Children's Learning Adventure Childcare Center

AAC R9-5-501.B.5. B. A licensee shall ensure that a staff member: 5. For enrolled children 12-months and older, except as provided in subsection (C), prepares, posts, and implements in each indoor activity area, a current schedule of children’s age-appropriate activities, including the times the following are provided: a. Meals and snacks; b. Naps; c. Indoor activities; d. If weather and air quality permit, outdoor or large muscle development activities; e. Quiet and active activities; f. Teacher-directed activities; g. Self-directed activities; h. Activities for individuals, groups of five or fewer children, and groups of six or more children; and i. Activities that develop small muscles;

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officers' observations, the School-age Classroom lacked a current daily schedule.”

AAC R9-5-502.A.8.c. A. A licensee providing child care services for infants shall: 8. Provide a crib for each infant that: c. Is furnished with clean, sanitized, crib-size bedding, including a fitted sheet and top sheet or a blanket;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observations, in Infant Room #2, 3 crib sheets were loose/not tight-fitting to the mattresses. Repeat Deficiencies: 6/15/2026, 6/19/2025”

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 the Compliance Officers' observation, in Infant Room #1 and Infant Room #2, the infants are not being held while being fed. The infants are placed in the crib with a bottle.”

AAC R9-5-502.C.1.e. C. A licensee shall ensure that: 1. A staff member providing child care services in an infant room: e. Maintains the documentation in subsection (C)(1)(d) on facility premises for 12 months after the date on the documentation;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officers' observations, in Infant Room #1 and Infant Room #2, the staff did not maintain Infant Daily Logs on the facility premises for 12 months.”

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: Per allegations, based on staff statements and the Compliance Officers' observations, the Infant Room staff place children in the crib to drink their bottles. Staff Statements: *Yes, we put babies in the crib to drink a bottle to get them to eat. *Staff parent wants us to place the child in the crib to eat. *I am fully aware of zero bottles in the crib, but spoke to mom, and she said yes, bottle in the crib.”

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, in the school-age girls' toilet room, there was a strong odor of urine. Repeat Deficiency: 6/15/2026, 6/19/2025, 6/24/2024”

AAC R9-5-512.F.1. 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;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observation, in the school-age girls' toilet room, the toilet room lacked mounted toilet paper. In the school-age boys' toilet room, the toilet room had no toilet paper. Repeat Deficiency: 6/15/2026, 6/24/2024”

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, based on staff statements, children's statements, and the Compliance Officers' observations, staff have failed to supervise each enrolled child at all times, as there have been multiple times when there are more than one child in the toilet room. Children's Statements: *We close the door *I go to the restroom alone, but some friends go to the restroom together. Staff Statements: *There were 2-3 boys in the toilet room when I opened the door. *Child yelled that the kids are in the toilet room. *Some children went together into the toilet room together. *I heard of one case where a boy touched another girl's bottom. *One student has been in the toilet room with other children.”

AAC R9-5-501.B.6. B. A licensee shall ensure that a staff member: 6. For enrolled children five-years or younger, and except as provided in subsection (C), prepares, posts, and implements 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 Officers' observations, the School-Age Classroom lacked a current weekly lesson plan.”

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 Compliance Officer’s observation, in the boys' school-age toilet room, the toilet was not in working condition. In Voyagers #2 (toddlers), the diaper-changing sink does not drain thoroughly.”

AAC R9-5-512.F.7. F. A licensee shall ensure that: 7. Toys, materials, and equipment are maintained in a clean condition;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observations, in the Voyagers #2 toilet room (toddlers), there were toy blocks stored in a basket on the floor.”

AAC R9-5-512.F.1. 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;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observation, the following toilet rooms lacked mounted toilet tissue: Explorers #5, Gym, School-age Girls, Lab, Voyagers #6”

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 observations, the toilet rooms throughout the facility were not maintained in a clean condition: *There was a brown substance in the toilet bowl. *There was a yellow build-up on the base of the toilet. *The hand sinks had old soap, dirt, and a strong black build-up around the bases of the hand washing sink handles. *There was cracked and missing caulking around the bases of the toilets. *The floors were dirty, stained, paint splatter, paper towels, and toilet paper all over different areas of the floors. The was dirt build-up on the door handles and light switches.”

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, throughout the entire center (classrooms, toilet rooms, specialty rooms, lobby, and kitchen), the floors and carpets had brown dirt build-up, trash, paper products, food, and paint.”

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, throughout the facility, premises and furnishings were not kept clean: *There were dirty, crumbs, debris, and black spots located on the carpets in the rooms. *There were hand prints, smudges, and dirt build-up on all the small children's mirrors. *There was dirt on the wooden blocks located in the rooms. *There were handprints, crayon colors, paint, and dirt on the wall, doors, and door handles of the classroom doors.”

AAC R9-5-504.A.9.b. A. A licensee providing child care services for 1-year-old and 2-year-old children shall: 9. Ensure that: b A staff member serves food to an enrolled child in a feeding chair or at a table with a chair that allows the enrolled child to reach the food while sitting;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observation, in the Voyagers #3 (1's) classroom, there were three one-year-old children walking around with crackers in their mouths.”

AAC R9-5-503.E.2. E. A licensee shall ensure that in an activity area with a diaper changing area: 2. A staff member: a. Documents each diaper change with the date and time, for an: i. Infant, in the infant’s dated, daily, documentation required in R9-5-502(C)(1)(d); or ii. Enrolled child who is not an infant, in a dated diaper changing log; b. Maintains the diaper changing log on facility premises for 12 months after the date of the diaper changing log; c. Empties clothing soiled with feces into a flush toilet without rinsing; d. Places an enrolled child’s clothing soiled by feces or urine in a plastic bag labeled with the enrolled child’s name, stores the clothing in a container used for this purpose, and sends the clothing home with the enrolled child’s parent; and e. Removes disposable diapers and disposable training pants from a diaper changing area as needed or at least twice every 24 hours to a waste receptacle outside the facility building.

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observation, in Voyagers #4 (toddlers), the soiled clothes container was overflowing with soiled clothes.”

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, in Voyagers #7 (2-'s) and Infant Room #2, the soiled diaper container lacked a tight-fitting lid.”

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 area were not seamless and smooth or kept clear of items not required for diaper changing: Voyagers 4: *There was cracked and missing caulk around the diaper changing table. *There was a dirty paper towel in the sink. *The diaper changing sink and handles had soap build-up and had a black substance along the side of the sinks. Voyagers 3: *There was cracked and missing caulk around the diaper changing table. *There were pieces of paper towels all around the diaper changing sink. Voyagers 2: *There was cracked and missing caulk around the diaper changing table. *There was dirty paper towel in the sink. *The diaper changing sink and handles had soap build-up and had a black substance along the side of the sink. *There were dirty paintbrushes located next to the diaper changing sink. Infant 2: *There was cracked and missing caulk around the diaper changing table. *The diaper changing sink and handles had soap build-up and had a black substance along the side of the sink. *There was lifting laminated with an exposed pressed wood panel at the front of the diaper changing sink. Infant 1: *There was cracked and missing caulk around the diaper changing table. *The diaper changing sink and handles had soap build-up and had a black substance along the side of the sink.”

AAC R9-5-502.A.8.c. A. A licensee providing child care services for infants shall: 8. Provide a crib for each infant that: c. Is furnished with clean, sanitized, crib-size bedding, including a fitted sheet and top sheet or a blanket;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observation, in the Infant #1room, there were 8 crib sheets that were loose/not tight-fitting to the mattresses. In Infant Room #2, there were 9 crib sheets that were loose/not tight-fitting to the mattresses.”

AAC R9-5-501.A.17. A. A licensee shall ensure that: 17. Each enrolled child’s pacifier is labeled with an identifier that is specific to the enrolled child and maintained in a clean condition;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observations, in the Infant Room #1 and the Infant Room #2, the pacifiers lacked a label with an identifier specific to the enrolled child.”

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: Explores 2 (3-year-old- children): *There were multiple areas of active chipped paint throughout the room on the walls. *There were multiple areas of splintery bare wood located on the white rail in the middle of the walls. *There were three long black wires hanging from the TV, nearly touching the ground. Voyager 5(Toddlers): *There were multiple areas of active chipped paint throughout the room on the walls. *There were multiple areas of splintery bare wood located on the white rail in the middle of the walls. Voyagers 4(Toddlers): *There were multiple areas of active chipped paint throughout the room on the walls. *There were multiple areas of splintery bare wood located on the white rail in the middle of the walls. *There was torn vinyl exposed foam on the brown child couch. Voyagers 3(Toddlers): *There were multiple areas of active chipped paint throughout the room on the walls. *There were multiple areas of splintery bare wood located on the white rail in the middle of the walls. Voyagers 2(Toddlers): *There were multiple areas of active chipped paint throughout the room on the walls. Explorers 1(3-year-old children): *There were multiple areas of active chipped paint throughout the room on the walls. *There were multiple areas of splintery bare wood located on the white rail in the middle of the walls. Explores 3(4/5-year children): *There were multiple areas of active chipped paint throughout the room on the walls. *There were multiple areas of splintery bare wood located on the white rail in the middle of the walls. Explorers 5 (6/7-year-old children): *There were multiple areas of active chipped paint throughout the room on the walls. *There were multiple areas of splintery bare wood located on the white rail in the middle of the walls. *There were broken pieces of wood hanging from beneath the child-sized brown couch. Gym: *There were three large areas of peeling paint and plaster located on the West wall. School-age Room: *There were multiple areas of active chipped paint throughout the room on the walls. *There were multiple areas of splintery bare wood located on the white rail in the middle of the walls. *There was peeling plaster, paint, and wood in the large window sills and pillars throughout the room. Lab: *There were multiple areas of active chipped paint throughout the room on the walls. *There were multiple areas of splintery bare wood located on the white rail in the middle of the walls.”

AAC R9-5-501.A.20. A. A licensee shall ensure that: 20. 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 the School-age Classroom and Lab, there were brooms and dustpans accessible to enrolled children.”

AAC R9-5-501.A.14. A. A licensee shall ensure that: 14. Temperatures are maintained between 68° F and 82° F in each room used by enrolled children;

“Findings: Per allegation, based on staff statements, and Compliance Officers' observations, in Infant Room #1, the temperature of the classroom measured between 64 - 66° F. rather than 68° F to 82° F. as required. Staff statement: The babies are cold and parents dress them in warmer clothing. One room is hot, and one gets too cold.”

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, based on staff interviews, and Compliance Officers' observations, the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children: Infant Room #1 *There was a broken cabinet with the doors falling off the hinges. Infant Room #2 *There was a broken piece (front panel) on the diaper changing barrier. Paradise Room: *There was a broken child-sized chair. Staff Stated: The cabinet has been broken for a long time. The diaper changing ledge just pulls right off and they tried to be fixed with wood glue.”

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 both Infant Rooms, the ledge of the diaper changing surface was lifting up, leaving a space between the surface and the frame of the diaper changing table, making it no longer sanitizable.”

AAC R9-5-502.A.8.c. A. A licensee providing child care services for infants shall: 8. Provide a crib for each infant that: c. Is furnished with clean, sanitized, crib-size bedding, including a fitted sheet and top sheet or a blanket;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officers' observation, in the Infant #1 Classroom, there were 3 out of 11 crib sheets that were loose and not tightly fitting.”

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 Gym, the tumbling mats were brown and dirty. In the Voyagers #7 Classroom, the foam animal shapes were brown and dirty. Children were chewing on the foam shapes.”

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, the water temperature of all the diaper changing sinks were between 75° F and 80° F, rather than 86° F to 110° F, as required.”

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, the medication form for Child # 1 was illegible.”

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 the Compliance Officer’s observation, it was determined that the Mantoux skin test for Staff #1 was not administered on or before the starting date of employment. (Date of Hire 2/12/2025, date of TB test-4/15/2023)”

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’s observation, it was determined that the Licensee lacked documentation of a current violation-free fire inspection report as required.”

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 observation, it was determined that Staff #1 was a teacher-caregiver. Staff #1 was not qualified as a teacher-caregiver because the staff file lacked documentation of an evaluated diploma issued in a foreign country that is equivalent to a high school diploma in the United States.”

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: Gym: *There was peeling vinyl on the gym floor located in the word "Learning". Kindergarten Room: *There was a 50-cent piece hole with exposed plasterboard in the sitting bench located on the South wall.”

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 observations, in Voyager #6 Classroom, there was a toilet plunger next to the toilet, accessible to enrolled children.”

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 Voyagers #4 Classroom, 2 diaper creams lacked the enrolled child's first and last name.”

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

“Per allegation findings: Based on Compliance Officers' observation and information provided by the staff, the state mandated ratios in classrooms were not maintained "...around 40% of the time" according to teachers in the classrooms. Staff stated that they have been "...out of ratio this week" and that often staff has "...to call up front" when over ratio which is due to "staffing issues". *Previously cited on the 11/25/24 inspection.”

AAC R9-5-501.A.14. A. A licensee shall ensure that: 14. Temperatures are maintained between 68° F and 82° F in each room used by enrolled children;

“Findings: Based on Compliance Officers' observations, the temperature on the Voyager 1 classroom thermostat reflected a temperature of 67 degrees F.”

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, facility documentation, staff statements, and Compliance Officer #1's observation, the staff-child-ratio in Explorers 4 (3's/4's) was 1:15 instead of 2:15 as required.”

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: Per allegation, facility documentation, staff statements, and Compliance Officers' observations, in the Explorers 1 (3's) room, there were two enrolled children in pull-ups in a room not approved for diapering.”

AAC R9-5-512.B. B. A licensee shall maintain facility premises and furnishings:1. In a clean condition, and 2. Free from odor.

“Findings: Based on Compliance Officer#’ 1's observation, in the Voyager #4 classroom, there were hand marks, slobber, and smudges located on the lower portion of the double window pane located on the East wall. In Voyager's #5 classroom, there were hand marks, slobber, and smudges located on the lower portion of the window pane facing the main hall.”

AAC R9-5-512.C. C. A licensee shall ensure that floor coverings are:1. Clean; and 2. Free from: a. Dampness, b. Odors, and c. Hazards.

“Findings: Based on Compliance Officer #1's observation, the flooring throughout the center had black smudges, dirty mop streaks, dirt build-up, food build-up, and other bits of debris on the floors.”

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, the following toys, materials, and equipment were not maintained in a clean condition: Voyager #5: *There was a toy baby crib that had brown spots, dirt, and debris located on the outside and inside. Voyager #7: *There was a 4x6 picture frame that had hand prints, slobber, and smudges on the plexiglass located on the South wall. Playgrounds: *The outside play equipment (climbers. water toys, blocks, rackets) has dirt build-up, leaves, brown spots, black markings, and trash throughout.”

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 observation, in the Voyager #4 classroom, the soiled diaper container lacked a waterproof liner and a tight-fitting lid.”

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: Pirate Ship/Adventure Island: *There was peeling and flaking paint on the classroom door just south of the main door leading outside to all the playgrounds. *The rubber surfacing has multiple cracks and peeling rubber through out the playground. Volley Ball Court: *There was peeling paint (Tan & Purple) on the cement court. Shipwreck Playground: *There was rust located on the lid of the garbage can that was located near the gate opening. *Sportsman's Cove: *There was peeling vinyl on the first and second step of the large play structure located near the West fence.”

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 water temperature of the diaper changing sinks were: Voyagers #4: Water temperature was 65° F. rather than 86° F to 110° F as required. Voyagers #5: Water temperature was 68° F. rather than 86° F to 110° F as required. Voyagers #6: Water temperature was 68° F. rather than 86° F to 110° F as required. Voyagers #7: Water temperature was 70° F. rather than 86° F to 110° F as required. Voyagers #3: Water temperature was 68° F. rather than 86° F to 110° F as required. Voyagers #2: Water temperature was 71° F. rather than 86° F to 110° F as required. Voyagers #1: Water temperature was 68° F. rather than 86° F to 110° F as required.”

AAC R9-5-502.C.1.m. C. A licensee shall ensure that:1. A staff member providing child care services in an infant room: m. Posts the current written dietary instructions in the infant room and the kitchen and maintains the instructions on facility premises for 12 months after the date of the instructions; and

“Findings: Based on Compliance Officer #1's observation, the current written dietary Infant feeding instructions were not posted in the kitchen.”

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 observations, the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children: Explores #5: *There was a TV loose and falling from the wall located on the North side of the classroom. Voyagers #3: *There was exposed bare wood and splinters on a small block chair located next to the children's table. Voyagers #4: *There was bare and splintery wood on the bottom of the Crown molding located near the double window on the East wall. Voyagers #6: *There was an 18" long gap of peeling paint with exposed cement and plasterboard along the floor under the whiteboard located on the South wall.”

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: Based on facility documentation and Compliance Officer #2’s observation, it was determined that Staff #1's (start date 5/1/2023) fingerprint clearance card expired on 5/18/2024. The renewal application was received on 5/28/2024, and the renewed card was issued on 5/31/2024.”

AAC R9-5-501.A.2. A. A licensee shall ensure that: 2. Except for an enrolled school-age child, drinking water is provided sufficient for the needs of and accessible to each enrolled child in both indoor and outdoor activity areas;

“Findings: Based on Compliance Officer #1’s observation, the listed classrooms lacked accessible drinking water in the classroom and outside play areas: Classrooms: Voyager #1 Voyager #2 Voyager #3 Voyager #4 Voyager #5 Voyager #6 Voyager #7 Voyager #8”

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 30 enrolled children's attendance forms lacked the following information: Child #1: An admission signature and time for 6/20/2024. Child #2: An admission signature and time for 6/21/2024. Child #3: A release signature for 6/6/2024. Child #4: A release signature and time for 6/7/2024 and 6/14/2024.”

AAC R9-5-509.C.18. C. A licensee shall ensure that:18. A staff member: a. Prepares a weekly menu at least one week in advance, b. Includes on the menu the specific foods to be served on each day, c. Dates each menu, d. Posts each menu at least one day before the first meal on the menu will be served, and e. Writes food substitutions on a posted menu no later than the morning of the day of meal service;

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and Compliance Officer #2's observation, the posted menu lacked specific foods to be served: 6/25/2024: Veggies. 6/28/2024: Mixed vegetables.”

AAC R9-5-512.A. A. A licensee shall maintain facility premises free of insects and vermin.

“Findings: Based on Compliance Officer #1’s observation, in the Sportsman's Cove playground area near the basketball court, there was a colony of red ants.”

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 Compliance Officer #1’s observation, various wooden chairs in Explorers 5, Explorers 4, and Explorers 3 classrooms were loosely assembled and causing the chairs to wobble and be unsteady when sat on by enrolled children and adults.”

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 Compliance Officer #2 observation, 12 children were marked present on the roster in Voyagers 2, but 13 children were present. Compliance Officer #1 observed 15 children present in Explorers 5, but 14 only 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: Based on the Compliance officer’s observation, in Early Adventures 1 (infants), the staff-to-child ratio was 1:7 with a required ratio of 2:7.”

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 Explorers 5, two children were listed on the roster, but 3 children were present. In Voyagers 1, three children were present, but only 2 listed on the roster.”