City Of Tempe - Kid Zone - Holdeman School

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' observations of 2 outdoor activity areas, the following was observed: School-age playground lacked: *2” of the required 6" of resilient surface (sand) in the fall zones of the rock wall and yellow parallel bars. *3” of the required 6" of sand in the fall zones of the red slides. *4” of the required 6" of sand in the fall zones of 8 black swings and yellow monkey bars. Preschool playground lacked: *3” of the required 6" of sand in the fall zones of the brown stairs and the climbing pole. *3.5” of the required 6" of sand in the fall zones of the monkey bars. *4” of the required 6" of sand in the fall zones of the blue and red step ladder. *2" - 4” of the required 6" of sand in the fall zones of 6 swings.”

AAC R9-5-512.F.4.5. F. A licensee shall ensure that: 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;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation, on the School-age playground, there was dried food on the top of the uncovered food waste container.”

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 Officers' observations, there was a Chariot 3 cleaning machine near the Northeast wall in the MPR Room and was accessible to enrolled children.”

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 Officers' observations, it was determined that 2 of 2 medications reviewed lacked the following: Child #2: Lacked the prescription number, dosage amount, and times/frequency of administration. "As needed" was written for dosage and times/frequency. Child #3: Lacked a start and end date, and times/frequency of administration. "As needed" was written for times/frequency.”

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

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and Compliance Officer #1's observation, it was determined that 1 out of 25 the Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record cards reviewed lacked the following items: *Child #1: The names and contact telephone numbers for 2 of 2 emergency contacts. The emergency contacts listed were the parents. The address for 1 of 2 parents/guardians. The name and contact telephone number for parent #2 were listed in the same boxes as parent #1.”

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

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and Compliance Officer #1's observation, it was determined that Child #1 lacked documentation of an immunization record or an immunization exemption affidavit.”

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 #1's observations, it was determined that 5 out of 25 reviewed sign in and out records lacked the following: *Child #4: An arrival time and signature on 10/31/2024. *Child #5: A release time and signature on 9/5/2024, 9/10/2024, 9/12/2024, 10/16/2024, and an arrival time and signature on 9/25/2024. *Child #6: A release time and signature on 10/28/2024. *Child #7: An arrival time and signature on 10/22/2024. *Child #8: A release time and signature on 8/1/2024-8/2/2024 and a release signature on 9/25/2024.”

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

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and Compliance Officer #1's observation, it was determined that the facility did not have a current violation free fire inspection on facility premises. The fire inspection was dated 11/1/2024 and was not approved.”

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

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation, the following fall zones lacked the required 6 inches of resilient surfacing: *School-age Playground: Twisty Red Slide: Lacked 1 of 6 inches of fine loose sand. Yellow Parallel Bars, Red Slide, Yellow Monkey Bars, 6 Swings: Lacked 2 of 6 inches of fine loose sand. *Preschool Playground: 6 Swings and Twisty Yellow Slide: Lacked 1 of 6 inches of fine loose sand. Spring Rocking Horse: Lacked 2 of 6 inches of fine loose sand.”

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: Preschool program: Based on the Compliance Officer's and the Director's observations, the November menu listed yogurt and salad on various days of the month but did not list the specific components of these items.”

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

“Findings: Preschool program: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation and on a discussion with the Director, the sand on the Preschool playground measured 3 of the required 6 inches under the horse rocker and under the monkey bars.”