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Theresa Ruff

Dover, DE 19901 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
9
a week, county median
$129
Call (302) 382-5029

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About Theresa Ruff

Theresa Ruff is a licensed home daycare in Dover, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 9 children, serving 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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

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Type
Home daycare
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
9 children

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Programs

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AgesPreschoolers 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

Theresa Ruff has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a home daycare in Kent County has a median price of $129 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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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 Theresa Ruff

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Family Child Care
Capacity
9 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#314719
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Summary

5 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Jan 30, 2026

7 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.

  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Records and paperwork 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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  1. Jan 30, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      13P General Requirements

      “Ensure an annual fire marshal inspection is completed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2026

  2. Jan 21, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      17P Telephones

      “Ensure the listed telephone number has an operational voicemail that is not full. LS telophoned the provider, and a voicemail could not be left. Alternate means were used to contact the provider.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      15P Use of a Substitute

      “Ensure at least an emergency substitute is on file and meets requirements with a health appraisal. TB results, orientation, and letter of eligibility on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2025

  3. Dec 1, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      8P License Renewal

      “Ensure a radon test is completed every five years. The provider was reminded at the annual visit on December 1, 2025, that the radon was going to expire on December 10, 2025.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2025

  4. Dec 4, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      29P Indoor Space

      “Electrical inspections are due every 3 years. Provide OCCL with an updated electrical inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      21P Parents Right to Know Act

      “Provide OCCL with the parents right to know form”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2025

  5. Nov 16, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      8P License Renewal

      “Renewal applications are due 60 days prior to license expiration. This is corrected”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2023

  6. Nov 30, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Other rules

      8P License Renewal

      “Renewal applications are due 60 days prior to license expiration. Send renewal application w/supporting documentation to OCCL”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      30P Fire Safety

      “Ensure fire inspections are carried out and documented. Send December fire inspection to OCCL.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2023

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 Theresa Ruff

Is Theresa Ruff licensed?

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

When was Theresa Ruff last inspected?

Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on January 30, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Theresa Ruff had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Theresa Ruff care for?

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

Does Theresa Ruff accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Theresa Ruff's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 382-5029 to confirm.

How much does Theresa Ruff cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 382-5029 to ask.

What is Theresa Ruff's phone number?

(302) 382-5029.

Where is Theresa Ruff?

Dover, DE 19901. 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).