A.U.S.D.#10 - Imagine Preschool At Innovation Academy

AAC R9-5-516.B.3. B. If prescription or nonprescription medications are administered, a licensee shall ensure that: 3. A facility director, or a staff member designated in writing by the facility director, does not administer a medication to an enrolled child unless the facility receives written authorization signed by the enrolled child’s parent or health care provider that includes the: a. Name of the enrolled child; b. Type of the medication; c. Prescription number, if any; d. Instructions for administration specifying the: i. Dosage and route of administration; ii. If indicated, starting and ending dates of the dosage period; and iii. Times and frequency of administration; e. Reason for the medication; and f. Date of authorization; and

“Findings: Based on documentation and the Primary Compliance Officer's observation, the medication consent form for Child 1 had a different prescription number than on the medication and the end date for the medication on the form was after the expiration date of the medication. For Child 2, the end date on the medication consent form was after the date of expiration on the medication.”

AAC R9-5-516.G. G. A licensee shall return all unused prescription and nonprescription medications to a parent when the medication prescription date has expired or the medication is no longer being administered to the enrolled child or dispose of the medication if unable to locate the enrolled child's parent after the child's disenrollment

“The Compliance Officer observed that the medication for Child 1 was expired.”

AAC R9-5-518.C. C. A staff member shall verify the presence of each enrolled child and place a checkmark next to the enrolled child’s name on the list required in subsection (B)(3) for each enrolled child who is present at the following times:1. At the beginning of the field trip or when boarding the motor vehicle, 2. Upon arrival and each hour while at the field trip destination, 3. When preparing to leave the field trip destination or when boarding the motor vehicle to return to the facility, and 4. When reentering the facility at the conclusion of the field trip.

“The Compliance Officer observed that the field trip form on 3/14/25 to the Scorpion Stride/Field did not have documentation of attendance being taken at the required intervals.”

AAC R9-5-401.4. A licensee shall ensure that staff members meet the following qualifications for employment or volunteer service at a facility:4. An assistant teacher-caregiver is 16 years of age or older and provides the licensee with documentation of one of the following: a. Current and continuous enrollment in high school or a high school equivalency class; b. High school or high school equivalency diploma; c. Enrollment in vocational rehabilitation, as defined in A.R.S. § 23-501; d. Employment as a teacher-caregiver aide for 12 months; or e. Service as a volunteer in a child care facility for 12 months;

“Upon review of staff files, it was found that Staff 1 did not have documentation of their education in the file. The Compliance Officer was told the education was from a foreign country and was being evaluated. It cannot be determined if Staff 1 meets the qualifications as an assistant teacher.”

AAC R9-5-402.A. A. A licensee shall maintain a file for each staff member containing:1. The staff member’s name, date of birth, home address, and telephone number; 2. The staff member’s starting date of employment or volunteer service; 3. The staff member’s ending date of employment or volunteer service, if applicable; 4. The name and telephone number of an individual to be notified in case of an emergency; 5. The staff member’s written statement attesting to current immunity against measles, rubella, diphtheria, mumps, and pertussis; 6. The form required in A.R.S. § 36-883.02(C); 7. Documents required by R9-5-203; 8. Documents required by R9-5-301; 9. Documents required by R9-5-401, if applicable; 10. If applicable: a. The form required in A.R.S. § 8-804(I), b. Documentation of the submission required in A.R.S. § 8-804 and the information received as a result of the submission, and c. Documentation of training provided by a licensee as required by R9-5-403, if applicable; 11. A copy of any current license or certification required by A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 7.1, Article 1. or this Chapter; and 12. Documentation of the requirements in A.R.S. § 36-883.02(D).

“Upon review of staff files, the following was found: Staff 1 did not have documentation of good faith efforts to contact previous employers and documentation of their education. The Compliance Officer was told their education was from a foreign country and was being evaluated. Staff 2 did not have documentation of the results of the Central Registry Background check.”

AAC R9-5-605.B.1. B. A licensee shall ensure that:1. All designated exits, corridors, and passageways that provide escape from the building are unobstructed and unlocked during hours of operation;

“FINDINGS: Compliance Officer 1 inspected the Classroom and observed that their trash can was partially blocking the exit leading to the playground.”

AAC R9-5-305.B. B. A licensee shall attach an enrolled child’s written immunization record or exemption affidavit, required in subsection(A), to the enrolled child’s Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record card, required in R9-5 304(B).

“FINDINGS: Compliance Officer 1 reviewed the children's emergency cards and the copies that were in the "to go" back pack did not have copies of the immunization records attached to their cards.”

AAC R9-5-603.E. E. A licensee shall ensure that the following is provided and maintained within the fall zones of swings and climbing equipment in an outdoor activity area:1. A shock-absorbing unitary surfacing material manufactured for such use in outdoor activity areas; or 2. A minimum depth of 6 inches of a non-hazardous, resilient material such as fine loose sand or wood chips.

“FINDINGS: Compliance Officer 1 inspected the playground and measure 3 inches of wood chips under and around the slides, ladders and the two spring riders.”

AAC R9-5-512.B. B. A licensee shall maintain facility premises and furnishings:1. In a clean condition, and 2. Free from odor.

“FINDINGS: Compliance Officer 1 inspected the restroom and observed that toys, clothing and towels were stored on top of cabinets in the restroom.”