Bright Ideas Childcare At Tempe

AAC R9-5-203.E. E. If a staff member possesses a fingerprint clearance card that was issued before the staff member became a staff member at the facility, a licensee shall:1. Contact the Department of Public Safety before the individual becomes a staff member to determine whether the fingerprint clearance card is valid; and 2. Document this determination, including the name of the staff member, the date of contact with the Department of Public Safety, and whether the fingerprint clearance card is valid.

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and Compliance Officer #2’s observation, it was determined that the files for Staff #1, Staff #2 and Staff #3 lacked documentation of validation through DPS for their Fingerprint Clearance Card. The Fingerprint Clearance Cards were validated at the time of the inspection.”

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 Compliance Officer #1’s observation, in the One’s Room, there was a bottle labeled Sunscreen that lacked an enrolled child’s first and last name and 3 diaper creams that lacked an enrolled child’s last name. In the Two’s Room, there were 3 diaper creams that lacked an enrolled child’s last name and a spray can labeled sunscreen that lacked an enrolled child’s first or last name.”

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 facility documentation and Compliance Officer #2’s observation, the medication forms for Child #1 lacked the end date for two medications.”

AAC R9-5-502.C.1.l. C. A licensee shall ensure that:1. A staff member providing child care services in an infant room: l. Obtains written, current, and dated dietary instructions from a parent or health care provider regarding the method of feeding and types of foods to be prepared or fed to an infant at the facility;

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and Compliance Officer #1’s observations, in the Infant Room, Infant #1 (updated 04/26/2024) lacked updated information on foods to be served to the Infant. Infant #2 lacked a written dietary instruction form.”

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 Compliance Officer #1’s observation, in the One’s Room there was a sticky residue at the back corner of the diaper changing surface. In the Two’s Room, there was a blue step stool on the diaper changing surface.”

AAC R9-5-503.A.2. 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 Compliance Officer #1’s observation, in Room 104 the temperature of the diaper changing sink was 79 degrees rather than 86 to 110 degrees as required.”

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 Compliance Officer #1’s observation, in Room 122, the vinyl floor mat had a 12 inch by 12 inch area of torn vinyl exposing foam.”

AAC R9-5-512.F. F. A licensee shall ensure that:1. Each toilet room in a facility contains, within easy reach of enrolled children: a. Mounted toilet tissue; and b. Except as provided in subsection (G): i. A sink with running water; ii. Soap contained in a dispenser; and iii. Disposable, single-use paper towels in a mounted dispenser, or a mechanical air hand dryer; 2. Staff members wash their hands with soap and running water after toileting; 3. An enrolled child’s hands are washed with soap and running water after toileting; 4. Except for a cup or receptacle used only for water, food waste is stored in a covered container and the container is clean and lined with a plastic bag; 5. Food waste and other refuse is removed from the facility building at least once every 24 hours or more often as necessary to maintain a clean condition and avoid odors; 6. A staff member or an enrolled child does not draw water for human consumption from a toilet room handwashing sink; 7. Toys, materials, and equipment are maintained in a clean condition; 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 Compliance Officer #1’s observation, in the Boy’s toilet room the left sink was inoperable when the faucet would not turn on. In the Girl’s toilet room the large stall toilet paper roll mount was detached from the wall exposing a metal screw.”

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 Compliance Officer #1’s observation, in Room 104, there was gray fuzzy build-up on the vent and surrounding ceiling tiles and the black fridge had a build-up of a yellow crusted substance at the back of the second shelf.”

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

“Findings: Per allegations and based on staff statements, video footage and the Compliance Officers' observations, it was determined that an enrolled 3-year-old child was not supervised on the playground when they unlatched the gate and ran to their parent in the facility's parking lot. When the Compliance Officers' were at the facility during the inspection, enrolled children were observed going around the backside of the shed where they could not be supervised by staff members on the playground on 3 occasions. Staff Stated: *The child unlatched the gate and was able to get out. *After reviewing the cameras we observed the child unlock and open the gate. *A child got out.”

AAC R9-5-404.A. A. A licensee shall ensure that at least the following staff-to-children ratios are maintained at all times when providing child care services to enrolled children: Age Group/Staff: Children - Infants/1:5 or 2:11; 1-year-old children/1:6 or 2:13; 2-year-old children/1:8; 3-year-old children/1:13; 4-year-old children/1:15; 5-year-old children not school-age/1:20; School-age children/1:20

“Findings: Per the allegation and based staff statements, video recording, facility documentation and the Compliance Officers' observations, the ratio on the Playground was 0:1, instead of 1:1 as required for 3-year-old children when an enrolled child left the playground through the playground gate. *Video footage shows a child lift the latch and open the gate and exit the playground into the parking lot. Staff Stated: *The child unlatched the gate and was able to get out. *After reviewing the cameras we observed the child unlock and open the gate. *A child got out.”

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 facility documentation and the Compliance Officers' observations, it was determined that the roster in the 3's classroom did not reflect the number of children present (9 children present, 8 children listed on the roster). It was determined that the roster on the playground with the 1's and 2's classrooms did not reflect the number of children present (10 children present, 9 children listed on the roster).”

AAC R9-5-501.A.1. A. A licensee shall ensure that: 1. In addition to complying with the requirements in this Chapter, the health, safety, or welfare of an enrolled child is not placed at risk of harm;

“Findings: Per the allegations and based on staff statements, video footage and the Compliance Officers' observations, the health, safety and welfare of an enrolled child was placed at risk of harm when a 3-year-old enrolled child unlatched the playground gate and ran to their parent in the parking lot of the facility. Staff Stated: *The child unlatched the gate and was able to get out. *After reviewing the cameras we observed the child unlock and open the gate, the child ran to the parent about 20-30 ft from the door. *A child got out.”