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R 400.1943(5) · R 400.1943(5) Exit requirements for each floor level used by children. All exits must be unobstructed and accessible at all times.

At the time of inspection, the basement window exit was not accessible to children due to being approximately 43 inches off the ground and no steps available. New Rule Number R 400.1947(5)

R 400.1903(1)(f) · R 400.1903(1)(f) Licensee responsibilities. Post the current license in a conspicuous place within the child care home during the hours of operation.

At the time of inspection, a child care license was not posted in a conspicuous place within the child care home during the hours of operation. The licensee stated she had forgotten to post it after painting the home last year. New Rule Number R 400.1903(1)(e)

R 400.1905(1) · R 400.1905(1) Training. 6 LANDMARK BUILDING • 105 W. ALLEGAN STREET • LANSING, MICHIGAN 48933 Michigan.gov/MiLEAP A licensee shall complete not less than 10 clock hours of training each calendar year related to child development, program planning, and administrative management for a child care business, not including CPR, first aid, and infectious disease, including immunizations, training.

I reviewed MiRegistry and the licensee's file. At the time of inspection, the licensee had 2 of 10 training hours completed for the 2025 calendar year. New Rule Number R 400.1924(1)

R 400.1905(3)(a) · R 400.1905(3)(a) Training. Safe sleep practices to prevent sudden infant death syndrome.

At the time of inspection, the licensee did not have training on safe sleep practices to prevent sudden infant death syndrome on file. New Rule Number 400.1923(2)(b)

R 400.1905(9) · R 400.1905(9) Training. 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.

The licensee did not complete the 2025 health and safety update within 6 months of the department's notice. New Rule Number R 400.1924(11)

R 400.1907(1)(a) · R 400.1907(1)(a) Child’s record. A completed child information card on a form provided by the department or a comparable substitute approved by the department.

At the time of inspection, 8 of 8 child information records were missing date of admission. 6 of 8 child information cards were missing parent/guardian work phone numbers. 4 of 8 did not have an indication of whether or not the child has allergies, special needs, or special instructions.

R 400.1915(2) · R 400.1915(2) Indoor space; play equipment and materials. Only space that has received prior approval for child use by the department may be used for child care.

At the time of inspection, the licensee was providing care in the basement. The basement did not receive prior approval for child use by the department. New Rule Number R 400.1909(2)

R 400.1915(5) · R 400.1915(5) Indoor space; play equipment and materials. As required by section 15 of the children's product safety act, 2000 PA 219, MCL 722.1065, a licensee shall conspicuously post in the child care home an updated copy of the list of recalled or unsafe children's products that is provided by the department through its Michigan Child Care Matters (MCCM) online newsletter and available at the department’s website www.michigan.gov/mccmatters. 8 LANDMARK BUILDING • 105 W. ALLEGAN STREET • LANSING, MICHIGAN 48933 Michigan.gov/MiLEAP

At the time of inspection, a current list of unsafe children’s products was not conspicuously posted in the child care home as an actual hard copy or electronic access to the CPSC, or its successor’s list of recalled children’s products. New Rule Number R 400.1909(5)

R 400.1915(6) · R 400.1915(6) Indoor space; play equipment and materials. All children shall be protected from materials that could be swallowed or present a choking hazard. Toys or objects with removable parts less than 1 ¼ inches in diameter and less than 2 ¼ inches in length, as well as balls smaller than 1 ¾ inches in diameter are prohibited for children under 3 years of age.

At the time of inspection, the child care children under the age of 3 were playing with inflated latex balloons. The item was not being used for it's intended use or age requirement. New Rule Number R 400.1909(6)

R 400.1916(1) · R 400.1916(1) Bedding and sleeping equipment. All bedding and sleeping equipment must be in accordance with U.S. Consumer Product Safety commission standards as approved for the age of the child using the equipment and must be clean, comfortable, safe, and in good repair. The standards are available at http://www.cpsc.gov.

At the time of inspection, a toddler was placed in a play yard to sleep. The play yard was not in good repair as it had large holes in the netting. New Rule Number R 400.1910(1)

R 400.1916(2) · R 400.1916(2) Bedding and sleeping equipment. 9 LANDMARK BUILDING • 105 W. ALLEGAN STREET • LANSING, MICHIGAN 48933 Michigan.gov/MiLEAP All bedding and sleeping equipment must be cleaned before being used by another child.

At the time of inspection, the licensee placed a child in a play yard to sleep. Later during the inspection, the licensee placed a different child in the same play yard to sleep with the same sheet. The bedding and play yard were not cleaned before being used by another child. New Rule Number R 400.1910(2)

R 400.1916(6)(b) · R 400.1916(6)(b) Bedding and sleeping equipment. A tightly fitted or snug bottom sheet must cover the crib or porta- crib mattress with no additional padding placed between the sheet and the mattress.

At the time of inspection, the licensee was asked to move the sleeping infant from the bean bag chair to an approved sleeping space. The licensee removed items from the play yard. Under the items, there were multiple blankets covering the play yard mat. The licensee adjusted the blankets, so they were tight fitting. At which point I informed her the infant could not sleep on the layers of blankets and she removed them from the play yard. New Rule Number R 400.1910(6)(b)

R 400.1916(8) · R 400.1916(8) Bedding and sleeping equipment. Soft objects, bumper pads, stuffed toys, blankets, quilts or comforters, pillows, and other objects that could smother an infant must not be placed with, under, or within reach of a resting or sleeping infant.

At the time of inspection, an infant was observed sleeping with a blanket. New Rule Number R 400.1910(8)

R 400.1916(13)(j) · 10 LANDMARK BUILDING • 105 W. ALLEGAN STREET • LANSING, MICHIGAN 48933 Michigan.gov/MiLEAP R 400.1916(13)(j) Bedding and sleeping equipment. Bean bags.

At the time of inspection, an infant was observed sleeping in a bean bag chair. New Rule Number R 400.1910(13)(j)

R 400.1916(14) · R 400.1916(14) Bedding and sleeping equipment. Children 24 months of age or younger who fall asleep in a space that is not approved for sleeping shall be moved to approved sleeping equipment appropriate for their size and age.

At the time of inspection, an infant was observed sleeping in a bean bag chair and was not moved until I requested the licensee move the child to an approved sleeping space. New Rule Number R 400.1910 (14)

R 400.1916(15) · R 400.1916(15) Bedding and sleeping equipment. Children over 24 months of age shall have an individual, age appropriate, clean, comfortable, and safe place to sleep or rest. The floor may be used only when padded, warm, and free from drafts and when there is a mat, sleeping bag, blanket, or similar piece of bedding between the floor and the child.

At the time of inspection, two toddlers were given infant bouncy seats to sleep in at nap time. Both children were too large for the bouncy seats. Therefore, they were not provided with an age- appropriate place to sleep. New Rule Number R 400.1910(15)

R 400.1918(2) · R 400.1918(2) Medication; administration; procedures. 11 LANDMARK BUILDING • 105 W. ALLEGAN STREET • LANSING, MICHIGAN 48933 Michigan.gov/MiLEAP Medication, prescription or nonprescription, must be given or applied only with prior written permission from a parent.

At the time of inspection, 8 of 8 child files contained a medication permission slip for acetaminophen, ibuprofen, and Benadryl. The permission slip was not the Medication Permission and Instructions (CCL-1243) form or a comparable substitute filled out completely by the parent and/or legal guardian. The form did not indicate dosage, times given per day, date to begin or stop medication, or storage of medication. New Rule Number R 400.1931(2)

R 400.1921(3) · R 400.1921(3) Water hazards; water activities. A hot tub or spa pool, whether indoors or outdoors, must be made inaccessible to children in care by the use of a locked hard cover."

At the time of inspection, the hard cover on the hot tub was not locked. New Rule Number R 400.1934(3)

R 400.1932(2) · R 400.1932(2) Home maintenance and safety. All dangerous and hazardous materials or items must be stored securely and out of the reach of children.

At the time of inspection, a spray bottle with a liquid identified by the licensee as "seventh generation multi-purpose cleaner" was on the bottom shelf of the bathroom vanity accessible to children. New Rule Number R 400.1913(2)

R 400.1934(3) · R 400.1934(3) Heating; ventilation; lighting; radon. A carbon monoxide detector, bearing a safety certification mark of a recognized testing laboratory, such as UL (Underwriters Laboratories) or ETL (Electrotechnical Laboratory), must be placed on all levels approved for child care.

At the time of inspection, there was not a carbon monoxide detector installed on the basement level where child care was being provided. New Rule Number R 400.1915(3)

R 400.1941(2) · R 400.1941(2) Heat-producing equipment. Combustible materials and equipment must not be stored within 4 feet of furnaces, other flame or heatproducing equipment, or fuel- fired water heaters.

At the time of inspection, a basket of clothing was stored within 3 feet of the furnace. New Rule Number R 400.1945(2)

R 400.1943(3)(b) · R 400.1943(3)(b) Exit requirements for each floor level used by children. Is clearly identified.

At the time of inspection, the window used as a window utilized as a second exit was not clearly identified. New Rule Number 1947(3)(b)

R 400.1943(5) · R 400.1943(5) Exit requirements for each floor level used by children. 13 LANDMARK BUILDING • 105 W. ALLEGAN STREET • LANSING, MICHIGAN 48933 Michigan.gov/MiLEAP All exits must be unobstructed and accessible at all times.

At the time of inspection, the basement window exit was not accessible to children due to being approximately 43 inches off the ground and no steps available. New Rule Number R 400.1947(5)

R 400.1943(12)(d) · R 400.1943(12)(d) Exit requirements for each floor level used by children. The bottom of the opening must be not more than 44 inches above the floor.

At the time of inspection, the licensee was providing care in the basement of the home. The stairway to the back door and a window were the emergency exits. The bottom of the opening was 48 inches, more than 44 inches above the floor. New Rule Number R 400.1947(12)(d)

R 400.1944(1) · R 400.1944(1) Smoke detectors; fire extinguishers. 14 LANDMARK BUILDING • 105 W. ALLEGAN STREET • LANSING, MICHIGAN 48933 Michigan.gov/MiLEAP Operable smoke detectors approved by a nationally recognized testing laboratory must be installed and maintained on each floor of the home, including the basement, and in all sleeping areas and bedrooms used by children in care.

A smoke detector was not installed in the basement or in the bedroom used for sleeping. New Rule Number R 400.1948(1)

R 400.1944(3) · R 400.1944(3) Smoke detectors; fire extinguishers. A home shall have at least 1 functioning multipurpose fire extinguisher, with a rating of 2A'(10)BC or larger, properly mounted not higher than 5 feet from the floor to the top of the fire extinguisher, on each floor level approved for child use.

At the time of inspection, the home did not have a functioning multipurpose fire extinguisher, with a rating of 2A-10BC or larger on the main level of the home where there is approved child use space. New Rule Number R 400.1944(3)

R 400.1945(1) · R 400.1945(1) Emergency; plan; drill. An applicant or licensee shall have a written emergency response plan for the care of children that must be posted in a conspicuous location within the child care home. The plan must address the following types of emergencies:

At the time of inspection, the licensee did not have a written emergency response plan for the care of children posted in a conspicuous location within the child care home for the following types of emergencies: fire, tornado watches and warnings, serious accident or injury, and water emergencies. New Rule Number R 400.1939(3)(a)

R 400.1945(2)(g) · 15 LANDMARK BUILDING • 105 W. ALLEGAN STREET • LANSING, MICHIGAN 48933 Michigan.gov/MiLEAP R 400.1945(2)(g) Emergency; plan; drill. A plan for how infants and toddlers will be accommodated in all types of emergencies.

A plan for how infants and toddlers will be accommodated in all types of emergencies was not available at the time of inspection. New Rule Number R 400.1939 (2)(g)

R 400.1945(2)(h) · R 400.1945(2)(h) Emergency; plan; drill. A plan for how children with special needs will be accommodated in all types of emergencies.

A plan for how children with special needs will be accommodated in all types of emergencies was not available at the time of inspection. New Rule Number R 400.1939 (2)(h)

R 400.1945(2)(i) · R 400.1945(2)(i) Emergency; plan; drill. A plan for how children with chronic medical conditions will be accommodated in all types of emergencies.

A plan for how children with chronic medical conditions will be accommodated in all types of emergencies was not available at the time of inspection. New Rule Number R 400.1939 (2)(i)

R 400.1914(4) · R 400.1914(4) Daily activity program. 16 LANDMARK BUILDING • 105 W. ALLEGAN STREET • LANSING, MICHIGAN 48933 Michigan.gov/MiLEAP Television, video tapes, movies, electronic devices, and computers must be limited to not more than 2 hours per day and to programs designed for children's education, enjoyment, or both. Other activities must be available to children during television and movie viewing. Bureau