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AAC R9-3-301.N. When the premises of a child care group home are left unoccupied during hours of operation or the child care group home is temporarily closed due to an unexpected event, a certificate holder shall ensure that a staff member notifies the Department before leaving the child care group home unoccupied or closing the child care group home, stating the period of time during which the child care group home will be unoccupied or closed.

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer and Compliance Officer Supervisor's observations, the certificate holder failed to notify the department that the group home would be unoccupied or closed during operating hours. The front door of the group home was not answered after knocking and ringing the doorbell for five minutes. *Previously cited: 5/30/2025, 6/24/2025, and 11/03/2025”

AAC R9-3-507.B.1. B. A certificate holder shall ensure that: 1. A staff member: a. Cleans, sanitizes, and dries a diaper-changing surface using a single-use paper towel before and after each diaper change; b. Washes the staff member’s hands with soap and running water before and after each diaper change; c. Wears single-use non-porous gloves during each diaper change; d. Washes an enrolled child’s hands with soap and running water or with a washcloth or disposable wipe after the enrolled child’s diaper is changed and uses each washcloth or disposable wipe on only one child and only one time before it is laundered or discarded; and e. Documents the daily diaper changes for each enrolled child in a dated diaper-changing log after changing the enrolled child’s diaper;

“Findings: Based on documentation and the CO's observation, the certificate holder lacked documentation of daily diaper changes completed in November 2025. Previously cited: 11/05/2024”

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 CO's observation, there were pieces of paper located on the diaper changing surface.”

AAC R9-3-506.5. A certificate holder shall ensure that: 5. Each bathroom used by an enrolled child at the child care group home has the following within the reach of enrolled children: a. Mounted toilet tissue, b. Soap contained in a dispenser, and c. Singly dispensed paper towels;

“Findings: Based on the CO's observation, the bathroom used by enrolled children lacked mounted toilet tissue.”

AAC R9-3-506.11. A certificate holder shall ensure that: 11. Food waste at the child care group home is stored in a covered waterproof container that is clean and lined with a plastic bag; and

“Findings: Based on the CO's observation, there was an open trash bag that contained food waste located on the floor accessible to enrolled children.”

AAC R9-3-505.D.2. D. A certificate holder shall ensure that: 2. A glass window, mirror, or other glass surface that is located lower than 36 inches above the floor, a sliding glass door, or another type of glass partition that is located lower than 36 inches above the floor: a. Is made of safety glass that has been manufactured, fabricated, or treated to prevent the glass from shattering or flying when struck or broken; b. Is shielded by a barrier to prevent impact by or physical injury to an enrolled child; or c. Has conspicuous markings located at a child’s eye level;

“Findings: Based on the CO's observation, the sliding glass door to the outdoor activity area lacked conspicuous markings located at the child's eye level. Previously cited: 1/17/2024”

AAC R9-3-504.A.5. A. A certificate holder shall ensure that: 5. Each electrical outlet in an area of the child care group home approved for providing child care services is covered with a safety plug cover or insert when not in use;

“Findings: Based on the CO's observation, there were 2 unused electrical outlets that lacked a safety plug or insert located on the outdoor patio accessible to enrolled children.”

AAC R9-3-408.F.1.b. F. A certificate holder shall ensure that a staff member taking enrolled children off the premises: 1. Carries the following: b. Drinking water in an amount sufficient to meet the needs of each individual going off the premises and sufficient cups or other drinking receptacles so that each individual can drink from a different cup or receptacle; and

“Findings: Based on the CO's observation, the staff member transporting enrolled children in a car failed to carry sufficient drinking water to meet the needs of each individual going off the premises.”

AAC R9-3-408.F.1.a. F. A certificate holder shall ensure that a staff member taking enrolled children off the premises: 1. Carries the following: a. A copy of the Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record card, including the attached immunization record, for each enrolled child accompanying the staff member; and

“Findings: Based on documentation and the CO's observation, the staff member transporting enrolled children in a car failed to carry a copy of the Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record cards including the attached immunization record.”

AAC R9-3-408.C.1. C. A certificate holder shall ensure that: 1. Each motor vehicle used by an individual to transport an enrolled child: a. Is maintained in a mechanically safe condition; b. Is free from hazards; c. Is registered by the Arizona Department of Transportation as required by A.R.S. Title 28, Chapter 7; d. Has documentation of current motor vehicle insurance coverage maintained inside the motor vehicle that includes the legal name of the child care group home or certificate holder and, if transporting enrolled children and infants, liability information; e. Has an operational heating system; f. Has an operational air-conditioning system; and g. Is equipped with: i. A first-aid kit that meets the requirements in R9-3-310; and ii. Two large, clean towels or blankets;

“Findings: Based on the CO's observation, the car used to transport enrolled children lacked two clean towels or blankets and a first aid kit.”

AAC R9-3-401.B.6. A certificate holder shall ensure that: 6. Drinking water is available to enrolled infants and one- or two-year-old children and is accessible to older enrolled children at all times

“Findings: Based on the CO's observation, drinking water was not accessible to older enrolled children at all times. There were only sealed plastic water bottles located inside a closed low cabinet in the kitchen. Previously cited: 1/17/2024”

AAC R9-3-302.C. C. A certificate holder shall ensure that each staff member completes a total of 12 or more actual hours of training every 12 months after becoming a staff member in two or more of the following: 1. Child growth and development, which may include sudden infant death prevention; 2. Developmentally appropriate activities; 3. Nutrition and developmentally appropriate eating habits; 4. Responding to accidents and emergencies, including CPR and first aid for infants and children; 5. Recognizing signs of illness and infestation; 6. Detecting, preventing, and reporting child abuse or neglect; 7. Guiding and disciplining children; and 8. Availability of community services and resources, including those available to children with special needs.

“Findings: Based on documentation and the CO's observation, Staff #1 (DOE 12/22/2022) lacked documentation of 8 of the required 12 hours of annual training for 12/22/2023-12/22/2024. Staff #2 (DOE 12/13/2022) lacked documentation of 12 of the required 12 hours of annual training for 12/13/2023-12/13/2024. Previously cited: 11/05/2024”

AAC R9-3-301.G. G. A certificate holder shall ensure that a staff member posts in a place that can be conspicuously viewed by individuals entering or leaving the child care group home: 1. The child care group home certificate; 2. The name of the provider; 3. The name of the staff member designated to act on behalf of the certificate holder when the provider is not present at the child care group home; 4. The hours of operation for the child care group home; 5. The weekly activity schedule required in R9-3-401(B)(4)(b); 6. The amount of time in minutes enrolled children may watch television, videos, or DVDs at the child care group home; and 7. The weekly menu, required in R9-3-406(F), before the first meal or snack of the week.

“Findings: Based on documentation and the CO's observation, the posted child care group home certificate expired on 11/6/2024, and the posted menu was outdated 11/9/2025 -11/15/2025.”

AAC R9-3-301.C. C. A certificate holder shall: 1. Secure and maintain general liability insurance of at least $100,000 for the child care group home; and 2. Maintain on the premises documentation of the insurance coverage required in subsection (C)(1).

“Findings: Based on documentation and the CO's observation, the certificate holder lacked documentation of general liability insurance on the premises.”

AAC R9-3-202.C. C. Except as provided in A.R.S. § 41-1758.03, a certificate holder shall ensure that a staff member before starting date of employment or volunteer service and an adult resident before starting date of residency or the date of certification of the child care group homes, submits a copy of a valid fingerprint clearance card, front and back, issued under A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 12, Article 3.1.

“Findings: Based on documentation and the Compliance Officer's (CO's) observation, Staff #1 (DOE 12/22/2022) lacked a copy of the front and the back of their fingerprint clearance card.”

AAC R9-3-505.D.1. D. A certificate holder shall ensure that: 1. A stairway that leads to a floor or room outside of the areas of the child care group home approved for providing child care services is separated from the areas of the child care group home approved for providing child care services by either a door or gate that is kept closed during hours of operation;

“Findings: Based on the CO's observation, at the beginning of the inspection, the stairway that leads to the unlicensed floor lacked a gate that was kept closed. Previously cited: 11/05/2024”

AAC R9-3-301.N. When the premises of a child care group home are left unoccupied during hours of operation or the child care group home is temporarily closed due to an unexpected event, a certificate holder shall ensure that a staff member notifies the Department before leaving the child care group home unoccupied or closing the child care group home, stating the period of time during which the child care group home will be unoccupied or closed.

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observation, the certificate holder failed to notify the department that the group home would be unoccupied or closed during operating hours. The Compliance Officer arrived at 4pm and remained on site until 4:12. It has been noted that the certificate holder provides transportation from 8am-9am and 245pm-4pm. *Previously cited: 6/24/2025 and 5/30/2025”

AAC R9-3-301.N. When the premises of a child care group home are left unoccupied during hours of operation or the child care group home is temporarily closed due to an unexpected event, a certificate holder shall ensure that a staff member notifies the Department before leaving the child care group home unoccupied or closing the child care group home, stating the period of time during which the child care group home will be unoccupied or closed.

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observation, the certificate holder failed to notify the department that the group home would be unoccupied or closed during operating hours. The Compliance Officer arrived on Tuesday, 24 June 2025 at 7:35am. *Previously cited: 5/30/2025”

AAC R9-3-301.N. When the premises of a child care group home are left unoccupied during hours of operation or the child care group home is temporarily closed due to an unexpected event, a certificate holder shall ensure that a staff member notifies the Department before leaving the child care group home unoccupied or closing the child care group home, stating the period of time during which the child care group home will be unoccupied or closed.

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observation, the certificate holder failed to notify the department that the group home would be unoccupied or closed during operating hours. The Compliance Officer arrived on Friday, 30 May 2025 at 12:39pm.”

AAC R9-3-401.C.4. A certificate holder shall ensure that a staff member: 4. Except as specified in subsection (C)(5), labels the personal items of an enrolled child with an identifier that is specific to the enrolled child and stores the personal items separately from the personal items of other enrolled children and residents;

“Findings: Based on the COs’ observations, there were 2 containers of diaper wipes and 1 container of Vaseline that lacked an identifier specific to the enrolled child.”

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 COs’ observations, there was one crib that lacked a clean sheet. The white sheet was soiled with two brown stains.”

AAC R9-3-406.F. F. A certificate holder shall ensure that a staff member: 1. Prepares a weekly menu specifying the foods to be served at each meal and snack on each day, 2. Dates each menu, and 3. Writes food substitutions on a posted menu no later than the morning of the day of the meal or snack to which the substitution applies.

“Findings: Based on documentation, staff statements, and CO #1’s observation, the posted menu was dated 10/06/2024-10/12/24. Staff stated that they don’t have a menu for November yet.”

AAC R9-3-408.A.2. A. A certificate holder shall only allow a staff member to take an enrolled child away from an area of the child care group home approved for providing child care services during hours of operation with written permission from the enrolled child’s parent as follows: 2. For a field trip, the written permission shall include: a. The enrolled child’s name; b. A description of the field trip; c. The name of the field trip destination, if applicable; d. The street address and, if available, the telephone number of the field trip destination, if applicable; e. Either: i. The date or dates of the field trip; or ii. The time period, not to exceed 12 months, during which the permission is given; f. The projected time of departure from the child care group home; g. The projected time of arrival back at the child care group home; and h. The dated signature of the enrolled child’s parent.

“Findings: Based on documentation and the COs’ observations, 3 out of 4 field trip permission forms lacked the following information: *A description of the field trip *The name of the field trip destination *The address and phone number of the location *The date or time period during which the permission is given *The projected departure and arrival”

AAC R9-3-504.C.2. C. A certificate holder shall: 2. Ensure that each rechargeable fire extinguisher in the child care group home’s residence: a. Is serviced at least once every 12 months, and b. Has a tag attached to the fire extinguisher that specifies the date of the last servicing and the identification of the person who serviced the fire extinguisher.

“Findings: Based on documentation and CO #1’s observation, 2 fire extinguishers lacked an annual service tag. Per the receipt, the fire extinguishers were purchased on 12/8/2022.”

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 CO's observations, it was determined that the group home lacked a current gas inspection.”

AAC R9-3-505.D.1. D. A certificate holder shall ensure that: 1. A stairway that leads to a floor or room outside of the areas of the child care group home approved for providing child care services is separated from the areas of the child care group home approved for providing child care services by either a door or gate that is kept closed during hours of operation;

“Findings Based on the COs’ observations, the stairway that leads to the unlicensed rooms lacked a gate.”

AAC R9-3-507.B.1. B. A certificate holder shall ensure that: 1. A staff member: a. Cleans, sanitizes, and dries a diaper-changing surface using a single-use paper towel before and after each diaper change; b. Washes the staff member’s hands with soap and running water before and after each diaper change; c. Wears single-use non-porous gloves during each diaper change; d. Washes an enrolled child’s hands with soap and running water or with a washcloth or disposable wipe after the enrolled child’s diaper is changed and uses each washcloth or disposable wipe on only one child and only one time before it is laundered or discarded; and e. Documents the daily diaper changes for each enrolled child in a dated diaper-changing log after changing the enrolled child’s diaper;

“Findings: Based on documentation and the COs’ observations, the observed diaper change of an enrolled child was not documented on a dated diaper changing log.”

AAC R9-3-301.A.4.d. A. A certificate holder shall: 4. Ensure that the provider: d. Prepares a dated attendance record for each day and ensures that each staff member records on the attendance record the staff member’s start time and end time of providing child care services for the child care group home;

“Findings: Based on documentation, and the Compliance Officers’ (COs’) observations, Staff #1 and Staff #2 lacked a dated attendance record for October and November 2024 documenting the start and end time of providing child care services.”

AAC R9-3-301.F.1. F. A certificate holder shall: 1. Prepare a document that includes the following information: a. The name and contact telephone number of the provider; b. The hours of operation of the child care group home; c. Charges, fees, and payment requirements for child care services; d. Whether medications are administered at the child care group home and, if so, a description of what the parent is required to give to the child care group home; e. Whether enrolled children go on field trips under the supervision of a staff member; f. Whether the child care group home provides transportation for enrolled children to or from school, a school bus stop, or other locations; g. The mechanism by which a staff member will verify that an individual contacting the child care group home by telephone claiming to be the parent of an enrolled child is the enrolled child’s parent; h. A statement that a parent has access to the areas on the premises where the parent’s enrolled child is receiving child care services; i. A statement that inspection reports for the child care group home are available for review at the child care group home; and j. The local address and contact telephone number for the Department; and

“Findings: Based on documentation and CO #2’s observation, the Statements of Services lacked the department’s address and telephone number.”

AAC R9-3-302.C. C. A certificate holder shall ensure that each staff member completes a total of 12 or more actual hours of training every 12 months after becoming a staff member in two or more of the following: 1. Child growth and development, which may include sudden infant death prevention; 2. Developmentally appropriate activities; 3. Nutrition and developmentally appropriate eating habits; 4. Responding to accidents and emergencies, including CPR and first aid for infants and children; 5. Recognizing signs of illness and infestation; 6. Detecting, preventing, and reporting child abuse or neglect; 7. Guiding and disciplining children; and 8. Availability of community services and resources, including those available to children with special needs.

“Findings: Based on documentation and CO #1’s observation, Staff #2 (DOE: 12/22/2022) lacked documentation of 12 out of the 12 required annual training hours for the time period of 12/22/2022-12/22/2023.”

AAC R9-3-303.B. B. Except as required in A.R.S. § 36-309, before a child is enrolled at a child care group home, a certificate holder shall require the individual enrolling the child to complete a Department-provided Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record card containing: 1. The child’s name, home address, city, state, zip code, 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 child care group home or to be contacted if the child’s parent cannot be contacted; 5. The name and contact telephone number of the child’s physician, physician assistant, or registered nurse practitioner; 6. Written authorization for emergency medical care of the child; 7. The name of the individual to be contacted in case of injury or sudden illness of the child; 8. A written description provided by a child’s parent of the nutritional and dietary needs of the child; 9. A written description provided by the child’s parent noting the child’s susceptibility to illness, physical conditions of which a staff member should be aware, and any individual requirements for health maintenance; and 10. The dated signature of the individual completing the Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record card.

“Findings: Based on documentation and CO #2's observation, it was determined that 4 out of 5 Emergency, Information, and Immunization cards reviewed lacked the following information: *Child #1: A date of enrollment and the name, address, and phone number for 1 of 2 parents/guardians. *Child #2, Child #3: The address and name of 1 of 2 parents/guardians. *Child #4: The phone number for 1 of 2 parents/guardians.”

AAC R9-3-305.A.2. A. A certificate holder shall ensure that: 2. The individual signing the enrolled child into or out from the child care group home: a. Records the time of the enrolled child’s arrival or departure, and b. Signs the attendance record with at least the first initial of the individual’s first name and the individual’s last name; and

“Findings: Based on documentation and the COs’ observations, 3 out of 5 attendance records documented the following information: *Child #5 lacked an arrival time and signature for 11/05/2024 though the child was in attendance. *Child #6 recorded an arrival time in advance for 11/08/2024. *Child #7 recorded a departure time in advance for 11/12/2024, 11/13/2024, 11/14/2024, and 11/15/2024.”

AAC R9-3-309.H. A certificate holder shall ensure that a child care group home does not stock a supply of prescription or nonprescription medications for administration to enrolled children.

“Findings: Based on CO #1’s observation, the first aid kit contained a packet of Tylenol and a tube of Benadryl itch cream.”

AAC R9-3-303.B. B. Except as required in A.R.S. § 36-309, before a child is enrolled at a child care group home, a certificate holder shall require the individual enrolling the child to complete a Department-provided Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record card containing: 1. The child’s name, home address, city, state, zip code, 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 child care group home or to be contacted if the child’s parent cannot be contacted; 5. The name and contact telephone number of the child’s physician, physician assistant, or registered nurse practitioner; 6. Written authorization for emergency medical care of the child; 7. The name of the individual to be contacted in case of injury or sudden illness of the child; 8. A written description provided by a child’s parent of the nutritional and dietary needs of the child; 9. A written description provided by the child’s parent noting the child’s susceptibility to illness, physical conditions of which a staff member should be aware, and any individual requirements for health maintenance; and 10. The dated signature of the individual completing the Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record card.

“Findings: Based on documentation and the CO's observation, it was determined that 1 out of 3 enrolled children's Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record cards reviewed lacked the following required information: Child #1: 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 and the name of the person to be contacted in case of injury or sudden illness. The second page of the record card was blank and lacked a dated signature of the individual completing the Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record card.”

AAC R9-3-401.B.6. A certificate holder shall ensure that: 6. Drinking water is available to enrolled infants and one- or two-year-old children and is accessible to older enrolled children at all times

“Findings: Based on the CO's observation, drinking water was not accessible to enrolled children at all times. Six enrolled children and one individual water bottle were observed in the gated activity area near the sliding glass door.”

AAC R9-3-505.D.2. D. A certificate holder shall ensure that: 2. A glass window, mirror, or other glass surface that is located lower than 36 inches above the floor, a sliding glass door, or another type of glass partition that is located lower than 36 inches above the floor: a. Is made of safety glass that has been manufactured, fabricated, or treated to prevent the glass from shattering or flying when struck or broken; b. Is shielded by a barrier to prevent impact by or physical injury to an enrolled child; or c. Has conspicuous markings located at a child’s eye level;

“Findings: Based on the CO's observation, the rear sliding glass door lacked conspicuous markings located at the child's eye level.”

AAC R9-3-301.D.2. D. A certificate holder shall ensure that: 2. At least one adult staff member, in addition to the provider or the staff member specified in subsection (D)(1), is on the premises when six or more enrolled children are at the child care group home.

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer’s (CO's) observation, upon arrival (8:02am) at the inspection there were 6 enrolled children present with 1 staff.”

AAC R9-3-305.A.2. A. A certificate holder shall ensure that: 2. The individual signing the enrolled child into or out from the child care group home: a. Records the time of the enrolled child’s arrival or departure, and b. Signs the attendance record with at least the first initial of the individual’s first name and the individual’s last name; and

“Findings: Based on documentation and the CO's observation, it was determined that 2 out of 6 enrolled children's attendance forms lacked the following information: Child #1: A release time and signature for 01/16/2024. Child #2: An admission and release signature (first initial only) for days attended in January 2024.”