C.U.S.D.#80 - Chandler High School Lil' Explorers

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: Space Rangers Room: *There was fiberboard exposed along the countertop along the far wall from the entrance of the room. *There was flaking drywall along the right wall. *The baseboard along the right wall was torn from the base of the wall.”

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 observation, the following fall zones lacked the required 6-inches of resilient surfacing: Preschool Playground: *The blue slide lacked 3-inches of the required 6-inches of wood chip resilient surfacing. Toddler Playground: *The bars on the side of the climber lacked 2-inches of the required 6-inches of wood chip resilient surfacing.”

AAC R9-5-509.C.21. C. A licensee shall ensure that: 21. A refrigerator at the child care facility maintains a temperature of 41° F or below and a freezer maintains a temperature of 0° F or below, as shown by a thermometer kept in the refrigerator and in the freezer at all times;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observation, in the Toddler A room, the refrigerator and freezer lacked a thermometer.”

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 Toddler A room, there was a clipboard and a piece of paper on the diaper changing table.”

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 fire inspection report as required. There was no report on the premises to review.”

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 the Compliance Officer’s observation, in the Toddler A Classroom, the soiled diaper container lacked a tight-fitting lid.”

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 A Classroom, the temperature of the diaper changing sink was 115° F., rather than 86° F to 110° F. as required. In the Toddler B Classroom, the temperature of the diaper changing sink was 120° F., rather than 86° F to 110° F. as required. In the Jellyfish A Classroom, the temperature of the diaper changing sink was 83° F., rather than 86° F to 110° F. as required.”

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 surface of the diaper changing table in the following classrooms were not seamless and smooth as required: Infants: *The backsplash of the diaper changing surface had an 8-inch area of worn laminate exposing raw wood. Toddler A: *The seams of the backsplash and base had cracked grout. Toddler B: *The seams of the backsplash and base had cracked grout. *The backsplash had (2)10-inch wavy stickers stuck to the surface.”

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 Toddler A, Toddler B, Jellyfish A, Jellyfish B, and Little Wolf Classrooms had monthly lesson plans dated 3/31/2025-4/25/2025 rather than weekly lesson plans as required.”

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, the Toddler A and B classrooms lacked drinking water and cups accessible for enrolled children.”

AAC R9-5-514. D. D. A licensee shall post, near an activity area or a room's designated exit, a building evacuation plan that details the designated exits from the activity area or room and the facility.

“Findings: Based on CO's observations and a review of facility documentation, Room 521B (Area B - West) lacked a posted fire evacuation plan.”

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 CO's observations and a review of facility documentation, the lesson plan in the Pre-K room lacked a date.”

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 Compliance Officer's (CO) observations and a review of facility documentation, the facility's fire inspection expired on 09/07/2023.”

AAC R9-5-605.B.10. B. A licensee shall ensure that:10. Toilet rooms are ventilated to the outside of the building, either by a screened window open to the outside air or by an exhaust fan and duct system that is operated when the toilet room is in use;

“Findings: Based on CO's observations, in Room 521A (1's), the exhaust fan in the children's restroom was not operational.”

AAC R9-5-605.B.15. B. A licensee shall ensure that:15. If the local fire jurisdiction requires a sprinkler system, the sprinkler system is: a. Installed, b. Operable, c. Tested quarterly, and d. Serviced at least once every 12 months;

“Findings: Based on CO's observations and a review of facility documentation, the facility lacked documentation of a sprinkler system service in the last 12 months.”

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 CO's observations and a review of facility documentation, the dosage on Child #1's medication prescription label was crossed out with ink and a different dosage written in. The medication did not have a healthcare provider's authorization of the change.”

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 CO's observations and a review of facility documentation, Child #1's medication authorization indicated the times and frequency as "as needed".”