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Middletown, DE 19709 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Delia Velazquez-Ruiz
- licensed capacity
- 9
- a week, county median
- $182
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About
About Delia Velazquez-Ruiz
Delia Velazquez-Ruiz is a licensed home daycare in Middletown, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 9 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Infants
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 9 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (302) 893-4688 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 9 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Delia Velazquez-Ruiz 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).
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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 Delia Velazquez-Ruiz
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Family Child Care
- Capacity
- 9 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #27454
Summary
3 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Jan 15, 2026
9 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.
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Records and paperwork 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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Jan 15, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
42P Administration of Medication
“Ensure Administration of Medication training is completed every 5 years. Send transcript to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2026
40P Diapering and Soiled Clothing
“Ensure a foot activated trash can with liner is within arm's reach of diaper changing area. Corrected at visit”
Corrected during the visit
29P Indoor Space
“Ensure no pressure or accordion safety gates are used. Replace gate and send photo to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2026
Jan 8, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
29P Indoor Space
“Send documentation of repair of flooring at the edge of the care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025
Jan 5, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
56P Training
“Provide documentation of current CPR/FA certification and the remaining annual training hours. (CPR/FA rec'd 1-31-24)”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2024
44P First Aid Kit
“Provide documentation of an instant cold pack in the first aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2024
30P Fire Safety
“Provide documentation of a currently tagged fire extinguisher.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2024
27P Hazardous Materials
“Provide documentation of current radon test results of under 4.0.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024
22P Children's Files
“Submit documentation of blood lead test results for one child.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2024
Jan 4, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
8P License Renewal
“Submit documention of the 2023 State of DE business license.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2023
50P Meals and Snacks
“Provide documentation of a posted written 2 week menu.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2023
26P Health Observations
“Submit documentation of daily health observations.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2023
24P Daily Attendance of Children
“Submit documentation of daily attendance for one week.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2023
22P Children's Files
“Submit the following to complete the children's files: blood lead test results and a parent right to know and screen time permission signature for one child.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2023
21P Parents Right to Know Act
“Submit a completed annual Parent's Right to Know log.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2023
13P General Requirements
“Submit documentation of a health appraisal w/TB and fingerprinting eligibility for the new household member. Submit eligibility for the provider's expired fingerprinting.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Delia Velazquez-Ruiz
Is Delia Velazquez-Ruiz licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Delia Velazquez-Ruiz last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on January 15, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Delia Velazquez-Ruiz had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Delia Velazquez-Ruiz care for?
9, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
What are Delia Velazquez-Ruiz's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 893-4688 to confirm.
How much does Delia Velazquez-Ruiz cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 893-4688 to ask.
What is Delia Velazquez-Ruiz's phone number?
(302) 893-4688.
Where is Delia Velazquez-Ruiz?
Middletown, DE 19709. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.