R 400.8134(6) · R 400.8134(6) Sleeping Equipment. (6) Car seats, infant seats, swings, bassinets, and p lay yards are not approved sleeping equipment.

There is insufficient evidence that teachers are allowing infants to sleep in highchairs as reported. I interviewed the Licensee/Program Administrator Ebony Wheeler, Teacher, 1, Teacher 2, Lead Teacher 1 and Lead Teacher 2 and they all report that if a child were to fall asleep in a high chair, they are moved to a crib immediately. They report under no circumstance is a child allowed to sleep in a high chair. I also interviewed Child A's Mother, Child B's Mother, Child C's Mother and Child D's Mother and they all deny ever witnessing infants being allowed to sleep in a high chair.

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Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

R 400.8271(9) · R 400.8271(9) Child development program plan (9) Use of media is prohibited for children under 2 y ears of age.

There is insufficient evidence that teachers are allowing children under the age of two to watch television. I completed an unannounced onsite inspection on 9/17/2025 and the television was not in use. I interviewed the Licensee/Program Administrator Ebony Wheeler, Teacher 1, Teacher 2, Lead Teacher 1 and Lead Teacher 2 and they all deny that children under two years of age are allowed to watch television. They reported that they do play age-appropriate music at rest time to help provide a calming environment. I also interviewed Child A's Mother, Child B's Mother, Child C's Mother and Child D's Mother and they deny that they have observed children under age two years watching television.

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Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

R 400.8280(1) · R 400.8280(1) Discipline (1) Positive methods of discipline that encourage self-control, self- direction, self-esteem, and c ooperation must be used.

There is no evidence to support the allegations that teachers are not using positive methods of discipline. I conducted an unannounced onsite inspection on 9/17/2025 and observed program staff members using redirection and positive reinforcement. I interviewed the Licensee/Program Administrator Ebony Wheeler, Teacher 1, Teacher 2, Lead Teacher 1 and Lead Teacher 2 and they all report that they use redirection and positive reinforcement. I also interviewed Child A's Mother, Child B's Mother and Child D's Mother and they reported they have never observed or been informed of any program staff member using inappropriate methods of discipline.

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Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

R 400.8330(7) · R 400.8330(7) Food services and nutrition generally ( 7) Infants and toddlers shall be fed on demand.

There is no evidence that infants are not being fed breakfast. I interviewed the Licensee/Program Administrator Ebony Wheeler, Teacher 1, Teacher 2, Lead Teacher 1 and Lead Teacher 2 and they all report that infants are fed on demand and each are fed breakfast each day. Younger infants are fed formula and older infants are fed baby food and other age-appropriate food. I also interviewed Child A's Mother, Child B's Mother, Child C's Mother and Child D's Mother and they report that their children are fed daily at the center.

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Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.

R 400.8222(4)(a) · R 400.8222(4)(a) 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: (a) Infants and toddlers, birth until 30 months of age, child care staff member to child ratio o f 1 to 4, maximum group size of 12.

On 9/17/2025, I conducted an unannounced onsite inspection and observed the infant room to be at a 2:9 ratio. The infant room is required to be at a 1:4 ratio at all times.

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Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

R 400.8330(19)(a) · R 400.8330(19)(a) Food services and nutrition generally

After a child was done with a bottle the staff reported that she put it back in the fridge instead of dumping out the contents and putting the bottle aside for cleaning.

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Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.

R 400.8335(11) · R 400.8335(11) Food services and nutrition; provided by center 3 LANDMARK BUILDING • 105 W. ALLEGAN STREET • LANSING, MICHIGAN 48933 Michigan.gov/MiLEAP

There were bottles and cups in the fridge with no dates, old dates, and some without any names on them.

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Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.

R 400.8222(2) · R 400.8222(2) Capacity; ratio and group size requirements

Upon arrival to the center there was 1 staff member with 7 infants and toddlers.

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Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

R 400.8222(4)(c) · R 400.8222(4)(c) Capacity; ratio and group size requirements

Upon arrival to the center it was observed that there was one staff member with 11 children who were 3 years old.

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Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

R 400.8216a(13) · R 400.8216a(13) Professional development requirements

R. 400.8261(a) 13) Two staff did not complete the 2024 Heath and Safety Refresher.

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R 400.8201(2)(e) · R 400.8201(2)(e) Comprehensive background check; fingerprinting. (2) An applicant or licensee shall do all of the following: (e) Complete and maintain the connection, disconnection, or withdrawn status of each individual associated with the license within the department's child care background check system. 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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Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

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 of children at all times. 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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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

R 400.8269a(1) · R 400.8269a(1) Food 4 LANDMARK BUILDING • 105 W. ALLEGAN STREET • LANSING, MICHIGAN 48933 Michigan.gov/MiLEAP (1) A written plan for the prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions must be developed and implemented to include a child care plan, prevention measures, and emergency procedures. 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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Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.

R 400.8269a(2)(a) · R 400.8269a(2)(a) Food (2) The child's care plan must include all of the following, at a minimum: (a) The child's name with a list of their food allergies. 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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Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.

R 400.8269a(2)(b) · R 400.8269a(2)(b) Food (2) The child's care plan must include all of the following, at a minimum: (b) The names, doses, and methods of medication administration the child should receive if there is a reaction. 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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Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

R 400.8269a(2)(c) · R 400.8269a(2)(c) Food (2) The child's care plan must include all of the following, at a minimum: (c) Training on the recognition of the child's allergic reaction. 5 LANDMARK BUILDING • 105 W. ALLEGAN STREET • LANSING, MICHIGAN 48933 Michigan.gov/MiLEAP 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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Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.

R 400.8269a(3) · R 400.8269a(3) Food (3) The child's care plan must be carried on field trips. 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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Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.

R 400.8269a(4)(a) · R 400.8269a(4)(a) Food (4) The prevention measures must include all of the following, at a minimum: (a) Notify parents and guardians of all known food allergens to avoid bringing in foods to the classroom or 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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Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.

R 400.8269a(4)(b) · R 400.8269a(4)(b) Food (4) The prevention measures must include all of the following, at a minimum: (b) Post the child's name and known food allergy prominently in the classroom or other area, on parent approval. 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. 6 LANDMARK BUILDING • 105 W. ALLEGAN STREET • LANSING, MICHIGAN 48933 Michigan.gov/MiLEAP

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Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.

R 400.8269a(4)(c) · R 400.8269a(4)(c) Food (4) The prevention measures must include all of the following, at a minimum: (c) Allergic reaction prevention: train program staff and unsupervised volunteers on the symptoms of anaphylaxis. 8269a(4)(c) 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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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

R 400.8269a(4)(d) · R 400.8269a(4)(d) Food (4) The prevention measures must include all of the following, at a minimum: (d) Prevent food sharing between children. 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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Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.

R 400.8269a(5)(a) · R 400.8269a(5)(a) Food (5) The emergency procedures must include all of the following, at a minimum: (a) Promptly and properly administer medications in an event of an allergic reaction according to the instructions in the child's care plan. 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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Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

R 400.8269a(5)(b) · R 400.8269a(5)(b) Food 7 LANDMARK BUILDING • 105 W. ALLEGAN STREET • LANSING, MICHIGAN 48933 Michigan.gov/MiLEAP (5) The emergency procedures must include all of the following, at a minimum: (b) Contact emergency medical services immediately if any child has a serious allergic reaction, a new suspected serious allergic reaction occurs with any child, or whenever epinephrine is administered, even if the child appears to have recovered from the allergic reaction. 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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Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.

R 400.8269a(5)(c) · R 400.8269a(5)(c) Food (5) The emergency procedures must include all of the following, at a minimum: (c) Notify parents or guardians immediately of any suspected allergic reactions, the ingestion of the problem food, or contact with the problem food, even if a reaction did not occur. Bureau

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Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.

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 9/29/2022 I spoke with Child Care Licensing Consultant Mary Smith via telephone. She has had no concerns with Sweet Angels Childcare or the owner Ebony Wheeler. Ms. Wheeler is good about reporting any issues or incidents. On 10/3/2022 I spoke with the reporting source (RS) via telephone. Child C (6-year- old male) broke a cell phone that belonged to Child A (6-year-old female), while at the child care center. RS posted something about the incident on social media 2 without mentioning names because she was upset about the incident occurring at childcare. Ms. Jordan was told about the social media post and was upset. The next time RS's children were at child care, Ms. Jordan got into Child B's (8-year-old female) face and said, "Tell that bitch to pull up. Call your mama and tell that bitch to pull up." Ms. Wheeler called RS and apologized for Ms. Jordan's behavior. RS is a former employee at the child care and has witnessed Ms. Jordan yelling at other children in the past. RS's children will not be returning to the child care. On 10/6/2022 I conducted an onsite inspection of Sweet Angel's Childcare. Ms. Wheeler was spoken with about the allegations. A former employee is upset because Child C broke Child A's cell phone. None of the staff saw Child C break Child A's cell phone and there is some doubt about whether or not it was working before Child C touched it. She spoke to Child A's mother about the incident. Child A's mother was very upset and wanted someone to buy Child C a new cell phone. Child A's mother then went onto social media and posted her feelings about the incident. Ms. Jordan eventually found out about the social media posts and became angry. While Child A and Child B were present, Ms. Jordan said, "I will beat her ass" referring to Child A and B's mother. There were six children present at the time and at least one other staff member. Ms. Wheeler sent Ms. Jordan home immediately and told her she was not going to act this way in the child care center. She has not been back to work at the child care since the incident and it is unknown if she will continue to work there or not. A brief tour of the facility was completed. No other concerns or issues were noted. On 10/25/2022 I called Ms. Jordan and left a voicemail requesting a call back at her earliest convenience. On 11/1/2022 I called Ms. Jordan and left a voicemail requesting a call back at her earliest convenience. As of the date of this report, she has not returned my calls. On 11/1/2022 I called child care staff member Sheranda Turner. Ms. Turner was present for the incident. She feels Child A's mother antagonized the situation with Ms. Jordan because they have a personal history. Ms. Jordan was told about the recent social media posts, and she became angry. Ms. Jordan indicated she was tired of Child A's mother disparaging her on social media and said she would "beat her ass." Child A and Child B were present. Ms. Jordan reportedly felt bad about cursing in front of the children. She was sent home and Child A's mother was notified and was given an apology by Ms. Wheeler. She has not heard Ms. Jordan say anything like that in front of child care children in the past. On 11/10/2022 I called Ms. Wheeler and left a voicemail requesting a call back at her earliest convenience. On 11/14/2022 an exit conference was conducted with Ms. Wheeler on the telephone. Ms. Wheeler indicated Ms. Jordan has returned to work at the center but 3 was spoken with about her language and she agreed to complete whatever steps necessary to continue working at the facility.

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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.