KinderCare Learning Center

R 400.8204(4) · R 400.8204(4) Early childhood center, small capacity child care center, and outdoor nature-based child care center program administrator qualifications; responsibilities. (4) A program administrator of a single site shall appoint a staff-in-charge when the program administrator is not on the premises and is responsible for supervising the operation of the center including, but not limited to, having the authority to respond to emergencies, inspections, parental concerns, and have access to all required i nformation.

Program Administrator 1 is at the facility multiple days a week, and when she is not available she has an assigned Staff-in-Charge..

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R 400.8213(1)(a) · R 400.8213(1)(a) Staff; volunteer (1) All staff and volunteers present at the center shall: (a) Provide appropriate care and supervision o f children at all times.

Teacher 1 had a vape pen in her purse that was not accessible to children. PA1 immediately removed Teacher 1 and the vape pen from the building and all children were appropriately cared for.

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R 400.8213(1)(a) · 2 LANDMARK BUILDING • 105 W. ALLEGAN STREET • LANSING, MICHIGAN 48933 Michigan.gov/MiLEAP R 400.8213(1)(a) Staff; volunteer (1) All staff and volunteers present at the center shall: (a) Provide appropriate care and supervision o f children at all times.

All teachers care for the babies in the infant room appropriately.

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R 400.8222(4)(d) · R 400.8222(4)(d) Capacity; ratio and group size requirements (4) In each room or well-defined space, the maximum group size and ratio of child care staff members to children, including children related to a staff member or the licensee, must be as shown in Table 1: (d) Preschoolers, 4 years of age until school- age, child care staff member to child ratio of 1 to 12, m aximum group size of 40.

The GSRP classroom was always in ratio in January and February 2026.

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R 400.8254(6) · R 400.8254(6) Diapering; toileting (6) Diapers and training plants must be checked f requently and changed when wet or soiled.

Based on the interviews conducted children are checked frequently and changed when wet or soiled.

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R 400.8251(2)(b) · R 400.8251(2)(b) Handwashing (2) Program staff and volunteers shall ensure that children wash their hands at all of the following times: (b) After toileting or diapering. Bureau

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R 400.8131(12) · R 400.8131(12) Professional development requirements. When the department of licensing and regulatory affairs or the department of education publishes a notice that a new health and safety update document or a new health and safety update training activity has been published on MiRegistry, the licensee shall ensure that all personnel read and acknowledge the document or complete the activity within 6 months of the notice.

Two of the thirteen child care staff members' records (J.Z. and L.B.) reviewed did not complete the Refresher 2023. None of the child care staff members completed the Refresher 2024.

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R 400.8176(18)(b) · R 400.8176(18)(b) Sleeping equipment. Cots and mats must be at least 18 inches apart. 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 400.8350(5) · R 400.8350(5) Toilets; hand washing sinks. Hand washing sinks must have warm running water not to exceed 120 degrees Fahrenheit. 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 400.8380(1) · R 400.8380(1) Maintenance of premises. The premises must be maintained in a clean and safe condition and must not pose a threat to health or safety. Bureau

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R 400.8182 · R 400.8182 Ratio and group size requirements. (3) In each room or well-defined space, the maximum group size and ratio of caregivers to children, including children related to a staff member or the licensee, shall be the following: (a) For infants and toddlers, there shall be 1 caregiver for 4 children and a maximum group size of 12.

On April 12, 2023, I completed an unannounced on-site inspection. I interviewed child care staff member (CCSM) 2 and CCSM 3. Program director, Ms. Beth Grundman was absent. CCSM 2 said she received a telephone call from Child B's Mother on April 11, 2023. According to CCSM 2, Child B's Mother said she was in the toddler 1 classroom to pick up Child B. The children were outside, lining up at the door. Child B's Mother saw CCSM 1 pull on a child's hoodie and yelled at him. The incident occurred around 4:15 p.m. CCSM 2 said Child B's Mother did not know the name of the child involved. CCSM 2 believes the child was Child A. CCSM 2 said she spoke with CCSM 1 who said she didn't recall the incident. CCSM 2 said CCSM 1 has changed her story a couple of times. CCSM 2 said she received an email from CCSM 1 on April 11, 2023, regarding the incident. During the interview, I received a copy of CCSM 1's email to CCSM 2. The email indicated the following, "CCSM 3 was going in to get a tissue for one of the kids nose then came back out and she took care of the kids nose then she went inside to throw it away then came back out. Then we got the kids to line up and she went for the door and it was lock she said she was going to unlock it from the inside. At the time I was trying to keep 8 kids in line and either Child A or Child C got out of line so I grabbed the hood gently. I didn't mean to grab him by the hood. I was just trying to keep him in line. Then I walked him back to the line and got down at his level 3 and said that he need to stay in line and then Child B's Mother open the door to get Child B." CCSM 2 said CCSM 1 has been placed on administrative leave. I asked if there were any security cameras on the playground and CCSM 2 said, no. CCSM 2 said she hasn't had any issues with CCSM 1 being inappropriate with the children. However, CCSM 2 has assisted and coached CCSM 1 with appropriate language and active supervision. I interviewed CCSM 3 who is a child care staff member in the toddler 1 classroom. The toddler playground is located immediately outside the classroom. She and CCSM 1 were on the playground with eight children. The door leading to the classroom was locked. CCSM 3 said she used the preschool classroom exit door to get back inside the building. Once inside the building, she went to the toddler 1 classroom to unlock the door. CCSM 3 said she did not witness the incident between CCSM 1 and Child A. CCSM 3 has concerns regarding CCSM 1 being inappropriate with the children. She had informed CCSM 2 previously that CCSM 1 is rough and abrupt with the children. According to CCSM 3, she and CCSM 1 were in the classroom with the children on April 11, 2023. There was one sensory bin for one child, and the other children were waiting for their turn. CCSM 3 said there were no other activities open. There were seven children standing around the table, watching one child play with the sensory bin. CCSM 3 said two children started to push to get a closer look at the bin. CCSM 1 took the two children and forced them to sit next to her on the carpet for at least 10 minutes. CCSM 3 said she usually has table toys out for the children. However, CCSM 1 didn't want to have other toys or areas open. When I asked if this happens often, CCSM 3 said she doesn't know. CCSM 3 said she doesn't usually work with CCSM 1. CCSM 1 works alone in the Infant Classroom. I spoke with CCSM 2 and provided technical assistance regarding having more toys available for the children. CCSM 2 said the child care center has more than enough toys. CCSM 2 said she'll make sure to speak with the child care staff members to ensure the toys are available for all the children. On April 24, 2023, I called and spoke with CCSM 1. CCSM 1 said she was outside on the playground with the children while CCSM 2 went inside the building to unlock the door so they could get in. While they were standing in line, Child A left the line and started to walk away. CCSM 1 attempted to get

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