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Anchors Away Child Care
4320 Twelve Mile Road, Warren MI 48092 · License #DC500396379 · Center
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- Licensed for 160 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Michigan MiLEAP, Child Care Licensing Bureau- Violation
R 400.8152(2) · R 400.8152(2) Heating; temperature. (2) The indoor temperature must be not less than 68 degrees Fahrenheit in child use areas at a point 2 f eet above the floor.
The Shark room with a temperature of 60 degrees on 11/17/2025 was closed and no children had been cared for there since mid-October 2025. A furnace inspection was performed on 11/17/2025 and repairs were made.
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R 400.8161(8) · R 400.8161(8) Emergency procedures. Each child care staff member shall be trained at least twice a year on his or her duties and responsibilities for all emergency procedures referenced in subrule (1) of this rule.
There was no documentation verifying that staff were trained in emergency procedures twice a year in 2023 or 2024.
- Violation
R 400.8161(5) · R 400.8161(5) Emergency procedures. A fire drill program, consisting of at least 1 fire drill quarterly, must be established and implemented.
No fire drills were completed during the first, third or fourth quarters of 2024.
- Violation
R 400.8131(2) · R 400.8131(2) Professional development requirements. Child care staff members shall have training that includes information about prevention of sudden infant death syndrome and use of safe sleep practices before caring for infants and toddlers.
There was no documentation verifying that childcare staff Johura completed safe sleep training prior to caring for children.
- Violation
R 400.8143(2) · R 400.8143(2) Children's records. Child information cards must be reviewed and updated by parents at least annually and when the center becomes aware of changes.
Four of ten child information cards were not updated by the parent annually.
- Violation
R 400.8143(7) · R 400.8143(7) Children's records. Physical evaluations must be updated as follows:
Five of ten child records reviewed did not have a medical examination updated within the appropriate timeframe.
- Violation
R 400.8143(1) · 3 LANDMARK BUILDING • 105 W. ALLEGAN STREET • LANSING, MICHIGAN 48933 Michigan.gov/MiLEAP R 400.8143(1) Children's records. At the time of a child's initial attendance, a center shall obtain a child information card, using a form provided by the department or a comparable substitute, that is completed and signed by the child's parent. The center shall keep it on file and accessible in the 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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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. 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 400.8340(3) · R 400.8340(3) Food services and nutrition; provided by parents. Breast milk, formula, milk, other beverages, and food furnished in a same- day supply s must be covered and labeled with the child's first and last name and the date. 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.
- Violation
R 400.8315(1) · R 400.8315(1) Food and equipment storage. Each refrigerator must have an accurate working thermometer indicating a temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. Bureau
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R 400.8113(3)(c) · R 400.8113(3)(c) Program director qualifications; responsibilities. Monitoring staff, including annual evaluations. Bureau
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R 400.8305(2)(d) · R 400.8305(2)(d) Plan review; approval; inspections. Prior to adding a food service program.
On March 28, 2025, Lead CCSM 1 was preparing (food Service) lunch for children in the Toddler (Shark) room.
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R 400.8125(1) · R 400.8125(1) Staff; volunteer; requirements. All staff and volunteers shall provide appropriate care and supervision of children at all times.
- Violation
R 400.8137(1)(f) · R 400.8137(1)(f) Diapering; toileting. Is washed, rinsed, and sanitized after each use.
On March 28, 2025, Caregivers were following the three- step cleaning process after diapering and toileting.
- Violation
R 400.8134(2)(e) · R 400.8134(2)(e) Hand washing. After each diapering.
On March 28, 2025, Caregivers were washing hands after diapering/toileting process.
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R 400.8131(10) · R 400.8131(10) Professional development requirements. All child care staff members who work directly with children are required to be trained in first aid and pediatric, child, and adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) within 90 days of being hired. Prior to issuing a license to operate a child care center, and prior to the renewal of a license, the department shall verify that at least 50% of the child care staff members 2 LANDMARK BUILDING • 105 W. ALLEGAN STREET • LANSING, MICHIGAN 48933 Michigan.gov/MiLEAP who work directly with children are currently certified in first aid and pediatric, child, and adult CPR. Each of these child care staff member's first aid and CPR certificates must be valid and retained on file in the center.
All staff is trained in CPR and more than 50% of staff at the time of inspection was certified.
- Violation
R 400.8140(1) · R 400.8140(1) Discipline. Positive methods of discipline that encourage self-control, self-direction, self-esteem, and cooperation must be used.
On March 28, 2025, caregivers were engaging in positive discipline methods by redirecting children.
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R 400.8182(3)(b) · R 400.8182(3)(b) Ratio and group size requirements. Preschoolers, 30 months of age until 3 years of age, child care staff member to child ratio of 1 to 8, maximum group size of 16.
On March 28, 2025, the Shark room was within the 1 caregiver to 8 children ratio with 10 children.
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R 400.8134(3)(a) · R 400.8134(3)(a) Hand washing. Before meals, snacks, or food preparation experiences.
During the inspection, I observed that children did not wash their hands after playing and before sitting down to eat.
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R 400.8125(1) · R 400.8125(1) Staff; volunteer; requirements. All staff and volunteers shall provide appropriate care and supervision of children at all times.
Child Care Staff provide appropriate care and supervision to children in care.
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Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Dec 15, 2025 inspection noted: “The Shark room with a temperature of 60 degrees on 11/17/2025 was closed and no children had been cared for there since mid-October 2025. A furnace inspection w…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Jun 6, 2025 inspection noted: “There was no documentation verifying that staff were trained in emergency procedures twice a year in 2023 or 2024.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The May 21, 2025 inspection noted: “On March 28, 2025, Lead CCSM 1 was preparing (food Service) lunch for children in the Toddler (Shark) room.” — what has changed since then?
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