Greater Phoenix Urban League Head Start-Glenn L. Downs

AAC R9-5-603.D. D. 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, there were 4" of loose sand (of the required 6") lacking under the ladders, hanging gym and one slide (of three) of the large climber, and 3"-4" of loose sand lacking under the swings on the Playground.”

AAC R9-5-512.B. B. A licensee shall maintain facility premises and furnishings:1. In a clean condition, and 2. Free from odor.

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observations, there was a heavy build-up of black dirty smudges around the interior edges of the plastic arches at the tops of four slides on the large climber.”

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, these hazards were accessible to children in the Girls' Hall Restroom: There were areas of peeling paint and exposed rusty metal on the bases and sides of three metal trash cans on the floors between toilet stalls. There were four large areas of missing, peeling, and flaking paint on the wall of the interior corner of the restroom.”

AAC R9-5-203.D. D. A licensee shall ensure that each staff member submits to the licensee a copy of the staff member’s valid fingerprint clearance card each time the fingerprint clearance card is issued or renewed every six years.

“Findings: Based on a review of three staff files and the Compliance Officer's observation, the fingerprint clearance card for Staff #1 expired on 5/29/24 and the new fingerprint card was issued on 6/4/24.”

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 observations, the playground lacked 6" of resilient material under the climbing equipment: There were 2" of sand lacking (of the required 6") under the four slides, 3" - 4" of sand lacking under the ladders and 4" of sand lacking under the hanging bars of the large climber.”

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 Officer's observations, there was a 1.5" area of loose torn rubber liner with rough edges accessible to children on the step of the bus climber.”

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 #1’s observations, the outdoor activity area lacked the following resilient surfacing: There were 3"- 4" of loose sand (of the required 6") lacking in the fall zones of the large climber, and 2" - 4" of loose sand lacking under the swings on the playground.”

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, the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children: Room 32: There was a 4" long area of exposed particle board on the end of the laminate backsplash of the lower sink. Girls' Restroom: One of three hand dryers was not functioning.”

AAC R9-5-512.B. B. A licensee shall maintain facility premises and furnishings:1. In a clean condition, and 2. Free from odor.

“Findings: Based on Compliance Officers' observation, there was a heavy build of black and brown smudges on the inside surfaces of the plastic tunnel and slide ports of the large climber on the playground. Room 32: The soiled clothing container, which contained soiled items, lacked a liner and was on the floor under the classroom sink accessible to enrolled children.”