Pullen Elementary
251 S BROWN, MT PLEASANT, MI 48858Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.3 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Great Start to Quality rating of 3 Star. Structural quality reflects Michigan's licensing baseline. Michigan caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:4, and preschool ratios at 1:12. Lead-teacher education isn't regulated. Teachers must complete 16 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Great Start to Quality 3 Star (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 50
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 12 Toddlers 1:4 12 Preschool 1:12 40
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Not Regulated
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). Of 4 total findings, 4 were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
May 30, 20244 Findings4 Critical
- Fingerprinting. Maintain a Copy of the Completed and Signed Form or Forms for Each Individual Entered Into the Child Care Background Check System Under the Lice…R 400.8112(2)(b)
Consent/Disclosure forms for all staff were not accessible onsite
- Care Background Check System, Accurately Complete and Maintain the Connection, Disconnection, or Withdrawn Status of Each Individual Associated with the License…R 400.8112(2)(e)
Two child care staff members present on the day of the inspection were not connected to the Pullen Elementary Comprehensive Criminal Background Check (CCBC) account.
- Hand Washing. Before Meals, Snacks, or Food Preparation Experiences. Comprehensive Background Check;R 400.8134(3)(a)
Some children in the GSRP program did not wash hands prior to sitting down for their breakfast.
- Emergency Procedures. A Written Log Indicating the Date and Time of Fire and Tornado Drills Must Be Kept on File at the Center. Comprehensive Background Check;…R 400.8161(7)
An accurate fir/tornado drill log was not accessible onsite for the before school program.
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