Littleton - Catholic Charities Community Services Westside Head Start

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 observations, a poster board was stored on the diapering table in Room 8.”

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 observations, the following materials were stored in the bathrooms: *Bathroom of Rooms 1, 2 and 3- a mat used for special needs diapering was stored on top of the cabinet of the bathroom; and *Room 6-a mop head and a mop bucket were stored on top of the cabinet in the bathroom.”

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 observations, the following was noted regarding the diapering areas: *Room 8 - the soiled clothing container was not equipped with a waterproof liner; and *Rooms 4, 5 and 8- the flip-style lids were left in the up position on the soiled diapering containers and the containers contained soiled diapers.”

AAC R9-5-501.C.5. C. A licensee shall ensure that a staff member: 5. Except as provided in subsection (D), prepares and posts a dated lesson plan in each indoor activity area for each calendar week, which is maintained on facility premises for 12 months after the lesson plan date and provides opportunities for each child to: a. Gain a positive self-concept; b. Develop and practice social skills; c. Think, reason, question, and experiment; d. Acquire language skills; e. Develop physical coordination skills; f. Participate in structured large muscle physical activity; g. Develop habits that meet health, safety, and nutritional needs; h. Express creativity; i. Learn to respect cultural diversity of children and staff; j. Learn self-help skills; and k. Develop a sense of responsibility and independence;

“Findings: Based on Compliance Officer #2's observation and review of facility documentation, it was determined that the lesson plan posted in Room R6 (pre-school classroom) was dated for the week of 11/20/2023.”

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 Compliance Officer #2's observation, it was determined that the wooden boards under the sheds had splintering wood on playground A and playground C that were accessible to the enrolled children.”

AAC R9-5-605.B.5. B. A licensee shall ensure that: 5. Electrical extension cords are not used;

“Findings: Based on Compliance Officer #2's observation, it was determined that there was a green extension cord being used in Room R7 (pre-school classroom).”

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 #2's observation, it was determined that there was a shelf that was easily tippable and not secured to the wall in Room 8 (pre-school classroom) that was accessible to the enrolled children.”