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Newark, DE 19713 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Blanche Ringgold
- licensed capacity
- 9
- a week, county median
- $182
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About
About Blanche Ringgold
Blanche Ringgold is a licensed home daycare in Newark, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 9 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-age
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 9 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (302) 456-9160 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 9 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Blanche Ringgold has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in New Castle County has a median price of $182 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
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 Blanche Ringgold
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Family Child Care
- Capacity
- 9 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #28465
Summary
2 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Oct 7, 2025
4 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.
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Background checks 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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Oct 7, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
56P Training
“Send 12 training hours. Received 11/13/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2025
27P Hazardous Materials
“Submit Radon results to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025
Oct 10, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
24P Daily Attendance of Children
“Submit 1 week attendance to OCCL. Ensure daily attendance is recorded.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2024
13P General Requirements
“Ensure all household members are fingerprinted and determined eligible. Submit eligibility letter and fingerprinting receipt for 2 household members to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024
Oct 10, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
8P License Renewal
“Submit renewal application with the business license.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2023
52P Activities and Interactions
“Post daily schedule.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2023
35P Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
“Ensure all children have a nap mat and top and bottom covers.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2023
30P Fire Safety
“Submit fire drill for October. Submit updated fire extinguisher tag.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2023
24P Daily Attendance of Children
“Ensure attendance is taken daily. Submit one week attendance.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2023
22P Children's Files
“Submit full child files for Children #1, #2, and #3. No files were available during the visit.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2023
21P Parents Right to Know Act
“Submit parents-right-to-know log to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2023
Oct 20, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
8P License Renewal
“Ensure application is submitted 60 days before license expiration. OCCL received the renewal application on October 20, 2022. The violation was corrected at the facility visit when the licensing specialist reviewed the requirement with the licensee and the licensee verbally agreed to comply in the future.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2022
48P Pets
“Ensue rabies vaccination is on file. Send rabies vaccination to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Blanche Ringgold
Is Blanche Ringgold licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Blanche Ringgold last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on October 7, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Blanche Ringgold had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Blanche Ringgold care for?
9, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
What are Blanche Ringgold's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 456-9160 to confirm.
How much does Blanche Ringgold cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 456-9160 to ask.
What is Blanche Ringgold's phone number?
(302) 456-9160.
Where is Blanche Ringgold?
Newark, DE 19713. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.