For parents one of the most powerful voices you can hear to understand what sexual violation can do to young children and how you can empower yourselves to protect and empower your children are the words of Marilyn Van Derbur.
Type in MissAmericabyDay.com to go to her website.
Marilyn was a 1958 Miss America and her wealthy father violated her from age 5 to age 18. Her older sister was also violated.
Marilyn's memoir came out in 2004; and included in the book is a plethora of stats and resources; again that will be empowering. I suggest getting her DVD, she is a powerful motivational speaker, her words, her humor, her presence will bring comfort via her truthtelling.
http://www.missamericabyday.com/book.htm
Monday, July 12, 2010
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Posting of suspension notice
Update:
Marty Brown of the Office of Financial Management advised he would make an inquiry into the matter.
Thank you Marty Brown.
Marty Brown of the Office of Financial Management advised he would make an inquiry into the matter.
Thank you Marty Brown.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Day 2 of Request for Department of Early Learning to comply with RCW 43.215.370
I posted this yesterday on my website. I'm awaiting word back from the Governor, State Auditor and Attorney General.
Diane Fletch's day care as of this morning viewing the Department of Early Learning website does not show she has a license; and there is still no information about her summary suspension.
April 14, 2010
Department of Early Learning - hiding vital information from Parents
The Diane Fletch licensed family home child care in Vancouver, Washington where an outbreak of e-coli began on March 12, 2010 which resulted in the death of 4 year old Roanan is no longer listed on the Department of Early Learning website.
Child Care Check Banner
Search:
10 digit phone number:
- OR -
Name:
County:
We found 0 results for Diane and Larry Fletch in Clark county
7 out of 17 in the facility tested positive for e-coli. Four children were hospitalized. 4 year old Roanan died on April 8, 2010.
Diane and Larry Fletch told the Health Department and the Department of Early Learning they voluntarily closed their facility in March 2010 and would not until certified by the Health Department to re-open.
It was learned the Fletch's provided child care on April 6, 2010.
This family home child day care facility had a history of violating the capacity regulations as well as other health and safety regulations. They had been issued at least 2 civil penalty fine letters in their history.
The Department of Early Learning after becoming aware the Fletch's provided care only sent them a summary suspension letter. Why is it not a summary revocation?
Plus the RCW below became law in 2007 and has never been complied with by the Department of Early Learning:
"RCW 43.215.370
Reporting actions against agency licensees — Posting on web site.
For the purposes of reporting actions taken against agency licensees, upon the development of an early learning information system, the following actions shall be posted to the department's web site accessible by the public: Suspension, surrender, revocation, denial, stayed suspension, or reinstatement of a license."
The public has a right to know about this licensed child day care facility as well as other facilities where children were put at risk.
I'm sending my Eye on Government report to Governor Christine Gregoire, State Auditor Brian Sonntag, Attorney General Rob McKenna and Director of the Children and Family Ombudsman's Office, Mary Meinig to see if anyone of them can get the Department of Early Learning to follow RCW 43.215.370. Or at least find out why they haven't since 2007.
I'll ask them to get back to me.
Diane Fletch's day care as of this morning viewing the Department of Early Learning website does not show she has a license; and there is still no information about her summary suspension.
April 14, 2010
Department of Early Learning - hiding vital information from Parents
The Diane Fletch licensed family home child care in Vancouver, Washington where an outbreak of e-coli began on March 12, 2010 which resulted in the death of 4 year old Roanan is no longer listed on the Department of Early Learning website.
Child Care Check Banner
Search:
10 digit phone number:
- OR -
Name:
County:
We found 0 results for Diane and Larry Fletch in Clark county
7 out of 17 in the facility tested positive for e-coli. Four children were hospitalized. 4 year old Roanan died on April 8, 2010.
Diane and Larry Fletch told the Health Department and the Department of Early Learning they voluntarily closed their facility in March 2010 and would not until certified by the Health Department to re-open.
It was learned the Fletch's provided child care on April 6, 2010.
This family home child day care facility had a history of violating the capacity regulations as well as other health and safety regulations. They had been issued at least 2 civil penalty fine letters in their history.
The Department of Early Learning after becoming aware the Fletch's provided care only sent them a summary suspension letter. Why is it not a summary revocation?
Plus the RCW below became law in 2007 and has never been complied with by the Department of Early Learning:
"RCW 43.215.370
Reporting actions against agency licensees — Posting on web site.
For the purposes of reporting actions taken against agency licensees, upon the development of an early learning information system, the following actions shall be posted to the department's web site accessible by the public: Suspension, surrender, revocation, denial, stayed suspension, or reinstatement of a license."
The public has a right to know about this licensed child day care facility as well as other facilities where children were put at risk.
I'm sending my Eye on Government report to Governor Christine Gregoire, State Auditor Brian Sonntag, Attorney General Rob McKenna and Director of the Children and Family Ombudsman's Office, Mary Meinig to see if anyone of them can get the Department of Early Learning to follow RCW 43.215.370. Or at least find out why they haven't since 2007.
I'll ask them to get back to me.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Department of Early Learning - hiding vital information from Parents
The Diane Fletch licensed family home child care in Vancouver, Washington where an outbreak of e-coli began on March 12, 2010 which resulted in the death of 4 year old Roanan is no longer listed on the Department of Early Learning website.
7 out of 17 in the facility tested positive for e-coli. Four children were hospitalized. 4 year old Roanan died on April 4, 2010.
Diane and Larry Fletch told the Health Department and the Department of Early Learning that they voluntarily closed their facility in March 2010 and would not open until certified by the Health Department to re-open.
It was learned the Fletch's provided child care on April 6, 2010.
This family home child day care facility had a history of violating the capacity regulations as well as other health and safety regulations. They had been issued at least 2 civil penalty fine letters in their history.
The Department of Early Learning after becoming aware the Fletch's provided care only sent them a summary suspension letter. Why is it not a summary revocation?
Plus the RCW below became law in 2007 and has never been complied with by the Department of Early Learning:
"RCW 43.215.370
Reporting actions against agency licensees — Posting on web site.
For the purposes of reporting actions taken against agency licensees, upon the development of an early learning information system, the following actions shall be posted to the department's web site accessible by the public: Suspension, surrender, revocation, denial, stayed suspension, or reinstatement of a license."
The public has a right to know about this licensed child day care facility as well as other facilities where children were put at risk.
7 out of 17 in the facility tested positive for e-coli. Four children were hospitalized. 4 year old Roanan died on April 4, 2010.
Diane and Larry Fletch told the Health Department and the Department of Early Learning that they voluntarily closed their facility in March 2010 and would not open until certified by the Health Department to re-open.
It was learned the Fletch's provided child care on April 6, 2010.
This family home child day care facility had a history of violating the capacity regulations as well as other health and safety regulations. They had been issued at least 2 civil penalty fine letters in their history.
The Department of Early Learning after becoming aware the Fletch's provided care only sent them a summary suspension letter. Why is it not a summary revocation?
Plus the RCW below became law in 2007 and has never been complied with by the Department of Early Learning:
"RCW 43.215.370
Reporting actions against agency licensees — Posting on web site.
For the purposes of reporting actions taken against agency licensees, upon the development of an early learning information system, the following actions shall be posted to the department's web site accessible by the public: Suspension, surrender, revocation, denial, stayed suspension, or reinstatement of a license."
The public has a right to know about this licensed child day care facility as well as other facilities where children were put at risk.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
The Kid
After numerous viewings of The Kid this month (Bruce Willis and Spencer Breslin film) what a delightful forgotten treat I have had.
What if the 8 year old you showed up to give you information about your childhood. What would your 8 year old self say? How would they present? What would be their behaviors? What happened to them at 8? And how did that affect the adult you?
Such a funny film, great comedic timing by Willis and Breslin. Superb screenwriter, Audrey Wells and director, Jon Turtletaub.
I wonder what an 8 year old would think about the film?
Anyway, if you are in need of some smiles and laughter this is a good film to pick up for the holidays.
What if the 8 year old you showed up to give you information about your childhood. What would your 8 year old self say? How would they present? What would be their behaviors? What happened to them at 8? And how did that affect the adult you?
Such a funny film, great comedic timing by Willis and Breslin. Superb screenwriter, Audrey Wells and director, Jon Turtletaub.
I wonder what an 8 year old would think about the film?
Anyway, if you are in need of some smiles and laughter this is a good film to pick up for the holidays.
Monday, November 23, 2009
New Background Check Form out Oct. 9th 2009
It's important and fair to give credit where credit is due and I'll find out the names of persons to thank and update you.
The "Background Check" form is a VITAL piece of the licensing process regarding persons who will have access to your children. Access means basically they are or have legal rights (say they own or live there) to be in the building or on the grounds of a licensed facility; or in a vehicle with your children.
"Background Check" means checking what law enforcement has but also includes a whole host of other areas to "Check".
Google the "Department of Early Learning" and find the form to review yourself.
After more than five years someone has returned valuable questions to the form like having to identify where the applicant lived in the last seven years. This was a valuable quality control question that got taken out under DCCEL.
The form gives the applicant clarity that information will be disclosed to say the day care center owner/director or the family home day care provider, where the applicant has been hired to work. It does so in pretty much regular English, so hey, kudos for that.
I am a little puzzled by the second bullet on the form.
At the bottom of the 2nd page where is says "CAMIS files checked by" is in need of clarification as CAMIS has been put out to pasture. FAMLINK is the new CAMIS from what I understand. Both, for parents information, is simply a computer system that houses TONS of information on families and individuals.
Your State Auditor was going to and then didn't on behalf of parents of Washington State audit this program instead Brian Sonntag only audited the "criminal" part of the "BACKGROUND CHECK".
Folks, there is so much secrecy in your government, confusion, layer upon layer of reform; and to see a return to some VITAL basic information that must be given a nod and thumbs up.
As they say, "the proof is in the pudding" so is there a plan to check out the use of the form so that it translates to persons who are mean, unkind, abusive, etc have no access to your children?
I'll check into that too. Dr. Betty Hyde is the newest director and a thank you probably starts there, because quality comes from the top down. But I want to know the other players to thank for moving in the right direction.
The "Background Check" form is a VITAL piece of the licensing process regarding persons who will have access to your children. Access means basically they are or have legal rights (say they own or live there) to be in the building or on the grounds of a licensed facility; or in a vehicle with your children.
"Background Check" means checking what law enforcement has but also includes a whole host of other areas to "Check".
Google the "Department of Early Learning" and find the form to review yourself.
After more than five years someone has returned valuable questions to the form like having to identify where the applicant lived in the last seven years. This was a valuable quality control question that got taken out under DCCEL.
The form gives the applicant clarity that information will be disclosed to say the day care center owner/director or the family home day care provider, where the applicant has been hired to work. It does so in pretty much regular English, so hey, kudos for that.
I am a little puzzled by the second bullet on the form.
At the bottom of the 2nd page where is says "CAMIS files checked by" is in need of clarification as CAMIS has been put out to pasture. FAMLINK is the new CAMIS from what I understand. Both, for parents information, is simply a computer system that houses TONS of information on families and individuals.
Your State Auditor was going to and then didn't on behalf of parents of Washington State audit this program instead Brian Sonntag only audited the "criminal" part of the "BACKGROUND CHECK".
Folks, there is so much secrecy in your government, confusion, layer upon layer of reform; and to see a return to some VITAL basic information that must be given a nod and thumbs up.
As they say, "the proof is in the pudding" so is there a plan to check out the use of the form so that it translates to persons who are mean, unkind, abusive, etc have no access to your children?
I'll check into that too. Dr. Betty Hyde is the newest director and a thank you probably starts there, because quality comes from the top down. But I want to know the other players to thank for moving in the right direction.
Monday, November 9, 2009
From Candi Doran re: Colleen Hill and Senator Hobbs
Dear Colleagues, Friends and Family:
On October 29th this year a dear friend of mine, Colleen Hill, passed away at the vibrant age of 41. Colleen was a loving wife, mother of 2, small business owner, child care provider and public servant. She tirelessly campaigned for child care providers and open honest government.
During the legislative sessions of 2007 and 2008, Colleen was instrumental in defeating the Service Employees International Union, SEIU an ACORN associated organization, and their ill-conceived “collective bargaining” agenda for child care employees; a modern day David v.s. Goliath story. Senator Steve Hobbs was Colleen’s invaluable ally in that successful effort.
Senator Hobbs was elected to the Washington State Senate in 2006. He serves as the vice chair of the Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee, sits on the Ways and Means Committee and he is a very important member and voice of reason on the Early Learning and K-12 Education Committee.
In addition to representing the people of the 44th district and all Washington citizens, Senator Hobbs also serves as a Captain in the Washington Army National Guard and courageously served in Iraq and Kosovo.
Raised by a single mother, Senator Hobbs was taught to always value education. In 1994 he earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Washington.
After SEIU’s stunning defeat they vowed to run their candidate against Senator Hobbs. SEIU has millions to spend on campaigns and usually resorts to the most aggressive tactics to intimidate sitting electeds to act or to impugn them so that they are replaced with more compliant politicians.
Senator Hobbs is one of us, a man of the people. He has refused to be “bought” by any special interest group. Consequently, it will require the investment and efforts of 1000’s to confront and defeat this SEIU juggernaut.
Time is short, the need is great and the goal is laudable. Please give what you can $20, $50, $100 to one of the “good guys” in politics. Checks must be received by December 10th. Please make your check out to: “Committee to reelect Steve Hobbs”. When you write the check it would be wonderful if you could note “Colleen Hill” on your donation. Send checks to Candida C. Doran, 823 2nd St., Mukilteo, WA 98275.
Our communities, our state and our nation are at a “tipping point." We no longer have the luxury of complacency. The American people are again finding their voice. Please make your voice heard for Senator Hobbs, an American hero and a true public servant.
Please forward this to letter to all child care providers, small business owners and all concerned citizens.
Respectfully,
Candida Doran
Little Orca Learning Center
823 2nd St.
Mukilteo, WA 98275
(425) 347-6722
On October 29th this year a dear friend of mine, Colleen Hill, passed away at the vibrant age of 41. Colleen was a loving wife, mother of 2, small business owner, child care provider and public servant. She tirelessly campaigned for child care providers and open honest government.
During the legislative sessions of 2007 and 2008, Colleen was instrumental in defeating the Service Employees International Union, SEIU an ACORN associated organization, and their ill-conceived “collective bargaining” agenda for child care employees; a modern day David v.s. Goliath story. Senator Steve Hobbs was Colleen’s invaluable ally in that successful effort.
Senator Hobbs was elected to the Washington State Senate in 2006. He serves as the vice chair of the Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee, sits on the Ways and Means Committee and he is a very important member and voice of reason on the Early Learning and K-12 Education Committee.
In addition to representing the people of the 44th district and all Washington citizens, Senator Hobbs also serves as a Captain in the Washington Army National Guard and courageously served in Iraq and Kosovo.
Raised by a single mother, Senator Hobbs was taught to always value education. In 1994 he earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Washington.
After SEIU’s stunning defeat they vowed to run their candidate against Senator Hobbs. SEIU has millions to spend on campaigns and usually resorts to the most aggressive tactics to intimidate sitting electeds to act or to impugn them so that they are replaced with more compliant politicians.
Senator Hobbs is one of us, a man of the people. He has refused to be “bought” by any special interest group. Consequently, it will require the investment and efforts of 1000’s to confront and defeat this SEIU juggernaut.
Time is short, the need is great and the goal is laudable. Please give what you can $20, $50, $100 to one of the “good guys” in politics. Checks must be received by December 10th. Please make your check out to: “Committee to reelect Steve Hobbs”. When you write the check it would be wonderful if you could note “Colleen Hill” on your donation. Send checks to Candida C. Doran, 823 2nd St., Mukilteo, WA 98275.
Our communities, our state and our nation are at a “tipping point." We no longer have the luxury of complacency. The American people are again finding their voice. Please make your voice heard for Senator Hobbs, an American hero and a true public servant.
Please forward this to letter to all child care providers, small business owners and all concerned citizens.
Respectfully,
Candida Doran
Little Orca Learning Center
823 2nd St.
Mukilteo, WA 98275
(425) 347-6722
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