STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

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1 STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES BUREAU OF CHILDREN AND ADULT LICENSING JENNIFER M. GRANHOLM GOVERNOR ISMAEL AHMED DIRECTOR May 28, 2009 Dana Halfacre RE: License #: DG Halfacre Dana M Dear Ms. Halfacre: Your Group Day Care Home license is renewed. It is valid only at your present address and is nontransferable. If you move, please notify us at least 30 days in advance. You will be receiving the license in the mail. Please review it for accuracy. Attached is the Licensing Study Report for the above referenced facility. You have submitted an acceptable written corrective action plan covering the violations cited in the report. The study has determined substantial compliance with applicable licensing statutes and administrative rules. Therefore, your license is renewed. 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) Sincerely, Jenny L. Camburn, Licensing Consultant Bureau of Children and Adult Licensing 301 E. Louis Glick Hwy (517) enclosure P.O. BOX LANSING, MICHIGAN (517)

2 MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES BUREAU OF CHILDREN AND ADULT LICENSING RENEWAL INSPECTION REPORT I. IDENTIFYING INFORMATION License #: Licensee Name: Licensee Address: DG Dana Halfacre Licensee Telephone #: (517) Administrator/Licensee Designee: Name of Facility: Facility Address: N/A Halfacre Dana M Facility Telephone #: (517) Original Issuance Date: 10/23/2006 Capacity: 12 Age Range: Ages Birth Thru 17 years 1

3 II. METHODS OF INSPECTION Date of On-site Inspection(s): 05/14/2009 No. of Records Reviewed No. of children enrolled in care 6 6 No. of staff employed 0 0 No. of children present at time of inspection 6 No. of staff present at time of inspection 1 No. of children interviewed/observed 6 Persons Interviewed: Licensee Care giving staff Approved Child Use Space: Ms. Halfacre s residence is a bi-level located in a residential area at,. The rooms on the lower level approved for child care meet the 35 sq. ft. requirement for each child. Lower Level: Living Room and Kitchen The bathroom is located on the lower level. The home has adequate fire exits. The lower level utilizes a window as a second exit. The home does not contain a wood burning stove or fireplace. Pets in the home include 2 small sized dogs, 1 large sized dog, and 1 cat. The outdoor play area is fenced and is located at the back of the house. There are no nearby water hazards. There are no other obvious outdoor hazards. There is adequate age appropriate play and learning equipment. The group child care home will operate M-F 6:30a.m to 5:00p.m and will care for children of all ages. Ms. Halfacre was previously licensed to provide child care under a different license number (DG ). She has completed the required First Aid and CPR training. She is not a licensed foster parent. There have been no rule variances granted. 2

4 III. DESCRIPTION OF FINDINGS & CONCLUSIONS The facility is in compliance with all applicable rules and statutes except for the following: R Training. (1) The caregiver shall complete not less than 10 clock hours of training each year related to child development, program planning, and administrative management for a child care business, not including CPR and first aid training. Ms. Halfacre lacked 10 clock hours of training each year. R Heat-producing equipment. (4) Furnaces, other flame or heat-producing equipment used to heat the home, and fuel-fired water heaters shall be inspected by any of the following entities: (a) A licensed heating contractor for a fuel-fired furnace. Ms. Halfacre lacked an updated furnace inspection. R Heat-producing equipment. (4) Furnaces, other flame or heat-producing equipment used to heat the home, and fuel-fired water heaters shall be inspected by any of the following entities: (b) A licensed heating contractor or licensed plumbing contractor for a fuel-fired water heater. Ms. Halfacre lacked an updated water heater inspection. R Exit and escape requirements for each floor level used by children. (3) A window may be used as a second exit if it complies with all of the following provisions: (a) Is accessible to children and caregiving staff. 3

5 The lower level window exit was not easily accessible to the children. The window ledge leading to the outside contained pictures, plants, and a small bulletin board. R Exit and escape requirements for each floor level used by children. (3) A window may be used as a second exit if it complies with all of the following provisions: (b) Is clearly identified. The lower level window exit was not clearly identified. R Smoke detectors; fire extinguishers. (1) Operable smoke detectors approved by a nationally recognized testing laboratory shall 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. The sleep area lacked an operable smoke detector. A corrective action plan was requested and approved on 05/14/2009. It is expected that the corrective action plan be implemented within the specified time frames as outlined in the approved plan. A follow-up evaluation may be made to verify compliance. Should the corrections not be implemented in the specified time, it may be necessary to reevaluate the status of your license. IV. RECOMMENDATION I recommend issuance of a regular license to this child day care group home (capacity 7-12). 5/28/09 Jenny L. Camburn Date Licensing Consultant 4