Phoenix Preparatory Preschool & Child Care

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, it was determined that the water temperature in the diaper hand washing sink was 126°F in the infant classroom and 120°F in the waddler (1's classroom) room.”

AAC R9-5-605.B.5. B. A licensee shall ensure that: 5. Electrical extension cords are not used;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation, it was determined that there was an extension cord being used in the 2's classroom.”

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 the Compliance Officer's observation, it was determined that there was a shelf that was not secured in the 1’s classroom and was easily tippable when little pressure was applied.”

AAC R9-5-512.C. C. A licensee shall ensure that floor coverings are:1. Clean; and 2. Free from: a. Dampness, b. Odors, and c. Hazards.

“Findings: Based on Compliance Officer #2's observations, in the Toddler B bathroom, the tile surrounding the drain on the floor was cracked leaving sharp and jagged tile exposed.”

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 Compliance Officer #2's observations, in the Toddler B bathroom, there was a build-up of a grey fuzzy substance on the ceiling vent.”

AAC R9-5-509.C.21. C. A licensee shall ensure that: 21. Perishable foods are covered and stored in a refrigerator at a temperature of 41° F or below;

“Findings: Based on Compliance Officer #2's observations, the refrigerator in the Infant Room was 44°F.”

AAC R9-5-503.F.1. F. A licensee shall ensure that in an activity area with a diaper changing area: 1. The containers required in subsections (A)(3) and (4) are inaccessible, and

“Findings: Based on Compliance Officer #2's observations, in the Toddler B Room, the cabinet door to access the soiled diaper container was broken causing it to be unable to fully close leaving the soiled diaper container accessible to enrolled children.”

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.

“Findings: Based on Compliance Officer #2's observations, the Toddler B Room lacked a soiled clothing container.”

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 Compliance Officer #2's observations, the diaper changing sink temperature was above 110°F in the following rooms: 1's A: The diaper changing sink temperature was 118°F; Pre K: The diaper changing sink temperature was 112°F; Toddler B: The diaper changing sink temperature was 119°F; and Infant Room: The diaper changing sink was 112°F.”

AAC R9-5-502.C.3.a. C. A licensee shall ensure that: 3. When preparing, using, or caring for an infant's feeding bottles, a staff member: a. Labels each bottle received from the parent with the infant's name;

“Findings: Based on Compliance Officer #2's observations, in the refrigerator of the Infant Room, 3 of 6 bottles lacked the enrolled child's last name.”

AAC R9-5-309.B. B. If there are gas pipes that run from a gas meter to an appliance or location on the facility premises, a licensee shall ensure that a licensed plumber or individual authorized by the local jurisdiction conducts a gas inspection that verifies there are no gas leaks in the gas pipes that run from the gas meter to any appliance or location on facility premises at least once every 12 months after the issue date of the license.

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and Compliance Officer #1's observation, the available gas inspection report was dated 8/31/23.”

AAC R9-5-509.C.23. C. A licensee shall ensure that:23. A freezer at the child care facility maintains a temperature of 0° F or below, as shown by a thermometer kept in the freezer at all times; and

“Findings: Based on Compliance Officer #2's observations, the freezer in the Infant Room lacked a thermometer.”

AAC R9-5-404.C.3. C. A licensee shall ensure that:3. When six or more enrolled children are present in a facility, an infant is not placed for supervision with a child who is not an infant.

“Findings: Based on Compliance Officer's observation and review of facility documentation, a 1 year old child was placed for care in the Infant classroom when more than 6 children were present in the facility.”

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 Compliance Officer's observation and review of facility documentation, the following classrooms did not maintain the mandated staff-to-children ratios: *in the 2/3's classroom --the Assistant Director left the classroom in a 0:8 ratio instead of the state mandated ratio of 1:8 when 2 year old children are present. *in the Toddler A classroom-the ratio was 0:8 instead of the state mandated ratio of 1:8 when 2 year old children are present. *in the PreK classroom--the ratio was 1:16 instead of the state mandated ratio of 2:16 when 4 year old children are present. *in the Infant room--the ratio was 1:6 instead of the state mandated ratio of 2:6 for infants.”

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

“Findings: Based on Compliance Officer's observation and review of facility documentation, each enrolled child was not supervised at all times. A 2 year old classroom was left unsupervised by a staff member in a ratio of 0:8 during nap time. Additionally, another classroom was left unsupervised and in a ratio of 0:8 when the Assistant Director, who was acting as a teacher-caregiver, left the room to enter the lobby.”

AAC R9-5-404.E. E. In addition to maintaining the required staff-to-children ratios, a licensee shall ensure that:1. Staff members are present on facility premises to perform facility administration, food preparation, food service, and maintenance responsibilities; and 2. Facility maintenance does not depend on the work of enrolled children.

“Findings: Based on Compliance Officer's observation, the Assistant director was in the 2/3's classroom acting in the capacity of a 2 year old teacher and the director's designee, as the director was not present. Teachers left classrooms out of ratio to take a lunch break, as there were not adequate staff members present on site to maintain ratios and perform facility administration.”

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 Compliance Officer's observation and review of facility documentation the health, safety, and welfare of children was placed at risk of harm when a 2 year old classroom was left in a ratio of 0:8 during nap time due to staff members taking lunch breaks, and another 2 year old classroom was left in a 0:8 ratio due to Assistant Director leaving room to enter the lobby.”