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Wilmington, DE 19802 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Ruby Ann Owens
- licensed capacity
- 9
- a week, county median
- $182
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About Ruby Ann Owens
Ruby Ann Owens is a licensed home daycare in Wilmington, 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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2
3
4
5
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10
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) 668-8155 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
Ruby Ann Owens 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 Ruby Ann Owens
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Family Child Care
- Capacity
- 9 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #29599
Summary
3 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent May 6, 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.
- Records and paperwork 4
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Other rules 2
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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May 6, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
8P License Renewal
“Ensure renewal application is submitted 60 days in advance of license expiration. CAV”
Corrected during the visit
42P Administration of Medication
“Ensure Administration of Medication is current. Complete course and send to OCCL.”
29P Indoor Space
“Ensure indoor spaces are safe: *vision strips are needed on glass within 36 inches of the floor. Send photo to OCCL.. *No burning of candles/air fresheners. CAV”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
22P Children's Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Child #5 needs current health appraisal and blood level test.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2026
May 6, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
8P License Renewal
“Submit a complete, notarized renewal application 60 days prior to license expiration.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2025
51P Feeding of Infants
“Submit an infant feeding schedule for one infant in care.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2025
22P Children's Files
“Submit the following to complete children's files: Date of enrollment/hours of attendance for one child; health appraisals for two children; lead test results for two children; transportation permission for one child; parents right to know and screen time permission for one child. Provider was requested to have current versions of all paperwork for all children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2025
May 2, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
22P Children's Files
“Submit the following to complete children's files: health appraisals with immunizations for Children #1 & #5.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2024
21P Parents Right to Know Act
“Submit an annual Parent's Right to Know log.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2024
May 4, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
8P License Renewal
“Submit a renewal application 60 days prior to license expiration.”
Corrected during the visit
31P Kitchen and Food Preparation
“The thermometer in the freezer must read 0 degrees F or below.”
Corrected during the visit
22P Children's Files
“Submit the following to complete the children's files:: An infant feeding schedule for child #2 and blood lead test results for child #3. All children must have days and hours of attendance in the file. (This was corrected during the visit)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Ruby Ann Owens
Is Ruby Ann Owens licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Ruby Ann Owens last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on May 6, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Ruby Ann Owens had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Ruby Ann Owens care for?
9, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
What are Ruby Ann Owens' hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 668-8155 to confirm.
How much does Ruby Ann Owens cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 668-8155 to ask.
What is Ruby Ann Owens' phone number?
(302) 668-8155.
Where is Ruby Ann Owens?
Wilmington, DE 19802. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.