Peoria A M/ P M Recreation Program - Sunrise Fam

AAC R9-5-404.A. A. A licensee shall ensure that at least the following staff-to-children ratios are maintained at all times when providing child care services to enrolled children: Age Group/Staff: Children - Infants/1:5 or 2:11; 1-year-old children/1:6 or 2:13; 2-year-old children/1:8; 3-year-old children/1:13; 4-year-old children/1:15; 5-year-old children not school-age/1:20; School-age children/1:20

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer #1's observation, in the Preschool Room, the staff to child ratio was 0:1 with a required ratio of 1:1, when the staff member went to the kitchen and left the child in the classroom.”

AAC R9-5-518.D. D. A licensee shall ensure that each enrolled child participating in a field trip is wearing in plain view a written identification stating the facility's name, address, and telephone number.

“Findings: Based on staff interview and the Compliance Officers' observations, the facility did not ensure each child participating in the 12/20/23 walking field trip wore identification documenting the facility's information. Staff stated they did not think the children needed identification because they did not realize it was a field trip.”

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;

“Per Allegation: Findings: Based on staff interview and the Compliance Officers' observations, the facility did not obtain written permission from a parent before a child participated in a field trip on 12/20/23. Per staff, they take enrolled children on a walking field trip around the school and adjacent park. Staff stated they did not think they needed permission from the children's parents.”

AAC R9-5-518.C. C. A staff member shall verify the presence of each enrolled child and place a checkmark next to the enrolled child’s name on the list required in subsection (B)(3) for each enrolled child who is present at the following times:1. At the beginning of the field trip or when boarding the motor vehicle, 2. Upon arrival and each hour while at the field trip destination, 3. When preparing to leave the field trip destination or when boarding the motor vehicle to return to the facility, and 4. When reentering the facility at the conclusion of the field trip.

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officers' observations, staff did not take attendance during the 12/20/23 walking field trip.”

AAC R9-5-518.E. E. A licensee shall also ensure that each enrolled child is wearing out of view a written identification stating the enrolled child's name.

“Findings: Based on staff interview and the Compliance Officers' observations, the facility did not ensure that children participating in the 12/20/23 walking field trip wore written identification stating the enrolled child's name. Staff stated they did not know the children needed to wear identification.”

AAC R9-5-518.A.2. A. A licensee providing a field trip for an enrolled child shall:2. Prepare a written field trip plan including: a. The name of each participating enrolled child, staff member, and other individuals on the field trip; b. The times of departure from and return to the facility; c. If applicable, license plate number of any motor vehicle used on the field trip; and d. The name, street address, and telephone number, if any, of the field trip destination; and

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officers' observations, the 12/20/23 walking field trip lacked a written field trip plan.”