G.P.S. - Carol Rae Ranch Elementary

AAC R9-5-501.A.12. A. A licensee shall ensure that: 12. The facility premises, including the buildings, are maintained free from hazards;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officers' observations, in the Toilet Room between Classroom #103 and #104 (3-5 year-old children), doors had splintery wood located near the floor.”

AAC R9-5-603.B. B. 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' observations, on the small playground, the green storage shed had splintery wood on the front doors.”

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: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officer’s observation, the following medication authorization forms lacked: Child #1: The start date of the medication. Child #2: The end date for one medicine and a medication authorization form for a second medicine.”

AAC R9-5-501.A.12. A. A licensee shall ensure that: 12. The facility premises, including the buildings, are maintained free from hazards;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observations, the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children: Classroom #102 (3-5 year-old children): There was peeling paint with exposed bare splintery wood located on a Winne the Pooh table and chair set.”

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.

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observation, the outdoor activity area lacked the following resilient surfacing: Preschool Playground: *3 of the required 6 inches of sand in the fall zones of the single slide. VIK Playground: *4 of the required 6 inches of sand in the fall zones of the tan tunnel slide and the straight slide. *5 of the required 6 inches of sand in the fall zones of the swing set area.”

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 CO’s observation, in the outdoor activity area, the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children: Preschool Playground: *The large green shed has weather wood with exposed splinters located on the South wall. *There was a 2 ft. square piece of metal with sharp edges located next to the green shed. *There was metal with exposed rust on two large Tonka trucks located next to the green shed. *There was one pedal missing on a tricycle located near the green shed. VIK Playground: *There was a water hose not stored in a way that does not purpose a hazard on the South Wall. *There was a large metal structure taking up half of the basketball court with legs leaning in different directions making the structure unstable.”

AAC R9-5-501.A.12. A. A licensee shall ensure that: 12. The facility premises, including the buildings, are maintained free from hazards;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observation, the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children: Preschool Classroom #103: *There were several metal blind strips with exposed sharp edges protruding from the window blinds located on the North wall. VIK Boy's Toilet Room: *There was a broken tile with a sharp edge between the 1st and 2nd urinal located on the East wall.”