Kreative Kampus

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 Two's (Toddler) classroom bathroom, there was a hole in the wall with an exposed capped pipe, located on the right side of the toilets.”

AAC R9-5-501.A.13. A. A licensee shall ensure that: 13. Toys and play equipment, required in this Article, are maintained: a. Free from hazards, and b. In a condition that allows the toy or play equipment to be used for the original purpose of the toy or play equipment;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation, in the Gross Motor room, there were rips and exposed foam in the teal vinyl cubes.”

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. Posts the current written dietary instructions in the infant room and the kitchen and maintains the instructions on facility premises for 12 months after the date of the instructions; and

“Findings: Based on the facility documentation and the Compliance Officer's observation, in the Infant room and in the kitchen, the written dietary instructions for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 lacked a schedule documenting when and how much to feed the Infants.”

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 the Preschool and the Two's (Toddler) bathrooms, there was cracked and missing caulking with a dark ring at the base of the toilets.”

AAC R9-5-512.F.7. F. A licensee shall ensure that: 7. Toys, materials, and equipment are maintained in a clean condition;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation, in the Outdoor activity areas, some equipment and materials were not maintained in a clean condition: *In the Toddler playground, there were thick black spots in the carpet/mat that covered the concrete. *In the Preschool playground, there were black marks on the manufactured wood located on the west side of the climbing structure with the red top.”

AAC R9-5-512.F.8.9. F. A licensee shall ensure that: 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 observation, in the Preschool and Two's (Toddler) bathrooms, there were scratches in the front edge of the porcelain toilet bowls.”

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 the Compliance Officer's observation, the fan in the Preschool rooms' front bathroom was inoperable.”

AAC R9-5-503.A.3.4. A. A licensee shall ensure that each diaper changing area required in R9-5-601(4) contains: 3. At least one waterproof, sanitizable container with a waterproof liner and a tight fitting lid for soiled diapers; and 4. At least one waterproof, sanitizable container with a waterproof liner and a tight fitting lid for soiled clothing.

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation, in the Two's (Toddler) classroom, the container for soiled clothing lacked a waterproof liner.”

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 the Compliance Officer's observation, the Preschool playground lacked the following resilient surfacing: *6 of the required 6 inches of woodchips under and around the fall zones of the yellow slide of the small climber. *4 of the required 6 inches of woodchips under and around the fall zones of the ladder of the small climber and under the overhead rings of the large climber. *2 of the required 6 inches of woodchips under and around the fall zones of the double slide on the large climber.”

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 observation, on the Preschool playground, the was a 4 1/2 to 6 1/2 inch gap from the base of the fence to the ground on the North side. There was a rubber coating peeling off one of the overhead rings on the climbing structure. The artificial wood material used for slats on the deck of the large climbing structure is deteriorating and flacking into large chunks and small powder. The base of some of the slats appears thinner at the bottom than at the top.”

AAC R9-5-605.B.16. B. A licensee shall ensure that:16. The fire extinguisher required in subsection (A): a. Is serviced at least once every 12 months; and b. Has a tag attached to the fire extinguisher that specifies the date of the last servicing and the identification of the person who serviced the fire extinguisher; and

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officer's observation, it was determined the fire extinguishers in the center were not serviced at least once every 12 months. (Tags expired 02/2024)”

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 observation, the infant feeding forms lacked the following information: *Child #1 and Child #2: The amount of formula or breast milk to be fed at each feeding. *Child #3 and Child #4: The amount of formula or breast milk to be fed at each feeding and how often the infants are to be fed.”

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 infant room, there was a torn, peeling plastic coating on a high chair pad used by enrolled children.”

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;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation, in the Infant room, there was a high chair partially blocking the designated exit that provided escape to the outside of the building.”

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 observation, 1 of 5 staff files lacked the following: Staff #1's (start date 2/28/2022) TB test was dated 7/20/20, outside the required time frame.”

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 #2's observation, the toilet paper was not mounted in the school-age bathroom.”

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 the Compliance Officers' observation, the toilets in the 3's and 4's bathrooms were not flushed after use.”

AAC R9-5-512.G. G. A licensee may have a sink with running water, soap contained in a dispenser, and single-use paper towels in a mounted dispenser or a mechanical air hand dryer located directly outside a toilet room if an enrolled child exiting the toilet room can access the sink, soap, and paper towels or air hand dryer without having to cross space that is used for any activity.

“Findings: Based on Compliance Officer #2's observation, the 2's and Preschool bathroom lacked dispensed soap.”

AAC R9-5-513.B. B. A licensee shall ensure that a staff member: 1. Keeps all pet and animal habitats clean; 2. Prohibits reptiles, such as turtles, iguanas, snakes, and lizards, in the facility; 3. Prohibits birds in food preparation and eating areas; 4. Keeps pets and animals clean; 5. Prohibits pets and animals from endangering an enrolled child, staff member, or other individual on facility premises; and 6. Keeps birds and animals such as horses, sheep, cattle, and poultry in an enclosure that is not accessible to an enrolled child except as part of an activity.

“Findings: Based on Compliance Officer #2's observation, the Preschool fish tank had a thick brownish build-up inside the aquarium, and the Compliance Officer could not distinguish if there were fish in the tank.”

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 #2's observation, there were uncovered outlets on the northeast and south walls of the preschool room.”

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 observation, 1 of 10 Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record cards lacked: Child #1: The 2nd parent/guardian's name, address, and phone number.”

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 Officers’ observations, in the 4’s room, there was a 4x4 hole in the wall near the bathroom door. There was exposed raw wood in the 2’s room, on the cabinet below the diaper changing handle washing sink.”

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 Compliance Officer #2's observation, in the 2's bathroom, stored in the cabinet behind the door, were markers and other materials for use by the enrolled children.”

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 observation, 1 of 5 staff files lacked the following: Staff #1 (start date 2/28/2022): a completed criminal history affidavit and a direct service affidavit.”

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 facility documentation and Compliance Officer #2's observation, 1 of 5 staff files lacked the following: Staff #1 (start date 2/28/2022): the submission requirements.”