Mcmillen, Valerie - Newark DE Licensed Family Child Care

COTTONWOOD COURT , NEWARK DE 19702
(302) 453-1518

About the Provider

Description: MCMILLEN, VALERIE is a Licensed Family Child Care in NEWARK DE, with a maximum capacity of 9 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of 6 weeks through 12 years.. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Additional Information: Initial Licensed Date: 06/14/00; Financial Arrangements: Child Care Food Program; Stars Rating: Two Stars; Regulated Services: Level II; Reported Injuries & Deaths: No facility injuries reported. No facility deaths reported.;

Program and Licensing Details

  • Capacity: 9
  • Age Range: 6 weeks through 12 years.
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Type of Care: Level II
  • Schools Served: CHRISTINA SCHOOL DISTRICT
  • Initial License Issue Date: Jun 14, 2000
  • District Office: State of Delaware, Office of Child Care Licensing
  • District Office Phone: 1-800-822-2236 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)
  • Licensor: OCCL.DSCYF@state.de.us

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulation Code Status
2019-04-02 Non Compliance 42F - Sleeping Accomodations and Safe Sleep Environments Corrected
Corrective Action: Documents sleep checks every 15 minutes for all children sleeping in other areas for children under age 2.
2019-04-02 Non Compliance 20F - Children's Files Corrected
Corrective Action: Child files must be complete. Child #1 needs a health appraisal and immunization record.
2019-04-02 Non Compliance 28F - Emergency Planning Corrected
Corrective Action: Complete a written emergency plan. Practice and complete a monthly evacuation drill.
2019-04-02 Non Compliance 27F - Pets Corrected
Corrective Action: Vaccinations are needed for two cats. Send an updated copy of current vaccinations.
2018-04-03 Non Compliance 27F - Pets Corrected
Corrective Action: Update the dog's vaccinations.
2018-04-03 Non Compliance 42F - Sleeping Accomodations and Safe Sleep Environments Corrected
Corrective Action: Remove the blanket from the infant's pack-n-play for safe sleep practices. Provide parent permission for children to sleep in separate areas of the FCCH. Document 15 minute sleep checks when children are not sleeping in the same room.
2018-04-03 Non Compliance 31F - First Aid Kit Corrected
Corrective Action: Add a split to the first aid kit.
2018-04-03 Non Compliance 21F - General Safety Corrected
Corrective Action: Add a child lock to the bathroom cabinet or remove all items. Remove lye soap from within children's reach. Post emergency phone numbers; Mount or remove the safety gates.
2018-04-03 Non Compliance 37F - Food, Water, and Nutrition Corrected
Corrective Action: Post a current menu.
2018-04-03 Non Compliance 20F - Children's Files Corrected
Corrective Action: Children's files must contain all elements. days and hours of attendance are needed for two children; A health appraisal with immunizations is needed for one child.
2018-04-03 Non Compliance 24F - Outdoor Climate, Area, and Equipment Corrected
Corrective Action: Cover or remove the sandbox outside.
2018-04-03 Non Compliance 22F - Fire Safety Corrected
Corrective Action: Mount the fire extinguisher. (Re-tag by the end of April); Conduct and record monthly fire prevention inspections.
2018-04-03 Non Compliance 16F - Daily Attendance of Children, Infant Records, Health Observations Corrected
Corrective Action: Maintain a daily infant log with feedings, diaper changes and 30 minutes sleep checks. Add health observations to the daily attendance. An infant feeding schedule is needed for one infant.
2018-04-03 Non Compliance 38F - Feeding of Infants Corrected
Corrective Action: See #16.
2017-04-18 Non Compliance 159R - Organized system and written policy Corrected
Corrective Action: One child needs a signed parent's receipt of information form on file.

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