Spirit Life Early Learning Center
Daycare center in Wilmington, DE. 3401 Governor Printz Boulevard, Wilmington, DE 19802
About the program
Spirit Life Early Learning Center is a licensed daycare center in Wilmington, Delaware. It is licensed for 60 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
Spirit Life Early Learning Center is a childcare facility located in Wilmington.
It accepts child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Spirit Life Early Learning Center does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $590 a month.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →Most violations are record-keeping, training or maintenance items, and nearly every program has some. Read what each one was and how fast it was fixed. Delaware records each regulation found out of compliance at a review, with the corrective action required and the date it was corrected. The state does not assign a risk level.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
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)
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure Children's Files are complete. Child #1 needs updated Health Appraisal and Blood Lead Screening results. Child #7 needs Blood Lead Screening results.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
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.
Emergency Planning (regulation 66U)
Ensure that there is 48 hours' worth of emergency food and water on hand.
Positive Behavior Management (regulation 20U)
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.
Show all 53 violations on file
General Qualifications (regulation 28U)
Ensure that all returning staff get re-fingerprinted every five years. Staff #4's fingerprint eligibility expired in 06/2024.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
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)
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure that all Child Files are complete. Blood Lead Screening Results are needed for Child #1, 2, 4, 9, 10, 11
Hazardous Materials (regulation 45U)
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
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
- 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.)
Equipment (regulation 57U)
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
Diapering and Soiled Clothing (regulation 61U)
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
First Aid Kits (regulation 65U)
On site First Aid Kit must have all components. Safety Pins and Plastic Bags are needed.
Activity Schedule (regulation 76U)
Ensure that a classroom Daily Schedule is displayed and observed in all classrooms.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure personnel files are complete. Staff #1 needs five hours of professional development., Staff #2 needs 9 hours of Professional Development
Child Files (regulation 40U)
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.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
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.
Toilet Facilities (regulation 51U)
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.
Equipment (regulation 57U)
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.
Activity Areas (regulation 75U)
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.
General Qualifications (regulation 28U)
Ensure all staff are determined eligible before starting at the center. Send to OCCL when complete.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
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 trainin
Child Files (regulation 40U)
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
Hazardous Materials (regulation 45U)
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
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Ensure water temperature in sinks do not exceed 120 degrees., Adjust hot water temperature and send documentation to OCCL.
Kitchen and Food Preparation (regulation 50U)
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.
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments (regulation 56U)
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.
Diapering and Soiled Clothing (regulation 61U)
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.
Administration of Medication (regulation 63U)
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..
First Aid Kits (regulation 65U)
Ensure Travel Kit for care includes a full first aid kit. Send to OCCL when complete.
Transportation (regulation 67U)
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.
Feeding of Infants (regulation 72U)
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.
Infant and Toddler Care (regulation 77U)
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.
Insurance Coverage (regulation 16U)
Send a copy of the current certificate of liability insurance.
Staff Qualifications (regulation 24U)
Send the DEEDS Early Learning certificate for two staff members.
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision (regulation 27U)
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.
General Qualifications (regulation 28U)
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.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
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.
Staff Attendance (regulation 36U)
Ensure all staff are signing in and out of the classroom.
Parents Right to Know (regulation 38U)
Send the completed Parent Right to Know log.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
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.
Documenting Children's Progress (regulation 42U)
Send the completed development plan for all children.
Children's Attendance (regulation 43U)
Ensure the children are signed in and out of the classrooms appropriately.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Replace the damaged floor tiles in the preschool classroom. Repair the lock on the door to the older toddler classroom.
Kitchen and Food Preparation (regulation 50U)
Place a thermometer in the freezer and ensure the temperature is maintained at 0 or below.
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments (regulation 56U)
Ensure all sleep equipment is labeled.
Equipment (regulation 57U)
Ensure the toddler classrooms have enough toys and materials accessible for all children.
Administration of Medication (regulation 63U)
Send the completed Administration of Medication certificate for five staff members.
Emergency Planning (regulation 66U)
Ensure there is enough emergency water available for all staff and children that could be present in the building.
Transportation (regulation 67U)
Send a copy of the driver's license for one staff member.
Feeding of Infants (regulation 72U)
Send a copy of the current infant feeding schedule for one child.
Lesson Plans (regulation 74U)
Ensure all classrooms have the current lesson plan posted.
Activity Areas (regulation 75U)
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.
What parents say
They don’t pick up the phone. They don’t answer. Emails the building with shady. Why should I trust my kid to be over here?
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3401 Governor Printz Boulevard, Wilmington, DE 19802
Questions about Spirit Life Early Learning Center
Is Spirit Life Early Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Spirit Life Early Learning Center holds an active Child Care Center licence from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (licence 329978), with a licensed capacity of 60 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Spirit Life Early Learning Center had any inspection violations?
Delaware records 20 violations for Spirit Life Early Learning Center in the last three years, across 5 inspections on file. The median daycare center in the area has 7. Each one is listed above with the date it was corrected.
What ages does Spirit Life Early Learning Center take?
Spirit Life Early Learning Center is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 6:30 am to 5:30 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does Spirit Life Early Learning Center cost?
Spirit Life Early Learning Center does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees. The program accepts child care subsidy.
