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Licensed Large Family Child Care ✓ Licensed

Ames, Philnise

Wilmington, DE · New Castle County
509 N DUPONT ST, Wilmington, DE 19805
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Quick Facts

Capacity
12 children
Age Range
6 weeks through 12 years.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate

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Contact Information

📞 (302) 723-1403
509 N DUPONT ST
Wilmington, DE 19805
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Licensed Licensed Large Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
1428597
Issued By
Delaware Department of Services For Children, Youth And Their Families
District Office
State of Delaware, Office of Child Care Licensing

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About the Provider

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AMES, PHILNISE is a Licensed Large Family Child Care in WILMINGTON DE, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of 6 weeks through 12 years.. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information: Financial Arrangements: Child Care Food Program;Purchase of Care;

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 11:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 11:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 11:00 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 11:00 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 11:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulation Code Status
2026-06-16 Non Compliance 27Q - Hazardous Materials Completed
Corrective Action: Ensure radon is tested every 5 years. Send results to OCCL. -- Corrected during visit. Results sent 6/17/26.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
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2025-06-09 Non Compliance 22Q - Children's Files Completed
Corrective Action: Child #8 needs updated health appraisal.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
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2025-06-09 Non Compliance 30Q - Fire Safety Completed
Corrective Action: Ensure fire drills are completed and documented every month. Please send June and July to OCCL.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
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2024-07-02 Non Compliance 22Q - Children's Files Completed
Corrective Action: Ensure all child files are complete. Child #4, #5, #6 need updated health appraisal and immunization records.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
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2024-07-02 Non Compliance 29Q - Indoor Space Completed
Corrective Action: Electrical inspection needs to be renewed. Send new electrical inspection results to OCCL.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
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2023-06-14 Non Compliance 13Q - General Requirements Completed
Corrective Action: Ensure all household members are fingerprinted within five days of turning 18. Ensure the provider is fingerprinted every five years.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
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2023-06-14 Non Compliance 21Q - Parents Right to Know Act Completed
Corrective Action: Submit parent's right-to-know log.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
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2023-06-14 Non Compliance 22Q - Children's Files Completed
Corrective Action: Ensure child files contain all required elements. Blood lead testing is needed for two children. A complete file is needed for one child.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
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2023-06-14 Non Compliance 24Q - Daily Attendance of Children Completed
Corrective Action: Ensure children's attendance includes exact arrival and departure times.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
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2023-06-14 Non Compliance 30Q - Fire Safety Completed
Corrective Action: Ensure monthly fire prevention inspection is completed and documented.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
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2023-06-14 Non Compliance 70Q - Training Completed
Corrective Action: Ensure CPR includes a hands-on portion of the training. The provider is scheduled to attend CPR class on Friday, July 21st.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
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