Weeschool Preschool Learning Center

R 400.8525(6) · 1 LANDMARK BUILDING • 105 W. ALLEGAN STREET • LANSING, MICHIGAN 48933 Michigan.gov/MiLEAP PR18 R 400.8525(6) Exits. Bureau

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R 400.8140(2)(d) · R 400.8140(2)(d) Discipline. Inflicting mental or emotional punishment, such as humiliating, shaming, or threatening a child.

Based on my observation of CCSM 2, interviews with the Program Director, child care staff members, and parents; CCSM 2 does not use prohibited punishment with the children.

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R 400.8140(2)(e) · R 400.8140(2)(e) Discipline. Depriving a child of meals, snacks, rest, or necessary toilet use.

Based on my observation of CCSM 2, interviews with the Program Director, child care staff members, and parents; CCSM 2 does not use prohibited punishment with the children.

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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 03/22/2023, I received a compliant indicating that Child A picked up Child B and accidently dropped her. The incident caused bruising to Child A's body. It is unknown where the bruising is located. Child A and Child B's Mothers were notified of the incident. Child B returned to the center on 03/25/2023. The complaint did not provide contact information, so I could not obtain additional information. On 03/27/2023 I conducted an unannounced onsite inspection at Weeschool Preschool. Child care was not in session due to Spring Break; however, Program Director DaQuetta Baylor-Booth was present. I interviewed her, and she stated on 03/17/2023, Child A and Child B were chasing one another in the preschool classroom. Child B ran towards a child- size wood bench and Child A followed her. Child B slid into Child A and they fell together into the bench. Child B cried. An ice pack was applied to her head and Ms. Baylor-Booth soothed her and provided comfort. She observed redness and slight bruising on Child B's forehead. A few minutes later, Child B's Mother walked into the building and observed Child B. Ms. Baylor-Booth explained what had just occurred and showed Child B's Mother video footage of the incident. Ms. Baylor-Booth recommended that Child B seek medical attention to verify no major injuries were sustained. Ms. Booth-Baylor stated that children are not permitted to pick up other children. She said on 03/17/202, Child A tried to pick up Child B and was reminded not to pick her up. I observed video footage of the incident. Child B and Child A are seen sliding into the bench. Child B hit the right side of her forehead on the bench. The incident occurred at pick up time at approximately 6:00 pm. CCSM 1, CCSM 2, and CCSM 3 were present in the preschool room at the time of the incident. I was unable to interview the staff during the onsite inspection since the center was closed and the staff were not present. I contacted and interviewed all three staff members on 05/23/2023 via phone. I interviewed CCSM 1. She stated that staff were getting children's items together, in preparation for departure. The center was closing soon. Child A and Child B were playing together at the time. They were chasing one another a little bit. Child A fell into Child B, resulting in an injury to Child B's forehead. CCSM 1 said children are not permitted to run in the classroom or pick each other up. If children run, staff tell them to "freeze" and remind them not to run inside. CCSM 1 observed Child A try to pick up Child B and told her not to pick up Child B. Child A complied. No other falls were observed that day. 3 I interviewed CCSM 2. She had just started working at the center around the date of incident and is still in training. She said she was speaking with another parent at the time of the incident but observed Child A and Child B fall. She stated if children try and pick each other up, they are told no. They are not allowed to pick each other up. I interviewed CCSM 3. She was at the center but not working at the time of the incident. However, she observed Child A fall into Child B and Ms. Baylor Booth apply ice to Child B's forehead. She did not see Child B carry Child A. She stated there were only a few children present at the time of the incident because it was the end of the day and most children had already left. CCSMs 1, 2, and 3 all said that when an incident occurs, Ms. Baylor-Booth is contacted, parents are contacted, and an incident report is completed. All staff indicated they were trained on the policy for reporting incidents. On 05/23/2023, I interviewed Child B's Mother. She stated that she was informed of the incident within minutes. Ms. Baylor-Booth explained what occurred and showed her video footage of the incident. The footage showed staff next to the children and staff run towards the incident when it occurred. Ms. Baylor-Booth recommended that she take Child B to the hospital because she hit her head and she did. Hospital

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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.

While the complainant was providing respite care for Child A and his younger brother, Child A's brother was being destructive with the toys they were playing with, so the Complainant put Child A's brother in timeout. Child A then said, "Why don't you just spank him?" The complainant explained that spanking is not something that should be done to anyone. The complainant asked Child A if he is 2 spanked and he said, "Yes, by Kylie or Kyla". Child A stated Kylie or Kyla is someone at his child care and she hits him really hard and then locks him in his highchair. Child A said that Kyla or Kylie does not do this to any of the other children. The complainant stated she did not ask about marks or bruises and did not ask Child A any other questions. During the onsite inspection at the center, and I spoke with owner/director Daquetta Baylor-Boothe regarding the allegations. She stated she has never had an employeeee by the name Kyla or Kylie. I reviewed staff list with Ms. Baylor-Boothe; and she confirmed the list was complete and accurate. There are no Kyla's or Kylie's on this list. She stated the only staff person with a name that begins with "K" is Kariell Howard-Khrucell and Child A knows how to say her name and would not confuse it with Kyla or Kylie. Ms. Baylor-Boothe stated she has never observed or been told about Child A being hit or locked in a highchair while at the center. She stated if this had occurred the employees employment would be terminated immediately. Ms. Baylor-Boothe stated Child A has attended the center for a year. Child A started at the center when he was years old and has never been in a highchair during his time at the center. She s a ed Ms. Howard-Khrucell has been employed at the center years, and she has never had any concerns regarding her interactions with any of the children. Ms. Baylor-Boothe stated there is no physical discipline used at the center and the focus is on talking with the children, having them calm down and re-directing their behavior. Ms. Baylor-Boothe again denied having any concerns for how Ms. Howard-Khrucell or any other staff persons interact with the children at the center. We also spoke with staff member Marnique Rodgers during the onsite inspection. She stated she knows Child A and Ms. Howard-Khrucell. She denied that she has ever witnessed or heard of Ms. Howard-Khrucell interacting with a child in an inappropriate way at the center. She denied that Child A has ever been placed in a highchair as a form of discipline and stated Child A has always been too big for a highchair since he started at the center. Regarding discipline, Ms. Rodgers stated she will talk with the child and try to find out why they are behaving a certain way. She stated Child A is "a good kid" and he does not need much re-direction. Child A likes child care and gets along with the other children. She again denied having any concerns with Ms. Howard-Khrucell or any other staff persons or with Child A. Ms. Baylor-Boothe provided copies of child information cards and a copy of the center's discipline policy which states in part: Every adult who cares for children has the responsibility to guide, correct, and socialize children towards appropriate behaviors. These adult actions often are called child guidance and discipline. Positive guidance and discipline are crucial because they promote children's self-control, teach children responsibility, and help children make thoughtful choices. The more effective caregivers are at encouraging appropriate child behavior, the less time and effort adults will spend correcting children's misbehavior. Effective guidance and discipline focus on the development of the child. They also preserve the child's self-esteem and dignity. It goes on to talk about reasons for misbehavior and was to prevent misbehavior. It ends with responding to misbehavior and stated the center will use the following: redirection, logical consequence, child participation in the solution, natural co

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R 400.8140 · R 400.8140 Discipline. (2) All of the following means of punishment are prohibited: (c) Restricting a child's movement by binding or tying him or her.

The center staff did not use a prohibited means of punishment. Child A's movement was not restricted by locking him in a highchair.

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