Desert Dream Daycare

AAC R9-3-401.B.3.d. B. A certificate holder shall ensure that: 3. The toys, materials, and equipment for use by enrolled children: d. Are maintained free from hazards and in a condition that allows the toys, materials, and equipment to be used for their original purpose;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officers' observations, in the outdoor activity area, there was exposed rough metal located on the handlebars of the red tricycle.”

AAC R9-3-402.A. A. A certificate holder shall ensure that: 1. Each enrolled child who naps or sleeps at the child care group home is furnished with a bed, cot, mat, or crib that accommodates the enrolled child’s height and weight; 2. The bed, cot, mat, or crib is not used by another individual while in use by the enrolled child; 3. The cot, mat, or bed’s mattress is covered with a clean sheet that is laundered when soiled, at least once every seven calendar days, and before use by a different enrolled child; 4. The crib mattress is covered with a clean fitted-sheet designed for the crib mattress size that is laundered when soiled, at least once every 24 hours, and before use by a different enrolled child; and 5. A clean blanket or sheet is provided to each enrolled child.

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officers' observations, 1 of 3 cribs observed lacked a fitted sheet designed for the crib mattress size. The sheet was bunched up and loose.”

AAC R9-3-304.C. C. A certificate holder shall ensure that a staff member updates an enrolled child’s written immunization record required in subsection (A)(1)(a) each time the enrolled child’s parent provides the child care group home with a written statement from the enrolled child’s physician, physician assistant, or registered nurse practitioner that the enrolled child has received an age-appropriate immunization required by 9 A.A.C. 6, Article 7.

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officers' observations, Child #1 lacked documentation of age-appropriate immunizations.”

AAC R9-3-507.A.1. A. A certificate holder shall ensure that a staff member changes diapers only on a nonabsorbent, sanitizable diaper changing surface that: 1. Is kept clear of items not required for diaper changing;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation, there were three tears with exposed foam on the diaper changing pad.”

AAC R9-3-505.D.9. D. A certificate holder shall ensure that: 9. An enrolled child does not have access to the following on the premises: a. Lawn mowers, ladders, toilet brushes, plungers, and other equipment that may be a hazard to a child; b. An air conditioner, evaporative cooler, heat pump, or furnace; c. A hot tub or spa; d. A pond or fountain; e. An irrigation ditch, abandoned mine, or well; or f. A trampoline.

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation, there was a toilet brush located on the bathroom floor accessible to enrolled children.”

AAC R9-3-301.A.4.c. A. A certificate holder shall: 4. Ensure that the provider: c. Maintains on the premises a file for each resident, for 12 months after the date the resident last resided at the child care group home, containing: i. The resident’s name and date of birth; ii. The resident’s relationship to the provider; iii. The date the resident began residing at the child care group home; iv. The date the resident last resided at the child care group home, if applicable; v. A written statement by the resident or, if the resident is a minor, the provider attesting to the resident’s current immunity against measles, rubella, diphtheria, mumps, and pertussis; vi. If the resident is an adult, the form required in A.R.S. § 36-897.03(B); vii. If the resident is an adult, the documents required by R9-3-202(C)(2) or R9-3-202(D); and viii.If the resident is 12 years of age or older, the documents required by subsection (A)(3);

“Findings: Based on documentation and the Compliance Officer's observation, the file for Resident #1 lacked the resident's relationship to the provider, the date the resident began residing in the child care group home, and a written statement by the resident attesting to the current immunity against measles, rubella, diphtheria, mumps, and pertussis.”

AAC R9-3-401.C.5. C. A certificate holder shall ensure that a staff member: 5. Stores diapering products in a location that is inaccessible to enrolled children but accessible for diaper changing;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation, diaper products were located on a low open shelf accessible to enrolled children.”

AAC R9-3-504.D.2. D. If there are gas pipes that run from a gas meter to an appliance or location on the premises: 2. A certificate holder shall ensure that: a. Each unused natural gas outlet at the child care group home has its valves removed by and is capped at the wall or floor by a licensed plumber or individual authorized by the local jurisdiction; b. A licensed plumber or individual authorized by the local jurisdiction conducts a gas inspection that verifies there are no gas leaks in the gas pipes that run from the gas meter to any appliance or location on the premises at least once every 12 months after the date of the certificate; and c. A copy of a current gas inspection report, including documentation of any repairs or corrections required by the gas inspection report, is maintained on the premises.

“Findings: Based on documentation and the Compliance Officer's observation, the certificate holder lacked a current gas inspection report.”