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Ruby's Little GEMS CT

Stamford, CT 06907 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families4.2· 20 reviews
licensed capacity
5
open each week
5 days
weekly, posted tuition
$175
year first licensed
2020
Call (347) 595-9447Website

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About Ruby's Little GEMS CT

Ruby's Little GEMS CT is a licensed group home daycare in Stamford, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since September 30, 2020, for up to 5 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, drop-in / hourly care and infant care. It says it provides meals. It lists weekly tuition from $175 to $425. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 52 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyPosts tuition

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 5 Years Old and Up
Ask when you call: current openings, the address and how to visit and staff-to-child ratio.
Type
Group home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
5 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Monday thru Friday from 7:30am to 5:30pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 5 Years Old and Up
SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, drop-in / hourly care, infant care, part-time care, preschool and toddler care
StaffFounder/owner holds a Master's Degree in Social Work and a CDA credential
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided. Potty training: Helping with potty training (parent review)
Assistance it acceptsCare4Kids
DiscountsMultiple child discount when two or more siblings are enrolled
Licensed capacity5 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Ruby's Little GEMS CT lists weekly tuition from $175 to $425.

Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Diamonds: 5 Years Old and Up, $175 per week$175
Emeralds: 3 to 5 Years Old, $350 per week$350
Ruby's: 6 weeks to 1 Year Old, $425 Per week$425
Sapphires: 1 to 2 Years Old, $385 per week$385
Drop in fee: 90 per day (8 hours Max)$90 a day
4 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.

State record

Inspection reports for Ruby's Little GEMS CT

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Group Child Care Home
Capacity
5 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2020
License number
#DCGH.80018
See the state's record

Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 19, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 11 visits · 52 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 13
  • Health, medication and illness 12
  • Safety and hazards 8
  • Building, equipment and play areas 8
  • Safe sleep 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Other rules 1

For comparison: 92% of Connecticut daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.

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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See all 28 visits
  1. Mar 19, 2026Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  2. Mar 2, 2026Follow-up visit8 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(i-iv) 037- Parent Permissions

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(a)(2) 062- Fire marshal codes/certificate

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-3a(n) 016- Capacity

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(C) 039- Immunization records

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A)-(C) 036- Children's Enrollment information

    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(g)(1-8) 130- Safe Sleep

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A)-(E) 038-Child Health Records

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(f)(1)(A) 103- Program space- adequate sq. ft. per child

  3. Feb 19, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-10(e)(1-10) 128- Diapering

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F) 035- Consultants

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(a)(2) 062- Fire marshal codes/certificate

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(c)(2) 066- Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance program

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(c)(6)(A-D) 070- Lead Paint- testing, management plans

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-10(h)(1) 131- Toys and other objects

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(a)(2), (h)(1-2) 033-Professional development

  4. Jun 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 6, 2025Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  6. May 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 30, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A)-(C) 036- Children's Enrollment information

    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(g)(1-8) 130- Safe Sleep

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(C) 039- Immunization records

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(7-9) 094- Lighting

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(i-iv) 037- Parent Permissions

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-3a(a) 002-Ensuring the safety & health of children

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A)-(E) 038-Child Health Records

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d)(1) 012-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff

  8. Mar 4, 2025Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  9. Feb 27, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A)-(E) 038-Child Health Records

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F) 035- Consultants

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 040- Individual Care Plan- signed by parents/staff

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-10(j)-(k)(1-5) 136- Feeding

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(b)(4)(A-B) 163- Medication Administration Records (MAR)

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(C) 039- Immunization records

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-3a(a) 002-Ensuring the safety & health of children

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(c)(6)(A-D) 070- Lead Paint- testing, management plans

    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(g)(1-8) 130- Safe Sleep

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-9a(b)(1)(A-F)-(2)(A-C) 160- Medication Trainings

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B) 161- Authorized prescriber/parent permission

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(h)(1-9) 111- Outdoor space

  10. Aug 23, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe

Show 18 earlier visits
  1. Feb 1, 2024Inspection16 rules cited
    • Background checks

      19a-79-4a(b) 018b-Background Checks

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(i) 033-Emergency Medical Permission

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E) 104-Oral/Topical/Inhalent/Injectable Medications: Unused/Expired Meds Returned/Disposed

    • Other rules

      19a-79-3a 001b-Administration-Ensuring the safety, health & development of children

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(ii) 034-Authorized Released Permission

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C) 032-Enrollment Information

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalent/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-3a(e)(2) 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(d)(11) 062-Required Toilets/Sinks/Supplies

  2. Jun 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 27, 2023Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  4. Mar 22, 2023Follow-up visit6 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(ii) 034-Authorized Released Permission

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-3a or 19a-79-7a(c)(1) 001bb-Capacity

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C) 032-Enrollment Information

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(i) 033-Emergency Medical Permission

  5. Mar 3, 2023Inspection13 rules cited
    • Background checks

      19a-79-4a(b) 018b-Background Checks

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(c)(2) 020-Two Staff Present

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(e)(18) 080-Operable CO Detector on Each Level

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(5) 069-Walls/Ceilings/Floors/Rugs: Clean/Good Repair

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(e)(10) 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards

    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(f) 125-Children's Linens/Clothing/Bedding Stored Individually

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-10(e)(8) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(10) 123-Diaper Changing Policy Posted/Followed

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(8) and/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9) 074-Adequate Lighting: 50/30 Candle Feet

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 017-Professional Development

    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1) 130-Crib/Bed Free from Observable Hazards

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR

  6. Jul 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 14, 2022Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  8. Jun 7, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C) 032-Enrollment Information

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(ii) 034-Authorized Released Permission

    • Other rules

      19a-79-3a(k) and/or 19a-79-11(b) 143-School Age Endorsement: Approved Endorsement

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(i) 033-Emergency Medical Permission

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB

  9. Apr 5, 2022Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  10. Mar 25, 2022Inspection14 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(c)(4)(D) 021b-Supervision

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B) 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(3) 039-Injury/Illness/Accident Reports

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(ii) 034-Authorized Released Permission

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 027-Logs/Visits Documented

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(d)(11)(F) and/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(G) 065-Ventilation in Toilet Room

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-10(e)(5) 121-Disposable Paper Sheets

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(e)(14) and/or 19a-79-7a(e)(15) 079-Pets: Maintained/Care Plan

  11. Jan 25, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Nov 19, 2021Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  13. Nov 8, 2021Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(g)(1) and/or 19a-79-10(g)(4) 128-Alternate Sleep Position/Equipment Medical Documentation

    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(g)(1) and/or 19a-79-10(d)(2)(A) 129-Crib/Bed Used for Infant Sleeping

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d)(1) 007-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-10(c)(2) and/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) 110-Under Three Endorsement: Ratio: 1 Staff to 4 Children

  14. Sep 24, 2021Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  15. Sep 9, 2021Follow-up visit3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(c)(2) 020-Two Staff Present

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(c) 005-Notification of Change

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(c)(1), 19a-79-11(f)&/or19a-79-12(b)(1) 019-Designated Head Teacher/60%

  16. Jun 17, 2021Inspection10 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-10(e)(8) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(10) 123-Diaper Changing Policy Posted/Followed

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalent/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(g) 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(c)(2) 020-Two Staff Present

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe

    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3) 119-Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use

    • Other rules

      19a-79-3a 001b-Administration

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-9a(b) 098-Administration of Medications: Training Outline/Med Training

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h) 089-Playground Free From Hazards

  17. May 18, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  18. Oct 20, 2020InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Mar 1990. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Ruby's Little GEMS CT

Is Ruby's Little GEMS CT licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 30, 2020.

When was Ruby's Little GEMS CT last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on March 19, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Ruby's Little GEMS CT had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 52 rules across 6 of 11 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 92% of Connecticut daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. 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's Little GEMS CT care for?

5, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

What are Ruby's Little GEMS CT's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Ruby's Little GEMS CT cost?

Weekly tuition from $175 to $425, as it lists it.

What is Ruby's Little GEMS CT's phone number?

(347) 595-9447.

Where is Ruby's Little GEMS CT?

Stamford, CT 06907. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

Sources: Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing (license and visits).