Building Kidz Of Chandler

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 observations, in the 1's room, there was a green plastic container on the left side of the sink in the diaper-changing area.”

AAC R9-5-508.G. G. In addition to the required daily servings of food stated in subsection (C), a licensee: 1. Shall make second servings of food available to each enrolled child at meals and at snack time, 2. May substitute a food that is equivalent to a specific food component if second servings of the specific food component are not available, and 3. Shall ensure that a food substitution in subsection (G)(2) is written on the posted weekly menu by the end of the meal or snack service.

“Findings: Based on a review of facility documentation and the Compliance Officer's observations, the posted menu lacked specific food components being served to the enrolled children. The posted menu stated: yogurt, yogurt medley, and granola.”

AAC R9-5-510.B.1. B. A licensee shall ensure that a staff member does not use or permit: 1. The use of physical punishment including: a. Hitting, spanking, shaking, slapping, twisting, pulling, squeezing, or biting; b. Demanding excessive physical excercise or excessive rest; and c. Forcing a child to eat or consume soap, food, or foreign substances;

“Findings: Per allegation, based on a review of camera footage, staff statements, and the Compliance Officers' observations, a staff member jabbed a baby doll's finger into an enrolled child's eyes. Staff stated: *The staff member was not a part of the discipline/guidance training. *"The child hit the baby, so the baby hit the child back." *The staff member was seen standing across the room and yelled from across the room while the child was still distressed. The video footage showed the staff member seated in a chair with a baby doll on their lap, jabbing the doll’s finger into an enrolled child’s eyes and the child falls down.”

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 allegation, based on a review of camera footage, staff statements, and the Compliance Officers' observations, the health, safety, and welfare of an enrolled child was placed at risk of harm when a staff member jabbed a baby doll's finger in a child's eyes, and did not comfort or attend to that child afterwards. Staff stated: *The staff member did not attend to the distressed child. *The staff member interjected to talk about what happened from across the room while the child was still visibly upset. *Another staff member walking by noticed the crying child and asked the child what happened. The video footage showed the staff member seated in a chair with a baby doll on their lap, jabbing the doll’s finger into an enrolled child’s eyes and the child falls down, and the staff member does not interact in any way with that child.”

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: According to allegations and based on Staff statements, facility video, and the Compliance Officer and Compliance Officer Supervisor's observations, it was determined that the ratio in the transitional Kinder Preschool Classroom was 0:1 for 2 minutes and 41 seconds, when an enrolled child was alone and unsupervised in the classroom. Video: A child is observed turning around at the end of the line at 15:31:22. The staff crossed the threshold to the playground and closed the door. When the child returned at 15:31:37, the classroom was empty. The child walked to the door and stood there waiting at 15:31:46. Another staff member, a parent, and the dance instructor can all be observed entering the classroom at 15:33:55. The staff member noticed the child at the door at 15:34:03. The staff member walked to the child and opened the back door to check for the class. Staff Statements: "I was grabbing my things, I saw the child, and opened the outside door to see if class was outside." "Staff did not notice the child left the line." "The child was standing by self." ”The child was alone from 4:31pm-4:33pm””

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 allegation and based on Staff statements, facility video, and the Compliance Officer and Compliance Officer Supervisor's observations, it was determined that the health, safety, or welfare of an enrolled child was placed at risk of harm when a child was in a classroom alone and unsupervised. Video: An enrolled child can be observed alone and unsupervised in the transitional Kinder classroom from 15:31:37 to 15:33:55. Staff Statements: "The child was standing by self." ”The child was alone from 4:31pm-4:33pm””

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

“Findings: Per allegation and based on Staff statements, facility video, and the Compliance Officer and Compliance Officer Supervisor's observations, it was determined that the licensee failed to ensure the enrolled child was supervised at all times. Video: A child is observed turning around at the end of the line at 15:31:22. The staff crossed the threshold to the playground and closed the door. When the child returned at 15:31:37, the classroom was empty. The child walked to the door and stood there waiting at 15:31:46. Another staff member, a parent, and the dance instructor can all be observed entering the classroom at 15:33:55. The staff member noticed the child at the door at 15:34:03. The staff member walked to the child and opened the back door to check for the class. Staff Statements: "Staff did not notice the child left the line." "The child was standing by self." ”The child was alone from 4:31pm-4:33pm.””

AAC R9-5-510.B.1. B. A licensee shall ensure that a staff member does not use or permit: 1. The use of physical punishment including: a. Hitting, spanking, shaking, slapping, twisting, pulling, squeezing, or biting; b. Demanding excessive physical excercise or excessive rest; and c. Forcing a child to eat or consume soap, food, or foreign substances;

“Findings: Based on video evidence and the Compliance Officers' observations, it was determined that Staff #1 grabbed an enrolled child by the arm to prevent the child from accessing toys in a bucket. The enrolled child attempted to access the bucket a second time, then Staff #1 agressively grabbed the child by one arm to guide the child away from the toy bucket.”

AAC R9-5-510.B.1. B. A licensee shall ensure that a staff member does not use or permit: 1. A method of discipline that could cause harm to the health, safety, or welfare of an enrolled child;

“Per allegation findings: Based on Compliance Officer’s observation and information provided by the staff, Staff #1 (start date 3/17/25) was observed forcefully picking a child “up by both arms, and carrying (the child) to an armchair and just set (the child) down harshly and (the child) was crying after that incident””

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 Compliance Officer’s observation and review of facility documentation, the roster in the 4’s classroom reflected the presence of 7 children, however 14 children were actually present in the classroom.”

AAC R9-5-502.C.1.n. C. A licensee shall ensure that: 1. A staff member providing child care services in an infant room: n. Follows the current written dietary instructions of a parent when feeding the infant;

“Per allegation findings: Findings: Based on observation, review of facility documentation, and staff interviews, on 4/10/25 facility staff members did not administer a bottle to an infant as documented on the feeding schedule completed by the parent/guardian. Staff acknowledged that the infant "missed a bottle with the puree" and that was inconsistent with the feeding instructions documented by the parent/guardian.”

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 the Compliance Officer’s observation, in the One's Classroom, the temperature of the diaper changing sink was 68° F. rather than 86° F to 110° F. as required. In the Prep Classroom, the temperature of the diaper changing sink was 72° F. rather than 86° F to 110° F. as required.”

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 free of items: Infants Classroom: *There was a drain plug and cabinet lock on the sink area of the diaper changing areas. *There was a cabinet under the diaper changing area with peeling vinyl exposing raw wood. One’s Classroom: *The diaper changing surface was not sealed and had cracks between the back and the base. Two’s Classroom: *The cabinets under the sink had peeling vinyl exposing raw wood.”

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, in the One's Classroom, there were 2 diaper creams that lacked the enrolled child's first and last name, 2 diaper creams that lacked the enrolled child's last name and 3 wipes that lacked the enrolled child's last name. In the Prep Classroom, there were 2 wipes that lacked the enrolled child's last name, 1 diaper cream lacked the enrolled child's first and last name. In the Infant Classroom, there were 2 wipes that lacked the enrolled child's last name, 1 diaper cream that lacked the enrolled last name. In the Two's Classroom, there was 1 diaper cream that lacked the enrolled child's last name.”

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 the Compliance Officer’s observation, it was determined that the files for Staff #1 (DOE-1/30/25), Staff #2 (DOE-1/27/25) and Staff #3 (DOE-1/27/25) lacked documentation of validation through DPS for their Fingerprint Clearance Card. The fingerprint cards were validated at the time of the inspection.”

AAC R9-5-301.I. I. At least once a month, and at different times of the day, a licensee shall ensure that an unannounced fire and emergency evacuation drill is conducted and each staff member and enrolled child at the facility participates in the fire and emergency evacuation drill. 1. If child care services for a child with special needs are provided at a facility, the licensee shall provide for the enrolled child’s participation in each fire and emergency evacuation drill according to the enrolled child’s individualized plan as specified in R9-5-507(A)(1). 2. A licensee shall document each fire and emergency evacuation drill and maintain the documentation on facility premises for 12 months after the date of the fire and emergency evacuation drill.

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officer’s observation, it was determined that the licensee lacked documentation of a fire drill conducted during the month of January 2025.”

AAC R9-5-512.D. D. A licensee shall ensure that toilet bowls, lavatory fixtures, and floors in toilet rooms and kitchens are cleaned and sanitized as often as necessary to maintain them in a clean and sanitized condition or at least once every 24 hours.

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observation, in the One’s Classroom, the caulking on the back of the counter top of the hand washing sinks had cracks with a build up of dark debris.”

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 facility documentation and the Compliance Officer’s observation, it was determined that 8 of 10 enrolled children’s attendance forms lacked the following information: Child #1: A release signature (initials only) for 2/3/25, 2/4/25, and 2/11/25 and an admission and release signature (initials only) for 2/10/25 and 2/13/25. Child #2: A release signature for 2/7/25 and an admission signature for 2/14/25. Child #3: An admission and release signature for 2/10/25 and 2/11/25. Child #4: An admission and release signature (letter only) on 2/3/25, 2/4/25, 2/6/25, and 2/7/25 and a release signature (letter only) on 2/7/25. Child #5: An admission and release signature (line only) on 2/5/25, 2/7/25, 2/12/25, and 2/13/25. Child #6: An Admission and release signature (line only) on 2/3/25, 2/4/25, and 2/5/25 and a release signature on 2/6/25. Child #7: A release signature on 2/4/25. Child #8: A release signature on 2/7/25 and 2/14/25.”

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 observations, the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children: Infant Classroom: *The right cabinet under the diaper changing area was off the hinge. *The left cabinet under the diaper changing area had large peeling vinyl pieces exposing raw wood. School-Age Classroom: *There were 2 ceiling tiles above the sinks detached and shifted from the ceiling. Two's Classroom: *The blue half-wall had a 6-inch area, and several 1-3 inch areas of chipping paint exposing drywall. *The cabinet under the diaper changing area had large peeling vinyl pieces exposing raw wood. Previously cited *** 2/28/2024”

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 the Compliance Officer’s observation, in the Preschool toilet room 3 of the toilet seats were loose to the touch. In the School-Age toilet room, 1 of the toilet seats was loose to the touch. On the Big playground, the receptacles used for water and food waste lacked lids.”

AAC R9-5-501.A.21. A. A licensee shall ensure that:21. Except when used as part of an activity, the following are stored in an area inaccessible to an enrolled child: a. Garden tools, such as a rake, trowel, and shovel; and b. Cleaning equipment and supplies, such as a mop and mop bucket.

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observation, in TK Classroom, there was a floor mop next to the water cooler accessible to enrolled children.”

AAC R9-5-517.A.9. A. A licensee who transports an enrolled child in a motor vehicle that the licensee owns, or acquires for use by contract, shall:9. Ensure that the motor vehicle has: a. A working mechanical heating system capable of maintaining a temperature throughout the motor vehicle of at least 60° F when outside air temperatures are below 60° F; b. Except as provided in subsection (E), a working air-conditioning system capable of maintaining a temperature throughout the motor vehicle at or below 86° F when outside air temperatures are above 86° F; c. Except as provided in subsection (F), a first aid kit that meets the requirements of R9-5-514(A); d. Two large, clean towels or blankets; and e. Sufficient drinking water available to meet the needs of each enrolled child in the motor vehicle and sufficient cups or other drinking receptacles so that each enrolled child can drink from a different cup or receptacle;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observation, it was determined that air and heat in the front of the bus were not working properly, the vents were not blowing either cold or warm air after being turned to the on position for 5 minutes.”

AAC R9-5-501.C.5. C. A licensee shall ensure that a staff member:5. Except as provided in subsection (D), prepares and posts a dated lesson plan in each indoor activity area for each calendar week, which is maintained on facility premises for 12 months after the lesson plan date and provides opportunities for each child to: a. Gain a positive self-concept; b. Develop and practice social skills; c. Think, reason, question, and experiment; d. Acquire language skills; e. Develop physical coordination skills; f. Participate in structured large muscle physical activity; g. Develop habits that meet health, safety, and nutritional needs; h. Express creativity; i. Learn to respect cultural diversity of children and staff; j. Learn self-help skills; and k. Develop a sense of responsibility and independence;

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officer’s observation, it was determined that the School-Age Classroom lacked documentation of a lesson plan. The Preschool Classroom lacked documentation of a current lesson plan, dated 2/17-2/21.”

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 little playground activity area lacked the following resilient surfacing: *5 of the required 6 inches of wood chips under the swings.”

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, in the Prep toilet room, there were 5 clear bins, a blue fluffy blanket, bibs, wash clothes and toilet paper on a shelf above the toilet. In the TK toilet room, there were 4 rolls of toilet paper, a red plastic bin labeled water bottles, a clear spray bottle, a plastic container with clear liquid and a plastic container with blue liquid on a shelf above the toilet.”

AAC R9-5-511.A. A. A licensee shall provide each enrolled child who naps or sleeps at the facility with a separate cot or mat or a crib that meets the requirements of R9-5-502(A)(8) and ensure that:1. A cot, mat, or crib used by the enrolled child accommodates the enrolled child’s height and weight; 2. A staff member covers each cot, crib mattress, or mat with a clean sheet that is laundered when soiled, or at least once every seven days and before use by a different enrolled child; 3. A clean blanket or sheet is available for each enrolled child; 4. A rug, carpet, blanket, or towel is not used as a mat; and 5. Each cot, mat, or crib is maintained in a clean and repaired condition.

“Findings: Based on staff statements and the Compliance Officer’s observation, in the TK Classroom, 1 enrolled child was asleep in a bean bag chair rather than a cot as required. Staff Stated: *The child had been asleep for 20 minutes.”

AAC R9-5-503.A.3. A. A licensee shall ensure that each diaper changing area required in R9-5-601(4) contains:3. At least one waterproof, sanitizable container with a waterproof liner and a tight fitting lid for soiled diapers; and

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observation, in the Infant, One's and Two's Classrooms, the soiled diaper container lacked a tight-fitting lid.”

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 Compliance Officer's observation and review of facility documentation, the roster in the 3/4's classroom reflected the presence of 16 children, however only 13 children were present in the classroom.”

AAC R9-5-404.E. E. In addition to maintaining the required staff-to-children ratios, a licensee shall ensure that:1. Staff members are present on facility premises to perform facility administration, food preparation, food service, and maintenance responsibilities; and 2. Facility maintenance does not depend on the work of enrolled children.

“Findings: Based on Compliance Officer's observation, the facility director was acting both as an infant teacher and as director while in ratio in the Infant room. There was no assistant director available to assist with facility administration, food preparation, and other facility services.”

AAC R9-5-512.D. D. A licensee shall ensure that toilet bowls, lavatory fixtures, and floors in toilet rooms and kitchens are cleaned and sanitized as often as necessary to maintain them in a clean and sanitized condition or at least once every 24 hours.

“Findings: Based on Compliance Officer #1's observation, the following toilet rooms were not maintained in a clean condition: 4's Classroom *There was a yellow substance on the toilet seat. *There was caulking missing at the base of both toilets with a build-up of dirt and debris.”

AAC R9-5-503.B. B. A licensee shall ensure that a staff member does not:1. Permit a bottle, formula, food, eating utensil, or food preparation in a diaper changing area; 2. Draw water for human consumption from a diaper changing area sink; or 3. Except as provided in subsection (C), if responsible for food preparation, change diapers until food preparation duties have been completed for the day.

“Findings: Based on Compliance Officer #1's observation, in the Two's classroom, there were pieces of bell pepper in the diaper-changing sink.”

AAC R9-5-503.A.3. A. A licensee shall ensure that each diaper changing area required in R9-5-601(4) contains:3. At least one waterproof, sanitizable container with a waterproof liner and a tight fitting lid for soiled diapers; and

“Findings: Based on Compliance Officer #1's observations, in the One's Classroom and the Infants Classroom, the soiled diaper container lacked a tight-fitting lid.”

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, the temperature of the diaper changing sink was 72° F. in the One's Classroom and 80° F in the Prep Classroom.”

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 classroom, the diaper changing surface was not seamless and smooth. There was a crack where the sides and the changing surface met. In One's Classroom, there was an orange paint bottle next to the diaper-changing sink. In the Two's classroom, the diaper changing surface was not seamless and smooth. There was a crack where the sides and the changing surface met.”

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 Compliance Officer #1’s observation, the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children: Preschool Classroom: *There were 4 areas of exposed raw wood on the wall panels ranging in size from 3-inches to 5-inches. *There were 2 ceiling tiles that were broken and detached from the ceiling. School-Age: *There were 2 ceiling tiles that were detached from the ceiling and 1 that was broken and detached from the ceiling. 4's Classroom: *There was 1 ceiling tile broken and detached from the ceiling. Prep Classroom *There was exposed raw wood on the west wall panel, the North wall had 1 loose wood panel and exposed raw wood of 3-5 inches. Two's Classroom *There were 33 chips in the paint ranging from 1 to 3-inches in size that were exposing drywall on the blue half wall. *The cupboard under the diaper changing area had large peeling vinyl pieces exposing raw wood. Infant 16 Classroom: *There were 2 metal tile frames that were bent and detached from the ceiling. *The cupboard under the diaper changing area had large peeling vinyl pieces exposing raw wood.”

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 facility documentation and Compliance Officer #2’s observation, it was determined that 4 out of 17 enrolled children's attendance forms lacked the following information: Child #2: A release signature and time for 02/14/24, 02/15/24 and 02/21/24 and an admission signatrure on 02/02/2024. Child #3: A release signature and time for 02/13/24. Child #4: A release signature and time for 01/19/24. Child #5: A release signature and time for 01/19/24 and 01/22/24.”

ARS § 36-883.02.C. C. Applicants, licensees and child care personnel shall attest on forms that are provided by the department that:1. They are not awaiting trial on or have never been convicted of or admitted in open court or pursuant to a plea agreement committing any of the offenses listed in section 41-1758.07, subsection B in this state or similar offenses in another state or jurisdiction. 2. They are not parents or guardians of a child adjudicated to be a dependent child as defined in section 8-201. 3. They have not been denied or had revoked a certificate to operate a child care group home or a license to operate a child care facility in this or any other state or that they have not been denied or had revoked a certification to work in a child care facility or child care group home.

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and Compliance Officer #2’s observation, it was determined that the file for Staff #1 lacked documentation of the Criminal History Affidavit.”

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 #1’s observation, the medication for child #1 lacked documentation of the written authorization form.”

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 Compliance Officer #1’s observation, in the outdoor activity area, the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children: Playground 1 *The picnic table had peeling paint exposing rough raw wood. *The blue tarp shade cover on the metal play equipment was torn and detached.”

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, on Playground 1, Prep Classroom, and the Infant transition room, the receptacle used for water and food waste lacked a lid. In the Prep Classroom toilet room, the second toilet seat was loose to the touch. In the 4's Classroom, the toilet room lacked mounted toilet paper.”

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 facility documentation and Compliance Officer #2's observation, the file for Staff #2 lacked documentation of the submitted DCS Registry 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 Officers' observations, the following items were on the diaper changing table/sink in the 2/3’s classroom: *a black plastic cartridge *an iPad *a red cup *a green bottle brush.”

AAC R9-5-510.B.1. B. A licensee shall ensure that a staff member does not use or permit: 1. A method of discipline that could cause harm to the health, safety, or welfare of an enrolled child;

“Per allegation findings: Based on Compliance Officers' observations and review of facility video footage, on 10/11/23 a staff member was observed using the staff member's legs to keep a child laying on a cot during naptime.”