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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 Compliance Officers' observation, in the outdoor activity area, there was several areas of actively chipping paint with rusty metal exposed and a tarp pushed into the corner of the sand box area.”

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).

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officer’s observation, it was determined that the files for Staff #1(DOE-001/15/2026), Staff #2 (DOE-01/15/2026), Staff #3 (DOE-01/15/2026), Staff #4 (DOE-01/15/2026), Staff #5 (DOE-08/26/2025), Staff #6 (DOE-08/26/2025), and Staff #7 (DOE-08/26/2025) lacked documentation of 2 good-faith effort professional references as required. Staff #8 (DOE-08/26/2025) lacked documentation of 1 good-faith effort, professional references.”

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 Officers' observations, it was determined that the files for Staff #8 (DOE-01/15/2026) and Staff #9 (DOE-10/27/2025) lacked documentation of validation through DPS for their Fingerprint Clearance Card. The fingerprint clearance cards were validated at the time of the inspection.”

AAC R9-5-603.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 and Compliance Officer Supervisor's observations, the following hazards were accessible to children in the outdoor activity area: *A yellow hose was piled up in the walkway; *There was splintered, raw, warped wood on the edging of two wooden tables; *There was cracked plastic on the cube seat near Room 129's window; *There were three tall metal storage shelves and three wire metal racks, which were unstable and moved easily when light pressure was applied; *A power washer was located on a shelf; *There was cracked and broken plastic on the doors to the play kitchen and the yellow interlocking puzzle pieces; *There were areas of corroded sharp metal, as well as peeling paint on the wrought iron fencing; *There was a build up of bird feces in areas on the wrought iron fencing; *There was splintered wood and exposed screw heads along the face of the wooden garden bed; *There were several areas of splintered wood on the face of the wooden cabin; *There were cobwebs and spider eggs in the internal corners of the wooden cabin; *There was cracked plastic along the top of the pink slide at the joint to the platform surface of the Little Tykes climbing unit; *There was cracked plastic across the bridge walkway between two small climbing units; *There was an area of exposed underlayment near the large climber; *Two handrail bolts were loose on the large climber; *A PVC dome climber was not anchored and could easily be lifted from the ground with one hand. The climber was designated for children 3-5 years of age only, and was manufactured for "domestic use only".”

AAC R9-5-601.4. A licensee shall comply with the following physical plant requirements:4. Except as provided in subsection (5), when providing child care services for infants or children who require diapering, a diaper changing area that meets the requirements in R9-5-503 is available in each infant room or indoor activity area used by an enrolled infant or child who wears diapers or disposable training pants;

“Findings: Based on staff interview and the Compliance Officer's and Compliance Officer Supervisor's observations, the facility provided diapering services to 2-year-old children in Room 129. The facility lacks an approved diaper changing area and approval to provide diapering services. Staff stated they require pull ups for children who are not fully potty trained.”

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 and Compliance Officer Supervisor's observations, diapering was conducted in Room 129's restrooms, rather than on a diaper changing surface as required. Reference R9-5-503.E”

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 and Compliance Officer Supervisor's observations, there was a build up of dust on and within the toys and materials in Room 129. There was a heavy dirt, dust, and smudge build up on the toys and materials on the playground.”

AAC R9-5-503.F.1. F. A licensee shall ensure that in an activity area with a diaper changing area: 1. The containers required in subsections (A)(3) and (4) are inaccessible, and

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's and Compliance Officer Supervisor's observations, soiled diapers were stored in a garbage can in one restroom located in Room 129, 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 and Compliance Officer Supervisor's observations, items not related to toileting were stored in Room 129's restrooms.”

AAC R9-5-501.A.20. A. A licensee shall ensure that:20. Hand sanitizers: a. When being stored, are stored separate from food storage areas and are inaccessible to enrolled children; and b. When being provided for use, are accessible to enrolled children; and

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's and Compliance Officer Supervisor's observations, two bottles of hand sanitizer were located on two activity shelves, accessible to children in Room 129. One bottle of hand sanitizer was located on an activity shelf in Room 123.”

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 the Compliance Officer's and Compliance Officer Supervisor's observations, Child #10's medication authorization form lacked the current prescription number and the ending date of administration.”

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

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officer's and Compliance Officer Supervisor's observations, Child #10's prescription medication was not returned to the child's parent upon expiration of the medication; the medication expired in 11/2024.”

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 and Compliance Officer Supervisor's observations, a container of Great Value cleaning wipes was located on the activity shelf, accessible to children in Room 129.”

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 and Compliance Officer Supervisor's observations, the following hazards were observed accessible to children in Room 123: *The classroom sink was coming loose from the wall and moved easily up and down. *There were several loose electrical cords bundled on the floor adjacent to the television set. *The wooden house shelving unit rocked back and forth when light pressure was applied.”

ARS § 36-883.02.A. A. Except as provided in subsection B of this section, child care personnel, including volunteers, shall submit the form prescribed in subsection C of this section to the employer and shall have valid fingerprint clearance cards issued pursuant to section 41-1758.07 before starting employment or volunteer work.

“Findings: Based on facility documentation, staff interview, and the Compliance Officer's and Compliance Officer Supervisor's observations, Staff #3, Staff #4, and Staff #5 lacked fingerprint clearance cards. All staff began employment on 1/13/2025. The Licensee stated they only require fingerprint clearance cards for staff that may be alone with children. Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4, and Staff #5 lacked Criminal History Affidavits.”

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).

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officer's and Compliance Officer Supervisor's observations, the files for 5 out of 5 staff members whose files were reviewed lacked the following: Staff #1 (DOE 1/13/2025): Address and telephone number; emergency contact; statement of immunity; TB test; 10-day new staff training; two good faith references Staff #2 (DOE 1/13/2025): Address and telephone number; emergency contact; statement of immunity; 10-day new staff training; two good faith references. Staff #3 (DOE 1/13/2025): Name, date of birth, address and telephone number; emergency contact; statement of immunity; TB test (lacked a name); 10-day new staff training; two good faith references. Staff #4 (DOE 1/13/2025): Name, date of birth, address and telephone number; emergency contact; statement of immunity; TB test results before starting date of employment (read 1/16/2025); 10-day new staff training; two good faith references. Staff #5 (DOE 1/13/2025): Name, date of birth, address and telephone number; emergency contact; statement of immunity; TB test results before starting date of employment (read 1/15/2025); 10-day new staff training; two good faith references. Reference R9-5-301.F, R9-5-403.A”

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;

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officer's and Compliance Officer Supervisor's observations, Staff #3, Staff #4, and Staff #5 worked in the capacity of assistant teacher-caregivers. Staff #3, Staff #4, and Staff #5 lacked education documents or experience to qualify as assistant teacher-caregivers.”

AAC R9-5-401.3. A licensee shall ensure that staff members meet the following qualifications for employment or volunteer service at a facility:3. A teacher-caregiver is 18 years of age or older and provides the licensee with documentation of one of the following: a. Six months of child care experience and: i. A high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma; or ii. At least 12 credit hours from an accredited college or university, including at least six credit hours in early childhood, child development, or a closely-related field; b. Associate or bachelor degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood, child development, or a closely-related field; or c. N.A.C., C.D.A., or C.C.P. credential;

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officer's and Compliance Officer Supervisor's observations, Staff #1 and Staff #2 worked in the capacity of teacher-caregivers, alone and unsupervised by a qualified staff member. Staff #1 and Staff #2 lacked education documents and experience to qualify as teacher-caregivers.”

AAC R9-5-305.A. A. A licensee shall not permit an enrolled child to attend a facility until the facility receives: 1. An immunization record for the enrolled child with the information required in 9 A.A.C. 6, Article 7, documenting that the enrolled child has received all current, age-appropriate immunizations required under 9 A.A.C. 6, Article 7: a. Provided by a healthcare provider, or b. Generated from the Arizona State Immunization Information System, which is the Department’s child immunization reporting system established in A.R.S. § 36-135; or 2. An exemption affidavit for the enrolled child provided by the enrolled child’s parent that contains: a. A statement, signed by the enrolled child’s health care provider, that the immunizations required by 9 A.A.C. 6, Article 7 would endanger the enrolled child’s health or medical condition; or b. A statement, signed by the enrolled child’s parent, that the enrolled child is being raised in a religion whose teachings are in opposition to immunization.

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officer's and Compliance Officer Supervisor's observations, the following children lacked documentation of immunization records: Child #7, Child #8, Child #9”

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 facility documentation and the Compliance Officer's and Compliance Officer Supervisor's observations, the emergency cards for 7 out of 15 children whose cards were reviewed lacked: Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4: Second emergency contact; Child #5: Two emergency contacts, both guardians' telephone numbers; Child #6, Child #7: Two emergency contacts, child's health care provider information;”

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 and Compliance Officer Supervisor's observations, there was a dust and fluffy debris build up along the edges of the carpet flooring by the television and the wooden house shelving unit in Room 123.”

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 and Compliance Officer Supervisor's observations, there was a build up of dirt, dust, and dried liquid stains on the base of the toilets and along the floors of the facility restrooms. There was a thick brown build up around the base of the restroom sink faucets throughout the facility.”

AAC R9-5-203.A. A. A licensee shall ensure that a staff member completes, signs, dates, and submits to the licensee, before the staff member’s starting date of employment or volunteer service:1. The form required in A.R.S. § 36-883.02(C); and 2. If required by A.R.S. § 8-804, the form in A.R.S. § 8-804(I).

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officer's and Compliance Officer Supervisor's observations, the files for Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4, and Staff #5 lacked documentation of the Central Registry background check. Reference R9-5-203.G”

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 and Compliance Officer Supervisor's observations, the playground equipment lacked 2" of the required 6" of wood chips under the fall zones of all climbing equipment. The car coaster lacked 6" of resilient surfacing, as the unit was placed directly on hard turf.”

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 facility documentation and Compliance Officer #2’s observations, 9 of 15 children’s Emergency, Information and Immunization Record cards reviewed lacked the following: Child #1: The name of the individual to be contacted in case of injury or sudden illness of the child. Child #2: The home address, city, state, zip code of the 1st parent and the name, home address, city, state, zip code and contact telephone number of the 2nd parent. Child #3: The contact telephone number of the child’s health care provider. Child #4: The home address, city, state, zip code and contact telephone number of the 2nd parent and the name and contact telephone number of two individuals authorized by the child’s parent to collect the child from the facility in case of emergency. Child #5: The child’s home telephone number. Child #6: The name and contact telephone number of the child’s health care provider. Child #7 and Child #9: The name and contact telephone number of the 2nd individual authorized by the child’s parent to collect the child from the facility in case of emergency. Child #8: The name and contact telephone number of two individuals authorized by the child’s parent to collect the child from the facility in case of emergency.”

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 observations, the following was found on the Outdoor Activity Area: 1) There was raw wood exposed on the 2 wooden playhouses ; 2) There was a 1 1/2 inch drop off at the edge near the sandbox where the artificial turf meets the sand area on the west side.”

AAC R9-5-403.B. B. A licensee shall ensure that:1. Each staff member who provides child care services completes 18 or more actual hours of training every 12 months after the effective date of this Chapter or the staff member’s starting date of employment or volunteer service in at least two topics listed in this subsection: a. Child growth and development, including: i. Infant growth and development, which may include sudden infant death syndrome prevention; ii. Developmental psychology; iii. Language development; iv. Observation and child assessment; v. Developmentally-appropriate activities; vi. Child guidance and methods of discipline which may include training on the appropriate techniques to prevent a child from harm or to prevent the child from harming others; and vii. Developmentally-appropriate activity areas; b. Health and safety issues, including: i. Accident and emergency procedures, including CPR and first aid for infants and children; ii. Recognition of signs of illness and infestation; iii. Nutrition and developmentally-appropriate eating habits; iv. Child abuse detection, reporting, and prevention; v. Safety of indoor and outdoor activity areas; and vi. Sun safety policies and procedures; c. Program administration, planning, development, or management; and d. Availability of community services and resources, including those available to children with special needs; and 2. As part of the required 18 hours of training in subsection (B)(1): a. A staff member who has less than 12 months of child care experience before the staff member’s starting date, completes at least 12 hours in one or more of the topics in subsection (B)(1)(a) in the staff member’s first 12 months at the facility; b. A staff member who has 12 months or more of child care experience, completes at least 6 hours in one or more of the topics in subsection (B)(1)(a) every 12 months after the staff member’s starting date; c. A staff member who provides child care services to an infant completes at least 6 hours in subsection (B)(1)(a)(i) every 12 months after the staff member’s starting date; and d. A facility director completes at least 6 hours in subsection (B)(1)(c) every 12 months after the facility director’s starting date.

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and Compliance Officer #2’s, 1 of 3 staff files reviewed lacked the following: Staff #2 (DOE: 7/1/2011): 16.5 hours of the required 18 hours of annual training for the time period of 7/1/22-7/1/23.”

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 observations, 1 of 3 staff files reviewed lacked the following: Staff #1 (DOE: 8/7/23): Fingerprint clearance card was not verified by DPS before their starting date of employment. Staff #1’s fingerprint clearance card was verified at the time of the inspection.”

AAC R9-5-203.A. A. A licensee shall ensure that a staff member completes, signs, dates, and submits to the licensee, before the staff member’s starting date of employment or volunteer service:1. The form required in A.R.S. § 36-883.02(C); and 2. If required by A.R.S. § 8-804, the form in A.R.S. § 8-804(I).

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and Compliance Officer #2's observations, 1 of 3 staff files reviewed lacked the following: Staff #1 (DOE: 8/7/23): Documentation of the DCS Central Registry Affidavit dated on 4/2/24, outside the required time frame and documentation of the DCS Central Registry submission requirements.”

AAC R9-5-301.F. F. A licensee shall ensure that a staff member submits, on or before the starting date of employment or volunteer services, one of the following as evidence of freedom from infectious active tuberculosis: 1. Documentation of a negative Mantoux skin test or other tuberculosis screening test recommended by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, administered within 12 months before the starting date of employment or volunteer service, that includes the date and the type of tuberculosis screening test; or 2. If the staff member has had a positive Mantoux skin test or other tuberculosis screening test, a written statement that the staff member is free from infectious active tuberculosis that is signed and dated by a health care provider within six months before the starting date of employment or volunteer service.

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and Compliance Officer #2’s observations, 1 of 3 staff files reviewed lacked the following: Staff #1 (DOE: 8/7/23): Documentation of negative Mantoux skin test dated 8/16/23, outside the requirement time frame.”

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 Compliance Officer #1’s observations, there were 3 electrical outlets not covered with a safety plug cover or insert on a power strip in the 2’s room.”