All Star Daycare / Maritza Aguilar

AAC R9-3-507.B.4. B. A certificate holder shall ensure that: 4. Soiled disposable diapers and disposable training pants are: a. Stored in a waterproof container that is tightly covered and lined with a plastic bag; and b. Removed from the diaper-changing area and discarded in an outside waste receptacle once daily or, if necessary, more often.

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observations, the soiled diapers were not stored in a waterproof container; there were soiled diapers inside a bag on the patio near the glass door accessible to children.”

AAC R9-3-302.C. C. A certificate holder shall ensure that each staff member completes a total of 12 or more actual hours of training every 12 months after becoming a staff member in two or more of the following: 1. Child growth and development, which may include sudden infant death prevention; 2. Developmentally appropriate activities; 3. Nutrition and developmentally appropriate eating habits; 4. Responding to accidents and emergencies, including CPR and first aid for infants and children; 5. Recognizing signs of illness and infestation; 6. Detecting, preventing, and reporting child abuse or neglect; 7. Guiding and disciplining children; and 8. Availability of community services and resources, including those available to children with special needs.

“Findings: Based on a review of 2 staff files, the file for Staff #1 (DOE 7/31/2019) contained only 3 of the required 12 hours of annual training for the training cycle of 7/31/23 through 7/31/24. The file for Staff #2 (DOE 11/1/2023) contained no documentation of the required 12 hours of annual training for the training cycle of 11/1/23 through 11/1/24.”

AAC R9-3-407.A.16. A. A certificate holder shall ensure that: 16. A refrigerator at the child care group home maintains a temperature of 41° F or below, as shown by a thermometer kept in the refrigerator at all times;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officers' observations, the refrigerator lacked a thermometer.”

AAC R9-3-303.B. B. Except as required in A.R.S. § 36-309, before a child is enrolled at a child care group home, a certificate holder shall require the individual enrolling the child to complete a Department-provided Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record card containing: 1. The child’s name, home address, city, state, zip code, sex, and date of birth; 2. The date of the child’s enrollment; 3. The name, home address, city, state, zip code, and contact telephone number of each parent of the child; 4. The name and contact telephone number of at least two individuals authorized by the child’s parent to collect the child from the child care group home or to be contacted if the child’s parent cannot be contacted; 5. The name and contact telephone number of the child’s physician, physician assistant, or registered nurse practitioner; 6. Written authorization for emergency medical care of the child; 7. The name of the individual to be contacted in case of injury or sudden illness of the child; 8. A written description provided by a child’s parent of the nutritional and dietary needs of the child; 9. A written description provided by the child’s parent noting the child’s susceptibility to illness, physical conditions of which a staff member should be aware, and any individual requirements for health maintenance; and 10. The dated signature of the individual completing the Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record card.

“Findings: Based on a review of 7 Children's Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record Cards, 2 of the cards lacked the following required information: *Child #1- Date of the child's enrollment, the first parent/guardian's telephone number, and the name and telephone number of at least two emergency contacts; and *Child #2- The name and telephone number of a second emergency contact.”

AAC R9-3-305.A.1. A. A certificate holder shall ensure that: 1. An enrolled child is signed into and signed out from the child care group home by: a. The enrolled child’s parent; b. An individual authorized in writing or by telephone by the enrolled child’s parent; or c. The enrolled child, if the enrolled child is a school-age child and the enrolled child’s parent has given written permission for the enrolled child to self-admit or self-release;

“Findings: Based on a review of the Children's sign-in and sign-out sheets for enrolled children and on a discussion with the Provider, Child #4 was present but had not been signed in. The Provider stated that the parent signed the child in on the wrong date.”

AAC R9-3-407.A.17. A. A certificate holder shall ensure that: 17. A freezer at the child care group home maintains a temperature of 0° F or below, as shown by a thermometer kept in the freezer at all times;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officers' observations, the freezer lacked a thermometer.”

AAC R9-3-504.C.2. C. A certificate holder shall: 2. Ensure that each rechargeable fire extinguisher in the child care group home’s residence: a. Is serviced at least once every 12 months, and b. Has a tag attached to the fire extinguisher that specifies the date of the last servicing and the identification of the person who serviced the fire extinguisher.

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officers' observations, there were 2 rechargeable fire extinguishers at the childcare group home. The receipt for the 2 rechargeable fire extinguishers was dated 5/12/24, indicating the extinguishers had not been serviced within the last 12 months.”

AAC R9-3-507.A.1. A. A certificate holder shall ensure that a staff member changes diapers only on a nonabsorbent, sanitizable diaper changing surface that: 1. Is kept clear of items not required for diaper changing;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officers' observations, the diaper changing surface had 2 holes drilled through the wood of the diapering table and the table was not waterproof.”

AAC R9-3-507.B.1. B. A certificate holder shall ensure that: 1. A staff member: a. Cleans, sanitizes, and dries a diaper-changing surface using a single-use paper towel before and after each diaper change; b. Washes the staff member’s hands with soap and running water before and after each diaper change; c. Wears single-use non-porous gloves during each diaper change; d. Washes an enrolled child’s hands with soap and running water or with a washcloth or disposable wipe after the enrolled child’s diaper is changed and uses each washcloth or disposable wipe on only one child and only one time before it is laundered or discarded; and e. Documents the daily diaper changes for each enrolled child in a dated diaper-changing log after changing the enrolled child’s diaper;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officers' observations and a discussion with the Provider, the Provider acknowledged that she had not maintained a diapering log for the 3 enrolled children who the Provider stated were in diapers/pull-ups.”

AAC R9-3-507.A.3. A. A certificate holder shall ensure that a staff member changes diapers only on a nonabsorbent, sanitizable diaper changing surface that: 3. Provides access to running water that is not a kitchen sink and dispensed soap within 15 feet.

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officers' observations and a discussion with the Provider, the diapering table was in the living room and was more than 15 feet away from the sink that is located in the hallway bathroom. The Provider stated that the diaper changing table had been recently moved to the living room.”

AAC R9-3-403.A.1.a. A certificate holder shall ensure that: 1. A staff member: a. Does not allow an enrolled infant or one- or two-year-old child to spend more than 30 consecutive minutes of time while awake in a crib, playpen, swing, feeding chair, infant seat, or other confining piece of equipment;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officers' observations, upon arrival, 3 children were observed in high chairs and were watching television. Forty-five minutes later, the children were observed to be still in the high chairs watching television. The Provider acknowledged the children had not moved from the high chairs during that time frame.”

AAC R9-3-403.A.3.a. A. A certificate holder shall ensure that: 3. When feeding an enrolled infant, a staff member: a. Prepares and stores the enrolled infant’s formula, breast milk, or other food according to written instructions from the enrolled infant’s parent;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officers' observations and a discussion with the Provider, it was determined that there were no written infant feeding instructions for Child #3. The Provider acknowledged that she did not obtain the written feeding instructions form for Child #3.”

AAC R9-3-301.G. G. A certificate holder shall ensure that a staff member posts in a place that can be conspicuously viewed by individuals entering or leaving the child care group home: 1. The child care group home certificate; 2. The name of the provider; 3. The name of the staff member designated to act on behalf of the certificate holder when the provider is not present at the child care group home; 4. The hours of operation for the child care group home; 5. The weekly activity schedule required in R9-3-401(B)(4)(b); 6. The amount of time in minutes enrolled children may watch television, videos, or DVDs at the child care group home; and 7. The weekly menu, required in R9-3-406(F), before the first meal or snack of the week.

“Findings: Based on a review of the information posting area and the Compliance Officers' observations, the posting board lacked the following required documentation: *The current childcare group home certificate. *Screen time (in minutes). *Weekly menu. *Weekly activity schedule.”

AAC R9-3-301.D.2. D. A certificate holder shall ensure that: 2. At least one adult staff member, in addition to the provider or the staff member specified in subsection (D)(1), is on the premises when six or more enrolled children are at the child care group home.

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officers' observations and a discussion with the Provider, the staff-to-child ratio was 1:6. The required ratio is 2:6. The Provider stated the second staff had left earlier that morning for an appointment.”

AAC R9-3-301.A.4.d. A. A certificate holder shall: 4. Ensure that the provider: d. Prepares a dated attendance record for each day and ensures that each staff member records on the attendance record the staff member’s start time and end time of providing child care services for the child care group home;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officers' observations and a discussion with the Provider, the childcare group home lacked a staff attendance log. The Provider acknowledged that neither staff have been recording their daily attendance.”

AAC R9-3-202.H.7 H. A certificate holder shall not allow an adult individual to be a staff member or a resident if the individual: 7. If applicable, has stated on the form required in A.R.S. § 8-804(I) that the individual is currently under investigation for an allegation of abuse or neglect or has a substantiated allegation of abuse or neglect and has not subsequently received a central registry exception according to A.R.S. §41-619.57; or

“Findings: Based on a review of 5 staff and resident files and the Compliance Officers' observations, the files for Staff #1 (DOE 7/31/2019), Staff #2 (DOE 11/13/2023), Resident #1, and Resident #2 lacked documentation of the required DCS clearance application submittal.”

AAC R9-3-202.D. D. A certificate holder shall ensure that each individual who is a staff member or an adult resident submits to the certificate holder a copy of the individual’s a valid fingerprint clearance card each time the fingerprint clearance card is issued or renewed every six years.

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officers' review of Resident #1's file, Resident #1's fingerprint clearance card expired on 5/8/2025. Per the DPS website, the fingerprint clearance card was not renewed until 5/28/2025.”

AAC R9-3-401.B.2. B. A certificate holder shall ensure that: 2. The areas of the child care group home approved for providing child care services are maintained free from hazards;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officers' observations, the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children in the licensed outdoor activity area: *4 shovels, a bin of screws, a red and black push broom, a pick axe, a gardening rake, and numerous unsecured brick pavers next to the brick fire pit; and *There were two 5ft x 5ft stacks of unsecured firewood in the corner of the fence near the brick fire pit.”

AAC R9-3-505.D.9. D. A certificate holder shall ensure that: 9. An enrolled child does not have access to the following on the premises: a. Lawn mowers, ladders, toilet brushes, plungers, and other equipment that may be a hazard to a child; b. An air conditioner, evaporative cooler, heat pump, or furnace; c. A hot tub or spa; d. A pond or fountain; e. An irrigation ditch, abandoned mine, or well; or f. A trampoline.

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observations, the Air Conditioning Unit in the backyard lacked a protective barrier and was accessible to the enrolled children.”

AAC R9-3-505.D.8. D. A certificate holder shall ensure that: 8. Each fan in an area of the child care group home approved for providing child care services is inaccessible to an enrolled child; and

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observations, there was a large gray/black stand-up fan located in the kitchen area accessible to enrolled children.”

AAC R9-3-401.B.2. B. A certificate holder shall ensure that: 2. The areas of the child care group home approved for providing child care services are maintained free from hazards;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observations, in the outdoor activity area, the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children: *There was an orange extension cord which was not secured on the North side. *There were several gardening tools throughout the yard.”

AAC R9-3-505.D.8. D. A certificate holder shall ensure that: 8. Each fan in an area of the child care group home approved for providing child care services is inaccessible to an enrolled child; and

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observations, there was a tall black fan on the floor near the living room accessible to the enrolled children.”

AAC R9-3-302.C. C. A certificate holder shall ensure that each staff member completes a total of 12 or more actual hours of training every 12 months after becoming a staff member in two or more of the following: 1. Child growth and development, which may include sudden infant death prevention; 2. Developmentally appropriate activities; 3. Nutrition and developmentally appropriate eating habits; 4. Responding to accidents and emergencies, including CPR and first aid for infants and children; 5. Recognizing signs of illness and infestation; 6. Detecting, preventing, and reporting child abuse or neglect; 7. Guiding and disciplining children; and 8. Availability of community services and resources, including those available to children with special needs.

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observations and a review of 2 staff files, the following was determined on 1 of the 2 files: *Staff #1- (start date 7/31/2019) had only 7 of the required 12 hours of training from the period 7/31/2022 to 7/31/2023.”

AAC R9-3-505.D.5. D. A certificate holder shall ensure that: 5. Except as provided in R9-3-503(C)(4) and subsection (D)(6)(d), the following are stored in a labeled container separate from food storage areas and are inaccessible to an enrolled child: a. Materials and chemicals labeled as a toxic substance, and b. Substances that have a child warning label and may be a hazard to a child;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observations, a bottle of Oral rinse mouthwash with a child warning label was located on the on the bathroom counter, accessible to children.”

AAC R9-3-401.B.6. A certificate holder shall ensure that: 6. Drinking water is available to enrolled infants and one- or two-year-old children and is accessible to older enrolled children at all times

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observations, drinking water was not accessible to children older than two-years-old.”

AAC R9-3-301.D.2. D. A certificate holder shall ensure that: 2. At least one adult staff member, in addition to the provider or the staff member specified in subsection (D)(1), is on the premises when six or more enrolled children are at the child care group home.

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observations, there were 6 children with only the Provider when the Compliance Officer arrived at the Group Home for the inspection on 6/26/2024.”

AAC R9-3-505.D.2. D. A certificate holder shall ensure that: 2. A glass window, mirror, or other glass surface that is located lower than 36 inches above the floor, a sliding glass door, or another type of glass partition that is located lower than 36 inches above the floor: a. Is made of safety glass that has been manufactured, fabricated, or treated to prevent the glass from shattering or flying when struck or broken; b. Is shielded by a barrier to prevent impact by or physical injury to an enrolled child; or c. Has conspicuous markings located at a child’s eye level;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observations, the patio sliding glass door did not have conspicuous markings at a child’s eye level.”

AAC R9-3-504.F.2. F. A certificate holder shall ensure that: 2. During the fire and emergency evacuation drill, each staff member and enrolled child at the child care group home is evacuated from the child care group home according to the evacuation plan;

“Based on a review of documentation and the Compliance Officer’s observations, it was found that the fire and emergency evacuation drill log was lacking a drill for the month of 11/2023.”

AAC R9-3-305.A.2. A. A certificate holder shall ensure that: 2. The individual signing the enrolled child into or out from the child care group home: a. Records the time of the enrolled child’s arrival or departure, and b. Signs the attendance record with at least the first initial of the individual’s first name and the individual’s last name; and

“Findings: Based on documentation and the Compliance Officer’s observations, it was determined that 1 out of 4 enrolled children's attendance records reviewed lacked the following required documentation: Child #1: A departure time and signature for 12/14/2023 and 12/15/2023.”