper storage of food. An investigation began on May 9, 2023, and was completed on May 16, 2023. This complaint is substantiated for not adapting care for children with special needs. Child #1 was observed strapped into a stroller that was not age-appropriate and interviews with staff members confirmed this occurred for long periods of time. Staff members were not observed interacting with Child #1 and the center stated they did not have a copy of Child #1 s IEP to adapt their program to his needs. There is no evidence to substantiate a fifteen-year-old staff member working alone with infants, as it was not observed and not shown on staff attendance records. All staff interviewed denied this allegation occurred. There is no evidence to substantiate allegations of improper discipline because the staff members interviewed denied witnessing other staff members hitting or plucking children in care or denying food or drink as discipline. There is no evidence to substantiate inappropriate adult behavior because staff members interviewed stated they did not observe this at the center. There is no evidence to substantiate concerns about sanitation, as the staff members interviewed stated the center has a company hired to clean every night, and toys and equipment are cleaned as required in the classrooms. The ceilings were not observed to be in disrepair. There is no evidence to substantiate improper storage of food, as all staff members stated food is served to the children as soon as it is ready. The following additional concerns were noted during this investigation. On May 9, 2023, sixteen children with the youngest being a one-year-old, were observed in one room with two staff members. Classroom attendance documen tation was inaccurate at the time of the visit. Attendance documentation received for the infant room showed Staff #7 began employment prior to being determined eligible. The menus posted in the kitchen and classrooms were dated March 13, 2023. Two infants were observed sleeping in pack-n-plays with bibs and pacifiers clipped to their bibs as well as loose-fitting sheets. An infant was observed drinking from a sippy cup while in a pack-n-play. There was no documentation on file for a child with an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP). On May 16, 2023, a follow-up visit was conducted and infants were observed in pack-n-plays with no sheets and with bottles present. Additionally, there were no daily logs or infant feeding schedules completed for infants in care. Tight-fitting sheets were placed in the pack-n-plays at the request of this specialist.”
Mar 22, 2023Inspection13 rules cited
77U Infant and Toddler Care
“Ensure infant daily logs are completed daily and contain required information such as feeding, sleeping,, and diapering. Submit infant daily logs for all infants in care. One weeks worth.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2023
72U Feeding of Infants
“Ensure infant feeding schedules are filled ot for all infants in care. These need to be signed monthly by the parent or guardian. Send a copy to OCCL when complete.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2023
67U Transportation
“Ensure car used to transport children has water, liquid soap, emergency medication. emergency numbers for all parents of children that you provide transportation to. Also have poison control' s phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2023
65U First Aid Kits
“Ensure Travel Kit for care includes a full first aid kit. Send to OCCL when complete.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2023
63U Administration of Medication
“Ensure center keeps a written record (MAR) for all medications administered to children. Submit a medication administration record for all infants in care for the diaper cream observed in the infant room..”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2023
61U Diapering and Soiled Clothing
“Ensure non-absorbent mat has a disposable cover. The mat in the infant room on the changing table did not have a disposable cover. This was corrected at the visit when the teacher added a disposable paper cover to the non-absorbent mat.”
Corrected during the visit
56U Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
“Ensure nap equipment is labeled. Send to OCCL when complete for all pack & plays in the infant room. This was corrected at the visit when the administrator labeled the pack & plays. 56 f. Ensure Top Sheets are tightly fitted on the infant room pack & plays. and do not allow toys in cribs or pack & plays. Pack & plays must be 18 inches apart from each other. This was corrected at the visit when the teacher moved pack & plays 18 inches apart and removed all toys from pack & plays. Teacher also placed crib sheets securely on the pack & play mattress.”
Corrected during the visit
50U Kitchen and Food Preparation
“Ensure food is labeled with contents and expiration date. Send to OCCL when complete. Ensure food in pantry is not expired. Send a picture to OCCL when food is discarded. This was corrected at the facility visit.”
Corrected during the visit
49U Indoor Space
“Ensure water temperature in sinks do not exceed 120 degrees., Adjust hot water temperature and send documentation to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2023
45U Hazardous Materials
“Ensure chemicals/cleaning products are inaccessible to children. At the time of the visit LS Brady observe4ed cleaning supplies in an unlocked cabinet in the infant room. This was corrected at the visit”
Corrected during the visit
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete, Submit documentation of the following A current health appraisal Child # 4,#6 Immunization Records for Child #4, #8, #9. Blood Lead Screening #8, #10 Medication Administration Record #7 received (3/23/23 LS Brady) Developmental plans #7, #8, and #10 Complete Emergency card info for Child #2”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2023
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Submit documentation of the following CPR/FA Staff #3,4,6,7 OCCL Health & Safety Staff #1,3,9 Annual Review abuse/neglect - Cook (n/a) References; Staff #2 needs 2, Staff #5 needs 3 Staff #9 needs 3 Job description : Staff #5 Release pf employment History /Service Letters ;Staff #2 , Staff #9 Eligibility Letter Staff #2, & Staff #9 Discussed; Apoplicant /Admins fingerprints will expire 4/30/2023 Annual Training hours will be cited as non-compliant if not received by 3/31/2023. Staff #1 needs 18, Staff #3 needs 18, Staff #4 needs 10, Staff #5 needs 18m Staff #6 needed 18, Staff # 7, needs 8,m and Staff #8 needs 18. The above training hours are due by 3/31/2023 or will be non-compliant.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2023
28U General Qualifications
“Ensure all staff are determined eligible before starting at the center. Send to OCCL when complete.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2023
Mar 10, 2022Inspection20 rules cited
75U Activity Areas
“Ensure that the older toddler classroom has a science and music area that is accessible to the children at all times. Ensure the one-year-old classroom has sensory and building materials accessible to the children at all times.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2022
74U Lesson Plans
“Ensure all classrooms have the current lesson plan posted.”
Corrected during the visit
72U Feeding of Infants
“Send a copy of the current infant feeding schedule for one child.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2022
67U Transportation
“Send a copy of the driver's license for one staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2022
66U Emergency Planning
“Ensure there is enough emergency water available for all staff and children that could be present in the building.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022
63U Administration of Medication
“Send the completed Administration of Medication certificate for five staff members.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2022
57U Equipment
“Ensure the toddler classrooms have enough toys and materials accessible for all children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2022
56U Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
“Ensure all sleep equipment is labeled.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2022
50U Kitchen and Food Preparation
“Place a thermometer in the freezer and ensure the temperature is maintained at 0 or below.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022
49U Indoor Space
“Replace the damaged floor tiles in the preschool classroom. Repair the lock on the door to the older toddler classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2022
43U Children's Attendance
“Ensure the children are signed in and out of the classrooms appropriately.”
Corrected during the visit
42U Documenting Children's Progress
“Send the completed development plan for all children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2022
40U Child Files
“All child files must be complete. Send the child information card with emergency contacts listed for three children. Send the current health appraisal with immunizations for eight children. Send the documentation of the completed lead screening for ten children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2022
38U Parents Right to Know
“Send the completed Parent Right to Know log.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2022
36U Staff Attendance
“Ensure all staff are signing in and out of the classroom.”
Corrected during the visit
30U Personnel Files
“All staff files must be complete. Send the current CPR/First Aid certificate for four staff members. Send the current professional development plan for three staff members. Send the staff orientation record for four staff members. Send the references for four staff members. Send the fingerprinting receipt for one staff member. Send the adult abuse registry for five staff members. Send the current health appraisal with TB for three staff members. Send the service letters for five staff members.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2022
28U General Qualifications
“There was an unqualified person who had not been fingerprinted alone with three school-age children. This was corrected at the visit when the three school-age children were moved to the preschool classroom were a qualified, eligible staff member was present.”
Corrected during the visit
27U Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
“An unqualified staff member was alone with three school-age children. This was corrected at the visit when the three school-age children were moved to the preschool classroom where a qualified staff member was present.”
Corrected during the visit
24U Staff Qualifications
“Send the DEEDS Early Learning certificate for two staff members.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2022
16U Insurance Coverage
“Send a copy of the current certificate of liability insurance.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2022
- Nov 10, 2021VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Spirit Life Early Learning Center
Is Spirit Life Early Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Spirit Life Early Learning Center last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on March 17, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Spirit Life Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 20 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 Spirit Life Early Learning Center care for?
60, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Spirit Life Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Spirit Life Early Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Spirit Life Early Learning Center cost?
Weekly tuition from $175 to $185, as it lists it.
What is Spirit Life Early Learning Center's phone number?
(302) 764-9670.
Where is Spirit Life Early Learning Center?
3401 Governor Printz Boulevard, Wilmington, DE 19802. The nearest other daycare we list is Jacqueline Broadnax, 0.3 miles away.