Delaware records · New Castle County · Wilmington
SPIRIT LIFE EARLY LEARNING CENTER
Licensed Child Care Center · Wilmington, Delaware
Records presented as of November 5, 2026The operation, as the state lists it
- License number
- 329978
- Operation type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Address
- 3401 GOVERNOR PRINTZ BOULEVARD, Wilmington, DE 19802
- Licensed capacity
- 60
- Ages served, as listed
- 6 weeks through 12 years.
- Hours, as listed
- 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- State programs listed
- Child Care Food Program;Nonprofit;Purchase of Care
The record in numbers
| Compliance visits | 5 |
| Complaint investigations | 1 |
| Citations recorded | 53 |
| Citations with correction completed, per the state | 53 |
| Citations with correction still pending, per the state | 0 |
| Record span | March 10, 2022 – March 17, 2026 |
How to read this record
A compliance visit is a licensing visit by an OCCL specialist. When the specialist finds a regulation has not been met, the visit record carries a citation: the regulation's code and short description, the specialist's corrective-action note describing what was found, and the correction record — the date correction was due, whether the state has marked it completed, the date it was corrected, and how. A complaint investigation begins with a complaint; its record carries the state's result and the investigator's written conclusion. Delaware does not grade citations by risk or severity, so no grade is shown — the specialist's note is the substance of the record. One visit can produce several citations. A citation the state later records as corrected stays in the history; that is what a licensing record is.
Record by year
| Year | Visits & investigations | Citations recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 4 |
| 2025 | 1 | 10 |
| 2024 | 1 | 6 |
| 2023 | 2 | 13 |
| 2022 | 1 | 20 |
Visits and investigations, newest first
4 regulations cited at this visit.
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 status: Completed · corrected May 19, 2026 · how corrected: Document · correction was due April 17, 2026
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 status: Completed · corrected May 19, 2026 · how corrected: Document · correction was due April 17, 2026
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 status: Completed · corrected May 19, 2026 · how corrected: Document · correction was due April 17, 2026
Ensure that there is 48 hours' worth of emergency food and water on hand.
Correction status: Completed · corrected May 19, 2026 · how corrected: Document · correction was due April 17, 2026
10 regulations cited at this visit.
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 status: Completed · corrected April 3, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due April 11, 2025
Ensure that all returning staff get re-fingerprinted every five years. Staff #4's fingerprint eligibility expired in 06/2024.
Correction status: Completed · corrected March 18, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due April 11, 2025
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 status: Completed · corrected April 14, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due April 11, 2025
Ensure that all Child Files are complete. Blood Lead Screening Results are needed for Child #1, 2, 4, 9, 10, 11
Correction status: Completed · corrected April 16, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due April 11, 2025
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 status: Completed · corrected April 14, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due April 11, 2025
- 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 status: Completed · corrected April 16, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due April 11, 2025
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 status: Completed · corrected April 3, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due April 11, 2025
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 status: Completed · corrected April 15, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due April 11, 2025
On site First Aid Kit must have all components. Safety Pins and Plastic Bags are needed.
Correction status: Completed · corrected April 4, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due April 11, 2025
Ensure that a classroom Daily Schedule is displayed and observed in all classrooms.
Correction status: Completed · corrected March 14, 2025 · how corrected: Document · correction was due April 11, 2025
6 regulations cited at this visit.
Ensure personnel files are complete. Staff #1 needs five hours of professional development., Staff #2 needs 9 hours of Professional Development
Correction status: Completed · corrected May 31, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due April 15, 2024
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 status: Completed · corrected May 15, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due April 15, 2024
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 status: Completed · corrected April 26, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due April 15, 2024
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 status: Completed · corrected April 26, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due April 15, 2024
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 status: Completed · corrected April 26, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due April 15, 2024
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 status: Completed · corrected May 31, 2024 · how corrected: Document · correction was due April 15, 2024
A complaint investigation. The state's result is shown above, and the investigator's conclusion follows.
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.
13 regulations cited at this visit.
Ensure all staff are determined eligible before starting at the center. Send to OCCL when complete.
Correction status: Completed · corrected April 15, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due April 15, 2023
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 status: Completed · corrected April 14, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due April 15, 2023
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 status: Completed · corrected April 15, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due April 15, 2023
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
Correction status: Completed · corrected March 22, 2023 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due March 22, 2023
Ensure water temperature in sinks do not exceed 120 degrees., Adjust hot water temperature and send documentation to OCCL.
Correction status: Completed · corrected April 14, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due April 15, 2023
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.
Correction status: Completed · corrected March 22, 2023 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due March 22, 2023
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.
Correction status: Completed · corrected March 22, 2023 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due March 22, 2023
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.
Correction status: Completed · corrected March 22, 2023 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due March 22, 2023
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 status: Completed · corrected April 14, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due April 15, 2023
Ensure Travel Kit for care includes a full first aid kit. Send to OCCL when complete.
Correction status: Completed · corrected April 24, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due April 15, 2023
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 status: Completed · corrected April 24, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due April 15, 2023
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 status: Completed · corrected April 14, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due April 15, 2023
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 status: Completed · corrected April 14, 2023 · how corrected: Document · correction was due April 15, 2023
20 regulations cited at this visit.
Send a copy of the current certificate of liability insurance.
Correction status: Completed · corrected May 26, 2022 · how corrected: Document · correction was due April 10, 2022
Send the DEEDS Early Learning certificate for two staff members.
Correction status: Completed · corrected July 15, 2022 · how corrected: Document · correction was due April 10, 2022
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.
Correction status: Completed · corrected March 10, 2022 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due March 10, 2022
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.
Correction status: Completed · corrected March 10, 2022 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due March 10, 2022
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 status: Completed · corrected June 1, 2022 · how corrected: Document · correction was due April 10, 2022
Ensure all staff are signing in and out of the classroom.
Correction status: Completed · corrected March 10, 2022 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due March 10, 2022
Send the completed Parent Right to Know log.
Correction status: Completed · corrected April 26, 2022 · how corrected: Document · correction was due April 10, 2022
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 status: Completed · corrected May 24, 2022 · how corrected: Document · correction was due April 10, 2022
Send the completed development plan for all children.
Correction status: Completed · corrected May 24, 2022 · how corrected: Document · correction was due April 10, 2022
Ensure the children are signed in and out of the classrooms appropriately.
Correction status: Completed · corrected March 10, 2022 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due March 10, 2022
Replace the damaged floor tiles in the preschool classroom. Repair the lock on the door to the older toddler classroom.
Correction status: Completed · corrected April 12, 2022 · how corrected: Document · correction was due April 10, 2022
Place a thermometer in the freezer and ensure the temperature is maintained at 0 or below.
Correction status: Completed · corrected April 29, 2022 · how corrected: Document · correction was due April 10, 2022
Ensure all sleep equipment is labeled.
Correction status: Completed · corrected March 22, 2022 · how corrected: Document · correction was due April 10, 2022
Ensure the toddler classrooms have enough toys and materials accessible for all children.
Correction status: Completed · corrected March 11, 2022 · how corrected: Document · correction was due April 10, 2022
Send the completed Administration of Medication certificate for five staff members.
Correction status: Completed · corrected May 18, 2022 · how corrected: Document · correction was due April 10, 2022
Ensure there is enough emergency water available for all staff and children that could be present in the building.
Correction status: Completed · corrected April 29, 2022 · how corrected: Document · correction was due March 25, 2022
Send a copy of the driver's license for one staff member.
Correction status: Completed · corrected May 26, 2022 · how corrected: Document · correction was due March 25, 2022
Send a copy of the current infant feeding schedule for one child.
Correction status: Completed · corrected April 26, 2022 · how corrected: Document · correction was due March 25, 2022
Ensure all classrooms have the current lesson plan posted.
Correction status: Completed · corrected March 10, 2022 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due March 10, 2022
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 status: Completed · corrected March 11, 2022 · how corrected: Facility Visit · correction was due April 10, 2022
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