Love This Day School

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: The Compliance Officer observed that the corner of the wall in the quiet space in the 1’s classroom had paint chipping off the wall that was within reach of the children in the classroom.”

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: The Compliance Officer observed that the paper towel dispenser in the bathroom in the 4s/5s classroom did not have any paper towels.”

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 Compliance Officer observed that the caulking along the edge of the surface of the diaper changing table in the Toddler Room had a crack along one side and had small areas of deterioration.”

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 water temperature of the diaper changing sinks was measured to be as follows: 62° F at the diaper changing sink in the Infant's classroom; 63° F at the diaper changing sinks in the Toddler and Preschool classrooms. Video documentation to verify that the water temperature in all three rooms was adjusted to compliant temperatures was emailed to the Compliance Officer on 4/11/25.”

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.

“The Compliance Officer noted that there was no liner in the soiled clothing container in the Toddler classroom.”

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

“Compliance Officer 1 observed the following hazards on the playground: 1. A broken gate that was falling off the hinges and 2. A picnic table that had splintering wood.”

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;

“Compliance Officer 1 observed that the lesson plan in the one year old classroom was dated 4/8/24 to 4/12/24 and not for the current week.”