BRiDGES Preschool

AAC R9-5-304.B. B. Except as required in A.R.S. § 36-3009, before an enrolled child receives child care services, a licensee shall require the enrolled child’s parent to complete a Department-provided Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record card that is signed by the enrolled child’s parent containing: 1. The child’s name, home address, city, state, zip code, home telephone number, 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 facility in case of emergency, or if the child’s parent cannot be contacted; 5. The name and contact telephone number of the child’s health care provider; 6. The written authorization for emergency medical care of the enrolled child when the parent cannot be contacted at the time of the emergency; 7. The name of the individual to be contacted in case of injury or sudden illness of the child; 8. The written instructions of a child’s parent or health care provider for nutritional and dietary needs of the child including, if applicable, the request in R9-5-509(C)(9); and 9. A written record completed by the child’s parent or health care provider noting the child’s susceptibility to illness, physical conditions of which a staff member should be aware, and any individual requirements for health maintenance.

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation, 5 of 30 Emergency, Information, Immunization Record cards lacked the following: Child #1: The name and contact telephone number of the child's health care provider; Child #2: The contact telephone number of the child's health care provider; Child #3 and Child #5: The child's home telephone number; and Child #4: The child's home telephone number and the home address, city, state, zip code for the second parent of the child.”

AAC R9-5-503.A.1. A. A licensee shall ensure that each diaper changing area required in R9-5-601(4) contains:1. A nonabsorbent, sanitizable diaper changing surface that is: a. Seamless and smooth, and b. Kept clear of items not required for diaper changing;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation, the following diaper changing areas were not maintained seamless and smooth and clear of items not required for diaper changing: Room 5: There were two tumbler cups behind the diaper changing sink and there was a build up of dirt on the bottom and top right corners of the diaper changing surface; and Room 8: There was a green plastic tray behind the diapering sink.”

AAC R9-5-512.E. E. If laundry belonging to a facility is done on facility premises, a licensee shall:1. Not use a kitchen or food storage area for sorting, handling, washing, or drying laundry; 2. Locate the laundry equipment in an area that is separate from licensed activity areas and inaccessible to enrolled children; 3. Not permit an enrolled child to be in a laundry room or use a laundry area as a passageway for enrolled children; and 4. Ensure that laundry soiled by vomitus, urine, feces, blood, or other body fluid is stored, cleaned, and sanitized separately from other laundry.

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation, a washer and dryer laundry unit was accessible to enrolled children in Room 6.”

AAC R9-5-501.C.9. C. A licensee shall ensure that a staff member:9. Does the following when a parent permits or asks a staff member to apply personal products on an enrolled child, such as petroleum jelly, diaper rash ointments, sun screen or sun block preparations, toothpaste, and baby diapering preparations: a. Obtains the enrolled child’s personal products from the enrolled child’s parent or, if the licensee provides the personal products for use by the enrolled child, obtains written approval for use of the products from the enrolled child’s parent; b. Labels the personal products with the enrolled child’s name; and c. Keeps the personal products inaccessible to enrolled children;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation, the following personal products lacked a label with the child's first and last name as required: Room 5: 1 wipe lacked a label. Room 7: 1 wipe was labeled with the child's first name and last initial, and 1 wipe lacked a label; and Room 8: 1 wipe was labeled with the child's first name only, and 1 wipe was labeled with the child's first initial and last name.”

AAC R9-5-501.A.12. A. A licensee shall ensure that: 12. The facility premises, including the buildings, are maintained free from hazards;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation, the large East window of Room 8 had an impact crack that spread throughout the entire window and was secured 3 long strips of duct tape.”

AAC R9-5-603.C. C. Except as provided in subsection (D), a licensee shall ensure that an outdoor activity area:1. Is enclosed by a fence: a. A minimum of 4 feet high; b. Secured to the ground; and c. With either vertical or horizontal open spaces on the fence or gate that do not exceed 4.0 inches; 2. Is maintained free from hazards, such as exposed concrete footings and broken toys; and 3. Has gates that are kept closed while an enrolled child is in the outdoor activity area

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officers' observations, the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children in the outdoor activity areas: Preschool Playground: *There were multiple large divots in the dirt on the North/East side of the playground; *There were multiple spots of broken and cracked plastic on the water runoff table, exposing sharp plastic edging; *The wooden fence around the garden was unsealed and splintering; *There was a sprinkler head protruding from the ground near the playground entrance gate that was spewing a continuous flow of water, draining down the side of the dirt hill, creating a puddle of standing water; and *The wicker lounger was fraying, exposing sharp edging. Toddler Playground: *There were multiple large divots in the dirt on the North/East side of the playground; and *There was a 2-foot tree root protruding from the ground, causing a tripping hazard.”

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: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation, the following fall zones on the Preschool Playground lacked 6 inches of resilient surfacing as required: Little Tike Playground: Lacked 6 of the 6 inches required; Tires: Lacked 2 of the 6 inches required; and Rope Course: Lacked 3 of the 6 inches required.”

AAC R9-5-306.A. A. A licensee shall maintain a dated attendance form containing an enrolled child’s name with the time of each admission and release of the enrolled child. 1. Except as provided in subsection (A)(2), a licensee shall ensure that the attendance form is signed with at least a first initial of an individual’s first name and the individual’s last name by each enrolled child’s parent or individual designated by the enrolled child’s parent, each time the enrolled child is admitted or released. 2. An electronic fingerprint verification or an electronic signature may be used in place of a signature of the enrolled child’s parent or designated individual to admit or release the enrolled child. 3. If an electronic signature is used to admit or release the enrolled child, the licensee shall adopt policies and procedures to ensure that the individual whose signature the electronic or digital method of identification represents is accountable for the use of the electronic or digital method; 4. A licensee shall develop, document, and implement policies and procedures to ensure that the identity of an individual is known to the staff member or is verified with picture identification before releasing an enrolled child to the individual. 5. A licensee shall not release the enrolled child to an individual other than the enrolled child’s parent or other individual designated in writing by the enrolled child’s parent except when the enrolled child’s parent is unable to collect the enrolled child and authorizes the licensee by telephone to release the enrolled child to an individual not so designated. a. The licensee shall verify the telephone authorization using a means of verification that has been agreed upon between the licensee and the enrolled child’s parent at the time of enrollment. b. The licensee shall document the means of verification in subsection (A)(5)(a) on the enrolled child’s Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record card. 6. A licensee shall not permit the self-admission or self-release of an enrolled child unless the enrolled child is of school age and the licensee has obtained and verified written permission from the enrolled child’s parent. 7. A licensee shall maintain the attendance form on facility premises for 12 months after the date of attendance.

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation and staff statement, the facility lacked documentation of admission and release records with signatures by each enrolled child's parent or individual designated by the enrolled child's parent. Staff stated the facility's signature pad stopped working, and parents were signing in with a designated PIN.”

AAC R9-5-203.G. G. If required by A.R.S. § 8-804, before an individual’s starting date of employment or volunteer service, a licensee shall comply with the submission requirements in A.R.S. § 8-804(C) for the individual.

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation, 2 staff files reviewed lacked documentation of a background check submitted before the staff's starting date of employment: *Staff #1's (DOE 6/12/25) background check was submitted on 6/25/25; and *Staff #2's (DOE 1/13/25) background check was submitted on 1/30/25.”

AAC R9-5-512.E. E. If laundry belonging to a facility is done on facility premises, a licensee shall:1. Not use a kitchen or food storage area for sorting, handling, washing, or drying laundry; 2. Locate the laundry equipment in an area that is separate from licensed activity areas and inaccessible to enrolled children; 3. Not permit an enrolled child to be in a laundry room or use a laundry area as a passageway for enrolled children; and 4. Ensure that laundry soiled by vomitus, urine, feces, blood, or other body fluid is stored, cleaned, and sanitized separately from other laundry.

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation, in the School-age classroom, there was a stackable washer and dryer unit accessible to children.”

AAC R9-5-603.C. C. Except as provided in subsection (D), a licensee shall ensure that an outdoor activity area:1. Is enclosed by a fence: a. A minimum of 4 feet high; b. Secured to the ground; and c. With either vertical or horizontal open spaces on the fence or gate that do not exceed 4.0 inches; 2. Is maintained free from hazards, such as exposed concrete footings and broken toys; and 3. Has gates that are kept closed while an enrolled child is in the outdoor activity area

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation, the following hazards were observed in the outdoor activity area: *On the Southeast corner, there was a wooden table that was splintered and warped. *On the East side, there was a wooden log bench that was cracked and splintered with exposed sharp edges. *On the Preschool playground, on a wooden table, there was a pet cage with a broken plastic top, exposing sharp edges.”

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: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation, on the Toddler playground, the yellow slide lacked 6 inches of resilient surface. There was bare ground with sharp gravel.”

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: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation, in Classroom 1 (age 4-5 years) one of the designated exits that leads to the playground was blocked by a wooden pretend grocery store unit.”

AAC R9-5-605.B.6. B. A licensee shall ensure that: 6. Except for a room used only for an enrolled school-age child, each unused electrical outlet is covered with a safety plug cover or insert;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation, in Classroom 8 (2-3 years old) on the West wall near the exit door, there was a broken and cracked electrical outlet.”

AAC R9-5-501.A.17. A. A licensee shall ensure that:17. Each enrolled child’s toothbrush, comb, washcloth, cloth towel, and clothing is maintained in a clean condition and stored in an identified space separate from those of other enrolled children;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation, in Classroom #4 (age 3 years) and Classroom #8 (age 2 years), there were children's toothbrushes stored on a shelf, in the diaper changing area.”

AAC R9-5-501.A.19. A. A licensee shall ensure that:19. Except as provided in subsection (A)(20), the following are stored separate from food storage areas and are inaccessible to an enrolled child: a. All materials and chemicals labeled as a toxic or flammable substance; b. All substances that have a child warning label and may be a hazard to a child; and c. Lawn mowers, ladders, toilet brushes, plungers, and other facility equipment that may be a hazard to a child;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observation, on the Preschool playground, sitting on a wooden table, there was a bag of planting soil that was labeled "keep of reach of children" accessible to children.”

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: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation, the following areas were not maintained in a clean condition: *In the Lunch Bunch bathroom, there was a strong urine odor. *In all the classrooms, on the baseboards there was a build up of dirt and debris. *In all the classrooms, around the sinks had a white greasy film.”

AAC R9-5-512.C. C. A licensee shall ensure that floor coverings are:1. Clean; and 2. Free from: a. Dampness, b. Odors, and c. Hazards.

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation, in Classroom #4 (age 3) on the floor near the diaper changing area, there was a thick, sticky, black buildup.”

AAC R9-5-501.C.1. C. A licensee shall ensure that a staff member: 1. Supervises each enrolled child at all times;

“Per allegation findings: Based on the Compliance Officers' observations and information provided by the staff, it was determined that a child accessed a pest control trap labeled “keep out of reach of children.“”

AAC R9-5-501.A.19. A. A licensee shall ensure that: 19. Except as provided in subsection (A)(20), the following are stored separate from food storage areas and are inaccessible to an enrolled child: a. All materials and chemicals labeled as a toxic or flammable substance; b. All substances that have a child warning label and may be a hazard to a child; and c. Lawn mowers, ladders, toilet brushes, plungers, and other facility equipment that may be a hazard to a child;

“Per allegation findings: Based on the Compliance Officers' observations and information provided by the staff, it was determined that there were pest control traps labeled “keep out of reach of children” that were accessible to enrolled children.”

AAC R9-5-306.B. B. A licensee shall: 1. Develop, document, and implement policies and procedures to ensure that a staff member maintains daily documentation of the presence of an enrolled child in an activity area that includes a method to account for any temporary absences of the enrolled child from the activity area, and 2. Maintain the documentation of the presence of enrolled children in an activity area required in subsection (B)(1) on facility premises for 12 months after the date of the documentation.

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officers' observations and review of facility documentation, it was determined that the rosters were not accurate in the following classrooms: Room 2 (3's classroom): There was no roster to reflect the presence of 1 child in the classroom. Lunch area: There was no roster to reflect the presence of the 2 children in the lunch area. Playground: There were 20 children present on the playground but the roster reflected the presence of 22 children. Room 7(1's classroom): There was no roster to reflect the presence of the 4 children present in the classroom.”