H.U.S.D.#60 - Elona P. Cooley Early Childhood Dev. Center/ Cooley Middle School

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 CO's observations and a review of facility documentation, 14 of 40 Emergency Information and Immunization Record cards lacked the following required information: **Child #1, Child #3 - Child and both parent/guardians' city, state, zip code **Child #2 - Both parent/guardians' city, state; individual to contact in case of sudden illness/injury; child's health information (page 2 - child’s susceptibility to illness, physical conditions, and any individual requirements for health maintenance) **Child #4, Child #10, Child #14 - Child's city, state, zip code **Child #5 - 2nd parent/guardian's city, state **Child #6 - Child's city, state, zip code; individual to contact in case of sudden illness/injury **Child #7 - Health care provider name and phone number **Child #8 - Child's city, state, zip code; health care provider phone number **Child #9 - Child's phone number; child and both parent/guardians' city, state, zip code **Child #11, Child #13 - Child and 1st parent/guardian's city, state, zip code **Child #12 - Health care provider phone number”

AAC R9-5-306.B. B. A licensee shall: 1. Develop, document, and implement policies and procedures to ensure that a staff member maintains daily documentation of the presence of an enrolled child in an activity area that includes a method to account for any temporary absences of the enrolled child from the activity area, and 2. Maintain the documentation of the presence of enrolled children in an activity area required in subsection (B)(1) on facility premises for 12 months after the date of the documentation.

“Findings: Based on CO's observations and a review of facility documentation, Rooms 126, 128 and 130's rosters did not match the number of children present. **Room 126 had 6 children present; no children were noted on the roster as in attendance. **Room 128 had 2 children present; no children were noted on the roster as in attendance. **Room 130 had 1 child present; no children were noted on the roster as in attendance.”

AAC R9-5-403.B. B. A licensee shall ensure that:1. Each staff member who provides child care services completes 18 or more actual hours of training every 12 months after the effective date of this Chapter or the staff member’s starting date of employment or volunteer service in at least two topics listed in this subsection: a. Child growth and development, including: i. Infant growth and development, which may include sudden infant death syndrome prevention; ii. Developmental psychology; iii. Language development; iv. Observation and child assessment; v. Developmentally-appropriate activities; vi. Child guidance and methods of discipline which may include training on the appropriate techniques to prevent a child from harm or to prevent the child from harming others; and vii. Developmentally-appropriate activity areas; b. Health and safety issues, including: i. Accident and emergency procedures, including CPR and first aid for infants and children; ii. Recognition of signs of illness and infestation; iii. Nutrition and developmentally-appropriate eating habits; iv. Child abuse detection, reporting, and prevention; v. Safety of indoor and outdoor activity areas; and vi. Sun safety policies and procedures; c. Program administration, planning, development, or management; and d. Availability of community services and resources, including those available to children with special needs; and 2. As part of the required 18 hours of training in subsection (B)(1): a. A staff member who has less than 12 months of child care experience before the staff member’s starting date, completes at least 12 hours in one or more of the topics in subsection (B)(1)(a) in the staff member’s first 12 months at the facility; b. A staff member who has 12 months or more of child care experience, completes at least 6 hours in one or more of the topics in subsection (B)(1)(a) every 12 months after the staff member’s starting date; c. A staff member who provides child care services to an infant completes at least 6 hours in subsection (B)(1)(a)(i) every 12 months after the staff member’s starting date; and d. A facility director completes at least 6 hours in subsection (B)(1)(c) every 12 months after the facility director’s starting date.

“Findings: Based on CO's observations and a review of 19 staff files, 3 staff lacked the required 18 hours of annual training: **Staff #1 (DOE 09/08/2020) - Lacked 2 of the required 18 hours based on the review period 09/08/2026 - 09/08/2024. **Staff #7 (DOE 07/31/2023) - Lacked 3.5 of the required 18 hours based on the review period 07/31/2023 - 07/31/2024. **Staff #10 (DOE 07/22/2016) - Lacked 1 of the required 18 hours based on the review period 07/22/2023 - 07/22/2024.”

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 CO's observations, the facility was not kept free from hazards: **Rooms 115, 117, 118, 123 - Loose toilet seat **Room 117 - 4-inches of baseboard detached from the wall”

AAC R9-5-501.A.21. A. A licensee shall ensure that:21. Except when used as part of an activity, the following are stored in an area inaccessible to an enrolled child: a. Garden tools, such as a rake, trowel, and shovel; and b. Cleaning equipment and supplies, such as a mop and mop bucket.

“Findings: Based on CO's observations, cleaning equipment was accessible to enrolled children in the following activity areas: **Room 110 - Swiffer sweeper in children's restroom **Rooms 113, 115, 116, 121, 122 - broom and dust pan in children's restroom **Room 114 - 2 dust pans in the children's restroom **Room 118 - Broom and dust mop in the children's restroom **Room 119 - Broom and swiffer sweeper in children's restroom **Rooms 123, 126 - Dust pan in children's restroom **Rooms 124, 125 - Broom in children's restroom **Playground - Rake on the ground near the corner fence, and a push broom leaning against the wall”

AAC R9-5-501.C.4. C. A licensee shall ensure that a staff member:4. Except as provided in subsection (D), prepares and posts in each indoor activity area, a current schedule of children’s age-appropriate activities, including the times the following are provided: a. Meals and snacks; b. Naps; c. Indoor activities; d. Outdoor or large muscle development activities; e. Quiet and active activities; f. Teacher-directed activities; g. Self-directed activities; h. Activities for individuals, groups of five or fewer children, and groups of six or more children; and i. Activities that develop small muscles;

“Findings: Based on CO's observations and a review of facility documentation, Room 113 lacked an activity schedule. The activity schedule was posted outside the door, and not in the activity area.”

AAC R9-5-501.C.5. C. A licensee shall ensure that a staff member:5. Except as provided in subsection (D), prepares and posts a dated lesson plan in each indoor activity area for each calendar week, which is maintained on facility premises for 12 months after the lesson plan date and provides opportunities for each child to: a. Gain a positive self-concept; b. Develop and practice social skills; c. Think, reason, question, and experiment; d. Acquire language skills; e. Develop physical coordination skills; f. Participate in structured large muscle physical activity; g. Develop habits that meet health, safety, and nutritional needs; h. Express creativity; i. Learn to respect cultural diversity of children and staff; j. Learn self-help skills; and k. Develop a sense of responsibility and independence;

“Findings: Based on CO's observations, Room 113's lesson plan was dated for the week of 02/24/2025, Room 117's lesson plan lacked a date, and Room 124's lesson plan was dated 02/08 - 02/28/2025.”

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 CO's observations, the following areas were not kept in a clean condition, and accessible to enrolled children: **Room 111 - Classroom furniture and plastic containers containing children's personal items stored in the children's restroom. **Room 113 - 2 plastic storage bins with drawers stored in the children's restroom. **Room 114 - Dark, tape residue on the top of the "U" table. **Room 115 - Storage shelf with a folder on top, and a cardboard box stored in the children's restroom. **Room 117 - Vinyl foldable mat stored in the children's restroom **Room 119 - Several grocery bags stored on the floor in the children's restroom. **Rooms 121, 125 - Dark, tape residue on the housekeeping refrigerator. **Room 123 - Storage shelf, several plastic bins, a metal rack and grocery bags stored in the children's restroom. **Room 125 - Cloth grocery bag holder stored in the children's restroom”

AAC R9-5-605.B.10. B. A licensee shall ensure that:10. Toilet rooms are ventilated to the outside of the building, either by a screened window open to the outside air or by an exhaust fan and duct system that is operated when the toilet room is in use;

“Findings: Based on CO's observations, the exhaust fans in restrooms used by enrolled children were not operational throughout the facility.”

AAC R9-5-605.B.6. B. A licensee shall ensure that: 6. Except for a room used only for an enrolled school-age child, each unused electrical outlet is covered with a safety plug cover or insert;

“Findings: Based on CO's observations, unused outlets in Room 128 lacked safety plugs or covers and were accessible to enrolled children.”

AAC R9-5-512.D. D. A licensee shall ensure that toilet bowls, lavatory fixtures, and floors in toilet rooms and kitchens are cleaned and sanitized as often as necessary to maintain them in a clean and sanitized condition or at least once every 24 hours.

“Findings: Based on CO's observations, the following toilet rooms were not kept in a clean and sanitary condition: **Rooms 115, 128 - Gray ring of calcium build-up in the toilet basin **Rooms 116 - Gray ring of calcium build-up in the toilet basin; toilet unflushed with liquid waste”

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 CO's observations, fall zones lacked the minimum required depth of resilient material: **Twirly seat - Lacked 4-inches of the required 6-inches **Teeter-Totter and Swings - Lacked 2-inches of the required 6-inches **Walking bar - Lacked 1" of the required 6-inches”

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 CO's observations, the Playground was not kept free from hazards, and accessible to enrolled children: **Splintered 4-foot x 2-foot wooden panel on the ground next to the storage shed. **Water hose laying on the ground at the corner of the fence. The CO observed a child trip on the hose while playing. **Several areas of peeling paint at the bottom iron railing of the fence. **Bird feces on the bottom iron railing of the fence in several areas.”

AAC R9-5-516.I. I. Except as specified in A.R.S. § 36-2229(B) through (D), a licensee shall ensure that a facility does not stock a supply of medications for administration to enrolled children, including:1. Any prescription medication; or 2. A nonprescription medication such as aspirin, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or cough syrup.

“Findings: Based on CO's observations, the facility's first aid kit contained packets of burn cream, acetaminophen, and sting relief.”

AAC R9-5-516.G. G. A licensee shall return all unused prescription and nonprescription medications to a parent when the medication prescription date has expired or the medication is no longer being administered to the enrolled child or dispose of the medication if unable to locate the enrolled child's parent after the child's disenrollment

“Findings: Based on CO's observations and a review of facility documentation, Child #20's medication had expired on 01/18/2025, and had not been returned to the parent.”

AAC R9-5-516.B.4. B. If prescription or nonprescription medications are administered, a licensee shall ensure that:4. A staff member : a. Administers a prescription medication provided by a parent only from a container dispensed by a pharmacy; b. Administers a nonprescription medication provided by a parent for an enrolled child only from a container prepackaged and labeled for use by the manufacturer and labeled with the enrolled child’s name; c. Does not administer any medication that has been transferred from one container to another; and d. Does not administer a nonprescription medication to an enrolled child inconsistent with the instructions on the nonprescription medication’s label, unless the facility receives written authorization from the enrolled child’s health care provider.

“Findings: Based on CO's observations and a review of facility documentation, Child #2 and Child #18's medication label indicated a quantity of 2, with only 1 in the box. Child #20 medication label indicated a quantity of 4, with only 1 in the box.”

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 CO's observations and a review of facility documentation, enrolled children's medication authorizations lacked the following required information: **Child #15 - Lacked route, end date, and prescription number on medication authorization did not match the medication container. **Child #16 - Lacked an end date **Child #17 - Times and frequency noted as "as needed" **Child #18, Child #19 - Lacked start date and end date; times and frequency noted as "as needed" **Child #20 - Lacked start date and end date on both medications; lacked dosage and route on 1 of 2 medications **Child #21 - Lacked start date, end date, dosage, route, and times and frequency”

AAC R9-5-203.A. A. A licensee shall ensure that a staff member completes, signs, dates, and submits to the licensee, before the staff member’s starting date of employment or volunteer service:1. The form required in A.R.S. § 36-883.02(C); and 2. If required by A.R.S. § 8-804, the form in A.R.S. § 8-804(I).

“Findings: Based on Compliance Officer's (CO) observations and a review of 19 staff files, Staff #1 (DOE 09/08/2020), Staff #2 (DOE 01/06/2025), Staff #3 (DOE 07/09/2024), and Staff #4 (DOE 01/06/2025) lacked documentation of a completed Direct Service affidavit. REFERENCE: R9-5-203.G”

AAC R9-5-203.E. E. If a staff member possesses a fingerprint clearance card that was issued before the staff member became a staff member at the facility, a licensee shall:1. Contact the Department of Public Safety before the individual becomes a staff member to determine whether the fingerprint clearance card is valid; and 2. Document this determination, including the name of the staff member, the date of contact with the Department of Public Safety, and whether the fingerprint clearance card is valid.

“Findings: Based on CO's observations and a review of 19 staff files, the following staff lacked documentation of contact with DPS to verify their fingerprint clearance cards as valid before their starting date of employment: **Staff #5 (DOE 07/18/2023) - Verified on 07/31/2023 **Staff #6 (DOE 07/08/2024) - Verified on 07/15/2024 **Staff #7 (DOE 07/31/2023) - Verified on 01/30/2024”

AAC R9-5-203.G. G. If required by A.R.S. § 8-804, before an individual’s starting date of employment or volunteer service, a licensee shall comply with the submission requirements in A.R.S. § 8-804(C) for the individual.

“Findings: Based on CO's observations and a review of 19 staff files, Staff #5 (DOE 07/18/2023) lacked documentation of DCS submission to complete a background check.”

AAC R9-5-301.B. B. A licensee shall ensure that a facility director: 1. Designates, in writing, an individual who meets the requirements of R9-5-401(2) to act on behalf of the facility director when the facility director is not present in the facility; 2. Supervises or assigns a teacher-caregiver to supervise each staff member who does not meet the qualifications of R9-5-401(3); 3. Prepares a dated attendance record for each day and ensures that each staff member documents on the attendance record the time of each arrival and departure of the staff member; and 4. Maintains on the facility premises, the dated attendance record required in subsection (B)(3) for 12 months after the date on the attendance record.

“Findings: Based on CO's observations and a review of facility documentation, attendance records for Staff #8 and Staff #9 lacked the following required information: **Staff #8 - Date, arrival and departure times on 08/2024; departure times on 01/06/2025 and 02/26/2025. **Staff #9 - Departure times on 08/30/2024, 10/17/2024, 10/25/2024, 01/17/2025, 01/31/2025, 02/13/2025, and 02/20/2025.”

AAC R9-5-301.F. F. A licensee shall ensure that a staff member submits, on or before the starting date of employment or volunteer services, one of the following as evidence of freedom from infectious active tuberculosis: 1. Documentation of a negative Mantoux skin test or other tuberculosis screening test recommended by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, administered within 12 months before the starting date of employment or volunteer service, that includes the date and the type of tuberculosis screening test; or 2. If the staff member has had a positive Mantoux skin test or other tuberculosis screening test, a written statement that the staff member is free from infectious active tuberculosis that is signed and dated by a health care provider within six months before the starting date of employment or volunteer service.

“Findings: Based on CO's observations and a review of 19 staff files, Staff #2's (DOE 01/06/2025) negative result was dated 01/16/2025, and Staff #6's (DOE 07/08/2024) negative result was dated 07/11/2024.”

AAC R9-5-203.A. A. A licensee shall ensure that a staff member completes, signs, dates, and submits to the licensee, before the staff member’s starting date of employment or volunteer service:1. The form required in A.R.S. § 36-883.02(C); and 2. If required by A.R.S. § 8-804, the form in A.R.S. § 8-804(I).

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and Compliance Officer #2's observations, 6 of 12 staff files reviewed lacked the following: Staff #1 (DOE: 2/5/24): Documentation of the DCS Central Registry Affidavit dated on 2/13/24, not before their starting date of employment. Staff #2 (DOE: 3/4/24): Documentation of the DCS Central Registry submission requirements. Staff #3 (DOE: 7/20/23): Documentation of the DCS Central Registry Affidavit dated on 2/1/24, not before their starting date of employment.. Documentation of the DCS Central Registry submission requirements. Staff #6 (DOE: Unknown), Staff #7 (DOE: Unknown) and Staff #8 (DOE: Unknown): A completed DCS Central Registry Affidavit and documentation of the DCS Central Registry submission requirements.”

AAC R9-5-301.F. F. A licensee shall ensure that a staff member submits, on or before the starting date of employment or volunteer services, one of the following as evidence of freedom from infectious active tuberculosis: 1. Documentation of a negative Mantoux skin test or other tuberculosis screening test recommended by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, administered within 12 months before the starting date of employment or volunteer service, that includes the date and the type of tuberculosis screening test; or 2. If the staff member has had a positive Mantoux skin test or other tuberculosis screening test, a written statement that the staff member is free from infectious active tuberculosis that is signed and dated by a health care provider within six months before the starting date of employment or volunteer service.

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and Compliance Officer #2's observations, 4 of 12 staff files reviewed lacked the following: Staff #3 (DOE:7/20/23): Documentation of a negative Mantoux skin test date on 7/21/23, not before their starting date of employment. Staff #6 (DOE: Unknown), Staff #7 (DOE: Unknown) and Staff #8 (DOE: Unknown): Documentation of a negative Mantoux skin test.”

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 Compliance Officer #1's observations, 7 of 30 children's Emergency, Information and Immunization Record cards reviewed lacked the following: Child #1, Child #2, Child #3: The name and contact telephone number of the child's health care provider. Child #4: The name, home address, city, state, zip code and contact telephone number of the 2nd parent and the name of the individual to be contacted in case of sudden illness of the child. Child #5: The home address, city, state, zip code of the 1st parent and the the name, home address, city, state, zip code and contact telephone number of the 2nd parent. Child #6: The name, home address, city, state, zip code and contact telephone of the 2nd parent. Child #7: The date of the child's enrollment and the child's home telephone.”

AAC R9-5-306.B. B. A licensee shall: 1. Develop, document, and implement policies and procedures to ensure that a staff member maintains daily documentation of the presence of an enrolled child in an activity area that includes a method to account for any temporary absences of the enrolled child from the activity area, and 2. Maintain the documentation of the presence of enrolled children in an activity area required in subsection (B)(1) on facility premises for 12 months after the date of the documentation.

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and Compliance Officer #2's observation, in Room 124 (3/4's), there were 17 enrolled children present and there was 18 marked on the roster. In Room 128 (3/4's), there were 3 enrolled present and there was no roster available.”

AAC R9-5-401.3. A licensee shall ensure that staff members meet the following qualifications for employment or volunteer service at a facility:3. A teacher-caregiver is 18 years of age or older and provides the licensee with documentation of one of the following: a. Six months of child care experience and: i. A high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma; or ii. At least 12 credit hours from an accredited college or university, including at least six credit hours in early childhood, child development, or a closely-related field; b. Associate or bachelor degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood, child development, or a closely-related field; or c. N.A.C., C.D.A., or C.C.P. credential;

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and Compliance Officer #2's observations, 3 of 12 staff files reviewed lacked the following: Staff #6 (Unknown), Staff #7 (Unknown) and Staff #8 (Unknown): Six months of child care experience and a high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma or at least 12 credit hours from an accredited college or university, including at least six credit hours in early childhood, child development, or a closely-related field, or Associate or bachelor degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood, child development, or a closely-related field or N.A.C., C.D.A., or C.C.P. credential.”

AAC R9-5-401.4. A licensee shall ensure that staff members meet the following qualifications for employment or volunteer service at a facility:4. An assistant teacher-caregiver is 16 years of age or older and provides the licensee with documentation of one of the following: a. Current and continuous enrollment in high school or a high school equivalency class; b. High school or high school equivalency diploma; c. Enrollment in vocational rehabilitation, as defined in A.R.S. § 23-501; d. Employment as a teacher-caregiver aide for 12 months; or e. Service as a volunteer in a child care facility for 12 months;

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and Compliance Officer #2's observations, 1 of 12 staff reviewed lacked the following: Staff #1 (DOE: 2/5/24): A high school or high school equivalency diploma.”

AAC R9-5-402.A. A. A licensee shall maintain a file for each staff member containing:1. The staff member’s name, date of birth, home address, and telephone number; 2. The staff member’s starting date of employment or volunteer service; 3. The staff member’s ending date of employment or volunteer service, if applicable; 4. The name and telephone number of an individual to be notified in case of an emergency; 5. The staff member’s written statement attesting to current immunity against measles, rubella, diphtheria, mumps, and pertussis; 6. The form required in A.R.S. § 36-883.02(C); 7. Documents required by R9-5-203; 8. Documents required by R9-5-301; 9. Documents required by R9-5-401, if applicable; 10. If applicable: a. The form required in A.R.S. § 8-804(I), b. Documentation of the submission required in A.R.S. § 8-804 and the information received as a result of the submission, and c. Documentation of training provided by a licensee as required by R9-5-403, if applicable; 11. A copy of any current license or certification required by A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 7.1, Article 1. or this Chapter; and 12. Documentation of the requirements in A.R.S. § 36-883.02(D).

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and Compliance Officer #2's observations, 3 of 12 staff files reviewed lacked the following: Staff #6 (Unknown), Staff #7 (Unknown) and Staff #8 (Unknown): A staff file.”

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 Compliance Officer #1's observations, in Room 110 (3/4's), there were 2 carpets with the corners curled up. In Rooms 123 (3/4's), 115 (3/4's), 117 (3/4's), 118 (3/4's) and 119 (3/4's) bathroom, the toilet seats were loose and wobbly. In Room 126 (3/4's) bathroom, there were 4 1/2 holes with sharp plastic items protruding from the holes”

AAC R9-5-501.A.19. A. A licensee shall ensure that:19. Except as provided in subsection (A)(20), the following are stored separate from food storage areas and are inaccessible to an enrolled child: a. All materials and chemicals labeled as a toxic or flammable substance; b. All substances that have a child warning label and may be a hazard to a child; and c. Lawn mowers, ladders, toilet brushes, plungers, and other facility equipment that may be a hazard to a child;

“Findings: Based on Compliance Officer #1's observations, in Room 128 (3/4's), there was a container of sanitizer wipes on the shelf accessible to the enrolled children.”

AAC R9-5-501.A.20. A. A licensee shall ensure that:20. Hand sanitizers: a. When being stored, are stored separate from food storage areas and are inaccessible to enrolled children; and b. When being provided for use, are accessible to enrolled children; and

“Findings: Based on Compliance Officer #1's observations, on the playground, there were 2 hand sanitizer bottles on the table by the water fountain, accessible to the enrolled children. In Room 128 (3'4's), there was a bottle of hand sanitizer on the shelf, accessible to the enrolled children.”

AAC R9-5-501.A.21. A. A licensee shall ensure that:21. Except when used as part of an activity, the following are stored in an area inaccessible to an enrolled child: a. Garden tools, such as a rake, trowel, and shovel; and b. Cleaning equipment and supplies, such as a mop and mop bucket.

“Findings: Based on Compliance Officer #1's observations, in the cafeteria, there was an electric walk behind floor scrubber.”

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

“Findings: Based on Compliance Officer #1's observations, in Room 113 (3/4's), there was an enrolled child alone and unsupervised in the bathroom with the door closed.”

AAC R9-5-512.C. C. A licensee shall ensure that floor coverings are:1. Clean; and 2. Free from: a. Dampness, b. Odors, and c. Hazards.

“Findings: Based on Compliance Officer #1's observations, in Room 110 (3/4's), there was a poke-a-dot rug and a gray rug with multiple gray and brown stain spots and dirt. In Room 114 (3/4's), there was a color square carpet with multiple grey stain spots.”

AAC R9-5-512.F. F. A licensee shall ensure that:1. Each toilet room in a facility contains, within easy reach of enrolled children: a. Mounted toilet tissue; and b. Except as provided in subsection (G): i. A sink with running water; ii. Soap contained in a dispenser; and iii. Disposable, single-use paper towels in a mounted dispenser, or a mechanical air hand dryer; 2. Staff members wash their hands with soap and running water after toileting; 3. An enrolled child’s hands are washed with soap and running water after toileting; 4. Except for a cup or receptacle used only for water, food waste is stored in a covered container and the container is clean and lined with a plastic bag; 5. Food waste and other refuse is removed from the facility building at least once every 24 hours or more often as necessary to maintain a clean condition and avoid odors; 6. A staff member or an enrolled child does not draw water for human consumption from a toilet room handwashing sink; 7. Toys, materials, and equipment are maintained in a clean condition; 8. Plumbing fixtures are maintained in a clean and working condition; and 9. Chipped or cracked sinks and toilets are replaced or repaired.

“Findings: Based on Compliance Officer #1's observations, on the playground and in the cafeteria, there were trash cans with food waste that lacked a lid.”

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 Compliance Officer #1's observations, on the playground the north and west fences had a 6 inch space between the ground and the bottom of the fence.”

AAC R9-5-605.B.5. B. A licensee shall ensure that: 5. Electrical extension cords are not used;

“Findings: Based on Compliance Officer #1's observations, in the Cafeteria, there was an extension cord on the east wall.”

AAC R9-5-605.B.6. B. A licensee shall ensure that: 6. Except for a room used only for an enrolled school-age child, each unused electrical outlet is covered with a safety plug cover or insert;

“Findings: Based on Compliance Officer #1's observations, in Room 125 (3/4's), there were 2 uncovered electric outlets on the power surge. In Room 126 (3/4's), there was one uncovered electric outlet on the east wall.”

ARS § 36-883.02.A. A. Except as provided in subsection B of this section, child care personnel, including volunteers, shall submit the form prescribed in subsection C of this section to the employer and shall have valid fingerprint clearance cards issued pursuant to section 41-1758.07 before starting employment or volunteer work.

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and Compliance Officer #2's observations, 4 of 12 staff files reviewed lacked the following: Staff #3 (DOE: 7/20/24): Documentation of a completed Criminal History Affidavit dated 7/31/23, not before their starting date of employment. Staff #6 (Unknown), Staff #7 (Unknown) and Staff #8 (Unknown): A completed Criminal History Affidavit.”

AAC R9-5-203.E. E. If a staff member possesses a fingerprint clearance card that was issued before the staff member became a staff member at the facility, a licensee shall:1. Contact the Department of Public Safety before the individual becomes a staff member to determine whether the fingerprint clearance card is valid; and 2. Document this determination, including the name of the staff member, the date of contact with the Department of Public Safety, and whether the fingerprint clearance card is valid.

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and Compliance Officer #2's observations, 8 of 12 staff files reviewed lacked the following: Staff #1 (DOE: 2/5/24), Staff #2 (3/4/24), Staff #3 (DOE: 7/20/23), Staff #4 (DOE: 1/25/24), Staff #5 (DOE: 8/21/23), Staff #6 (Unknown), Staff #7 (Unknown) and Staff #8 (Unknown): Fingerprint clearance cards were not verified by DPS before their starting date of employment. Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4, Staff #5, Staff #6, Staff #7 and Staff #8 fingerprint clearance cards were verified at the time of the inspection.”