C.U.S.D.#80 - Hancock Elementary - School-Age/Preschool

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 Officer's observation, Room 18 lacked a current dated, posted lesson plan. The educator provided a lesson plan to the Compliance Officer that was dated for the previous week, 2/23/2026 - 2/27/2026.”

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, on the Playground, the slides and fire pole on the climber lacked 5-inches of woodchip resilient surfacing.”

AAC R9-5-605.B.9. B. A licensee shall ensure that: 9. Fans are mounted and inaccessible to an enrolled child;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation, in Room 18, there was a white table fan that lacked a mount behind the teacher's desk.”

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 the Compliance Officer's observation, the facility lacked a current, violation-free Fire Inspection Report. The report provided expired on 5/13/2025.”

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 the Compliance Officer's observation, in Room 18's toilet room, the toilet seat had a 1 inch deep gauge.”

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 7 out of 30 Emergency, Information, and Immunization cards reviewed lacked the following information: *Child #1, Child #3: The health care provider's name and telephone number. *Child #2: Parent/guardian #1's address, state, and zip code. *Child #4: Parent/guardian #2's address, city, state, and zip code. *Child #5: The child's address, home telephone number, and the health care provider's name and telephone number. *Child #6: Parent/guardian #1 and #2's address, state, and zip code. *Child #7: The health care provider listed was a company and the telephone number provided was a corporate number.”

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 facility documentation and the Compliance Officer's observation, it was determined that the facility lacked documentation of the sprinkler systems service in the last 12 months.”

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 CO's observations and a review of facility documentation, the facility lacked a violation-free fire inspection. The fire inspection reviewed expires on 08/28/2024 and contained violations.”

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 Compliance Officer's (CO) observations and a review of 6 staff files, Staff #1 (DOE 02/24/2022) and Staff #2 (DOE 12/01/2022) lacked documentation of tuberculosis within the required time frames before the starting date of employment. **Staff #1 (DOE 02/24/2022) - results dated 02/27/2022 **Staff #2 (DOE 12/01/2022) - results dated 08/09/2021”

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 CO's observations, in Room 18's toilet room, the toilet seat had a deep gouge (1" in length).”

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 sprinkler system service in the last 12 months.”

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 18's toilet room, the exhaust fan was not operational.”

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 CO's observations, in Room 18, a basket of playground balls and jump ropes was stored in the sink area of the toilet room.”

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 CO's observations and a review of facility documentation, the Pre-K breakfast and lunch menus lacked specific foods to be served. The menus noted "fresh fruit variety", "fruit cocktail", and "100% fruit juice".”

AAC R9-5-508.C. C. If a licensee provides food, a licensee shall prepare and serve food according to the meal pattern requirements found in Table 5.1, "Meal Pattern Requirements for Children."

“Findings: Based on CO's observations and a review of facility documentation, the Pre-K breakfast menu lacked 1 component (Grains). The menu for 03/01/2024 and 03/27/2024 noted "fresh fruit variety" and "1% white milk" to be served.”

AAC R9-5-403.A. A. Within 10 calendar days of the starting date of employment or volunteer service, a licensee shall provide, and each staff member who provides child care services shall complete, training for new staff members that includes all of the following:1. Facility philosophy and goals; 2. Names and ages of and developmental expectations for enrolled children for whom the staff member will provide child care services; 3. Health needs, nutritional requirements, any known allergies, and information about adaptive devices of enrolled children for whom the staff member will provide child care services; 4. Lesson plans; 5. Child guidance and methods of discipline; 6. Hand washing techniques; 7. Diapering techniques and toileting, if assigned to diaper changing duties; 8. Food preparation, service, sanitation, and storage, if assigned to food preparation; 9. If a staff member is assigned to feeding infants, the preparation, handling, and storage of infant formula and breast milk; 10. Recognition of signs of illness and infestation; 11. Child abuse or neglect detection, prevention, and reporting; 12. Accident and emergency procedures; 13. Staff responsibilities as required by A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 7.1, Article 1 and this Chapter; 14. Sun safety policies and procedures; 15. Safety in outdoor activity areas; 16. Transportation procedures, if applicable; and 17. Field trip procedures, if applicable.

“Findings: Based on CO's observations and a review of 6 staff files, Staff #1's (DOE 02/24/2022) 10-day training was completed 15 days after the starting date of employment (03/10/2022).”

AAC R9-5-510.B.1. B. A licensee shall ensure that a staff member does not use or permit: 1. A method of discipline that could cause harm to the health, safety, or welfare of an enrolled child;

“Findings: Per allegation and based on staff interview and facility documentation, it was determined that a staff member used a method of discipline that could cause harm to the health, safety, or welfare of an enrolled child when the staff member grabbed an enrolled child's neck, on two separate occasions, causing injury. **Staff stated: --"I saw a red mark in the back of (child's) neck; (Staff #1) said 'that's me', I didn't want them to get hurt." --(Staff #1) stated to staff that (child) "was running around room; (Staff #1) grabbed (them) and put (them) down." --"(Staff #1) grabbed and dragged a child by the arm." --(Staff #1) stated to staff that (child) "tried to go out the door and tried to grab (child) by the collar." **Per Chandler Police Department report: --"(Staff #1) committed child abuse against (an enrolled child), by grabbing (them) around the neck during an altercation. The action of putting (Staff #1's) left hand on the student, then squeezing and pulling on (child) caused (the child) to sustain a red abrasion to (child's) throat/neck area." --"(Child) was running around the room, and in an attempt to stop (the child), (Staff #1) reached out for (child). (Staff #1) made contact with (their) fingernails against the back of (child's) neck. This resulted in around a one to two inch long red abrasion mark to the back right side of (child's) neck under (child's) jaw." --"(Staff #1) has been trained in dealing with disruptive students and understands what (they are) allowed to do in (a) position as a teacher. (Staff #1) ignored those philosophies when (Staff #1) physically grabbed the (child) twice within a few week period, both times causing injury. The school district prohibits teachers from being physically aggressive with the students and both teacher aides agreed (Staff #1) acted inappropriately." --"(Child) disclosed (Staff #1) squeezed (their) neck and it felt 'crunchy'. The child stated (child) cried because (Staff #1) hurt (child). the squeezing of (their) neck caused (child) pain." --(Staff #1) admitted to putting (their) hands on (child) on both occasions. (Staff #1) conceded frustration and panic contributed to (their) actions, and in hindsight, (Staff #1) should have chosen a more appropriate method to gain compliance of the student."”

AAC R9-5-510.A.2. A. A licensee shall ensure that a staff member: 2. Teaches, models, and encourages orderly conduct, personal control, and age-appropriate behavior;

“Findings: Per allegation and based on staff interview and facility documentation, it was determined that Staff #1 failed to teach, model, and encourage orderly contact, personal control and age-appropriate behavior when Staff #1 grabbed an enrolled child's neck, on two separate occasions, causing injury. **Staff stated: --"I saw a red mark in the back of (Child #1's) neck; (Staff #1) said 'that's me, I didn't want them to get hurt'." --(Staff #1) stated to staff that (Child #1) "was running around room; (Staff #1) grabbed (them) and put (them) down." --"(Staff #1) grabbed and dragged a child by the arm." --(Staff #1) stated to staff that (Child #1) "tried to go out the door and tried to grab (child) by the collar." **Per Chandler Police Report: --"Concerned (Child #1) was going to run out again, (Staff #1) runs toward (Child #1) hurriedly. According to (Staff #1), (Staff #1) panics and reaches out with (their) hand grabbing (Child #1) by the back of the neck. With (Staff #1's) hand around the back of (Child #1's) neck, (Staff #1) applies pressure and pulls back on (Child #1). (Staff #1) drags (Child #1) away from the door and begins chastising (Child #1). (Child #1) cries and complains (Staff #1) hurt (them)." --"(Staff #1) is having difficulty in controlling (their) emotions and has often, especially recently, raised (their) voice with the students in class. (Staff #1) is typically stern, but the demeanor lately has trended towards an emotional struggle." --"(Child #1) is now running in circles around (Staff #1's) desk. (Staff #1) is there but cannot get (Child #1) to stop. When (2nd staff member) turns around, (2nd staff member) sees (Staff #1) standing up next to (Child #1), who is crying. (2nd staff member) observes a red mark on the back of (Child #1) neck. (Staff #1) admits to scratching (child) when (Child #1) was running around (Staff #1's) desk." --"(Staff) does concede (Staff #1) has made inappropriate physical contact with (Child #1) on at least one other occasion. (Staff) believes (Staff #1's) behavior has been more erratic due to a decline in emotional stability."”

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 and based on staff interview and facility documentation, it was determined that an enrolled child was placed at risk of harm when Staff #1 grabbed an enrolled child's neck, on two separate occasions, causing injury. **Staff stated: --"I saw a red mark in the back of (Child #1's) neck; (Staff #1) said 'that's me, I didn't want them to get hurt'." --(Staff #1) stated to staff that (Child #1) "was running around room; (Staff #1) grabbed (them) and put (them) down." --"(Staff #1) grabbed and dragged a child by the arm." --(Staff #1) stated to staff that (Child #1) "tried to go out the door and tried to grab (child) by the collar." **Per Chandler Police Department report: --Staff #1 committed child abuse against (Child #1), by grabbing (them) around the neck during an altercation. The action of putting (Staff #1's) left hand on the student, then squeezing and pulling on (Child #1) caused (Child #1) to sustain a red abrasion to (their) throat/neck area. --"(Child #1) was running around the room, and in an attempt to stop (Child #1), (Staff #1) reached out for (Child #1). (Staff #1) made contact with (Staff #1's) fingernails against the back of (Child #1's) neck. This resulted in around a one to two inch long red abrasion mark to the back right side of (Child #1's) neck under (Child #1's) jaw." --"(Staff #1) has been trained in dealing with disruptive students and understands what (they are) allowed to do in (a) position as a teacher. (Staff #1) ignored those philosophies when (Staff #1) physically grabbed (Child #1) twice within a few week period, both times causing injury. The school district prohibits teachers from being physically aggressive with the students and both teacher aides agreed (Staff #1) acted inappropriately." --"(Child #1) disclosed (Staff #1) squeezed (their) neck and it felt 'crunchy'. The child stated (Child #1) cried because (Staff #1) hurt (Child #1). the squeezing of (their) neck caused (Child #1) pain." --"(Staff #1) admitted to putting (their) hands on (Child #1) on both occasions. (Staff #1) conceded frustration and panic contributed to (their) actions, and in hindsight, (Staff #1) should have chosen a more appropriate method to gain compliance of the student."”