Bridges Preschool

AAC R9-5-603.B. B. 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 CO’s observations, in the outdoor activity area, the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children: Older Playground: *There was peeling paint with exposed splintery wood located on the white picket fence in the Southwest corner. Younger Playground: *There was exposed landscaping fabric protruding through the wood chips located near the climber and the tires. *The metal fence that separates the Younger Playground and Splash pad was loose and no longer fully affixed to the stucco on the building. Splash Pad Playground: *There was a missing irrigation cover on the hole (approximately 8 inches deep) located near the picnic tables.”

AAC R9-5-605.B.10. B. A licensee shall ensure that: 10. Toilet rooms are ventilated to the outside of the building, either by a screened window open to the outside air or by an exhaust fan and duct system that is operated when the toilet room is in use;

“Findings: Based on the CO’s observations, the toilet rooms in Rooms 2, 4, and 5 lacked an operable exhaust fan.”

AAC R9-5-512.F.8.9. F. A licensee shall ensure that: 8. Plumbing fixtures are maintained in a clean and working condition; and 9. Chipped or cracked sinks and toilets are replaced or repaired.

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observation, in Room 5 (4s-5s), there were two chips in the toilet seat.”

AAC R9-5-603.D. D. 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 CO’s observation, on the younger playground, there was 0 of the required 6 inches of loose sand located in the fall zones of both pink slides.”

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, the following rosters did not reflect the number of children present in the activity area: *Room #1 (4s-5s): 14 on the roster/13 children present *Room #2 (3s-4s): 9 on the roster/8 children present *Room #5 (5s): 14 on the roster/13 children present *Room #6 (2s-3s): 6 on the roster/5 children present”

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, in the 1's/2's Classroom #7, there was peeling laminate with exposed wood located on the ledge of the diaper changing surface.”

AAC R9-5-503.A.2.a. A. A licensee shall ensure that each diaper changing area required in R9-5-601(4) contains: 2. A hand-washing sink next to the diaper changing surface for staff use when changing diapers and for washing an enrolled child during or after diapering that provides: a. Running water between 86° F and 110° F, b. Soap from a dispenser, and c. Single-use paper hand towels from a dispenser;

“Findings: Based on the CO’s observation, in Room 3, the temperature of the diaper changing sink was 76° F rather than 86° F to 110° F as required.”

AAC R9-5-605.B.5. B. A licensee shall ensure that: 5. Electrical extension cords are not used;

“Findings: Based on the CO’s observation, in Room 6, there was an electrical extension cord accessible to enrolled children.”

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 (CO's) observation, in Room 3, the diaper changing surface was not seamless and smooth. There was cracked and missing caulking located on the ledge of the diaper changing surface.”

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 CO's observation, in the outdoor activity area, the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children: Younger Playground: *There was cracked plastic with exposed rough edges located on the blue and yellow boat climber. Older Playground: *There was peeling paint with exposed splintery wood located on the white picket fence around the garden area.”