La Petite Academy

AAC R9-5-503.A.4. A. A licensee shall ensure that each diaper changing area required in R9-5-601(4) contains: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 2-year-old Room and Infant Room, the soiled clothes container lacked a tight-fitting lid.”

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 Officer observations, the following toilet rooms were not maintained in a clean condition: Preschool Toilet Rooms (Toilet Room #1, #2, and #3): *There was a brown substance in the toilet bowl. *There was a brown substance on the floors, in the corners, and around the base of each toilet. *There were several pieces of extra toilet paper all over the floors. *There was a brown buildup around all the handwashing sinks. Two-Year-Old's Toilet Room: *There was a brown substance on the floors, in the corners, and around the base of each toilet. *There were several pieces of extra toilet paper all over the floors.”

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, in the Infant room, the surface of the diaper changing table was non-sanitizable due to the lack of a strip of vinyl located in front of the handwashing sink.”

AAC R9-5-503.A.3. 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

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observation, in the 2-year-old Classroom, the soiled diaper container lacked a tight-fitting lid.”

AAC R9-5-501.A.2. A. A licensee shall ensure that: 2. Except for an enrolled school-age child, drinking water is provided sufficient for the needs of and accessible to each enrolled child in both indoor and outdoor activity areas;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observation, the Toddler Classroom lacked accessible drinking water and cups for enrolled children.”

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 Officers' observations, in the outdoor activity area, the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children: Preschool Playground: *There was 6 handle bar handles on 2 bikes and 1 trike missing or broken with sharp edges located against the North wall. *There was missing plaster approximately 7 inches long exposing cement on the bottom of the Southeast fencing pillar. *There was peeling laminate with exposed rough wood on a table located near the play structure. *There was peeling paint with exposed rusty metal located at the base of the shade post.”

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 Officer’s observations, the following toilet rooms were not maintained in a clean condition: Prek-K1 Toilet Room #1; #2; #3: *There was a brown substance and green rings in the toilet bowl. *There was a yellow build-up on the base of the toilets. *There was brown dirt built up on the floor in Toilet Room #1 in the corners behind the toilet.”

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 observations, the following rooms were not maintained in a clean condition: Pre-K 1 Toilet Rooms: *There was extra clothing items and shoes being stored in toilet room #1. *There was extra clothing items being stored in toilet room #2. Toddler Room: *There two small children's mirrors filled with smudge marks, dirt, and hand prints. *There was extra clothes being stored in the toilet room. Infant Room: *There were smudge marks, dirt, and hands prints on the plexiglass ends of three cribs. Preschool Classroom: *The was built up dirt, sand, mud, and brown smudges on the the sand table.”

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 observation, in the Toddler Classroom, the temperature of the diaper changing sink was 73.9° F. rather than 86° F to 110° F. as required. In the Two's Classroom, the temperature of the diaper changing sink was 71.7° F. rather than 86° F to 110° F. as required.”

AAC R9-5-502.C.3.a. C. A licensee shall ensure that: 3. When preparing, using, or caring for an infant's feeding bottles, a staff member: a. Labels each bottle received from the parent with the infant's name;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observation, Child #1 in the infant room, had 3 unlabeled bottles of milk.”

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: Preschool Classroom: *There was exposed bare wood on the top and side of the sand table on the East wall. Toddler Classroom: *There was bare wood on the two shelf bookshelves on the West wall. Pre-K1 Classroom: There were plastic ends with sharp edges on tall tan woven baskets coming unraveled on shelves in the classroom.”