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Ruff, Theresa

Dover, DE · Kent County
243 BAYARD AVENUE, Dover, DE 19901
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Quick Facts

Capacity
9 children
Age Range
3 years through 12 years.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate

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Contact Information

📞 (302) 382-5029
243 BAYARD AVENUE
Dover, DE 19901
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Licensed Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
314719
Issued By
Delaware Department of Services For Children, Youth And Their Families
District Office
State of Delaware, Office of Child Care Licensing

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About the Provider

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RUFF, THERESA is a Licensed Family Child Care in DOVER DE, with a maximum capacity of 9 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of 3 years through 12 years.. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information: Financial Arrangements: Purchase of Care;

Hours of Operation

  • Monday4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Thursday4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Friday4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulation Code Status
2026-01-30 Non Compliance 13P - General Requirements Completed
Corrective Action: Ensure an annual fire marshal inspection is completed.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
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2026-01-21 Non Compliance 15P - Use of a Substitute Completed
Corrective Action: 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.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
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2026-01-21 Non Compliance 17P - Telephones Completed
Corrective Action: 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.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
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2025-12-01 Non Compliance 8P - License Renewal Completed
Corrective Action: 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.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
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2024-12-04 Non Compliance 21P - Parents Right to Know Act Completed
Corrective Action: Provide OCCL with the parents right to know form
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
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2024-12-04 Non Compliance 29P - Indoor Space Completed
Corrective Action: Electrical inspections are due every 3 years. Provide OCCL with an updated electrical inspection.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
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2023-11-16 Non Compliance 8P - License Renewal Completed
Corrective Action: Renewal applications are due 60 days prior to license expiration. This is corrected
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
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2022-11-30 Non Compliance 30P - Fire Safety Completed
Corrective Action: Ensure fire inspections are carried out and documented. Send December fire inspection to OCCL.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
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2022-11-30 Non Compliance 8P - License Renewal Completed
Corrective Action: Renewal applications are due 60 days prior to license expiration. Send renewal application w/supporting documentation to OCCL
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
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