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AAC R9-5-603.D. D. A licensee shall ensure that the following is provided and maintained within the fall zones of swings and climbing equipment in an outdoor activity area: 1. A shock-absorbing unitary surfacing material manufactured for such use in outdoor activity areas; or 2. A minimum depth of 6 inches of a non-hazardous, resilient material such as fine loose sand or wood chips.

“Findings: During the inspection of the school age playground area, the Compliance Officer measured the dirt/gravel mixture under the dome climber at 2 inches in depth.”

AAC R9-5-511.A.1.2.3.4.5. 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, 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; 5. Each cot, mat, or crib is maintained in a clean and repaired condition;

“Findings: The Compliance Officer observed that there were at least four children sleeping on mats that had visible areas on them where the waterproof material had been torn or worn off making the mats no longer sanitizable.”

AAC R9-5-518.B. B. A licensee shall ensure that a staff member taking enrolled children on a field trip carries the following on the field trip:1. A copy of the Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record card including the attached immunization record or exemption affidavit, of each enrolled child participating in the field trip; 2. A copy of the written field trip plan required in subsection (A)(2); 3. A list stating the name of each participating enrolled child; and 4. Sufficient water to meet the needs of each enrolled child participating in the field trip.

“Findings: Based on an interview with the Director, the Compliance Officer was told that they did not bring a copy of the children’s emergency cards and immunization records with them on field trips.”

AAC R9-5-306.A. A. A licensee shall maintain a dated attendance form containing an enrolled child’s name with the time of each admission and release of the enrolled child. 1. Except as provided in subsection (A)(2), a licensee shall ensure that the attendance form is signed with at least a first initial of an individual’s first name and the individual’s last name by each enrolled child’s parent or individual designated by the enrolled child’s parent, each time the enrolled child is admitted or released. 2. An electronic fingerprint verification or an electronic signature may be used in place of a signature of the enrolled child’s parent or designated individual to admit or release the enrolled child. 3. If an electronic signature is used to admit or release the enrolled child, the licensee shall 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; 4. A licensee shall 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. 5. A licensee shall 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. a. The licensee shall verify the telephone authorization using a means of verification that has been agreed upon between the licensee and the enrolled child’s parent at the time of enrollment. b. The licensee shall document the means of verification in subsection (A)(5)(a) on the enrolled child’s Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record card. 6. A licensee shall 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. 7. A licensee shall maintain the attendance form on facility premises for 12 months after the date of attendance.

“Findings: Compliance Officer 2 reviewed 20 sign-in and out logs for June 2025 and observed the following: * Child 1 was missing the time-in for the signature recorded on 06/16. * Child 2 was missing a signature for the time-out recorded on 06/20.”

AAC R9-5-502.C.1.d. C. A licensee shall ensure that:1. A staff member providing child care services in an infant room: d. Keeps dated, daily, documentation of each infant including: i. A description of any activities the infant participated in, ii. The infant’s food consumption, iii. Diaper changes, and iv. Tummy time;

“Findings: During the inspection of the infant room, the Compliance Officer reviewed 10 daily log sheets for 06/20/25 and observed that all 10 did not have any activities listed on them.”

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: During the inspection of the infant room, the Compliance Officer reviewed 10 infant feeding instructions and found that two of the 10 were not current. * The form for Child 3 was last dated 01/06/25 and it was also missing the backside of the form. * The form for Child 4 was last updated 08/26/24.”

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: * During the inspection of the diaper changing area in the infant room, the Compliance Officer observed that the caulking was cracked and peeling around the sink and plexi-glass. * During the inspection of the diaper changing area in the one year-old room, the Compliance Officer observed that the caulking around the sink was cracked and peeling and the contact paper on top of the diaper changing surface was peeling off in spots making the surface no longer seamless, smooth or sanitizable. * During the inspection of the diaper changing area in the two year-old room, the Compliance Officer observed that the caulking around the sink and counter top was cracking and peeling.”

AAC R9-5-514. D. D. A licensee shall post, near an activity area or a room's designated exit, a building evacuation plan that details the designated exits from the activity area or room and the facility.

“Findings: During the inspection of the infant room, the Compliance Officer observed that the exit door leading to the outside was missing an evacuation map.”

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: During the inspection of the diaper changing areas, the Compliance Officer measured the water temperature at 112 degrees in the infant room, and 120 degrees in both the one year-old and two year-old rooms.”

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: During the inspection of the toddler playground area, the Compliance Officer measured the pea gravel at 2.0 inches under the slides and dome climber.”

AAC R9-5-501.A.12. A. A licensee shall ensure that: 12. The facility premises, including the buildings, are maintained free from hazards;

“The CO observed free standing cubby units and shelves not secured to the walls in all of the activity areas.”

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;

“The CO observed a pacifier keeper string attached to a pacifier that was in use by Child 1 while in the crib.”

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.

“The Compliance Officer (CO) reviewed 2 staff files. Staff 1 had 10 of 18 annual training hours documented for the training period of 10/22-10/23.”

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.

“The CO observed that the flooring throughout the licensed activity areas has a build up of dirt and debris on the surface. The dirt and debris was observed most prominently in the corners and along the baseboards. The debris was loose and not from stains.”

AAC R9-5-512.A. A. A licensee shall maintain facility premises free of insects and vermin.

“The CO observed insect remnants in the bathroom on the floor and in the cabinets. The CO also observed insect remnants on the kitchen floor.”

AAC R9-5-509.C.18. C. A licensee shall ensure that:18. A staff member: a. Prepares a weekly menu at least one week in advance, b. Includes on the menu the specific foods to be served on each day, c. Dates each menu, d. Posts each menu at least one day before the first meal on the menu will be served, and e. Writes food substitutions on a posted menu no later than the morning of the day of meal service;

“The CO observed the menu for 7/1/24 to read Turkey dinner, whole wheat bread, turkey with gravy, corn, mash potatoes, and milk to be served. The staff served whole grain bread, sliced lunch meat, cucumber, mandarin segments, and milk. The substitutions were not documented on the menu prior to service.”

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;

“The CO measured the diapering sink water to read 118-122 degrees Fahrenheit in the infant room. The Licensee sent documentation that the water was within allowable limits on 7/2/2024.”

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;

“The CO observed crib sheets that were not maintained in a clean condition.”

AAC R9-5-502.A.8.b. A. A licensee providing child care services for infants shall: 8. Provide a crib for each infant that: b. Has a commercially waterproofed mattress; and

“The CO observed the infant crib mattress to have exposed foam and a plastic cover that was deteriorating. The mattress is not waterproof.”

AAC R9-5-501.B. B. A toy or piece of play equipment, which is free from hazards and in a condition that does not allow the toy or play equipment to be used for the toy or play equipment's original purpose, may be in an activity area but is not counted as one of the toys or play equipment required in this Article.

“The CO observed broken equipment in the outdoor activity area. The Little Tikes equipment had cracks in the plastic.”

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

“The CO observed 2 sharp metal L shaped brackets protruding from the wall in the outdoor play area accessible to the enrolled children. The CO also observed splintering wood barriers with nails protruding accessible to the enrolled children.”

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.

“The CO measured the pea gravel under and around the climbers and slides to measure 1-2“ in resilient material.”

AAC R9-5-605.B.1. B. A licensee shall ensure that:1. All designated exits, corridors, and passageways that provide escape from the building are unobstructed and unlocked during hours of operation;

“The CO observed the tables and chairs to be blocking the emergency exit in the 3 year old room.”

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.

“The CO observed the metal faucet at diaper sink in the 1 year old room to have jagged metal exposed accessible to the enrolled children. The CO also observed the toilet in the 3 year old room to be clogged, and the school age bathroom equipment to be maintained in an unclean condition. The bathroom had paper waste, dirt, and debris strewn throughout the floor.”

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;

“The CO observed the diapering areas to have caulk that was cracking and not seamless. The 1's sink and diapering surface was in need of caulk and repair. The 2's diapering surface is deteriorating with wood exposed, and the caulk is not seamless. The Infant diapering area has holes in the surface from straps that have not been caulked or covered. The diapering area is not seamless.”