News Summary
Wade’s Kiddie Care in Farmington Hills has had its daycare license suspended due to serious safety violations and felony charges against owner Keisha Wade. The Michigan Child Care Licensing Bureau conducted an investigation revealing numerous hazards, including unsanitary conditions and missing basic sanitary items. Additionally, Wade faces felony charges from a past non-fatal shooting incident. Parents of enrolled children have been notified about the suspension, stressing the urgency for alternative childcare arrangements.
Farmington Hills Daycare License Suspended Amid Safety Violations and Felony Charges Against Owner
A Farmington Hills daycare, Wade’s Kiddie Care, has had its license suspended due to multiple safety violations discovered during an investigation by the Michigan Child Care Licensing Bureau. The suspension was enacted on Tuesday, following an inquiry that concluded last Friday.
Keisha Wade, the owner of Wade’s Kiddie Care, located at 30397 Stratford Court, operated the daycare until the investigation’s completion. State officials took emergency action, highlighting the necessity to protect the health, welfare, and safety of the children at the facility.
Safety Violations Detected
Inspectors identified several concerning safety violations during their investigation, including:
- Failure to keep hazardous items out of children’s reach, posing significant safety risks.
- Unsanitary conditions throughout the facility, endangering the health of children.
- Bathrooms that lacked basic necessities such as hand soap, towels, and toilet paper.
- A basement toilet that did not flush and overflowed during the inspection.
- Open full trash bags present in the kitchen alongside spoiled food on the counters.
- Rotten food inside a broken refrigerator, further compromising hygiene and safety.
Additionally, Wade failed to provide complete and accurate child information cards, with only four recorded for the 25 enrolled children. This lack of documentation raised further concerns regarding the operation of the daycare.
Felony Charges Against Owner
Beyond the daycare’s operational issues, Keisha Wade is facing felony charges in relation to a separate incident involving a non-fatal shooting earlier this summer. This incident reportedly occurred during a confrontation between Wade and a family member in an elevator. The pending felony charges have drawn additional scrutiny over her fitness to run a childcare facility.
Notification Requirement for Parents
Following the suspension, state officials have mandated that Wade inform the parents of the children in her care about the status of her daycare license, making it clear that she can no longer provide daycare services. This notification is crucial for ensuring that parents can make alternative childcare arrangements for their children.
Background on Wade’s Kiddie Care
Wade’s Kiddie Care, established in September 2022, had previously earned several five-star reviews on Google, indicating positive feedback from parents prior to the investigation. However, the regulatory actions taken by authorities serve as a stark reminder that safety and compliance standards must be upheld in childcare facilities, regardless of past reputation.
These recent events highlight the ongoing importance of ensuring children’s safety within daycare environments and the responsibilities of daycare providers to maintain appropriate standards. The Michigan Child Care Licensing Bureau continues to monitor the situation closely, as the health and welfare of children remain top priorities in the state’s childcare regulations.
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- WXYZ: Farmington Hills Daycare License Suspended
- Patch: Oakland County Daycare Shut Down
- Fox 2 Detroit: Oakland County Daycare Operator Accused
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Childcare Regulations
- First Alert 4: Investigating Death of Toddler
- Google News: Farmington Hills Daycare
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