Kids Incorporated Learning Center Paradise Village

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, in the 4s Room, there was a cracked outlet cover with sharp edges.”

AAC R9-5-603.B. B. 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 Officers’ observations, on the Preschool Playground, there was a cracked blue toy with sharp edges. On the Toddler Playground, there was a cracked clear plastic container with sharp edges.”

AAC R9-5-502.A.8.c. A. A licensee providing child care services for infants shall: 8. Provide a crib for each infant that: c. Is furnished with clean, sanitized, crib-size bedding, including a fitted sheet and top sheet or a blanket;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officers’ observations, in the Infant Room, 6 of 15 crib sheets were loose and were not fitted.”

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 facility documentation and the Compliance Officers’ observations, Child #3’s prescription number on the medication bottle did not match the prescription number indicated on the medication authorization form.”

AAC R9-5-502.C.1.lk. C. A licensee shall ensure that: 1. A staff member providing child care services in an infant room: k. 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 Officers’ observations, Child #1’s and Child #2’s feeding plans were not current.”

AAC R9-5-306.A. A. A licensee shall: 1. Maintain a dated attendance form containing an enrolled child’s name with the time of each admission and release, and the parent or staff member's signature or other unique identifier. 2. If an electronic signature is used to admit or release the enrolled child, adopt policies and procedures to ensure that the individual whose signature the electronic or digital method of identification represents is accountable for the use of the electronic or digital method; 3. Develop, document, and implement policies and procedures to ensure that the identity of an individual is known to the staff member or is verified with picture identification before releasing an enrolled child to the individual. 4. Not release the enrolled child to an individual other than the enrolled child’s parent or other individual designated in writing by the enrolled child’s parent except when the enrolled child’s parent is unable to collect the enrolled child and authorizes the licensee by telephone to release the enrolled child to an individual not so designated. 5. Not permit the self-admission or self-release of an enrolled child unless the enrolled child is of school-age and the licensee has obtained and verified written permission from the enrolled child’s parent. 6. Maintain the attendance form on facility premises for 12 months after the date of attendance.

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officers’ observations, 2 of 15 enrolled children’s attendance forms reviewed lacked the following information: *Child #4: A signature or other unique identifier for 06.08.2026; and *Child #5: A signature or other unique identifier for 06.05.2026.”

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, in the 4s Room, there was a cracked outlet cover with sharp edges.”

AAC R9-5-603.B. B. 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 Officers’ observations, on the Preschool Playground, there was a cracked blue toy with sharp edges. On the Toddler Playground, there was a cracked clear plastic container with sharp edges.”

AAC R9-5-502.A.8.c. A. A licensee providing child care services for infants shall: 8. Provide a crib for each infant that: c. Is furnished with clean, sanitized, crib-size bedding, including a fitted sheet and top sheet or a blanket;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officers’ observations, in the Infant Room, 6 of 15 crib sheets were loose and were not fitted.”

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 facility documentation and the Compliance Officers’ observations, Child #3’s prescription number on the medication bottle did not match the prescription number indicated on the medication authorization form.”

AAC R9-5-502.C.1.lk. C. A licensee shall ensure that: 1. A staff member providing child care services in an infant room: k. 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 Officers’ observations, Child #1’s and Child #2’s feeding plans were not current.”

AAC R9-5-306.A. A. A licensee shall: 1. Maintain a dated attendance form containing an enrolled child’s name with the time of each admission and release, and the parent or staff member's signature or other unique identifier. 2. If an electronic signature is used to admit or release the enrolled child, adopt policies and procedures to ensure that the individual whose signature the electronic or digital method of identification represents is accountable for the use of the electronic or digital method; 3. Develop, document, and implement policies and procedures to ensure that the identity of an individual is known to the staff member or is verified with picture identification before releasing an enrolled child to the individual. 4. Not release the enrolled child to an individual other than the enrolled child’s parent or other individual designated in writing by the enrolled child’s parent except when the enrolled child’s parent is unable to collect the enrolled child and authorizes the licensee by telephone to release the enrolled child to an individual not so designated. 5. Not permit the self-admission or self-release of an enrolled child unless the enrolled child is of school-age and the licensee has obtained and verified written permission from the enrolled child’s parent. 6. Maintain the attendance form on facility premises for 12 months after the date of attendance.

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officers’ observations, 2 of 15 enrolled children’s attendance forms reviewed lacked the following information: *Child #4: A signature or other unique identifier for 06.08.2026; and *Child #5: A signature or other unique identifier for 06.05.2026.”

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

“Per allegation: Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observations and on staff interviews, staff acknowledged that on 8/26/25, children were left unsupervised when a staff member mistakenly thought a parent was the staff member who arrived in the 2-year-old room to give the staff member their lunch break. The staff stated they then left the facility to go on break. The Director stated that another staff member went into the classroom immediately after a parent informed them that the staff had left the room. The children in the 2-year-old room were not supervised by a staff member during the time the staff left the room and until another staff member entered the room.”

AAC R9-5-404.A. A. A licensee shall ensure that at least the following staff-to-children ratios are maintained at all times when providing child care services to enrolled children: Age Group/Staff: Children - Infants/1:5 or 2:11; 1-year-old children/1:6 or 2:13; 2-year-old children/1:8; 3-year-old children/1:13; 4-year-old children/1:15; 5-year-old children not school-age/1:20; School-age children/1:20

“Per allegation: Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observations and on staff interview, a ratio of 1:11 was observed in the 2 years old room at the time of investigation. The second staff was observed re-entering the room from down the hallway. The staff stated they had gone to another classroom to bring a child to the 2 year old room. During staff interview, staff acknowledged that on 8/26/25, a staff member stated the staff had mistakenly thought a parent was another staff member who was there to give the staff member a lunch break. The staff member stated the staff was new and did not know all of the other staff by face. The staff stated they left the facility to go on break and received a call from the management team, asking the staff why they had left. The staff told management that they had mistakenly thought the parent was the staff member, who was given there to cover the staff's break. The Director stated that another staff member went into the classroom immediately after a parent informed them of the incident.”

AAC R9-5-503.A.2. A. A licensee shall ensure that each diaper changing area required in R9-5-601(4) contains:2. A hand-washing sink next to the diaper changing surface for staff use when changing diapers and for washing an enrolled child during or after diapering that provides: a. Running water between 86° F and 110° F, b. Soap from a dispenser, and c. Single-use paper hand towels from a dispenser;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observations, the water at the diapering sinks measured 116 Degrees F in the infant room , the one year old room and the 2 year old room.”

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 the Compliance Officer's review of the written feeding instructions and on a discussion with the infant room staff, the following written infant feeding instructions lacked information and had not been updated: *Child #1- Staff stated the infant was eating both formula and solid foods but the feeding instructions did not state the amount of food to be fed; *Child #2- Staff stated the infant was eating both formula and solid foods but the feeding instructions did not state the amount and frequency of the formula feedings. In addition, the section of the form that stated the types of food the infant had tried was blank and had not been filled out to be fed; *Child #3-Staff stated the infant was eating both formula and foods but the feeding instructions did not state the amount of food to be fed; *Child #4- Staff stated the infant was eating pureed foods but the feeding instructions did not state the type of food (pureed versus solids) and the amount of food to be fed; *Child #5- - Staff stated the infant was eating solid foods but the feeding instructions did not state the amount of food to be fed; and *Child #6- The form stated that the infant should be fed "on demand" but did not state the amount and frequency of the feedings.”

AAC R9-5-517.A.9. A. A licensee who transports an enrolled child in a motor vehicle that the licensee owns, or acquires for use by contract, shall:9. Ensure that the motor vehicle has: a. A working mechanical heating system capable of maintaining a temperature throughout the motor vehicle of at least 60° F when outside air temperatures are below 60° F; b. Except as provided in subsection (E), a working air-conditioning system capable of maintaining a temperature throughout the motor vehicle at or below 86° F when outside air temperatures are above 86° F; c. Except as provided in subsection (F), a first aid kit that meets the requirements of R9-5-514(A); d. Two large, clean towels or blankets; and e. Sufficient drinking water available to meet the needs of each enrolled child in the motor vehicle and sufficient cups or other drinking receptacles so that each enrolled child can drink from a different cup or receptacle;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observations, the following was noted regarding the van used for transporting children: 1) The first aid kit lacked scissors, 2 one-gallon resealable bags and 2 rolls of gauze; and 2) The van only had 1 of the 2 required towels or blankets.”

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 the Compliance Officer's observations, the animal rug in the 2 year old room had numerous brown stains and was dirty.”

AAC R9-5-503.A.1. A. A licensee shall ensure that each diaper changing area required in R9-5-601(4) contains:1. A nonabsorbent, sanitizable diaper changing surface that is: a. Seamless and smooth, and b. Kept clear of items not required for diaper changing;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation, a Clipboard was placed on the diapering counter in the 2 year old room.”

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 the Compliance Officer's observation, the medication permission form for Child #6 lacked the reason for the medication.”

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 the Compliance Officer's review of the written infant feeding instructions and on a discussion with the infant room staff, it was determined the written feeding instructions for 5 infants were not updated and lacked the following required information: *Child 1-staff stated the child was eating food but the feeding instructions lacked the type, frequency and amount of the food to be fed; *Child #2- staff stated the child was eating pureed food but the feeding instructions lacked the amount of puree to be fed and the form stated it was last updated 10/4/23; *Children #3 and #4- the staff stated the children were eating food but the feeding instructions lacked the frequency and amount of the food to be fed; and *Child #5- staff stated the child was eating food but the feeding instructions lacked the type of food and the amount of the food to be fed.”

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 the Compliance Officer's review of staff files, Staff #3’s fingerprint clearance card was issued on 4/22/24, after the staff had turned 18 years old. The file, however, contained documentation stating the fingerprint card’s validity was verified on 10/23/23, 8 months before the card was issued. Staff #4's (DOE 1/16/23) fingerprint clearance card was not verified until 6/20/24, rather than before the staff's date of employment.”

AAC R9-5-511.C. C. A licensee shall provide an unobstructed passageway at least 18 inches wide between each row of cots or mats to allow a staff member access to each enrolled child.

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observations, in the 4's room there were 2 children sleeping on mats located 3 inches apart, rather than at least 18 inches between each row of mats to allow a staff member unobstructed access to enrolled children.”

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 documentation and the Compliance Officer's observations, in the Infant room, half of the attendance rosters for the month of February, 2024 lacked a date.”

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 the Compliance Officer's (CO) observation, the School-age room lacked an activity schedule.”

AAC R9-5-404.C.3. C. A licensee shall ensure that:3. When six or more enrolled children are present in a facility, an infant is not placed for supervision with a child who is not an infant.

“Findings: Per allegation and based on documentation and staff statements, the Licensee failed to ensure when six or more enrolled children are present at the facility, an infant is not placed for supervision with a child who is not an infant. Staff stated the following: *We move infants to the 1’s room to transition them and then they go back to the infant room. * Some parents ask us to transition the infants to the 1’s room. * Some parents request us to “acquaint the kids for about 30 minutes” into the 1’s room. *Infants go into the 1’s room to observe for about 30 minutes or so and then go back to the infant room. *Sometimes the infants transition during outside time. *Some parents ask us to get the infants to adjust to the 1’s room by having the children go to the 1’s room and then back to the infant room. *A child transitioned back and forth for about 2 weeks, about 2 weeks ago, prior to moving up to the 1’s room. Documentation revealed on 2/27/2024 an infant was in the 1' room from 3:22 - 4:24pm, and then the child went back into the infant room.”

AAC R9-5-501.A.1. A. A licensee shall ensure that:1. In addition to complying with the requirements in this Chapter, the health, safety, or welfare of an enrolled child is not placed at risk of harm;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation, it was determined that staff members failed to ensure that the health, safety and welfare of enrolled children was not placed at risk of harm. During naptime in the 3's room, an enrolled child was observed sleeping with a blanket covering their face and head. Staff were unable to observe the sleeping child's face.”

AAC R9-5-501.A.4. A. A licensee shall ensure that: 4. An enrolled child is placed in an age-appropriate or developmentally-appropriate group;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observations, there were 2 school-age children along with 12 one-year-old children in the 1's room. The children present were not placed in age-appropriate or developmentally-appropriate groups.”

AAC R9-5-501.A.1. A. A licensee shall ensure that:1. In addition to complying with the requirements in this Chapter, the health, safety, or welfare of an enrolled child is not placed at risk of harm;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observations, the health, safety and welfare of enrolled children was placed at risk of harm. In the Infant room an infant was asleep in a crib with a grey bib around their neck and a pacifier attached to a lanyard across their cheek.”

AAC R9-5-404.A. A. A licensee shall ensure that at least the following staff-to-children ratios are maintained at all times when providing child care services to enrolled children: Age Group/Staff: Children - Infants/1:5 or 2:11; 1-year-old children/1:6 or 2:13; 2-year-old children/1:8; 3-year-old children/1:13; 4-year-old children/1:15; 5-year-old children not school-age/1:20; School-age children/1:20

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observations, staff-to-child ratios were not maintained in the following rooms: 2’s room: 1:11 at the beginning of the inspection, rather than 2:11 as required. 1's room: 2:14 at the beginning of the inspection, rather than 3:14 as required.”

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 Based on the Compliance Officer's observations and staff statement, the following rosters were incomplete: * In the 3's and up room, there were 24 children present and 26 children marked on the roster. Staff stated 2 of the children were in the 1's room. * In the 1's room, there were 14 children present and 11 children were marked on the roster. *In the Infant room, there were 5 children present and 4 children marked on the roster.”

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 the Compliance Officer's observations, in the 2's room, 1/2 of the lid on the food waste container was missing and there was discarded food waste inside the container.”

AAC R9-5-501.A.18. A. A licensee shall ensure that:18. Each enrolled child’s pacifier is labeled with an identifier that is specific to the enrolled child and maintained in a clean condition;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observations, in the Infant room, there were 2 pacifiers that lacked an identifier specific to an enrolled child.”