Incident investigation·June 15, 2023

On 06/15/2023 at 1:50 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christina Watts arrived at licensee's Minerva Landon's large family home to conduct a Case Management inspection. Licensee was not home at the time of LPA arrival. LPA contacted licensee and licensee stated they were at James Dolon Community Park with daycare children. LPA met licensee at the Park to conduct an follow for Unusual Incident. During today's inspection, there are 9 children in care ( 4 preschoolers and 5 school age children) with an aide. Licensee stated they are 11 children enrolled. Licensee and Aide have Criminal Record Clearance. LPA is following up on an self reported incident on April 26, 2023. Licensee reported that a neighbor threw rocks at the children outside while facility was eating lunch. Licensee stated that on April 24, 2023, licensee was setting up lunch for the children outside in the backyard. Licensee stated as children were eating lunch, their neighbor were outside on their side of the yard when the neighbor started verbally harassing the licensee. The licensee stated that she decided to have the children go inside to eat lunch. Licensee stated as the children were going inside, the neighbor's son started throwing small rocks from their side of the backyard to the licensee's backyard. Licensee stated that children were hit with the rock as they walking inside. Licensee stated that no children were hurt by the small rocks. Licensee stated that they informed the children's parent about the incident as well as licensing. Licensee stated they also called the police regarding the rock throwing incident. Licensee stated that the police showed up after the facility was closed and provided licensee information on how to move forward. Licensee followed procedure in respect to contacting children's parent/authorized representative as well as contacting licensing when an unusual incident occurs in the home. There are no deficiencies being cited during today's inspection. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Minerva Landon. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 consecutive days.