PHILNISE AMES

Licensed for 12 children. Takes POC.

Wilmington, DE, 19805

Family child care home · address available from the provider

Listing details last changed Jul 4, 2026

PHILNISE AMES is a licensed large family child care home in Wilmington, Delaware.

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Capacity

Ages

6 weeks through 12 years.

Hours

6:30 AM - 11:00 PM

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License & details for PHILNISE AMES

Facility type: Licensed large family child care; Care for a maximum of 12 children in a private home or a non-residential setting. Source: 14 Del. Admin. Code 934 §4.4, DE Department of Education (opens in a new tab)
License: Licensed Large Family Child Care
License status: licensed
County: New Castle
Accepts subsidy: Yes

Programs & services

Public programs: Childcare subsidy vouchers

How it compares in Wilmington

PHILNISE AMES beside the typical licensed center in Wilmington. Typical is the median; home-based programs are not counted.
Measure	This center	Typical in Wilmington
Licensed capacity	12 children	87 children

Wilmington has 195 licensed centers. PHILNISE AMES is one of 162 that accept child care subsidy.

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Paying for care in Delaware

Purchase of Care (POC) (opens in a new tab) is Delaware’s child care subsidy program. Agency: Delaware Health and Social Services, Division of Social Services (DSS).

The state record lists this center as accepting subsidy. Confirm with the center before you enroll.

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Questions parents ask about PHILNISE AMES

Does PHILNISE AMES accept child care subsidy?

The state record lists PHILNISE AMES as accepting child care subsidy, such as Delaware's child care subsidy program (POC). Confirm with the center before you enroll.

What ages does PHILNISE AMES serve?

The state record lists these age groups: 6 weeks through 12 years..

How many children is PHILNISE AMES licensed for?

The state record lists a capacity of 12 children. Capacity is the most the license allows, not how many children are enrolled today.

Is PHILNISE AMES licensed, and when was it last inspected?

The Delaware record lists PHILNISE AMES's license status as licensed. The state's own reports have the details.

Where this information comes from

Licensing details on this page come from public records kept by Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (opens in a new tab)

This information is sourced from public records and may be incomplete or out of date. For the most current and accurate details, please verify directly with Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing or contact the center directly. Clear Day does not rate, rank or endorse any center.

Data updated Oct 31, 2026 · Source: Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing public records · Check this license on Search for Licensed Child Care (Delaware) (opens in a new tab) · How we compile this →