Palm Valley Preschool Inc. - Dba Teach N' Fun

AAC R9-5-603.B. B. 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 younger playground, there was exposed splintery wood located on the main gate accessible to enrolled children.”

AAC R9-5-501.B.1. B. A licensee shall ensure that a staff member: 1. Supervises each enrolled child at all times;

“Findings: Per Allegation: Based on staff statements, review of video surveillance, and the Compliance Officers' observation, 3 Staff members lacked knowledge of and accountability for the actions and whereabouts of Child #1 when the swing seat that Child #1 was using broke in two, and the child fell to the ground, resulting in two broken arms. Staff stated the following: *I didn't see the child fall *I didn't see it or hear it *I did not see the swing break, or hear it *I remember seeing a kid go really high on the swing, but I didn’t see the swing break, because a school-age staff member was in front of me. When asked, how did you know Child #1 fell from a broken swing, Staff stated the following: *(Child's name) walked up and said (Child #1's) arm was broken *Child #1 walked over to us, holding their wrist *(Child's name) said the swing broke, and then (Staff name) said the swing broke *Child #1 came up and said I can't feel my arm The following observations were made during the review of two video surveillance clips. The clips have no sound, but do have the documented time. *16 School Age children and 3 Staff enter the Older Playground by exiting the classroom door *Two staff walk next to the chain link fence that divides the older from the younger playground (this is approximately 28 steps from the swings). Both staff have their back to the swings. *The third staff's back is to the swings while they are looking at the facility provided IPad. *Child #1 sits in the swing at 9:42:16, quickly begins pumping, and the swing reaches the height of the cross bar. *The swing seat splits in two when the swing is at the rear apex of the arch at 9:42:49, and Child #1 falls to the ground. *Child #1 stands up from the ground on their own, and walks approximately 24 steps to arrive at 9:42:56 to the staff using the IPad.”

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, Child #1's prescription medication lacked a written authorization form.”

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 CO #1’s observation, the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children: *In the 3's, 4's, and School age toilet rooms, there were exposed screws protruding upward at the base of each toilet. *In the 4's classroom, there was a large flat screen television located on a low shelf that was unstable and moved easily when light pressure was applied.”

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 CO #1's observation, on the older playground, there was an unraveled hose located near the North exit gate.”

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 CO #1's observation, in the 1's toilet room there was a stack of toddler chairs and two highchairs located next to the handwashing sink.”

AAC R9-5-509.C.18. C. A licensee shall ensure that:18. A staff member: a. Prepares a weekly menu at least one week in advance, b. Includes on the menu the specific foods to be served on each day, c. Dates each menu, d. Posts each menu at least one day before the first meal on the menu will be served, and e. Writes food substitutions on a posted menu no later than the morning of the day of meal service;

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and CO #2's observation, the posted menu documented yogurt, crackers, and tropical fruit but lacked the specific type of yogurt, crackers and tropical fruit to be served to the enrolled children.”

AAC R9-5-306.B. B. A licensee shall: 1. Develop, document, and implement policies and procedures to ensure that a staff member maintains daily documentation of the presence of an enrolled child in an activity area that includes a method to account for any temporary absences of the enrolled child from the activity area, and 2. Maintain the documentation of the presence of enrolled children in an activity area required in subsection (B)(1) on facility premises for 12 months after the date of the documentation.

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and Compliance Officer (CO) #2's observation, it was determined that the roster in the 1's classroom did not reflect the number of children present (3 children present, 2 children listed on the roster).”

AAC R9-5-401.2. A licensee shall ensure that staff members meet the following qualifications for employment or volunteer service at a facility:2. A facility director’s designee is 21 years of age or older and provides the licensee with documentation of one of the following: a. At least 12 months of child care experience, a high school or high school equivalency diploma, and: i. Three credit hours or more in early childhood, child development, or a closely-related field from an accredited college or university, or ii. At least 30 actual hours of instruction, provided in conferences, seminars, lectures, or workshops in early childhood, child development, or a closely-related field; b. At least 12 months of child care experience and: i. An N.A.C., C.D.A., or C.C.P. credential; or ii At least 24 credit hours from an accredited college or university, including at least six credit hours in early childhood, child development, or a closely-related field; c. At least six months of child care experience and an associate degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood, child development, or a closely-related field; or d. At least three months of child care experience and a bachelor degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood, child development, or a closely-related field;

“Findings: Based on the facility documentation and CO #2's observation, it was determined that Staff #1 was the facility director's designee. Staff #1 lacked documentation of an evaluated diploma issued in a foreign country that is equivalent to a high school diploma in the United States.”

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;

“Findings: Based on CO #1's observation, in the outdoor activity area there were two mini trampolines accessible to enrolled children.”

AAC R9-5-518.A.1. A. A licensee providing a field trip for an enrolled child shall:1. Obtain written permission from a parent before the enrolled child participates in a field trip including: a. The date and description of the field trip; b. The times of departure from and return to the facility; and c. The name, street address, and telephone number, if any, of the field trip destination;

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and CO #2's observation, the written permission form for field trips occurring on 7/27/23 and 10/9/23 listed two children with one parent signature.”