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Ruth Tjaden

Smyrna, DE 19977 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
9
a week, county median
$156

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About Ruth Tjaden

Ruth Tjaden is a licensed home daycare in Smyrna, 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 lists 1 visit since Mar 2022, none in the last 3 years. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

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

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity9 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Ruth Tjaden has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Kent County has a median price of $156 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.
Kent County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$182
Home daycare$156

Toddler

Center$139
Home daycare$128

Preschool

Center$145
Home daycare$129

School age

Center$111
Home daycare$64

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Ruth Tjaden

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Family Child Care
Capacity
9 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#29255
See the state's record

Summary

0 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Mar 2, 2022

0 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.

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 1 visit
  1. Mar 2, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      35P Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments

      “Label the nap masts and provide OCCL with a photo of the mats.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      24P Daily Attendance of Children

      “Ensure attendance is completeded each day with days and hours to attend for each enrolled child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2022

Copied from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Ruth Tjaden

Is Ruth Tjaden licensed?

Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Ruth Tjaden last inspected?

Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on March 2, 2022, with 2 rules cited. It lists 0 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Ruth Tjaden had rules cited by the state?

No. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists no cited rules in its 0 visits in the last 3 years. 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 Ruth Tjaden care for?

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

Does Ruth Tjaden accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Ruth Tjaden's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 270-0337 to confirm.

How much does Ruth Tjaden cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 270-0337 to ask.

What is Ruth Tjaden's phone number?

(302) 270-0337.

Where is Ruth Tjaden?

Smyrna, DE 19977. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

Sources: Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).