November 30, 2006

The Michigan Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of Children and Adult Licensing issued a notice of intent to revoke the certificate of registration of Wayne County family day care home provider Bertha Johnson, 11755 Birwood, Detroit, Michigan. This action resulted from a recent investigation of a complaint of the child day care family home.

The November 28, 2006, complaint investigation found violations of the Child Care Organizations Act and administrative rules regarding caregiver and child care home family, caregiver responsibilities and supervision. OCAL took emergency action to protect the health, welfare, and safety of children.

When served the Notice, Ms. Johnson accepted immediate revocation through a settlement agreement. Effective November 30, 2006, Bertha Johnson no longer holds a license and is prohibited from operating a family day care home at 11755 Birwood, Detroit, Michigan, or at any other address or location. Accordingly, she may not accept children for care after that date and time.

Ms. Johnson has held a certificate of registration to operate a family day care home since January 5, 2004. The certificate of registration was for six children.

Michigan law defines a day care family home "as a private home in which 1 but fewer than 7 minor children are received for 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."

For more information, consult DHS Web site at www.michigan.gov/dhs.