STATE OF MICHIGAN
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND ADULT LICENSING
JENNIFER M. GRANHOLM
MARIANNE UDOW
GOVERNOR
DIRECTOR
September 4, 2007
Stacy Raterink
5730 Roanoke
Portage, MI 49024
RE: Registration #
DF390037146
Stacy Raterink
5730 Roanoke
Portage, MI 49024
Dear Mrs. Raterink:
This letter is a follow-up to the Agency’s findings regarding the 10% sample inspection
conducted at your home on 08/24/2007. The purpose of this inspection was to
determine compliance with applicable licensing statutes and administrative rules for
Family and Group Day Care Homes.
A. Description of Facility
Physical space has been approved in this private residence as follows: Main floor –
Living Room 14’ x 18’(252 Sq. ft.); Dining/Kitchen room 20’ x 12’ (240 Sq. Ft.); Master
Bedroom 13’ x 15’ (195 Sq. Ft.); Computer Room 8’ x8’ (64SQ. Ft.) equals a total of 751
Square feet available for child use. Physical space will accommodate the requested
capacity of 6 unrelated children. There is one bathroom available for use. The house is
a single story dwelling built around 1953. Licensee stated the wood siding has been
changed since the house was built and there is no lead paint.
The residence is using a standard forced air type furnace for heating the residence.
There is no wood burning type appliances in the residence.
The residence has two standard door exits (front and back). Egress style windows are
not required.
The outdoor play area is the fenced backyard of the residence. A water hazard has
been identified on the premises. An above ground style 3 feet high swimming pool is
located in the backyard. The swimming pool is a seasonal type pool that is put up for
the summer months only. A substantial fence has not been placed around the
swimming pool. Outdoor play structures are located in the play area.
P.O. BOX 30650 • LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-8150
www.michigan.gov • (517) 335-6124
Childcare services are available Monday – Friday 5:00AM – 6:30PM. Other days and
times are available by special arrangement. Childcare services primarily provided for
infant – 5 years but will accept school age children. Registrant does provides breakfast,
lunch, dinner, and snacks. Registrant does not participate in a USDA Food Program.
Activities and play equipment provided for all ages enrolled. Activities include: free play;
structured group story times and circle time activities; outside play; quiet time with quiet
activities; limited TV viewing and art/craft time and special projects.
The residence has the following pets: 6 dogs; 6 cats;9 birds; 1 guinea pig; and fish in
two aquarium type tanks.
The registrant has completed the following training: CPR and First Aid - 8/31/2006;
Bloodborne Pathogen Awareness (1 hour).
There are no variances requested or approved at this time.
B. Rule/Statutory Violations
The violations that were found are:
R 400.1903
Caregiver Responsibilities.
(1) A caregiver shall be responsible for all of the following
provisions:
(f) Have a written and signed agreement with a responsible
person who is 18 years of age or older to provide care and
supervision for children during an emergency situation.
A written agreement with the designated emergency person is not on file.
R 400.1905
Training.
(6) CPR and first aid training shall be maintained in the following
manner:
(a) Each year for CPR.
CPR Certification has expired.
R 400.1920
Outdoor play area and equipment.
(5) When swings, climbers, slides, and other similar play
equipment with a designated play surface above 30 inches are
used, they shall:
(a) Not be placed over concrete, asphalt, or a similar surface,
such as hard-packed dirt or grass.
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(b) Be safe, in good repair, and age-appropriate.
The play structures must have loose fill placed under and around them.
There is an old style teeter-totter in the back yard. It is highly recommended that
you remove this piece of equipment. It presents a pinching hazard and a fall hazard.
R 400.1921
Water hazards and water activities.
(1) The caregiver shall ensure that barriers exist to prevent
children from gaining access to any swimming pool, drainage
ditch, well, natural or constructed pond or other body of open
water located on or adjacent to the property where the child
care home is located. Such barriers shall be of a minimum of 4
feet in height and appropriately secured to prevent children from
gaining access to such areas.
The swimming pool requires a minimum 4 feet in height fence around it. The fence
must be a substantial type so that children cannot knock it down. Another option is
to remove the pool. You have a type of pool that is seasonal and can be emptied
and removed from the area.
R 400.1921
Water hazards and water activities.
(10) A caregiver shall obtain, and keep on file, written
permission from a child's parent for the child's participation in
either of the following:
(a) Before each outdoor water activity at a swimming pool,
lake, or other body of water off the child care home premises.
(b) Seasonally for water activities occurring on the child care
premises.
Permission from parents required for water activities involving any type of pool etc.
R 400.1932
Home maintenance and safety.
(2) All dangerous and hazardous materials or items shall be
stored securely and out of the reach of children.
The freezer is in an accessible area and must be kept locked.
The cabinet over the toilet is accessible to children and contains hazards.
There are medications stored on the nightstand in the master bedroom used by
children for sleeping.
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R 400.1936
Animals and pets.
(5) Litter boxes, pet food and dishes, and pet toys shall be
inaccessible to children.
Food and water dishes must be inaccessible to young children.
As technical assistance and consultation, it was observed that cats were walking on
your kitchen counters and stove top where food is prepared. You stated that you
sanitize this area before you do any food preparation. It is the department’s
expectation that you maintain this practice for all food preparation involving any meal
or snack time.
R 400.1945
Fire; tornado; serious accident and injury plans.
(1) A written plan for the care of children shall be established
and posted for each of the following emergencies:
(a) Fire evacuation.
(b) Tornado watches and warnings.
(c) Serious accident or injury.
(d) Water emergencies, if applicable.
Emergency plans were not in writing or posted.
R 400.1945
Fire; tornado; serious accident and injury plans.
(3) Fire drills shall be practiced at least once a month and a
written record that includes the date and time it takes to
evacuate shall be maintained.
A fire drill log was not available at time of inspection.
R 400.1945
Fire; tornado; serious accident and injury plans.
(4) Tornado drills shall be practiced once a month, April to
October, and a written record that includes the date shall be
maintained.
A tornado drill log was not available at time of inspection.
Due to the violations identified in the report, a written corrective action plan is
required. The corrective action plan is due 15 days from the date of this letter and must
include the following:
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How compliance with each rule will be achieved.
Who is directly responsible for implementing the corrective action for each
violation.
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Specific time frames for each violation as to when the correction will be
completed or implemented.
How continuing compliance will be maintained once compliance is
achieved.
The signature of the responsible party and a date.
A follow-up inspection may be made to verify compliance. Should the corrections not
be made in the specified time, it may be necessary to reevaluate the status of your
certificate of registration.
The Agency provides technical assistance to meet the licensing requirements and
consultation to improve services.
Please 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 (269) 337-5066.
Sincerely,
Carol Mullen, Licensing Consultant
Office of Children and Adult Licensing
322 E. Stockbridge Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 337-5210
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