ASA Higher Learning Preparatory

R 400.8112(2)(c) · PR19-R 400.8112(2)(c) Comprehensive background check; fingerprinting. Provide to the department, upon request, a copy of the individual's completed and signed form or forms. 2 LANDMARK BUILDING • 105 W. ALLEGAN STREET • LANSING, MICHIGAN 48933 Michigan.gov/MiLEAP

There was no documentation of consent and disclosure statements on file at the center.

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R 400.8131(10) · PR19-R 400.8131(10) Professional development requirements. All child care staff members who work directly with children are required to be trained in first aid and pediatric, child, and adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) within 90 days of being hired. Prior to issuing a license to operate a child care center, and prior to the renewal of a license, the department shall verify that at least 50% of the child care staff members who work directly with children are currently certified in first aid and pediatric, child, and adult CPR. Each of these child care staff member's first aid and CPR certificates must be valid and retained on file in the center.

There was no verification on file at the center that 50% of the child care staff members are currently certified in first aid and pediatric, child, and adult CPR.

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R 400.8134(4) · PR19-R 400.8134(4) Hand washing. 3 LANDMARK BUILDING • 105 W. ALLEGAN STREET • LANSING, MICHIGAN 48933 Michigan.gov/MiLEAP Guidelines for hand washing must be posted in food preparation areas, in toilet rooms, and by all hand washing sinks.

There were no handwashing signs in the boys or girls' restrooms.

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R 400.8143(7)(b) · PR19-R 400.8143(7)(b) Children's records. Every 2 years for preschoolers.

Three of ten child records reviewed were missing physical examinations.

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R 400.8149(3) · PR19-R 400.8149(3) Parent permission for transportation. Permission for all transportation must be kept on file at the center.

There was no documentation of field trip permission slips on file at the center.

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R 400.8173(2) · PR19-R 400.8173(2) Equipment. The current list of unsafe children's products that is provided by the department must be conspicuously posted in the center, as required by section 15 of the children's product safety act, 2000 PA 219, MCL 722.1065.

There was no current recall list posted in the center. Recall list for 2023 and 2024 posted in the lobby.

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R 400.8143(1) · PR19-R 400.8143(1) Children's records. At the time of a child's initial attendance, a center shall obtain a child information card, using a form provided by the department or a comparable substitute, that is completed and signed by the child's parent. The center shall keep it on file and accessible in the center. Technical Assistance Technical assistance is support and training given to the licensee/licensee designee on a specific rule. Technical assistance includes consultation on how the facility can best maintain compliance with a rule.

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R 400.8550(4) · PR19-R 400.8550(4) Electrical service. 5 LANDMARK BUILDING • 105 W. ALLEGAN STREET • LANSING, MICHIGAN 48933 Michigan.gov/MiLEAP Extension cords, listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory, and used in accordance with all manufacturer's recommendations, may be used on a temporary basis, and for short periods of time. Bureau

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R 400.8125 · R 400.8125 Staff; volunteer; requirements. (1) All staff and volunteers shall provide appropriate care and supervision of children at all times.

On 11/04/2022, I conducted a telephone interview with the complainant. The complainant provided the same information stated in the allegations. On 11104/2022, 1 interviewed Child A's Mother regarding the allegations. She stated that Child A has attend the center for the past three years. Child A is in the pre k class with child care staff members (CCSM) On 10113/2022, she received an audio recording of Child i1 's Mother did not listen to the message and Child A was sent to the center the following day. Child A stated that threw her and Child B against the wall and they hit their head. ChUd A and Child B was crying. Child A stated that put her and Child B in a room with the lights off. Child A did not want to go back to center and stated that is mean. Child A's Mother said she never observed any injuries or marks on Child A. Child A's Mother called the center and reported her concern. She was told that they would look into it and no one followed up with her. She went to the center to get Child A's belongings and she spoke to , office administrator, spoke to Child A and regarding the allegations, denied the allegations. Child 's Mother was told that Child A and Child B was hastening, an stepped in. Child A's Mother was not told if hit Child A and Child told Child A that she 1 should not tell ores, and that people can get into trouble. asked Child A when did the incident occur and Child A was not able to give her ay. She asked Child A to take her to the room and Child A took her to a room in the back of the center. - stated that Child A took her to the back office/ supply room and the children are not allowed in there. Child A's last day at the center was 10/23/2022. Child A's Mother provided two recordings of Child A for review. On the first recording, Child A could be heard stating that "throw us on the wall, and she whooped us". The child then repeated, "she whopped us and throwed us on the wall on our heads". An adult asked the child, "what was you and Child B doing when she did that?" Child A stated they were crying when she threw them on the wall. The adult asked, why did she do that again. Child A stated that they did not do anything because she just threw them on the wall. The second recording, the adult asks Child A, who made you sad? Child A stated my teacher said she was going to whoop us, but we didn't do nothing. She hurt our feelings. The adult asked Child A was that the reason she was crying in the car when she woke up and Child A said yes. You were thinking about what your teacher said. She told you, you need to do what? Child A responded, "Nothing then repeated she said she was going to whopped us, but we didn't do nothing." The adult then said, "you said, she said you and Child B need to go to another school", Child A said "yeah". The adult then asked Child A to tell her what the teacher said to 3 her. Child A said, "she said we were going to another school, but we were listening at that school". The adult asked Child A did it make her feel sad, hurt her feelings and Child A said "yes". At the end of the conversation, Child A identified ■ as the teacher. On 11/04/2022, l interviewed Child B's Mother. Child B's Mother said she picked Child B up one day and he told her that he was in a dark room and ghost were in there. Child B's Mother said she did not know if they were celebrating Halloween and he observed Halloween decorations. Child B's Mother examines her son and has not observed any injuries or bruising. Child B's Mother said she does not believe that the children were put in a closet with snakes and spiders. Child B's Mother said Child B and Child A have very active imaginations. Child B's Mother has not had any issues with ASA Learning Preparatory. Child B has not disclosed that he was thrown against a wall. She will be leaving Child B at the daycare. On 1111412022 ano i comoletect an unannounced in Learning Preparatory. We interviewed program director, Linda Byrd, and CCSMs, The pre k room and the back o

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R 400.8140 · R 400.8140 Discipline. (2) All of the following means of punishment are prohibited: (a) Hitting, spanking, shaking, biting, pinching, or inflicting other forms of corporal punishment. ..............................................

On 1110412022, Child B's Mother said she has no concerns regarding the food that is provided to the children at the center for lunch. Child B has been provided lunch daily. On 11/14/2022, and I spoke to Ms. Byrd, regarding the allegations. According to Ms. Byrd, she was unawareRREM allegations of Child A not being allowed to eat her grapes or applesauce during lunch. The center provides snack to the children. Lunch is provided by the parents, or the parents can pay an additional fee for lunch to be provided to the children. Ms. Byrd was unsure if Child A brought a lunch or if lunch was provided by the center. According to , the center provides lunch and snack to the children. If the children do not finishtheir food, it is put away for them to eat later for snack. W stated that she has never taken or not allowed Child A to eat her fo stated that one day she took Child A to her mother at dismissal time. S e ear hild A tell her mother she did not eat lunch. stated that she went back and asked Child A what did they have for lunch. Child A told them what was for lunch and then she asked her didn't you eat that for lunch and Child A stated yes. According to , the children choose what they want to eat, and food is never withheld from the children, - has never seen not allow Child A to eat her lunch. On 12/29/2022, 1 spoke to Child C's Mother regarding the allegations. She stated that the center provides lunch to the children for a fee. She prepares Child C's lunch 6 and send it to the school daily. However, the center does provide snacks to Child C. She has no concern regarding Child C receiving her snack daily.

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R 400.8140 · R 400.8140 Discipline. (2) All of the following means of punishment are prohibited: (h) Confining a child in an enclosed area, such as a closet, locked room, box, or similar enclosure.

Based on the interviews with the CCSMs and parents, the center does not use prohibited forms of punishment.

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R 400.8330 · R 400.8330 Food services and nutrition generally. (9) A center shall not deprive a child of a snack or meal if the child is in attendance at the time when the snack or meal is served.

Based on the interviews with the CCSMs and parents, the center does not deprive a child of snack or meal if the child is in attendance.

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