RUBY ANN OWENS
WILMINGTON, DE·Licensed Family Child CareLicensed
Contact information
Address103 WEST 36TH STREET, WILMINGTON, DE, 19802
CountyNew Castle
Phone(302) 668-8155
Operating details
Hours7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Capacity9
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/6/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High5
- Medium-High3
- Medium3
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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103 WEST 36TH STREET, WILMINGTON, DE, 19802, WILMINGTON, DE 19802
Questions to ask on a tour
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- This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/6/2026
- High3
- Medium-High2
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 225/6/2026
22P — Children's Files
Ensure child files are complete. Child #5 needs current health appraisal and blood level test.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 295/6/2026
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
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 425/6/2026
42P — Administration of Medication
Ensure Administration of Medication is current. Complete course and send to OCCL.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 85/6/2026
8P — License Renewal
Ensure renewal application is submitted 60 days in advance of license expiration. CAV
Corrected at inspection
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 225/6/2025
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.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 515/6/2025
51P — Feeding of Infants
Submit an infant feeding schedule for one infant in care.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 85/6/2025
8P — License Renewal
Submit a complete, notarized renewal application 60 days prior to license expiration.
Corrected at inspection
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
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- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,357/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in Delaware run about $1,134/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Delaware by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: WILMINGTON, New Castle County
- Capacity: 9
- Type: Licensed Family Child Care
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