F.U.S.D.#1 - Knoles F.A.C.T.S. Program

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

“Based on observation, the gates on the outdoor area were not secured and a vertical space on the gate was larger than 4 inches.”

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.

“Based on a review of facility records, it was determined that the current gas and fire inspections noted citations, and the licensee lacked documentation of repairs or corrections required by the gas and fire inspection report.”

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.

“Based on an observation, the wood chips were observed hard packed and measured 1-3 inches in the fall zones of the climbing equipment, slides and swings.,”

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.

“Based on a review of the facility's inspections, it was determined that the licensee lacked documentation of a violation free fire inspection or documentation of any repairs or corrections required by the fire inspection report.”

AAC R9-5-308.B. B. A licensee shall maintain documentation of the insurance coverage required in subsection (A) on facility premises.

“Based on a review of facilities records, it was determined that the licensee lacked documentation of current general liability insurance.”

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

“Based on a review of medications and observation, it was determined that the licensee lacked documentation of the required written authorization signed by the enrolled child’s parent or health care provider to administer child 1's medication.”

AAC R9-5-507.A.1. A. A licensee providing child care services for a child with special needs shall:1. Except as provided in subsection (A)(2), before a child with special needs receives child care services, obtain from the enrolled child’s parent a copy of an existing individualized plan for the enrolled child that can be reviewed, adopted, and implemented by the licensee when providing child care services to the enrolled child that includes the following as needed for the enrolled child: a. Medication schedule; b. Nutrition and feeding instructions; c. Qualifications required of a staff member who feeds the enrolled child; d. Medical equipment or adaptive devices; e. Medical emergency instructions; f. Toileting and personal hygiene instructions; g. Specific child care services to be provided to the enrolled child at the facility; h. Information from health care providers, including the frequency and length of any prescribed medical treatment or therapy; i. Training required of a staff member to care for the enrolled child’s special needs; and j. Participation in fire and emergency evacuation drills;

“Based on a review of the children's records, it was determined that child 1 lacked the required individualized plan to meet the child's needs.”

AAC R9-5-501.C.1. C. A licensee shall ensure that a staff member: 1. Supervises each enrolled child at all times;

“Based on observation, enrolled children were observed in the school hallway, between the gymnasium and FACTS main classroom, unsupervised.”