Kiddie Land Child care

AAC R9-3-401.B.3.d. B. A certificate holder shall ensure that: 3. The toys, materials, and equipment for use by enrolled children: d. Are maintained free from hazards and in a condition that allows the toys, materials, and equipment to be used for their original purpose;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation, in the Outside Activity Area, the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children: There was a water table with 4 plastic tubs that were cracked at the base with sharp edges, There was a brown plastic storage box that was cracked with sharp edges. ***Previously Cited 12/18/2024”

AAC R9-3-504.F.1. F. A certificate holder shall ensure that: 1. An unannounced fire and emergency evacuation drill are: a. At least once each month; and b. Each fire drill and emergency evacuation drill at a different time of day than the fire and emergency evacuation drill conducted in the previous month;

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officer's observation, the certificate holder lacked documentation of completed fire and emergency evacuation drills. ***Previously Cited 12/18/2024”

AAC R9-3-301.G. G. A certificate holder shall ensure that a staff member posts in a place that can be conspicuously viewed by individuals entering or leaving the child care group home: 1. The child care group home certificate; 2. The name of the provider; 3. The name of the staff member designated to act on behalf of the certificate holder when the provider is not present at the child care group home; 4. The hours of operation for the child care group home; 5. The weekly activity schedule required in R9-3-401(B)(4)(b); 6. The amount of time in minutes enrolled children may watch television, videos, or DVDs at the child care group home; and 7. The weekly menu, required in R9-3-406(F), before the first meal or snack of the week.

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officer's observation, it was determined that the licensee lacked the name of the staff member designated to act on behalf of the certificate holder when the provider is not present at the child care group home. ***Previously Cited 12/18/2024, 03/11/2024”

AAC R9-3-301.I. A certificate holder shall ensure that a staff member who has current training in first aid and CPR is present during hours of operation when an enrolled child is on the premises or on a trip away from the premises under the supervision of a staff member

“Findings: Based on the facility documentation and the Compliance Officer's observation, it was determined that Staff #1 lacked current training in first aid and CPR. The CPR card presented expired 09/2024.”

AAC R9-3-302.C. C. A certificate holder shall ensure that each staff member completes a total of 12 or more actual hours of training every 12 months after becoming a staff member in two or more of the following: 1. Child growth and development, which may include sudden infant death prevention; 2. Developmentally appropriate activities; 3. Nutrition and developmentally appropriate eating habits; 4. Responding to accidents and emergencies, including CPR and first aid for infants and children; 5. Recognizing signs of illness and infestation; 6. Detecting, preventing, and reporting child abuse or neglect; 7. Guiding and disciplining children; and 8. Availability of community services and resources, including those available to children with special needs.

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officer's observation, it was determined that Staff #1(12/14/23) and Staff #2 (12/14/23) lacked documentation of 12 hours of annual training from 12/14/24-12/14/25 as required.”

AAC R9-3-401.B.2. B. A certificate holder shall ensure that: 2. The areas of the child care group home approved for providing child care services are maintained free from hazards;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation, the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children: Toilet Room: The wall behind the toilet and adjacent to the tub had torn drywall, exposing wood, plaster, and rust colored substance. ***Previously Cited 12/18/2024”

AAC R9-3-502.A. A. Except as provided in subsection (B), a certificate holder shall ensure that the child care group home has an outdoor activity area that: 1. Is on the premises; 2. Is at least 500 square feet in size; 3. Is adjacent to the residence; 4. Includes shaded areas large enough to accommodate all enrolled children occupying the outdoor activity area at any time; and 5. Except as provided in subsection (D), is enclosed by a fence that: a. Is at least 4 feet high; b. Is secured to the ground; c. Does not have any vertical or horizontal open space that exceeds 4 inches at any point, including any space on a gate; and d. Has a gate from which an individual may exit the outdoor activity area.

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation, in the Outdoor Activity Area, the wooden fence was missing a 5-inch piece of wood at the base of 1 of the slats on the fence. ***Previously Cited 12/18/2024”

AAC R9-3-301.A.4.d. A. A certificate holder shall: 4. Ensure that the provider: d. Prepares a dated attendance record for each day and ensures that each staff member records on the attendance record the staff member’s start time and end time of providing child care services for the child care group home;

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officer's observations, it was determined that Staff #1 lacked documentation of an attendance record for June 2025. ***Previously cited 12/18/2025. 03/11/2024 and 12/14/2023”

AAC R9-3-301.A.4.f. A. A certificate holder shall: 4. Ensure that the provider: f. Except as specified in R9-3-408, provides child care services only in areas: i. Designated as provided in R9-3-201(2)(g)(i) or R9-3-201(2)(g)(i), or ii. Approved under R9-3-205(C);

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officers' observations, upon arrival at the Small Group Home, there were 2 enrolled children in the back room, which is not part of the licensed area. ***Previously Cited 03/11/2024”

AAC R9-3-301.G. G. A certificate holder shall ensure that a staff member posts in a place that can be conspicuously viewed by individuals entering or leaving the child care group home: 1. The child care group home certificate; 2. The name of the provider; 3. The name of the staff member designated to act on behalf of the certificate holder when the provider is not present at the child care group home; 4. The hours of operation for the child care group home; 5. The weekly activity schedule required in R9-3-401(B)(4)(b); 6. The amount of time in minutes enrolled children may watch television, videos, or DVDs at the child care group home; and 7. The weekly menu, required in R9-3-406(F), before the first meal or snack of the week.

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officers' observations, the licensee lacked a posted schedule and lesson plan with screen time in minutes. ***Previously Cited 03/11/2024 and 12/18/2024”

AAC R9-3-401.B.4.b. B. A certificate holder shall ensure that: 4. The activities at the child care group home are: b. Based upon a written weekly schedule that includes: i. Routines, such as meals, snacks, and rest periods, that follow a familiar and consistent pattern; ii. If weather and air quality permit, outdoor activities to enhance large muscle development; iii. Stories, music, dancing, singing, and reading; iv. Listening and talking opportunities; and v. Creative activities such as water play, cutting and pasting, painting, coloring, dramatic play, and playing with blocks;

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officers' observations, it was determined that the Small Group Home lacked a written weekly schedule.”

AAC R9-3-406.F. F. A certificate holder shall ensure that a staff member: 1. Prepares a weekly menu specifying the foods to be served at each meal and snack on each day, 2. Dates each menu, and 3. Writes food substitutions on a posted menu no later than the morning of the day of the meal or snack to which the substitution applies.

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officers' observations, it was determined that the weekly menu lacked a date.”

AAC R9-3-506.1. A certificate holder shall ensure that: 1. All areas of the child care group home approved for providing child care services and the furnishings, equipment, supplies, materials, utensils, and toys in those areas are kept clean and free of insects and vermin;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation, the refrigerator had a buildup of red sticky substance and debris throughout.”

AAC R9-3-301.A.4.d. A. A certificate holder shall: 4. Ensure that the provider: d. Prepares a dated attendance record for each day and ensures that each staff member records on the attendance record the staff member’s start time and end time of providing child care services for the child care group home;

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officers' observations, Staff #1 lacked documentation of an attendance record for the month of December. ***Previously Cited 03/11/2024”

AAC R9-3-504.F.1. F. A certificate holder shall ensure that: 1. An unannounced fire and emergency evacuation drill are: a. At least once each month; and b. Each fire drill and emergency evacuation drill at a different time of day than the fire and emergency evacuation drill conducted in the previous month;

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and Compliance Officer #2's observations, the certificate holder lacked documentation of completed fire and emergency evacuation drills.”

AAC R9-3-502.A. A. Except as provided in subsection (B), a certificate holder shall ensure that the child care group home has an outdoor activity area that: 1. Is on the premises; 2. Is at least 500 square feet in size; 3. Is adjacent to the residence; 4. Includes shaded areas large enough to accommodate all enrolled children occupying the outdoor activity area at any time; and 5. Except as provided in subsection (D), is enclosed by a fence that: a. Is at least 4 feet high; b. Is secured to the ground; c. Does not have any vertical or horizontal open space that exceeds 4 inches at any point, including any space on a gate; and d. Has a gate from which an individual may exit the outdoor activity area.

“Findings: Based on Compliance Officer #1's observation, in the outdoor activity area, the certificate holder did not include a shade structure as required.”

AAC R9-3-401.B.3.d. B. A certificate holder shall ensure that: 3. The toys, materials, and equipment for use by enrolled children: d. Are maintained free from hazards and in a condition that allows the toys, materials, and equipment to be used for their original purpose;

“Findings: Based on Compliance Officer #1’s observations, in the outdoor activity, the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children: *There was a vinyl chair that had a 8-inch tear in the vinyl exposing foam. *There was a blue plastic tub that was cracked with sharp edges. *There was a Tonka truck that had rust and chipping paint. *There was a Little Tykes climber with broken plastic sharp edges. *There was a Little Tykes water table that was broken with a rusted tire rotor in the center of it. ***Previously Cited 03/11/2024”

AAC R9-3-401.B.2. B. A certificate holder shall ensure that: 2. The areas of the child care group home approved for providing child care services are maintained free from hazards;

“Findings: Based on Compliance Officer #1's observation, in the toilet room, there was a metal Chair and cement brick behind the toilet accessible to enrolled children.”

AAC R9-3-401.B.2. B. A certificate holder shall ensure that: 2. The areas of the child care group home approved for providing child care services are maintained free from hazards;

“Findings: Based on Compliance Officer #1’s observations, in the outdoor activity, the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children: *There was an uncoiled hose. ***Previously Cited 3/11/2024”

AAC R9-3-505.D.5. D. A certificate holder shall ensure that: 5. Except as provided in R9-3-503(C)(4) and subsection (D)(6)(d), the following are stored in a labeled container separate from food storage areas and are inaccessible to an enrolled child: a. Materials and chemicals labeled as a toxic substance, and b. Substances that have a child warning label and may be a hazard to a child;

“Findings: Based on Compliance Officer #1's observation, in the toilet room, there were toiletries in the bathtub accessible to enrolled children.”

AAC R9-3-303.B. B. Except as required in A.R.S. § 36-309, before a child is enrolled at a child care group home, a certificate holder shall require the individual enrolling the child to complete a Department-provided Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record card containing: 1. The child’s name, home address, city, state, zip code, 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 child care group home or to be contacted if the child’s parent cannot be contacted; 5. The name and contact telephone number of the child’s physician, physician assistant, or registered nurse practitioner; 6. Written authorization for emergency medical care of the child; 7. The name of the individual to be contacted in case of injury or sudden illness of the child; 8. A written description provided by a child’s parent of the nutritional and dietary needs of the child; 9. A written description provided by the child’s parent noting the child’s susceptibility to illness, physical conditions of which a staff member should be aware, and any individual requirements for health maintenance; and 10. The dated signature of the individual completing the Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record card.

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officer’s observation, it was determined that 4 out of 4 enrolled children's Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record cards reviewed lacked the following required information: Child #1: The date of enrollment, the child's home telephone number and date of birth, the name, home address, city, state, zip code and contact telephone number of 2nd parent of the child and the name and contact telephone number of the child's health care provider. Child #2: The date of enrollment, the name, home address, city, state, zip code, and contact telephone number of each parent of the child, The name and contact telephone number of a 2nd individual 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, the name and contact telephone number of the child's health care provider and the name of the individual to be contacted in case of injury or sudden illness of the child. Child #3: The date of enrollment. Child #4 The date of enrollment and 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.”

AAC R9-3-301.G. G. A certificate holder shall ensure that a staff member posts in a place that can be conspicuously viewed by individuals entering or leaving the child care group home: 1. The child care group home certificate; 2. The name of the provider; 3. The name of the staff member designated to act on behalf of the certificate holder when the provider is not present at the child care group home; 4. The hours of operation for the child care group home; 5. The weekly activity schedule required in R9-3-401(B)(4)(b); 6. The amount of time in minutes enrolled children may watch television, videos, or DVDs at the child care group home; and 7. The weekly menu, required in R9-3-406(F), before the first meal or snack of the week.

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and Compliance Officer #2’s observation, the licensee lacked a posted Menu and lesson plan. ***Previously Cited 03/11/2024”

AAC R9-3-401.B.1. B. A certificate holder shall ensure that: 1. A staff member: a. Supervises each enrolled child at all times, b. Plays and communicates with an enrolled child throughout the day, and c. Responds immediately to signs of distress from an enrolled child;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observations, upon arrival to the Small Group Home, there was a child asleep in a chair in a back room alone and unsupervised.”

AAC R9-3-401.B.2. B. A certificate holder shall ensure that: 2. The areas of the child care group home approved for providing child care services are maintained free from hazards;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observations, in the outdoor activity, the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children: *There was an uncoiled hose.”

AAC R9-3-401.B.3.d. B. A certificate holder shall ensure that: 3. The toys, materials, and equipment for use by enrolled children: d. Are maintained free from hazards and in a condition that allows the toys, materials, and equipment to be used for their original purpose;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observations, in the outdoor activity, the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children: *There were 2 vinyl couches that had rips in the vinyl exposing foam. *There was a leather chair with a wood tray that had peeling sealant and rough splintery wood. *There was a Little Tykes Cozy Coop with broken plastic sharp edges around the eyes.”

AAC R9-3-505.D.9. D. A certificate holder shall ensure that: 9. An enrolled child does not have access to the following on the premises: a. Lawn mowers, ladders, toilet brushes, plungers, and other equipment that may be a hazard to a child; b. An air conditioner, evaporative cooler, heat pump, or furnace; c. A hot tub or spa; d. A pond or fountain; e. An irrigation ditch, abandoned mine, or well; or f. A trampoline.

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observations, in the toilet room, there was a Plunger, toilet brush, and metal chair behind the toilet accessible to enrolled children.”

AAC R9-3-301.A.3.a. A. A certificate holder shall: 3. Ensure that each resident 12 years of age or older and each staff member submits, on or before the starting date of residency, employment, or volunteer services, one of the following as evidence of freedom from infectious active tuberculosis: a. 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 residency, employment, or volunteer service, that includes the date and the type of tuberculosis screening test; or b. If the resident or staff member has had a positive Mantoux skin test or other tuberculosis screening test, a written statement that the resident or staff member is free from infectious active tuberculosis that is signed and dated by a physician, physician assistant, or registered nurse practitioner within six months before the starting date of residency, employment, or volunteer service; and

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officer’s observation, it was determined that the file for Staff #1 lacked the Mantoux skin test.”

AAC R9-3-301.A.4.f. A. A certificate holder shall: 4. Ensure that the provider: f. Except as specified in R9-3-408, provides child care services only in areas: i. Designated as provided in R9-3-201(2)(g)(i) or R9-3-201(2)(g)(i), or ii. Approved under R9-3-205(C);

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observation, upon arrival at the Small Group Home, there was an enrolled child asleep in a back room that is not part of the licensed area.”

AAC R9-3-301.G. G. A certificate holder shall ensure that a staff member posts in a place that can be conspicuously viewed by individuals entering or leaving the child care group home: 1. The child care group home certificate; 2. The name of the provider; 3. The name of the staff member designated to act on behalf of the certificate holder when the provider is not present at the child care group home; 4. The hours of operation for the child care group home; 5. The weekly activity schedule required in R9-3-401(B)(4)(b); 6. The amount of time in minutes enrolled children may watch television, videos, or DVDs at the child care group home; and 7. The weekly menu, required in R9-3-406(F), before the first meal or snack of the week.

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observation, the licensee did not have posted the name of the staff member designated to act on behalf of the certificate holder when the provider is not present at the child care group home.”

AAC R9-3-502.C.1.b. C. A certificate holder shall ensure that: 1. A staff member: b. Arranges play equipment in an outdoor activity area to eliminate hazards and to minimize conflict between children using the play equipment;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer Supervisor and the Compliance Officers' observations, the outdoor activity area had the following hazards: *There were wires protruding from the northwest side wall of the building. *There was paint chipping on 2 northwest-facing walls of the building. *There was bird feces on the play equipment. *There was a broken plastic base to the play structure. *There was a wood shelf that was warped and had peeling and chipping laminate. *There was a teal plastic bin that had 3 cracks in the bottom. *There were 6 screws protruding from the connecting walls of the plastic play structure. *There was standing water in the base of the plastic play structure. *There were 2 leather couches that had warn vinyl.”

AAC R9-3-301.A.3.a. A. A certificate holder shall: 3. Ensure that each resident 12 years of age or older and each staff member submits, on or before the starting date of residency, employment, or volunteer services, one of the following as evidence of freedom from infectious active tuberculosis: a. 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 residency, employment, or volunteer service, that includes the date and the type of tuberculosis screening test; or b. If the resident or staff member has had a positive Mantoux skin test or other tuberculosis screening test, a written statement that the resident or staff member is free from infectious active tuberculosis that is signed and dated by a physician, physician assistant, or registered nurse practitioner within six months before the starting date of residency, employment, or volunteer service; and

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officer Supervisor's observations, it was determined that the Mantoux skin tests for Resident #1 and Resident #3 were not available for review at the time of the inspection.”

AAC R9-3-301.A.4.c. A. A certificate holder shall: 4. Ensure that the provider: c. Maintains on the premises a file for each resident, for 12 months after the date the resident last resided at the child care group home, containing: i. The resident’s name and date of birth; ii. The resident’s relationship to the provider; iii. The date the resident began residing at the child care group home; iv. The date the resident last resided at the child care group home, if applicable; v. A written statement by the resident or, if the resident is a minor, the provider attesting to the resident’s current immunity against measles, rubella, diphtheria, mumps, and pertussis; vi. If the resident is an adult, the form required in A.R.S. § 36-897.03(B); vii. If the resident is an adult, the documents required by R9-3-202(C)(2) or R9-3-202(D); and viii.If the resident is 12 years of age or older, the documents required by subsection (A)(3);

“Findings: Based on facility documentation, the Compliance Officer Supervisor, and the Compliance Officer’s observations, it was determined that the file for Resident #1, Resident #2 and Resident #3 lacked documentation of the residents' written statement attesting to current immunity against measles, rubella, diphtheria, mumps, and pertussis as required. It was also determined that the files for Resident #1, Resident #2 and Resident #3 lacked documentation of the residents' Criminal History Affidavit.”

AAC R9-3-301.A.4.d. A. A certificate holder shall: 4. Ensure that the provider: d. Prepares a dated attendance record for each day and ensures that each staff member records on the attendance record the staff member’s start time and end time of providing child care services for the child care group home;

“Findings: Based on facility documentation, the Compliance Officer Supervisor, and the Compliance Officers' observations, the staff member did not have a record of their attendance.”

AAC R9-3-310.A. A. A certificate holder shall ensure that a child care group home has a first-aid kit on the premises that contains at least the following items, in a quantity sufficient to meet the needs of the enrolled children at the child care group home: 1. Sterile bandages including: a. Adhesive bandages of assorted sizes, b. Sterile gauze pads, and c. Sterile gauze rolls, 2. Antiseptic solution or sealed antiseptic wipes, 3. Single-use non-porous gloves, 4. Reclosable plastic bags of at least one-gallon size, 5. Scissors, and 6. Adhesive or self-adhering tape.

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observation, the first aid kit lacked a gallon-size bag.”

AAC R9-3-502.A. A. Except as provided in subsection (B), a certificate holder shall ensure that the child care group home has an outdoor activity area that: 1. Is on the premises; 2. Is at least 500 square feet in size; 3. Is adjacent to the residence; 4. Includes shaded areas large enough to accommodate all enrolled children occupying the outdoor activity area at any time; and 5. Except as provided in subsection (D), is enclosed by a fence that: a. Is at least 4 feet high; b. Is secured to the ground; c. Does not have any vertical or horizontal open space that exceeds 4 inches at any point, including any space on a gate; and d. Has a gate from which an individual may exit the outdoor activity area.

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer Supervisor and the Compliance Officers' observations, in the outdoor activity area, there was metal wiring on the activity area fence that was sharp and protruding from the fencing area.”

AAC R9-3-504.A.4. A. A certificate holder shall ensure that: 4. The child care group home’s residence has at least two portable fire extinguishers: a. One of which is labeled as rated at least 1A-10-BC by the Underwriters Laboratories is mounted on the kitchen wall and is easily accessible, and b. One of which is labeled as rated at least 2A-10-BC by the Underwriters Laboratories and is maintained in a location accessible to staff members in an area of the child care group home approved for providing child care services;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observation, the large fire extinguisher lacked a service tag and the child care group home lacked a portable fire extinguisher.”