State of Michigan DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

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1 RICK SNYDER GOVERNOR State of Michigan DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES BUREAU OF CHILDREN AND ADULT LICENSING MAURA D. CORRIGAN DIRECTOR October 7, 2011 Jamie Madry Bellevue Community Education 575 Whipple Hwy Bellevue, MI RE: Lic./Reg. #: Investigation #: DC D Little Broncos Early Childhood Center Dear Ms. Madry: Attached is the Special Investigation Report for the above referenced facility. Due to the violations identified in the report, a written corrective action plan was required. On August 26, 2011, you submitted an acceptable written corrective action plan. It is expected that the corrective action plan be implemented within the specified time frames as outlined in the approved plan. Please review the enclosed documentation for accuracy and feel free to contact me with any questions. In the event that I am not available and you need to speak to someone immediately, please feel free to contact the local office at (517) Per MCL g this report and any related corrective action plans must be filed in your Licensing Notebook. Sincerely, Darlese Barnes, Licensing Consultant Bureau of Children and Adult Licensing 7109 W. Saginaw P.O. Box Lansing, MI (517) enclosure P.O. BOX LANSING, MICHIGAN (517)

2 MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES BUREAU OF CHILDREN AND ADULT LICENSING SPECIAL INVESTIGATION REPORT I. IDENTIFYING INFORMATION License #: Investigation #: DC D Complaint Receipt Date: 08/03/2011 Investigation Initiation Date: 08/04/2011 Report Due Date: 10/02/2011 Licensee Name: Licensee Address: Licensee Telephone #: Administrator: Licensee Designee: Name of Facility: Facility Address: Bellevue Community Education 575 Whipple Hwy Bellevue, MI Unknown Jamie Madry, Designee Jamie Madry, Designee Little Broncos Early Childhood Center 201 West St. Bellevue, MI Facility Telephone #: (269) Original Issuance Date: 06/11/2009 License Status: REGULAR Effective Date: 12/15/2009 Expiration Date: 12/14/2011 Capacity: 127 Program Type: CHILD CARE CENTER 1

3 II. ALLEGATION(S) Rain water is leaking in the building causing the ceiling tiles to fall down and possible mold. III. METHODOLOGY 08/03/2011 Special Investigation Intake 2011D /04/2011 Special Investigation Initiated - On Site Interview Jamie Madry, program director 08/17/2011 Contact - Document Received Greg Cabose-Barry-Eaton District Health Department 08/17/2011 Contact - Telephone call made Ms. Madry 08/17/2011 Inspection Completed-BCAL Sub. Compliance 08/26/2011 Corrective Action Plan Received 08/26/2011 Corrective Action Plan Approved 09/15/2011 Inspection Completed On-site 09/19/2011 Contact - Document Received 09/19/2011 Contact - Telephone call made Ms. Madry 09/19/2011 Contact - Document Received from Ms. Madry 09/19/2011 Exit Conference Ms. Madry 09/30/2011 Corrective Action Plan Requested and Due on 08/17/2011 2

4 ALLEGATION: Rain water is leaking in the building causing the ceiling tiles to fall down and possible mold. INVESTIGATION: On 08/04/11 I completed an on on-site inspection. In the hallway I observed a section of the drop ceiling removed and sections of the original ceiling removed. Jamie Madry, program director, said that the roof has been leaking rain water into the building causing water damage to the ceiling tiles in the hallway and in several classrooms. Ms. Madry walked me through the building and I observed water damage to the ceiling tiles in rooms 1, 11, 12 and 13 and in the hallway. I took pictures of the damaged tiles. I also took pictures of water damage to the closet door and floor tiles observed in room 2. Ms. Madry said she began to notice the roof leaking around the end of March or the beginning of April when the snow began to melt. She said the leaking became really bad around May and June but it was not consistent. Ms. Madry said a trash can is placed in the hallway to catch the water that drips from the ceiling. She said the water that leaks down the wall in room 2 causes a puddle of water on the floor in front of the closet. When this occurs the caregivers immediately mop up the water. She said there is no dripping water in the other classrooms, just water damage to the ceiling tiles. Ms. Madry said the maintenance staff started to patch the roof but the problem has not been fully corrected. Ms. Madry said the school district made bids to have the roof fixed but they are waiting for the school board to approve the bids. I contacted Greg Cabose of the Barry-Eaton District Health Department to inquire whether or not an environmental health inspection would need to be completed. Mr. Cabose said the center would not need an environmental health inspection, unless I felt the water problem and potential mold problem needed their assessment. He said to reduce the potential for mold growth, they need to find and eliminate the moisture source and then eliminate any water damaged materials such as the ceiling tiles, which could support mold. I explained to Ms. Madry the information Mr. Cabose provided me with and that I would need a corrective action plan as soon as possible. She said she would speak with the superintendent to discuss the plan of action and would me the corrective action plan. On 08/26/11 I received a corrective action plan from Ms. Madry with attached pictures showing various sections of the roof that had been tarred and patched. A second onsite inspection was scheduled for 09/15/11. During this on-site inspection, I observed the ceiling. All damaged ceiling tiles had been removed. Ms. Madry said the center had not had any further problems with the roof leaking. 3

5 A second complaint was received that indicated as of 09/19/11, water was seen dripping from the ceiling in the hallway. I contacted Ms. Madry who confirmed that water was leaking in the hallway. Ms. Madry said she would contact the maintenance staff to have them check the roof again. I later received an from Ms. Madry indicating there was a dime size hole in the roof causing the leak. A gallon of roof patch was poured into the whole and the leaking stopped. I explained to Ms. Madry that all water damaged tiles must be removed and replaced in order to prevent any growth of mold. She indicated an understanding of this. APPLICABLE RULE R Maintenance of premises. (3) Roofs, exterior walls, doors, skylights, and windows shall be weather tight and watertight and shall be kept in sound condition and good repair. ANALYSIS: CONCLUSION: There were holes in the center s roof causing water to leak into the center. VIOLATION ESTABLISHED APPLICABLE RULE R Maintenance of premises. (4) Floors, interior walls, and ceilings shall be sound, in good repair, and maintained in a clean condition. ANALYSIS: There was water damage to the ceiling tiles in room 1, 11, 12 and 13. There was water damage to the closet door and floor tiles in room 2. CONCLUSION: VIOLATION ESTABLISHED 4

6 IV. RECOMMENDATION I recommend no change to the status of the license. 10/07/11 Darlese Barnes Date Licensing Consultant Approved By: 10/07/11 Kathleen S. Sinnamon Date Area Manager 5