Kiddie Kampus

AAC R9-5-603.H. H. A licensee shall provide a shaded area for each enrolled child occupying an outdoor activity area at any time of day.

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observation, the Preschool outdoor activity area lacked enough shaded area for each enrolled child occupying the activity area. ***Previously cited 1/04/2023”

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, in the outdoor activity area, the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children: Preschool Playground: *There was sharp metal exposed and protruding at the base of the east fence, the southeast corner fence, and the northeast edge of the fence. The base of the fence was not secured to the ground as required. *There was a crack on the plastic climber edge area by the tic tac toe with sharp edges exposed. *There was a crack in the plastic climber edge above the steps with sharp edges. *The plastic caterpillar had cracks in the eye area that exposed sharp edges. *There was a loose concrete seam exposing rebar on the north brick fence. Infant Playground: *The plastic tree house lacked plastic covering over an area with exposed and protruding screws.”

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 observation, in Room 4’s toilet rooms, the vents had a build-up of gray fuzzy substance and the 2nd toilet room had a build-up of gray fuzzy substance on the wall near the vent.”

AAC R9-5-511.A. A. A licensee shall provide each enrolled child who naps or sleeps at the facility with a separate cot or mat or a crib that meets the requirements of R9-5-502(A)(8) and ensure that: 1. A cot, mat, or crib used by the enrolled child accommodates the enrolled child’s height and weight; 2. A staff member covers each cot, crib mattress, or mat with a clean sheet that is laundered when soiled, or at least once every seven days and before use by a different enrolled child; 3. A clean blanket or sheet is available for each enrolled child; 4. A rug, carpet, blanket, or towel is not used as a mat; and 5. Each cot, mat, or crib is maintained in a clean and repaired condition.

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observation, in the infant room, 7 of the 12 crib mattresses had tears in the corners exposing foam.”

AAC R9-5-502.C.1.l. C. A licensee shall ensure that: 1. A staff member providing child care services in an infant room: l. Obtains written, current, and dated dietary instructions from a parent or health care provider regarding the method of feeding and types of foods to be prepared or fed to an infant at the facility;

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officer's observations, in the Infant classroom, Infant #1(last update 9/28/23), Infant #2 (last update 10/16/23), Infant #3 (last update 10/16/23) and Infant #4 (last update 10/16/23) lacked updated feeding plans. **Previously cited 01/04/2023”

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: Room 4 *There was sharp metal bent up at the base of the exit door to the playground. *There was particle board at the base of the right sink countertop. *The sinks were lacking caulking around the rims, and the 1st toilet was lacking caulking under the base. *There was a plastic bin that had a broken corner with sharp edges. **Previously cited 01/04/2023”