City Of Tempe - Kid Zone - Meyer 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 Officer's observations of 2 playgrounds, the following was observed: North playground lacked: * 3" - 4” of the required 6" of resilient surfacing (sand) in the fall zones of the double yellow slide and climber. *2” of the required 6" of sand in the fall zones of 6 blue swings and 2 animal rockers. South playground lacked: * 5” of the required 6" of resilient surfacing (sand) in the fall zones of the yellow monkey bars and hanging bars. *4" - 5” of the required 6" of resilient surfacing (sand) in the fall zones of the yellow and red climbing structure. *5” of the required 6" of resilient surfacing (sand) in the fall zones of the web climber and gray monkey bars. *4” of the required 6" of resilient surfacing (sand) in the fall zones of the swings and the climbing dome.”

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' observations, the following was observed in the outdoor activity areas: *There was a 6” gap between the ground and the chain link fence on the East side. *There were 6 exposed concrete footings along the East fence. There were large areas of burr grass in the field between 2 playgrounds. South playground: There was a broken red sifter with sharp edges.”

AAC R9-5-516.B.4. B. If prescription or nonprescription medications are administered, a licensee shall ensure that: 4. A staff member: a. Administers a prescription medication provided by a parent only from a container dispensed by a pharmacy; b. Administers a nonprescription medication provided by a parent for an enrolled child only from a container prepackaged and labeled for use by the manufacturer and labeled with the enrolled child’s name; c. Does not administer any medication that has been transferred from one container to another; and d. Does not administer a nonprescription medication to an enrolled child inconsistent with the instructions on the nonprescription medication’s label, unless the facility receives written authorization from the enrolled child’s health care provider.

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officers' observations, Child #1’s medication was in a bag and not in the original box. On Child #2's medication form, the instructions on the box were inconsistent with the instructions on the medication form.”

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, in the MPR toilet room, there were pieces of toilet paper stuck on the toilet seat, and there was a dried yellow substance on the toilet seat.”

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, on the South playground, there was bird feces on a swing.”

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

“FIndings: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officer's observation, in the MPR, there was 1 child present and 0 children were marked on the roster.”

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, the Compliance Officer's observations and staff statement, the Licensee lacked documentation of a current violation-free fire inspection report. The most recent fire inspection expired 2.19.2026. Staff stated the fire inspector is expected to come on Thursday.”

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 following toilet rooms were not maintained in a clean and sanitized condition: Gym toilet room: There was cracked and discolored caulking on the sink. Girls’ hall toilet room: There was cracked and discolored caulking around 3 of 3 sinks. Boys’ hall toilet room: There was cracked and discolored caulking around 2 of 3 sinks.”

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 Officer's observations, on the Playground, there were large patches of burr grass in the field and in the sand.”

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, in the Gym (School-age), there was 6" of loose and cracked blue baseboard with sharp edges near the floor in front of the stage. In the Girls’ hall toilet room, the left sink was not securely attached to the wall.”

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 observations and staff statement, in Room K8 (3-6s), there were 15 children present and drinking water was available for 14 children. Staff stated they send the children out of the room to the water fountain.”

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 observations, the Playground lacked the following resilient surfacing: * 1.5” of the required 6” of sand in the fall zones of the monkey bars. * 5.5” of the required 6” of sand in the fall zones of the yellow spider climber. * 2” of the required 6” of sand in the fall zones of 8 blue swings. * 2” - 3” of the required 6” of sand in the fall zones of the stand-alone wavy station. * 5.5” of the required 6” of sand in the fall zones of the yellow ladder. * 2” of the required 6” of sand in the fall zones of the red and yellow climber. * 2.5” of the required 6” of sand in the fall zones of the yellow monkey bars and parallel bars.”

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 the Compliance Officer's observations, in the Gym (School-age), the posted lesson plan was dated 4.12.2025. In Room K8 (3-5s), the posted lesson plan was dated 3.3.2025.”

AAC R9-5-501.A.19. A. A licensee shall ensure that:19. Except as provided in subsection (A)(20), the following are stored separate from food storage areas and are inaccessible to an enrolled child: a. All materials and chemicals labeled as a toxic or flammable substance; b. All substances that have a child warning label and may be a hazard to a child; and c. Lawn mowers, ladders, toilet brushes, plungers, and other facility equipment that may be a hazard to a child;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation, a container of disinfectant wipes was stored on the rolling cart near the parent posting board and it was accessible to the children.”

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 observations, the sand measured 3 of the required 6 inches under the yellow climbing globe, the yellow square stepping wall, the faux rock wall and the twisted horizontal climbing bars.”