R 400.8525 · R 400.8525 Exits. (6) Means of egress shall be maintained in an unobstructed, easily traveled condition at all times that the center is in operation. Means of egress shall not be exposed to inherent hazards of the buildina. includina the heatina K plant, flammable storage, commercial kitchen, or other similar conditions.

On October 28, 2022, licensing consultant Stacy Wables sent an email to complainant requesting clarification regarding allegations. An email has not 2 been received to date. On October 30, 2022, I made a telephone call attempt to complainant. I left a message requesting a return telephone call regarding clarification of allegations. A return telephone has not been received to date. On November 2, 2022, I completed an unannounced on-site inspection at the child care center. I individually program director Cassandra Wright, child care staff members, Megan Mata, Yvette Murray and Jewell Perkey. Play and Learn Children's Place rents space from the Evangelical Homes of Michigan and shares the building with their skilled nursing facility. The nursing facility is located on the north side of the building and the child care center is located on the south side of the building. Program director Cassandra Wright stated that October 20, 2022, there was a malfunction with the fire alarm system on the nursing facility side of the building, which caused the fire alarm to activate. Ms. Wright stated the child care center evacuated the building when the alarm was heard. The preschool age children were in the lunchroom when evacuation was required. They exited through a door in the lunchroom, which leads directly outdoors to an enclosed play area. This is an enclosed area with a locked gate, as this area leads to the parking lot and sidewalk. Ms. Wright stated that two days prior the gate was not properly closing, and she secured it closed with zip ties, and scheduled to have the gate replaced on October 24, 2022. Ms. Wright stated that she took the zip ties off the gate during the evacuation, as she observed child care staff members having difficulty opening the gate. A new gate was installed on October 24, 2022. Infants and toddlers were in their rooms during the time of evacuation. They exited from a different door closest to their classrooms, which did not require them to pass through the gate. Child care staff members Megan Mata, Yvette Murray and Jewell Perkey all stated they had difficulty opening the gate on October 20, 2022, during the evacuation. The gate was secured close with zip ties, and they were not able to unfasten the zip ties until assistance was provided. I observed the new gate to have a lock that was accessible by adults with no assistance. The gate was observed to have no zip ties securing it closed. I provided consultation and technical assistance on properly maintaining unobstructed means of egress.

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R 400.8131 · R 400.8131 Professional development requirements. (5) Within 90 days of being hired, or the first day as an unsupervised volunteer, all child care staff members and unsupervised volunteers who work directly with children shall complete the following trainings, which may count toward annual professional development hours and are available at MiRegistry: (a) Administration of medication. (b) Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions. (c) Building and physical premises safety. (d) Emergency preparedness and response planning. (e) Handling and storage of hazardous materials and appropriate disposal of bio-contaminants. (f) Precautions in transporting children, if applicable. (g) Child development. 4

The child care center was in non-compliance of having four child care staff members to complete Health and Safety Trainings Part 1 & 2 within 90 days of being hired.

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R 400.8310 · R 400.8310 Food preparation areas. (7) Live animals are prohibited in food preparation and eating areas.

The child care center was in non-compliance of having live animals in the eating areas, as a live bunny was observed in the room where children eat their breakfast, snack, and lunch.

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R 400.8380 · R 400.8380 Maintenance of premises. (5) There must be no flaking or deteriorating paint on interior and exterior surfaces or on equipment accessible to children.

The center was in non-compliance of maintenance of premises, as flaking paint was observed on classroom walls.

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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 child center was in non-compliance when child care staff member fastened a child in a booster child to prevent him from running out of the room when he did not want to participate in an

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