Gilbert Nature School

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: Based on the Compliance Officers' observation, in the outdoor activity area, there were exposed nails and splintery wood located on the dramatic play cabinet near the playhouse.”

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

“Findings: Per allegation, based on staff and child statements and the Compliance Officers' observations, enrolled children were not supervised at all times while in the playhouse. Staff stated the following: *We agreed that there were blind spots in the playhouse that we could not always see *If I am standing in this area then I cannot see into the playhouse *I was aware of the blind spot *We didn't have a lot of visibility *We recognized if a teacher is in this area because of the angles it is not easy to look inside the playhouse *We determined that (Staff name) didn't have direct eyes on them for maybe 30 seconds Children stated the following: *We hide under the playhouse or under the chairs so no one can see us”

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: Based on staff statements and the Compliance Officers' observations, enrolled and non-enrolled children were combined in the outdoor activity area. Staff stated the following: *On Fridays we mix Elementary and Primary because we usually only have 7-10 kids *Yes, we do have all students together on Fridays *Elementary children are like leaders to the younger children on Fridays”

ARS § 36-883.02.D. D. Employers of child care personnel shall make documented, good faith efforts to contact previous employers of child care personnel to obtain information or recommendations that may be relevant to an individual's fitness for employment in a child care facility.

“Findings: Based on the facility documentation and the Compliance Officer's observation, it was determined that 2 of 2 staff files reviewed lacked the following items: *Staff #1 (DOE 1/20/2025), Staff #2 (DOE 2/24/2025): Lacked documentation of good faith efforts to contact 2 of 2 references.”

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 3 out of 13 Emergency, Information, and Immunization cards reviewed lacked the following information: *Child #1: The health care provider's name and telephone number, 1 of 2 emergency contacts, and the address for 1 of 2 parents/guardians. *Child #2: The health care provider's name (urgent care was written) and telephone number, 1 of 2 emergency contacts, and the name of the individual to be contacted in case of injury or sudden illness. *Child #3: The health care provider's name and telephone number.”