Daisy Early Learning Academy

AAC R9-5-514. E. E. 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: While inspecting the licensed activity areas Compliance Officer 1 noted that a building evacuation map was not posted near the designated (Lit) exit sign leading from Classroom 126 to the playground.”

AAC R9-5-306.A. A. A licensee shall: 1. Maintain a dated attendance form containing an enrolled child’s name with the time of each admission and release, and the parent or staff member's signature or other unique identifier. 2. If an electronic signature is used to admit or release the enrolled child, 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; 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. Maintain the attendance form on facility premises for 12 months after the date of attendance.

“Findings: Based on review of sign in and sign out documents Compliance Officer 2 noted the following: -Child 1 was not signed out from the facility on 12/16/25. -Child 2 was not signed out from the facility on 12/19/25. -Child 3 was not signed in on 12/01/25. -Child 4 was not signed in on 12/01 and 12/12/25, nor were they signed out on 121/18/25. -Child 5 was signed out from the facility with only the time noted on 12/19/25, a signature or unique identifier was not documented.”

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: Compliance Officer 1 observed that the rubber unitary surface in front of the red slide is degrading, with pieces of the outer surface missing.”

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: Compliance Officer 1 observed the following items in the restrooms located in Classroom 125: -A wooden abacus counting toy exposed on a shelf unit -Extra clothing and a reusable grocery bag exposed on a shelf unit”

AAC R9-5-509.C.22. C. A licensee shall ensure that:22. A refrigerator at the child care facility maintains a temperature of 41° F or below, as shown by a thermometer kept in the refrigerator at all times;

“Findings: Compliance Officer 1 noted that the refrigerator in Classroom 126 did not have a thermometer to verify that it maintained a temperature of 41° F or below. The refrigerator contained a gallon of milk to be served 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: Compliance Officer 2 reviewed onsite medications and noted that Child 1's Medication Consent Form did not document the prescription number of the child's medication.”

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: Compliance Officer 1 inspected the classrooms and observed the following: Mats were stacked and blocking the emergency exit in Classroom 124. A red explore table was blocking the emergency exit in Classroom 125. Stacked mats and an easel were blocking the emergency exit in Classroom 126.”

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: Compliance Officer 1 inspected Classroom 126 and observed unflushed urine in a toilet. Toys, classroom materials and clothing were observed to be stored in the restrooms located in Classrooms 125 and 126.”

AAC R9-5-511.F. F. A licensee shall ensure that storage space is provided in the facility for cots, mats, sheets, and blankets, that is: 1. Accessible to an area used for naptime or sleeping; and 2. Separate from food service and preparation areas, toilet rooms, and laundry rooms.

“FINDINGS: Compliance Officer 1 inspected Classroom 124 and observed that the bedding sheets were stored in a container on a shelf in the restroom.”