N.A.C.O.G. - Chino Valley Head Start

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, Preschool Classroom 3, there was a white baby gate and a blue and orange backpack in front of a designated exit that provides escape from the building.”

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 Toddler 1, the temperature of the diaper changing sing was 120 ° F rather than 86° F and 110° F as required.”

AAC R9-5-516.B.3. B. If prescription or nonprescription medications are administered, a licensee shall ensure that: 3. A facility director, or a staff member designated in writing by the facility director, does not administer a medication to an enrolled child unless the facility receives written authorization signed by the enrolled child’s parent or health care provider that includes the: a. Name of the enrolled child; b. Type of the medication; c. Prescription number, if any; d. Instructions for administration specifying the: i. Dosage and route of administration; ii. If indicated, starting and ending dates of the dosage period; and iii. Times and frequency of administration; e. Reason for the medication; and f. Date of authorization; and

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officer’s observation, it was determined that the medication forms for Child #1, Child #2 and Child #3 lacked the times and frequency of the medication to be administered.”

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 Toddler 1, there was a blue teething toy and red plastic cup on diaper changing sink.”

AAC R9-5-510.B.1. B. A licensee shall ensure that a staff member does not use or permit: 1. A method of discipline that could cause harm to the health, safety, or welfare of an enrolled child;

“*Per Allegation Findings: Based on facility documentation, staff interviews, and a review of a video, a staff member used a method of discipline that could cause harm to the health and safety of an enrolled child. It was observed on video that in response to children’s behaviors, staff 1 spanked a child, grabbed a child roughly by the arm, forcefully sat a child in a chair, sprayed children in the face with a liquid from a spray bottle, pushed a child, and hit a child in the face with paper napkins. Staff confirmed the video was authentic and captured the full incident.”

AAC R9-5-510.B.2. B. A licensee shall ensure that a staff member does not use or permit: 2. Corporal punishment;

“*Per Allegation Findings: Based on facility documentation, staff interviews, and a review of a video, staff 1 was observed using corporal punishment as a method of discipline. Staff 1 was observed on a video spanking a child, grabbing a child by the arm and forcefully placing a child onto a chair, hitting a child in the face with paper napkins, and pushing a child. Staff confirmed the video was authentic and captured the full incident.”

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;

“*Per Allegation Findings: Based on facility documentation, staff interviews, and a review of a video, the health and safety of an enrolled child was placed at risk of harm when staff #1 was observed on video spanking and roughly grabbing an enrolled child by the arm and forcibly placing the enrolled child in a chair. In other situations observed on a video, staff 1 was seen forcefully putting a child onto a chair and pulling the chair back, spraying children in the face with a liquid from a spray bottle, pushing a child, and hitting a child in the face with paper napkins. Staff confirmed the video was authentic and captured the full incident.”