Children's Learning Adventure Childcare Center

AAC R9-5-501.A.10. A. A licensee shall ensure that: 10. If a staff member places an enrolled child in a feeding chair when feeding the enrolled child, the: a. Feeding chair is constructed to prevent toppling; b. Tray or feeding surface of the feeding chair is smooth and free of cracks; and c. Staff member: i. Cleans the feeding chair before and after each enrolled child's use; ii. Sanitizes the tray or feeding surface before and after each enrolled child's use; and iii. If the feeding chair was manufactured with a safety strap, fastens the feeding chair's safety strap while the enrolled child is in the feeding chair;

“Findings: Based on Compliance Officer's observation, in the Infant room there was an infant sitting in a feeding chair but was not strapped into feeding chair as the straps were dangling below the seat.”

AAC R9-5-502.C.4.h. C. A licensee shall ensure that: 4. When feeding an infant, a staff member: h. If an infant is no longer being held for feeding, seats the infant in a feeding chair or at a table with a chair that allows the infant to reach the food while sitting.

“Findings: Based on Compliance Officer's observation, in the Infant room there were two infants drinking from bottles while sitting in bouncy seats.”

AAC R9-5-509.C.3. C. A licensee shall ensure that: 3. An enrolled child is not permitted to eat food directly off the floor, carpet, or ground or with utensils placed directly on the floor, carpet, or ground;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer Supervisor’s observation, in the Explorers 2 Room, there was a child eating from a cup while seated on the ground.”

AAC R9-5-509.C.20. C. A licensee shall ensure that: 20. Perishable foods, which are foods that become unfit for human consumption if not stored to prevent spoilage, are covered and stored in a refrigerator at a temperature of 41° F or below;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observation, in the Voyager 3 Room, there was milk stored in the refrigerator while the thermometer read a temperature of 50 degrees Fahrenheit.”

AAC R9-5-503.A.3.4. 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 4. At least one waterproof, sanitizable container with a waterproof liner and a tight fitting lid for soiled clothing.

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observation, the following activity areas lacked a soiled diaper or soiled clothing container containing a waterproof liner: *Voyager 2 Room: The soiled clothing container lacked a tight-fitting lid. *Voyager 5 Room: Lacked a soiled diaper and soiled clothing container.”

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 Officer Supervisor's observation, the following outdoor hazards were accessible to enrolled children: West Playground: There was rust on the fence post between the west and center playgrounds. Center Playground: There were holes in the stucco of the wall on the east side of the courtyard. East Playground: *There was rust in the internal fence on the northeast side of the playground and on the eastern fence. *The door sweep of the Voyager 2 door was bent, exposing sharp metal.”

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 accessible to enrolled children: *Voyagers 4 and Explorers 7 Rooms: There were areas of chipped paint of the half wall underneath the diaper changing areas. *Voyagers 3 Room: There was exposed drywall near the back exit door. *Voyagers 2 Room: There was exposed fiber wood on the trim near the viewing window. *Explorers 2 Room: There was a ceiling tile that was damaged with flaking debris. *Navigators Room: The red vinyl floor was cracked, exposing a 6-inch x 8-inch divot in the entranceway of the toilet room.”

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 the Compliance Officer Supervisor's observation, the facility lacked a current zero-violation fire inspection report. The report provided was dated for 5/13/2026 but had violations.”

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 Supervisor's observation, the following activity areas had inaccurate rosters: *Explorers 4 Room: There were 28 enrolled children in the classroom but only 27 listed on the roster. *Explorers 2 Room: There were 13 enrolled children in the classroom but zero listed on the roster.”

AAC R9-5-306.A. A. A licensee shall: 1. Maintain a dated attendance form containing an enrolled child’s name with the time of each admission and release, and the parent or staff member's signature or other unique identifier. 2. If an electronic signature is used to admit or release the enrolled child, 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; 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. Maintain the attendance form on facility premises for 12 months after the date of attendance.

“Findings: Based on facility documentation, eight of 20 child admission and release forms reviewed lacked the following information: *Child #1: The admission time and signature on 6/04/2026. *Child #2: The admission time and signature on 6/04/2026 and the release signature on 6/12/2026. *Child #3: The admission time and signature on 6/10/2026 and 6/17/2026, and the release time and signature on 6/22/2026. *Child #4: The release time and signature on 6/04/2026 and 6/22/2026, and the release time on 6/11/2026. *Child #5: The admission time and signature on 6/04/2026, 6/05/2026, and 6/15/2026. *Child #6: The admission time and signature on 6/12/2026. *Child #7: The release time and signature on 6/22/2026. *Child #8: The release time and signature on 6/16/2026 and 6/22/2026.”

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 the Compliance Officer Supervisor’s observation, the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children on the buses: *Van 2, Van 4, and Van 5: There were multiple upholstery tears on the seats, ranging from 1-inch to the width of the seat, exposing the underlying foam material.”

AAC R9-5-503.A.1. A. A licensee shall ensure that each diaper changing area required in R9-5-601(4) contains: 1. A nonabsorbent, sanitizable diaper changing surface that is: a. Seamless and smooth, and b. Kept clear of items not required for diaper changing;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observation, in the Voyagers 5 Room, there were several paper towel rolls on the diaper changing area behind the hand-washing sink.”

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;

“Per Allegation Findings: Based on staff interview and facility documentation, on 3/23/2026 on the 2/3's Playground, the health, safety, and welfare of an enrolled child was placed at risk of harm when a staff member fell on an enrolled child during outdoor play, resulting in a severe injury requiring medical attention. Facility documentation indicated the following: *"On Monday, March 23rd, at approximately 10:40 a.m., I observed a teacher playing soccer with a group of children. During the activity, one child grabbed onto the teacher's leg, causing the teacher to lose balance and fall onto another student." *"While observing, I saw a teacher playing soccer with the children. During the activity, one child grabbed the teacher's leg, which caused her to lose balance and fall onto another child." *"...I was watching the children play outside. A group was playing with a soccer ball when a child reached out for (child's) teacher's leg and it caused her to fall on another child." Staff stated the following: *I was playing soccer with one of the little (children), it wasn't an actual soccer ball, a smaller one. I kicked the ball with my right leg, and (child) grabbed my left leg, I tried to adjust myself to not fall on (that child), and ended up falling on (the other child). *"I was moving ...fast enough for (the child) to keep up with me..." *"I was thinking she was loving her job playing with the ball." *"She was teaching them to play soccer." *"The play was age-appropriate."”

AAC R9-5-511.A.1.2.3.4.5. 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, 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; 5. Each cot, mat, or crib is maintained in a clean and repaired condition;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officers' observations, the following cots were not covered with a clean sheet: *Voyager 2 Room: One cot lacked a sheet cover. *Voyager 3 Room: One cot lacked a sheet cover. *Explorers 7 Room: One cot lacked a sheet cover.”

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 Allegations: Based on facility documentation and Staff statements, it was determined that the Infant Room did not meet the required staff-to-child ratio of 1:5 on multiple occasions. *On 9/3/25 the ratio was 1:8 from 5:36 to 7:06. *On 9/2/2025 the ratio was 1:6 from 5:30 to 6:41. Staff stated: *Happens often *Almost everyday *About 8 minutes this morning”

AAC R9-5-514. G.1. G. If while attending a facility an enrolled child has an accident, injury, or emergency that, based on an evaluation by a staff member, requires medical treatment by a health care provider, a licensee shall ensure that a staff member: 1. Notifies the enrolled child's parent and the Department immediately after the accident, serious physical injury, as defined in A.R.S. § 8-201, or emergency;

“Findings: Per Allegation: Based on interview, facility documentation, and the Compliance Officers' observations, it was determined that the Licensee failed to notify the Department when an enrolled child was injured at the facility and the injury required medical treatment by a healthcare provider.”

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

“Findings: Based on staff statements and the Compliance Officers' observations, there was a lack of supervision when an enrolled child was injured at the facility. Staff stated they were not aware of what happened until an enrolled child told them.”

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' observations, in Voyagers 7, there was a piece of the baseboard that was detached from the wall located near the back door.”

AAC R9-5-306.B. B. A licensee shall: 1. Develop, document, and implement policies and procedures to ensure that a staff member maintains daily documentation of the presence of an enrolled child in an activity area that includes a method to account for any temporary absences of the enrolled child from the activity area, and 2. Maintain the documentation of the presence of enrolled children in an activity area required in subsection (B)(1) on facility premises for 12 months after the date of the documentation.

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation, in the 3's classroom, the roster did not reflect the number of children present. There were 9 children present, and there were 10 children on the roster. In the 2-3 year old classroom, there were 12 children present, and there were 11 children on the roster.”

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: Per allegation and based on the Compliance Officers' observations and staff statements, the building was not maintained free from hazards when children were present in a classroom where there was an active leak from the ceiling. Staff stated: *The leak was due to condensation from the air conditioning. *Children were present for about a week with an active leak. *It dripped on me, we were told to put a trash can. *Water was leaking a little bit while kids were in there. *Children were in the classroom with the leak on and off.”

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 the Compliance Officers' observations and staff statements, the health, safety, and welfare of enrolled children was placed at risk of harm when animal feces was accessible to enrolled children in the outdoor activity area, and children were observed putting the animal feces in their mouths and playing with the feces. Staff stated: *I have dug it of a child’s mouth before. *I have seen them touch it and try to grab it. *One or two of them (children) have eaten it. *Kids have been on the playground while poop has been there. *Kids play with it a lot. *Kids try to eat it a lot. 3 or 4 times while we’re outside. *They (children) always seem to have it and find it. *I have seen them (children) play with it and try to eat it.”

AAC R9-5-404.C.3. C. A licensee shall ensure that when there are: 3. 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 the Compliance Officers' observation, there were 2 non-walking infants in a class with walking 1-year-olds.”

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, there was a large amount animal feces located in 5 different potting planters in the garden area of the activity area, two of which were accessible to enrolled children through the fence. Staff stated the gate latch to the garden was broken and children were able to access the feces.”

AAC R9-5-510.B.4. B. A licensee shall ensure that a staff member does not use or permit: 4. Punishment associated with eating, resting, sleeping, toileting, and withholding outdoor play;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officers' observation and staff statement, a staff member was observed pushing a child's head into a cot while the child had their fingers in their mouth causing the child to cut the inside of their mouth during nap time. The same teacher was also observed removing eating utensils and food from a child if they were not using them correctly. An internal investigation was conducted by the facility. Staff Stated: *Staff pushed the child's head into a cot. *Staff had gotten too rough with a child. *Staff does it when they (children) do not comply. Taken food from a child and left them with just a tortilla. *The child had their fingers in their mouth and ended up cutting her lip. *Staff is quite rough with (child). Throwing them roughly on the bed and holding their head down. *Staff will take a spoon away and then give it back. If they aren't using the spoon correctly she'll take the food. *In a scary way she pushes them down. It's rough.”

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 Officers' observations, in the following rooms, the water in the diaper changing sink did not meet the required temperature of 86° F to 110° F: *Early Adventure (Infants): Water temperature was 76° F for 2 of 2 sinks. *Voyagers 4 Room (2s): Water temperature was 76° F. *Voyagers 5 Room (12-28 months): Water temperature was 75° F. *Voyagers 6 Room (18-24 Months): Water temperature was 80° F. *Voyagers 7 Room (18-24 months): Water temperature was 76° F. *Explorers 7 Room (2s): Water temperature was 65° F.”

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 Officers' observations, the following rooms did not maintain the facility's premises and/or furnishings in a clean condition: *School Age & Voyagers 6 (18 to 24 months): The white trimming on the wall throughout the room had a buildup of dirt and grime on it. School Age: In the boys' toilet room, there was a brown substance on the toilet bowl. In the girls' toilet room, the trash can had a brown substance on the top and sides. *Voyagers 6 (18 to 24 months) & Explorers 7 (2s): There was a brown/red rusty splatter on the side of the fridge.”

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 observation, the following floor covering were not maintained in a clear condition: *Navigators (3s): The ABC rug had dark brown spots and pieces of white debris on it. *Explorers 6 (3s). The installed multi colored carpet had a large white circular stain. *Explorers 1 (5s): The tree rug had brown stains, and the edge was fraying. *Explorers 3 (4s): The tree rug had brown stains, and the multi colored carpet had a large white circular stain.”

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 Explorers 2 (3s) toilet room, the caulking at the base of the toilet was brown, cracked, and lifting.”

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 observation, it was determined that the following medication forms were incomplete: *Child #1, Child #3: The reason on the form was "asthma", which lacks description. *Child #2: he reason on the form was "asthma", and the times and frequency were "as needed". Both sections lacked description.”

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, one of four vans lacked the required drinking water and two large towels or blankets.”

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, the following rooms had personal items that lacked the required labeling: *Voyagers 3 (2s): 1 diaper cream and 2 packets of wipes lacked a child's first and last name. *Voyagers 7 (18-24 months): 2 diaper creams lacked a child's first and last name. *Early Adventures (Infant) & Voyagers 6 (18-24 months): 1 packet of wipes lacked a child's last name, and 1 packet of wipes lacked a child's first and last name.”

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' observations, the following rooms were not maintained free from hazards: *Explorers 4 (4s): Below the window pane located in the back of the room, there was a section with chipping paint that exposed drywall. *School Age: On the base of the wall by the exit door, there was a section with chipping paint that exposed drywall. *Voyagers 2 (2s): On the base of the wall under the diaper changing area, there was a large section with chipping paint that exposed drywall.”

AAC R9-5-501.A.13. A. A licensee shall ensure that:13. Toys and play equipment, required in this Article, are maintained: a. Free from hazards, and b. In a condition that allows the toy or play equipment to be used for the original purpose of the toy or play equipment;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation, the following classrooms had brown, worn, and peeling vinyl chairs and couches that exposed foam to enrolled children: *Voyagers 2 (2s), Navigators (3s), Lab Lagoon (School Aged), Explorers 2 (3s), and Explorers 3 (4s).”

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 Navigators Room (3s) and the Explorers 6 Room (3s) lacked a posted lesson plan.”

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 Officers' observations, the following outside activity areas were not maintained free from hazards: Toddler Playground: *On the stairs of the play structure, there was cracked, rough vinyl that exposed rusting metal to enrolled children. Pre-K/School Aged Playground: *There were a black and a brown hose unraveled on the walkway, creating a tripping hazard for enrolled children. *There was a broken green plastic chair on the east side of the playground with rough/sharp plastic edges.”

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: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observations, in the School-age room the staff-to-child ratio was 1:38, with a required ratio of 2:38.”

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 facility documentation, staff statements and statements from the plumber, the health, safety, or welfare of enrolled children was placed at risk of harm on 4/24/2025, when the water was inoperable from 12:30 am to about 10:00 am. There was no running water to flush toilets, to wash hands, and to wash hands of children and staff at the completion of diaper changes. Staff stated the following: *The water had been turned off due to a pipe bursting between 2 classrooms. *The water was not working until about 12:30 or 1:00pm. *I had to pour water into the toilet to flush the toilets. *Staff were told to use the restroom at the QT located next door to the facility. *We used hand sanitizer and bottled water to wash children’s hands. *The water came on after lunch around 11:30 or 12:00. *I heard the water was not working when I came in. *Children were not able to flush the toilets; some did and some didn’t. The plumber stated the following: *The complete time the water had been turned off was from 12:30 am to 10:00 am today. *The sinks were not operable. *Staff were told to pour water into the tanks to flush the toilets. *There was moisture in the wall due to a copper fitting erupting.”

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

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observations, staff failed to supervise enrolled children at all times. In the School-age room, there was one staff present in the room seated behind a table (not interacting with the children or watching them) and was not accountable for the children's actions as some of the children were observed chucking a small ball at other children on the far end of the room, and some children were hitting each other on the opposite side of the room. When the Compliance Officer (CO) walked by the Explorers Pre 4 room, a child was observed standing on a chair trying to grab something. The CO made staff aware of the situation.”

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 staff statements, the hand washing sinks in the diapering areas were inoperable. Staff stated they had to use bottled water to pour on the child’s hands and give the child soap to wash their hands at the completion of a diaper change. The staff stated they rinsed the child’s hands with bottled water. The water temperature of the bottled water was not between 86 degrees F to 110 degrees F.”

AAC R9-5-601.2. A licensee shall comply with the following physical plant requirements:2. Not including infants and children who use diapers, toilets and hand-washing sinks are available to enrolled children in a facility as follows: a. At least one flush toilet and one hand-washing sink for 10 or fewer children; b. At least two flush toilets and two hand-washing sinks for 11 to 25 children; and c. At least one flush toilet and one hand-washing sink for each additional 20 children;

“Findings: Based on staff statements and the Plumber’s statement, operable toilets and hand-washing sinks were not available to enrolled children. Staff stated the following: *We had to pour bottled water into the toilet in order to flush the toilet. *We used bottled water to have children wash their hands, or they used hand sanitizer. *If staff had to use the restroom, they could pour water into the toilet to flush it, or they could go next door to the QT to use the restroom. The plumber stated the water had been turned off due to a pipe busting.”

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 observations, in the School-age room there were 38 children present and 27 were marked on the roster.”

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 allegation and based on Compliance Officer #1's observation, the ratio in Room 107 (School-Age) was 1:23 with a required ratio of 2:23.”

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: Per allegation and based on Compliance Officers' observations and a review of 5 staff files, Staff #2 (DOE 01/22/2024) lacked a valid fingerprint clearance card before their starting date of employment. Staff #2's fingerprint card was issued on 01/25/2024.”

AAC R9-5-203.D. D. A licensee shall ensure that each staff member submits to the licensee a copy of the staff member’s valid fingerprint clearance card each time the fingerprint clearance card is issued or renewed every six years.

“Findings: Per allegation and based on Compliance Officers' observations and a review of 5 staff files, Staff #1's (DOE 01/31/2022) fingerprint clearance card expired on 09/25/2023, and a renewal card wasn't issued until 07/17/2024.”