Childtime Childcare

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

“Findings: Based on staff and child statements, and the Compliance Officers' observations, Staff #1 grabbed, yanked, and squeezed an enrolled child's arm as a method of punishment , causing punctures on the inside and outside of the child’s arm.”

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 staff and child statements, documentation, and the Compliance Officers’ observations, it was determined that the health, safety, and welfare of an enrolled child was placed at risk of harm when Staff #1 grabbed an enrolled child by the arm, causing punctures on the inside and outside of the child's arm. Statements: The teacher grabbed my arm and turned me. The teacher grabbed me really hard. My teacher hurt me. The teacher yanked and pulled the enrolled child by the arm.”

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's observation, the chain link fence between the main playground and the side playground had loose metal wires with sharp points.”

AAC R9-5-603.D. D. A licensee shall ensure that the following is provided and maintained within the fall zones of swings and climbing equipment in an outdoor activity area: 1. A shock-absorbing unitary surfacing material manufactured for such use in outdoor activity areas; or 2. A minimum depth of 6 inches of a non-hazardous, resilient material such as fine loose sand or wood chips.

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officers observation, the outdoor activity area, lacked the following resilient surfacing: *3 of the required 6 inches of woodchips in the fall zone of the high slide of the large structure. *4 of the required 6 inches of woodchips in the fall zone of the steps of the large structure. *5 of the required 6 inches of woodchips in the fall zone of the curved slide on the small structure. *6 of the required 6 inches of woodchips in the fall zone of the wavy slide of the small structure.”

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, there were exposed gaps with cracking caulking around the bases of one toilet in the Toddler Room and two toilets in the Preschool/Pre-K 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’s observation, the licensee lacked a current fire inspection report. The inspection expired 9/30/2025.”

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

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation, in the Preschool classroom, there was a broom/dustpan leaning against the counter and there was a toilet brush in the bathroom 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 Compliance Officer's observation, the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children. Toddler Classroom: *There was missing paint and exposed, peeling pressboard in the corner of the blackboard. *There was torn vinyl with exposed foam on two sleeping mats.”

AAC R9-5-304.B. B. Except as required in A.R.S. § 36-3009, before an enrolled child receives child care services, a licensee shall require the enrolled child’s parent to complete a Department-provided Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record card that is signed by the enrolled child’s parent containing: 1. The child’s name, home address, city, state, zip code, home telephone number, sex, and date of birth; 2. The date of the child’s enrollment; 3. The name, home address, city, state, zip code, and contact telephone number of each parent of the child; 4. The name and contact telephone number of at least two individuals authorized by the child’s parent to collect the child from the facility in case of emergency, or if the child’s parent cannot be contacted; 5. The name and contact telephone number of the child’s health care provider; 6. The written authorization for emergency medical care of the enrolled child when the parent cannot be contacted at the time of the emergency; 7. The name of the individual to be contacted in case of injury or sudden illness of the child; 8. The written instructions of a child’s parent or health care provider for nutritional and dietary needs of the child including, if applicable, the request in R9-5-509(C)(9); and 9. A written record completed by the child’s parent or health care provider noting the child’s susceptibility to illness, physical conditions of which a staff member should be aware, and any individual requirements for health maintenance.

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officer's observation, it was determined that 5 out of 20 enrolled children's Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record cards reviewed lacked the following required information: *Child #1 and Child #4: The date of enrollment. *Child #2: The name and contact number of the child's health care provider, and the signature of the enrolling parent. *Child #3: The signature of the enrolling parent. *Child #5: The date of enrollment and the signature of the enrolling parent.”

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, the following items were not kept in clean condition: Toddler room: *There was sticky, dark residue on multiple toy shelves. Pre-K room: *There was sticky, dark residue on multiple toy shelves. *There was heavy dirt and dust on multiple toy shelves School-Age room: *There was heavy dirt and dust on multiple toy shelves, the base of a fan, and the corners of the room. *Previously cited 11/29/2023 & 11/30/2022”

AAC R9-5-503.A.2. A. A licensee shall ensure that each diaper changing area required in R9-5-601(4) contains:2. A hand-washing sink next to the diaper changing surface for staff use when changing diapers and for washing an enrolled child during or after diapering that provides: a. Running water between 86° F and 110° F, b. Soap from a dispenser, and c. Single-use paper hand towels from a dispenser;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observation, in the Toddler room, the water in the diaper changing sink was 113º F rather than 86º F to 110º F as required.”

AAC R9-5-301.B. B. A licensee shall ensure that a facility director: 1. Designates, in writing, an individual who meets the requirements of R9-5-401(2) to act on behalf of the facility director when the facility director is not present in the facility; 2. Supervises or assigns a teacher-caregiver to supervise each staff member who does not meet the qualifications of R9-5-401(3); 3. Prepares a dated attendance record for each day and ensures that each staff member documents on the attendance record the time of each arrival and departure of the staff member; and 4. Maintains on the facility premises, the dated attendance record required in subsection (B)(3) for 12 months after the date on the attendance record.

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation, upon starting the inspection the facility lacked an individual to act on behalf of the facility director when the director was not present in the facility. The Director and Assistant Director were out of the building. The Director designee was in ratio in a classroom and unable to perform director duties.”

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

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officers' observations, in the One's classroom, there was a gallon jug of drinking water and water bottles for enrolled children in the diaper changing area.”

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 One's classroom, there was a bin of toys and a doll in the diaper changing area.”

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

“Findings: Based on staff interview, a one-year old child was taken into the Preschool Classroom on multiple occasions. The Preschool classroom is not licensed by the Department for diapering. The facility staff stated that “They would bring Child #1 to the older classroom (Preschool classroom) to help the child calm down."”

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

“Findings: Based on Compliance Officers' observations, there were 2 paintbrushes in the 1/2’s diaper changing sink.”

AAC R9-5-306.A. A. A licensee shall maintain a dated attendance form containing an enrolled child’s name with the time of each admission and release of the enrolled child. 1. Except as provided in subsection (A)(2), a licensee shall ensure that the attendance form is signed with at least a first initial of an individual’s first name and the individual’s last name by each enrolled child’s parent or individual designated by the enrolled child’s parent, each time the enrolled child is admitted or released. 2. An electronic fingerprint verification or an electronic signature may be used in place of a signature of the enrolled child’s parent or designated individual to admit or release the enrolled child. 3. If an electronic signature is used to admit or release the enrolled child, the licensee shall adopt policies and procedures to ensure that the individual whose signature the electronic or digital method of identification represents is accountable for the use of the electronic or digital method; 4. A licensee shall develop, document, and implement policies and procedures to ensure that the identity of an individual is known to the staff member or is verified with picture identification before releasing an enrolled child to the individual. 5. A licensee shall not release the enrolled child to an individual other than the enrolled child’s parent or other individual designated in writing by the enrolled child’s parent except when the enrolled child’s parent is unable to collect the enrolled child and authorizes the licensee by telephone to release the enrolled child to an individual not so designated. a. The licensee shall verify the telephone authorization using a means of verification that has been agreed upon between the licensee and the enrolled child’s parent at the time of enrollment. b. The licensee shall document the means of verification in subsection (A)(5)(a) on the enrolled child’s Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record card. 6. A licensee shall not permit the self-admission or self-release of an enrolled child unless the enrolled child is of school age and the licensee has obtained and verified written permission from the enrolled child’s parent. 7. A licensee shall maintain the attendance form on facility premises for 12 months after the date of attendance.

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officer’s observation, it was determined that 4 out of 10 enrolled children's attendance forms lacked the following information: Child #1: An arrival signature (initials only) for 11/1, 11/2, 11/3, 11/27, 11/28, and 11/29/2023. Child #2: An arrival signature and departure signature (initials only) for 11/6, 11/7, 11/8, 11/9 and 11/10/2023. Child #3: An arrival signature (initials only) for 11/20, 11/21, 11/27, 11/28 and 11/29/2023. Child #4: An arrival signature and departure signature (initials only) for the month of November.”

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 R9-5-605.B.16. B. A licensee shall ensure that: 16. The fire extinguisher required in subsection (A): a. Is serviced at least once every 12 months; and b. Has a tag attached to the fire extinguisher that specifies the date of the last servicing and the identification of the person who serviced the fire extinguisher; and

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officer’s observation, it was determined that all the fire extinguishers in the facility were labeled as "not compliant".”

AAC R9-5-605.B.1. B. A licensee shall ensure that: 1. All designated exits, corridors, and passageways that provide escape from the building are unobstructed and unlocked during hours of operation;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observations in the 3's and 4's classrooms, a doll bed and easel blocked the passageway that provides an escape from the building.”

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: Per allegation and based on staff statements and the Compliance Officer's observation the following areas were not maintained in a clean condition: 1's and 2's Classroom: *There was a sticky tape residue located on the kitchen set. *There were rocks and hair on the diaper changing surface. *The was dirt build-up and stains on the tile floor. *There was a heavy dirt build-up on the shelves. 3's and 4's Classroom: *There was cracked caulking around the 2 sinks. *There was dirt build-up and stains on the tile floor. *There was a heavy dirt build-up on the shelves. School-age Classroom: *There was a heavy dirt build-up on the shelves. Staff stated the cleaning crew quit and they had to do cleaning of the building.”

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

“Findings: Per allegation and staff statements, in the 3's and 4's classrooms, there was an infestation of ants. Staff stated they saw the ants and reported to the Director.”

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 3's and 4's classroom lacked documentation of a lesson plan. The lesson plan was dated for the week of 11/13/2023.”

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 observation, the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children: 1's and 2's Classroom: *There was peeling paint with exposed metal near the windows. School-age Classroom: *There was peeling enamel on the inside edge of the toilet seat. *There was peeling paint with exposed metal near the windows.”

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 the Compliance Officer’s observation, in the 1's and 2's classroom, the drinking water was located on a high shelf that was not accessible to enrolled children.”