R 400.1903 · R 400.1903 Licensee responsibilities (7) The licensee shall cooperate with the department by ensuring what all individuals requiring a comprehensive background check are entered into the child care background check system and processed for eligibility as required by section 5n and 5q of the act, MCL 722.155n, 722.115q, and R 400.1925.

On 5/23/2023, allegations were received that drug dealers and sex offenders live in the home. On 5/27/2023, allegations were received that Ms. Chapman lies to child care licensing about who lives in the home. On 5/28/2023, allegations were received that Adult Household Member 5 (AHM 5) lives in the home. On 6/20/2023, allegations were received that Adult Household Member 6 (AHM 6) resides in the home and is making and selling switch guns out of the home. On 05/25/2023, Ms. Chapman reported that Adult Household Member 1 (AHM 1), Adult Household Member 2 (AHM 2) and Adult Household Member 7 (AHM 7) were the only people who resided in the home with her. AHM 1 and AHM 2 are the only ones who have been fingerprinted and were known to child care licensing to reside in the home. Ms. Chapman reported that AHM 7 is disabled and is unable to straighten his fingers, so she was not sure if he was able to be fingerprinted. I told Ms. Chapman that alternative arrangements could be made and that she needed to contact the fingerprint department regarding any accommodations. Ms. Chapman agreed to contact the Child Care Background Check department that day to get AHM 7 scheduled for an appointment. Ms. Chapman reported that AHM 3, AHM 4, and Child A and Child B were currently in the home and were visiting from out of state. She reported that AHM 3 does have a criminal sexual conduct charge and is a registered sex offender. She said that he is homeless and goes between her house and AHM 4's mother's house in Illinois. She stated that he did not live at the home. Ms. Chapman reported that the home belonged to AHM 1, and the family considers it their home, so she struggles with keeping family out of the house. During the inspection when Ms. Chapman was walking me through the house, I saw three adults. Ms. Chapman reported that one was CCSM, one was her Aunt, and one was AHM 2. I observed AHM 2 in an upstairs bedroom laying in a bed with a child. Ms. Chapman reported that AHM 2 was taking care of his nephew. I spoke with AHM 3 who reported that he lives at a different address in Grand Rapids with his aunt. AHM 4 is not allowed to be at his residence, and AHM 3 has to leave the residence during the day when his aunt goes to work, so he comes to Ms. Chapman's house to see AHM 4, Child A and Child B. He said that he stays at a friend's in Pontiac, AHM 4's mother's house and Ms. Chapman's. He denied that he lives at Ms. Chapman's residence. On 05/25/2023, I spoke with who all reported that AHM 3 was at Ms. Chapman's home in Ma On 05/26/2023, I asked Ms. Chapman about how long AHM 3 has been staying at the home. She reported that he has been there since 1989. He had a house fire in April 2022 and has been staying with his aunt, but she does not let his family stay there so he moved around. She said that he, AHM 4, Child A and Child B have been at her home for the past four days after they arrived Monday morning. Ms. Chapman said, "I can't help that everyone comes here, its granny house." She went on to explain that she has put $50,000 into getting the home cleaned up and repaired and her family cannot accept that it is her house now. Ms. Chapman reported that there was previously an injunctive order for the home due to police involvement. She said that AHM 7 has been residing in the home since April 2023. She did not make a fingerprinting appointment for him yesterday. Ms. Chapman said that her aunt who visits the home is "on drugs and a thief." I interviewed CCSM who reported that AHM 3 is at the house for a few days and then goes out of town for a few weeks and then comes back. He has currently been at the house for the past three or four days. I interviewed AHM 4 who reported that she has been at the house on and off since her house fire in 2022. She stays with her mom in St. Louis because she cannot be with AHM 3 at his aunt's house. She said that she had been at the home for "maybe a week" after arriving there last week. On 06/01/2023, and I comple

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MCL 722.115n Application for or renewal of license to operate child care center, group child care home, or family child care home; household member or child care staff member; criminal history check; requirements; duties of department. 1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (13), when a person, partnership, firm, corporation, association, governmental organization, or nongovernmental organization applies for or applies to renew a license to operate a child care center, group child care home, or family child care home under section 5m and before a group child care home or family child care home allows an individual to be a member of the household, or a child care center, group child care home, or family child care home allows an individual to become a child care staff member, the department shall do all of the following: a) Review its database of individuals with previous disciplinary action within a child care center, group child care home, or family child care home or an adult foster care facility. b) Conduct a search of the individual through the national sex offender registry. rj f f. Il-Il.- or -! I of I II •' A • i ' ! 1 i • i i e ! .!• .•:! t' • is

On 5/26/2023, allegations were received that due to Ms. Chapman's medical and life circumstances, she is not physically and emotionally capable of caring for children. On 06/01/2023, I observed Ms. Chapman moving around her home. I did not observe that she had any physical impairment. I asked Ms. Chapman about the allegation, and she denied that it was true. She has health conditions, but they do not impair her physically or emotionally. Review of the licensing file showed that Ms. Chapman provided a medical clearance request dated 08/05/2021 that indicated that "No physical/mental condition or health problem exists that would limit the ability to provide independent care of children (birth to age 17) in a child care setting."

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R 400.1903 · R 400.1903 Licensee responsibilities. (1) A licensee shall be responsible for all of the following provisions: (g) Report to the department within, 3 business days, any changes in the household composition or when any new or existing member of the household or child care personnel has any of the following: (i) An arrest. (ii) A conviction. (iii) An arraignment for an offense that if convicted would lead to that individual's ineligibility to be connected with a child care home. (iv) Is being investigated by the state department of health and human services for an allegation of child abuse or neglect. (v) Is under court supervised parole or probation. (vi) Has been admitted to, or released from, a correctional facility. (vii) Has been admitted to or released from a health facility or agency that was providing mental health or substance use disorder treatment services to the individual. m

On 5/27/2023, allegations received that the children are not being fed properly when in Ms. Chapman's care. On 06/01/2023, Ms. Chapman denied the allegation. I observed that there was an adequate supply of food in the home. The complaint was anonymous, so I was unable to obtain any additional information. Child E and Child F's Mother and Child G's Mother reported having no concerns about the care provided to their children. AHM 3 and AHM 4 did not report any concerns about their children being fed properly. 15

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R 400.1902 · R 400.1902 Applicant; licensee; requirements. ................ ........... ....................................................................................... (3) All persons, including minors, residing in the child care home shall meet all of the following requirements: (a) Be suitable to meet the needs of children. (b) Be able to ensure that services and facilities are conducive to the welfare of children. (c) Act in a manner that is conducive to the welfare of children. (d) Demonstrate a willingness and ability to comply with the act and these rules.

On 05/28/2023 allegations were received that people fight, smoke, and drink in front of the child care children. The police have come to the house. On 05/25/2023, Ms. Chapman reported that she has a restraining order against two relatives that do not currently live at the home and that one of them assaulted someone at her home a few weeks ago. Ms. Chapman reported that she smokes marijuana but does not smoke during child care hours or when children are present. I asked her where she was storing it, she said in a closet, but she has a safe she can put it in. She agreed that she will keep it in the safe. Ms. Chapman did not have a no smoking sign posted. She explained that she had one up on the door and her relatives will take it down. On 05/26/2023, I observed a large jar of marijuana in the living room. I pointed it out to Ms. Chapman and reminded her that she had agreed to store her marijuana in her safe. AHM 4 reported that she has never seen anyone use drugs other than marijuana and that only happens when there are no children there. On 06/01/2023, Ms. Chapman denied the allegation that people drink, smoke, and fight in front of the children. She said that the police have been to the home three times since her license was issued on 02/01/2023. She said that the first two times were for AHM 5, and the third time was when a relative who does not live there threatened her. Ms. Chapman reported that AHM 3 "snorts cocaine" and AHM 4 "does too." She said that AHM 3 and AHM 4 are "very violent" with each other, and 16 she has called the police on them before too. She said that AHM 4 cut the tires of the car in the driveway a couple weeks ago on a Sunday. Ms. Chapman also reported that another relative, who was in the home during my inspection on 05/25/2023 "does crack." On 06/06/2023, l reviewed the court files for the orders dated 10/18/2021. The petition detailed that Ms. Chapman was assaulted by her relatives and was hit in the head multiple times and maced with pepper spray. Ms. Chapman wrote in the petition, `°I am a child care provider and this incident took place in front of children I was in care of." I reviewed the bureau's records and found that Ms. Chapman did not have a child care license in 2021. She applied for a license in October 2020; but her enrollment was closed by the bureau in 2021 due to lack of response. I reviewed the injunctive order issued for 1015 Benjamin Ave in 2012. The petition details that AMH 3 and AHM 7 and 2 other relatives were prohibited from the residence and premises. The State of Michigan and the were the plaintiffs who were seeking abate a public nuisance due to 1015 Benjamin Ave having a "general reputation as a place where people sell, purchase, and/or use controlled substances. It details that AHM 3 was arrested for possession of marijuana, maintaining a drug house, and being a second felony offender. The permanent injunction was dissolved on 09/23/2019. On 06/20/2023, AHM 4 reported that the police came to the house because Ms. Chapman called to report on her. Rio On 06/21/2023, reported that he had been to the house on Sunday for a report of domestic ence. On 06/21/2023, during the on-site inspection, observed a small jar of marijuana on the floor in the living room. "as d who the marijuana belonged to and CCSM confirmed that it belonged to her, provided me with a photo of the marijuana.

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MCL 722.120 Investigation, inspection, and examination of conditions, books, records, and reports; access by department, bureau of fire services, or local authorities; records; report; forms; confidentiality; disclosure of information; availability of confidential records; child information cards to be provided to department; failure of licensee to cooperate with investigation, inspection, or examination. (1) The department may investigate, inspect, and examine conditions of a child care organization and may investigate and examine the books and records of the licensee. The licensee shall cooperate with the department's investigation, inspection, and examination by doing all of the following: (c) Providing accurate and truthful information to the department, and encouraging witnesses, such as staff and household members, to provide accurate and truthful information to the department. 11 s • • r •, `, • • ` ice, f • • f ` • f' • f • ` f f• • f- - f f Ii f r f •' . f - 12 children with cigarettes. On 6/20/2023, allegations were received that Ms. Chapman is mean, "whoops" the children, and makes them sit on the couch. On 05/25/2023, I asked Ms. Chapman for copies of attendance records and child information cards. Ms. Chapman told me that she had not been taking attendance. She said that there were billing records on the computer, and she agreed to send them to me that day. Ms. Chapman said that she had child information cards but could not locate them at that moment. On 05/26/2023, Ms. Chapman stated "I never hit children." I asked to see a copy of her discipline policy. She said that she sent her discipline policy to her licensing consultant when her license was opened. She uses PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports), restorative practices and redirection as discipline. CCSM reported that no physical discipline is used. She takes toys away and separates children as discipline. AHM 4 reported she has never seen Ms. Chapman hit any children. She said that time out is used by Ms. Chapman and her children "love" Ms. Chapman. On 06/01/2023, and I spoke with Ms. Chapman about the allegation of children being burned with cigarettes. Ms. Chapman reported that she does not smoke cigarettes, she smokes marijuana - pre-rolls or blunts. She said that AHM 7 and AHM 5 are the only ones that smoke cigarettes. They do not smoke in front of the children. Ms. Chapman said that she did not recall any child getting burned by a cigarette. CCSM stated that Child E spilled hot water from her noodles on her a few weeks ago. They put burn cream on it, but she did not have a mark, Child E just said that it stung. On 06/02/2023, I received attendance records and child information cards from Ms. Chapman via email. On 06/20/2022, AHM 4 reported that Ms. Chapman cared for Child A and Child B the previous week while she and AHM 3 were at work. She said that her children told her that she made them sit on the couch all day. AHM 3 was asked about the burn allegation. He reported that their family makes false allegations against each other and he thinks that was made up. He said that when they "get mad at each other, we do dirty things to each other." On 06/21/2023, Ms. Chapman denied the allegations that she is mean, "whoops" the children, and makes them sit on the couch. 13

On 6/20/2023, allegations were received that children are not properly supervised when in Ms. Chapman's care and roam the house and yard without supervision. On 06/21/2023, Ms. Chapman denied the allegation. She reported that the parents of children are there when the children play outside unsupervised.

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R 400.1913 · R 400.1913 Discipline; child handling. (3) Personnel shall not do any of the following: (a) Hit, spank, shake, bite, pinch, or inflict other forms of corporal punishment.

There is insufficient evidence to support the allegation that corporate punishment was being used.

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R400.1919(1) · R400.1919(1) Communicable disease; immunization; mental and physical health; physician attestation; tuberculosis. (1) An applicant shall obtain a written statement, signed by a licensed physician or his or her designee within 1 year before issuance of the initial license, that attests to the applicant's mental and physical health. The attestation must be renewed at the time of subsequent license renewals.

Ms. Chapman received a written statement, signed by a licensed physician or his or her designee attesting to her mental and physical health.

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R 400.1931 · ..... ............................................................................... R 400.1931 Food preparation and service. ................ (1) A licensee shall ensure that all of the following requirements are met: (a) Each child shall be provided with nutritional and sufficient food pursuant to the minimum meal requirements of the child care food program, as administered by the Michigan department of education. These minimum meal requirements are based on the dietary guidelines for Americans made by the National Academy of Medicine, which are available at ttps://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp/meals-and-snacks. This subrule does not apply to children whose parents provide their food.

There is insufficient evidence that Ms. Chapman was not providing sufficient food to the children.

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MCL 722.113c Smoking on premises of group child care home or family child care home during hours of operation prohibited; smoking during other hours; notice to parent or legal guardian. An individual shall not smoke on the premises of a group child care home or family child care home during the hours of operation of the group child care home or family child care home. The operator of a group child care home or family child care home may permit smoking on the premises during a period other than the hours of operation of that group child care home or family child care home if the operator has provided to a "4 parent or legal guardian of each child participating in a group child care home or family child care home activity notice that smoking on the premises occurs or may occur when the group child care home or family child care home is not in operation. The operator of a group child care home or family child care home shall conspicuously post on the premises a notice that specifies that smoking on the premises is prohibited during the hours of operation of the group child care home or family child care home.

Ms. Chapman did not have a sign posted that stated that smoking on the premises is prohibited during the hours of operation.

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R400.1932 · R400.1932 Home maintenance and safety. (2) All dangerous and hazardous materials or items must be stored securely and out of the reach of children.

Ms. Chapman did not store marijuana out of the reach of children.

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R 400.1911 · R 400.1911 Care; supervision; children. (1) A licensee shall ensure appropriate care and supervision of children at all times.

There is not sufficient evidence to indicate that Ms. Chapman im ro erl su ervised children in care.

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