Children's Learning Adventure Childcare Center

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 CO's observation and Staff statement, in V3 (2s), the diaper changing area lacked running water. Staff stated that they were washing hands in a sink located across the room.”

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 CO's observation, in the Explorers 5 (3s) toilet room, the faucet handle was missing from the handwashing sink, and the toilet seat was chipped.”

AAC R9-5-506.A.3. A. A licensee providing child care services for school-age children shall: 3. Provide age-appropriate toys, materials, and equipment accessible to enrolled children in each activity area in a quantity sufficient to meet the needs of the enrolled children in attendance including: a. Arts and crafts, b. Games, c. Puzzles and toys to enhance manipulative skills, d. Books, e. Science materials, f. Sports equipment, and g. Outdoor play equipment;

“Findings: Based on the CO's observation, the School Age classroom lacked a sufficient number of books to meet the needs of the children in attendance. There were 3 books and 25 children present.”

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 Officers' (COs') observations, the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children: *In Explorers 4 (3s), there was a 2-inch hole with exposed drywall located on the wall near the dramatic play area, and there was chipped paint with exposed sharp metal located on the wall near the sleeping mats. There were several shelves with exposed splintery wood. *In Voyager 3 (2s), there were several 2-4 inch areas with peeling paint and exposed drywall located on the wall near the refrigerator. *In Explorers 3 (3s), there were shelves with exposed splintery wood. *In Explorers 5 (4s), there was a cracked wall plate with exposed sharp edges. *In School Age, there was exposed screws and exposed splintery wood located on the bookshelf, a cracked wall plate with exposed sharp edges, and a 1-inch hole with exposed drywall, and there were several areas of chipped paint with exposed sharp metal located in the window sills and on the corners of the walls.”

AAC R9-5-504.3. A licensee providing child care services for 1-year-old and 2-year-old children shall:3. Ensure that each activity area has a supply of age-appropriate toys, materials, and equipment that are too large for a child to swallow and free from sharp edges and points, in a quantity sufficient to meet the needs of the enrolled children in attendance including: a. Art supplies; b. Books; c. Rubber or soft plastic balls; d. Puzzles and toys to enhance manipulative skills; e. Blocks; f. Washable soft toys and dolls; g. Musical instruments; and h. Indoor and outdoor equipment to enhance large muscle development;

“Findings: Based on the CO's observation, in the 2s (Voyager 2) classroom, there were no puzzles and books accessible to enrolled 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 CO's observation, in the 5s (Navigator) classroom, there was one table top that lacked varnish. In the 3s (Explorers 3) classroom there were two table tops that lacked varnish.”

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 (CO's) observation, 2 out of 16 children's attendance records lacked the following information: *Child #1- The arrival time and signature for 6/12/2025 and the release signature for 6/26/2025. *Child #2- The admission signature for 6/5/2025, 6/11/2025, 6/12/2025, and 6/13/2025. The release signature for 6/11/2025, 6/12/2025, 6/13/2025, 6/16/2025, 6/17/2025, 6/18/2025, 6/19/2025, and 6/20/2025”

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 CO's observation, in the 3's (Explorers 4) classroom, there was a plunger located on the floor next to the toilet accessible to enrolled children.”

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 CO's observations the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children: *In the 2s/3s (Voyager 3) classroom, there was a missing cabinet door with exposed metal hardware located at the diaper changing table. *In the 3s (Explorers 4) classroom, there was a missing cabinet door with exposed metal hardware located at the diaper changing table. There was an exposed screw protruding upward from the dramatic play sink. *In the 4s (Explorers 2) classroom, there was peeling paint (3x7 inches) with exposed drywall located under the window.”

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;

“Findings: Per allegation and based on children's and staff statements and the Compliance Officers' observations, a Staff used a method of discipline that could cause harm to the health, safety, or welfare of an enrolled child. Children stated the following: *Staff #1 throws a pen at (child's name) and (child's name). *Staff #1 threw a pen at (child's name), but they moved. Staff #1 threw a pen again and it hit (child's name) arm. *(Child's name) got a pen on them too. A child demonstrated how Staff #1 throws a pen by pulling their hand behind their head and using a throwing motion. Staff #1 stated the following: *"If my kids said that" I threw a marker, then they were referring to circle time when I "toss a marker" to the older kids who sit in the back row. Sometimes if it's a taller kid, then I might "throw it higher" over a child's head. Staff #1 demonstrated how they toss a marker at children by using an underhand motion and releasing a marker in the air.”

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: Based on children's statements and the Compliance Officers' observations, the health, safety, and welfare of enrolled children were placed at risk of harm. Children stated the following: *Because "I got a little bit of pee on my shorts, not these shorts, but my gray shorts, I got spanks on my bottom. I got spanked super hard in the bathroom". *If you get in trouble you get "spanked in the bathroom". *Staff #1 just "hits" them "if they don't listen". *(Child's name) threw toys, (Child's name) had to go in the bathroom and Staff #1 "hits them", Staff #1 "hits them on their leg" and they "cried". *Staff #1 hits (child's name), they cry, they "get hit when they be mean". *Staff #1 threw a pen at (child's name), but they moved. Staff #1 threw a pen again and it hit (child's name) arm.”

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 Officer's observation, in the Infant 1 room, there were 10 children present and 11 listed on the roster.”

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;

“Findings: Per allegation and based on children's statements and the Compliance Officers' observations, a Staff used a method of discipline that could cause harm to the health, safety, or welfare of an enrolled child. Children stated the following: *Because "I got a little bit of pee on my shorts, not these shorts, but my gray shorts, I got spanks on my bottom. I got spanked super hard in the bathroom". *If you get in trouble you get "spanked in the bathroom". *Staff #1 just "hits" them "if they don't listen". *Staff #1 "hits them on the butt". *Staff #1 hit (child's name). *(Child's name) threw toys, (Child's name) had to go in the bathroom and Staff #1 "hits them", Staff #1 "hits them on their leg" and they "cried". *Staff #1 hits (child's name), they cry, they "get hit when they be mean". *The bathroom door is open a little bit so I can see Staff #1 "hit" (child's name). Two children demonstrated hitting their own bottom with an open hand.”

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 CO #1's observations, the following hazards in the outdoor activity area were accessible to enrolled children. 2s Playground: *There was peeling paint with exposed rust located at the base of West Fence. Basketball court: *There was cracked concrete with heaved soil protruding upward located at 3 places on the basketball court surface. *There was a hole (17 inches wide and 8 inches deep) located near the East fence.”

AAC R9-5-517.A.10. A. A licensee who transports an enrolled child in a motor vehicle that the licensee owns, or acquires for use by contract, shall:10. Ensure that the motor vehicle is: a. Maintained in a clean condition, b. In a mechanically safe condition, and c. Free from hazards; and

“Findings: Based on CO #2's observation, in the bus (CG 98974) there was torn vinyl with exposed foam located on all of the bench seats. The seat belts were laying on the floor and were tucked inside the seat. Seatbelts could not be latched.”

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 CO #1's observation, in the Infant 1 room, the temperature of the diaper changing sink was 80° F. rather than 86° F to 110° F. as required.”

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 CO #2's observation, the air conditioning in the rear of the bus (CG 98974) was not working properly and did not blow cool air.”

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 CO #1's observations, in the Voyager 4 classroom, there was a chip located on the toilet seat. In the School Age Boy’s toilet room, the caulking at the base of the toilet was brown.”

AAC R9-5-309.C. C. A licensee shall maintain on facility premises: 1. A current fire inspection report including documentation of any repairs or corrections required by the fire inspection report; and 2. If there are gas pipes that run from a gas meter to an appliance or location on the facility premises, a current gas inspection report including documentation of any repairs or corrections required by the gas inspection report.

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and Compliance Officer (CO) #2's observation, the facility lacked a current violation free fire inspection as required.”

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 CO #1's observations, the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children: Explorers 2 classroom: *There was missing baseboard with exposed loose drywall located on the West wall. *There was a broken electrical outlet cover with exposed sharp edges located on the West wall. Explorers 3 classroom: *There was a loose baseboard with exposed adhesive located on the West wall.”

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 CO #1's observation, in the School Age room, there was torn vinyl with exposed foam located on the gray couches accessible to enrolled children.”

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 CO #1's observations, in the School Age and Explorers 6 classrooms, the weekly lesson plan lacked a variety of activities as required.”

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: Based on Compliance Officer #1's observation, in the Infant 1 room, the health, safety and welfare of enrolled children was placed at risk of harm: *There was a non-enrolled child mixed with enrolled Infants. *There was one infant wearing a hooded jacket asleep on their stomach in the crib. The hood was covering their head. *There were two infants in a crib with a pacifier attached to a lanyard (Repeat deficiency: 08/23/2023).”

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 Officers' observations, in the Infant 2 room, there were several plastic toys on the diaper changing surface. *Repeat Deficiency: 07/10/2023”

AAC R9-5-404.C.3. C. A licensee shall ensure that:3. When six or more enrolled children are present in a facility, an infant is not placed for supervision with a child who is not an infant.

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officers' observations, a one year-old was placed in the Infant room with a group of infants. *Repeat deficiency: 08/23/2023”

AAC R9-5-502.C.3.b. C. A licensee shall ensure that:3. When preparing, using, or caring for an infant’s feeding bottles, a staff member: b. Ensures that a bottle is not: i. Heated in a microwave oven; ii. Propped for an infant feeding; or iii. Permitted in an infant’s crib unless the written instructions required by subsection (C)(1)(l) state otherwise;

“Findings: Based on Compliance Officer #1's observation, in the Infant 1 room, an infant was in a crib drinking a bottle. *Repeat deficiency: 08/23/2023”