Greater Phoenix Urban League Head Start-Tomahawk

AAC R9-5-512.F.7. F. A licensee shall ensure that: 7. Toys, materials, and equipment are maintained in a clean condition;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation, there was a heavy build-up of black smudges around the inside edges of the arch of the plastic tube slide on the large climber on the Playground.”

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 3" of loose sand lacking (of the required 6") under the ladder and tube slide of the large climber, the tall slide, the geo climber and the south 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 Officer's observation and staff statements, there was missing grout exposing gaps accessible to children between the wall and floor tiles along the base of the south wall of the restroom in Room #7 and along the west wall in the Girls' Hallway Restroom. The director stated that the school has been notified of the issue.”

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 observation, the following hazards were located in the outdoor activity area and were accessible to enrolled children: *There were four bricks and four cement blacks/chunks located near the West fence; and *There was a 5.5-inch gap between the bottom of the fence and the ground on the left side of the West fence.”

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: *Fire Truck Climber: lacked 3 inches of loose sand; *Car Climber: lacked 4 inches of loose sand; *5 of 6 West Swings: lacked 2 inches of loose sand; *Single Yellow Straight Slide & Stairs: lacked 4 inches of loose sand; *Half Circle Climbing Structure: lacked 5 inches of loose sand; *Double Slide: lacked 4 inches of loose sand; and *Fireman's Pole: lacked 4 inches of loose sand.”