STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES JENNIFER M. GRANHOLM GOVERNOR MARIANNE UDOW DIRECTOR OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND ADULT LICENSING September 27, 2005 Nina Garcia-Stewart West Branch Township PO Box 56 Skandia, MI 49885 RE: Application #: DC520272821 West Branch Community Child Care Center 301 Avenue A Gwinn, MI 49841 Dear Ms. Garcia-Stewart: Attached is the Original Licensing Study Report for the above referenced facility. The study has determined substantial compliance with applicable licensing statutes and administrative rules. Therefore, a provisional license with a maximum capacity of 21 is issued. 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 Deborah Clark, Area Manager, at (906)228-0780. Sincerely, Michelle A. Scott, Licensing Consultant Office of Children and Adult Licensing 234 W. Baraga Ave. Marquette, MI 49855 (906) 228-0782 enclosure P.O. BOX 30650 • LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-8150 www.michigan.gov • (517) 335-6124 MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND ADULT LICENSING LICENSING STUDY REPORT I. IDENTIFYING INFORMATION License #: DC520272821 Applicant Name: West Branch Township Applicant Address: PO Box 56 Skandia, MI 49885 Applicant Telephone #: (906) 942-7400 Administrator/Licensee Designee: Nina Garcia-Stewart, Designee Name of Facility: West Branch Community Child Care Center Facility Address: 301 Avenue A Gwinn, MI 49841 Facility Telephone #: (906) 346-6018 Application Date: 12/07/2004 Capacity: 21 Program Type: CHILD DAY CARE CENTER 1 II. METHODOLOGY 12/07/2004 Enrollment 04/12/2005 Application Incomplete Letter Sent 09/18/2005 Inspection Completed – Fire Safety - A 09/22/2005 Inspection Completed – Environmental – B 09/23/2005 Inspection Completed – On Site 09/26/2005 Corrective Action Plan Received and Approved Inspection Completed – BFS Full Compliance Supervisory Override – Environmental Rating III. DESCRIPTION OF FINDINGS & CONCLUSIONS A. Description of Facility This daycare center is located in the West Branch Community Center in Gwinn, Michigan. The following rooms have been approved for child use, with a total center capacity of 21 children: Before and After School Use Room: 17 ft. X 10.5 ft. = 178.5 square ft. (maximum capacity: 5 children) Main room: Preschool Area An L-shaped room with the following dimensions: 25 ft. X 11 ft. = 275 square ft. 18.5 ft. X 16 ft. = 296 square ft. Total: 571 square ft. (maximum capacity of 16 children) There is a bathroom in between the two rooms with two enclosed toilets. One sink is located near the bathroom in the Main room. The center kitchen is not approved for child use at any time. There is a fenced-in outdoor play area that is approximately 1500 square ft. with a variety of gross motor equipment. B. Program Description The daycare center will serve children age 2 ½ to 12 and will be in operation Monday through Friday from 6:30am to 6:00pm. The preschool component will be offered from 9:30am to 4:15pm daily. Children will be resting on approved mats on the floor. 2 The before and after school program will provide homework assistance and activities to encourage a school-age child’s development. Swimming will be offered once per week in both the a.m. and p.m. sessions. A ratio of four children to one adult will be maintained and a lifeguard will be on duty at all times. Breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack will be provided by the center. The program director is Nina Garcia-Stewart. Nina has a Bachelors degree in elementary education with an early childhood endorsement and is also currently certified in CPR and 1st Aid. C. Rule/Statutory Violations: none IV. RECOMMENDATION I recommend issuance of a provisional license to this daycare center. ________________________________________ Michelle A. Scott Date Licensing Consultant Approved By: ________________________________________ Deborah Clark Date Area Manager 3