Parkside Christian Learning Center & Los Ninos Christian Preschool

AAC R9-5-501.A.15. A. A licensee shall ensure that: 15. In rooms used for napping, the lighting must be dim during nap time to promote an atmosphere conducive to sleep but must be bright enough for supervision of children;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officers' observations, the 1s Room and 3s Room lacked sufficient lighting to supervise children during nap time. The Compliance Officers had to prop the classroom doors open and asked staff to open curtains to be able to observe the children sleeping.”

AAC R9-5-603.D. D. A licensee shall ensure that the following is provided and maintained within the fall zones of swings and climbing equipment in an outdoor activity area: 1. A shock-absorbing unitary surfacing material manufactured for such use in outdoor activity areas; or 2. A minimum depth of 6 inches of a non-hazardous, resilient material such as fine loose sand or wood chips.

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observations, on the School-Age Playground (5s and up), the fall zones under the 3 swings lacked 5 inches of the required 6 inches of resilient surfacing (sand). On the Preschool Playground (2s-5s), the fall zones of the stairs, slides, and rock climbing wall of the climbing structure lacked 2-3 inches of the required 6 inches of resilient surfacing (rubber mulch).”

AAC R9-5-516.B.4. B. If prescription or nonprescription medications are administered, a licensee shall ensure that: 4. A staff member: a. Administers a prescription medication provided by a parent only from a container dispensed by a pharmacy; b. Administers a nonprescription medication provided by a parent for an enrolled child only from a container prepackaged and labeled for use by the manufacturer and labeled with the enrolled child’s name; c. Does not administer any medication that has been transferred from one container to another; and d. Does not administer a nonprescription medication to an enrolled child inconsistent with the instructions on the nonprescription medication’s label, unless the facility receives written authorization from the enrolled child’s health care provider.

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observations, Child #3's prescription medication and Child #4's two prescription medications lacked the original pharmacy-dispensed container.”

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 observations, the medication authorization forms for enrolled children lacked the following documentation: *Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4: The ending date of the dosage period. Child #5: The starting and ending dates of the dosage period. Child #6: The correct prescription number and the ending date of the dosage period.”

AAC R9-5-501.A.13. A. A licensee shall ensure that:13. Toys and play equipment, required in this Article, are maintained: a. Free from hazards, and b. In a condition that allows the toy or play equipment to be used for the original purpose of the toy or play equipment;

“Findings: Based on the State Compliance Officer’s observations, in the one's room, there was a climbing structure in the corner of the room located too close to the interior walls. The mat underneath the climbing structure is too small to provide enough resilient surface around all fall areas.”

AAC R9-5-502.A.8.c. A. A licensee providing child care services for infants shall: 8. Provide a crib for each infant that: c. Is furnished with clean, sanitized, crib-size bedding, including a fitted sheet and top sheet or a blanket;

“Findings: Based on the State Compliance Officer’s observations, in the infant room, there were four cribs with loose fitting sheets.”