April 3, 2008

The Michigan Department of Human Services, Bureau of Children and Adult Licensing, issued an order of summary suspension and notice of intent to revoke the license of Muskegon County group day care home provider Amy German, License #DG610269149, located at 2322 Stevens Creek Court, Fruitport, Michigan. This action resulted from a recent investigation of a complaint of the child day care group home.

The April 1, 2008, complaint investigation found violations of the Child Care Organizations Act and administrative rules regarding supervision, caregiver responsibilities, infant sleeping, and training. BCAL took emergency action to protect the health, welfare, and safety of children.

Effective 6 p.m., April 1, 2008, the Summary Suspension Order prohibits Amy German from operating a group day care home at 2322 Stevens Creek Court, Fruitport, Michigan, or at any other address or location. Accordingly, she may not accept children for care after that date and time. The order also requires Ms. German to inform all of the parents of children in her care that her license has been suspended and that she can no longer provide day care.

Ms. German has held a license to operate a group day care home since August 18, 2004. The license was for twelve children. Michigan law defines a group day care home as a private home in which more than six but not more than 12 minor children are given care and supervision for periods of less than 24 hours a day, unattended by a parent or legal guardian, except children related to an adult member of the family by blood, marriage, or adoption. Group day care home includes a home that gives care to an unrelated minor child for more than four weeks during a calendar year.

For more information, consult the DHS Web site.