Primrose School of North Scottsdale

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, the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children: Preschool Playground: 8 feet of stucco on the base of the east wall was sharp and had protruding edges. School Age playground: The south fence had a large piece of cement missing with sharp edges.”

AAC R9-5-512.D. D. A licensee shall ensure that toilet bowls, lavatory fixtures, and floors in toilet rooms and kitchens are cleaned and sanitized as often as necessary to maintain them in a clean and sanitized condition or at least once every 24 hours.

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observation, in Classrooms 9 the caulking around the base of the little toilet was cracked and had a rust colored buildup and in Classroom 10, the caulking around the base of the large toilet was cracked and had a rust colored buildup.”

AAC R9-5-503.A.3.4. A. A licensee shall ensure that each diaper changing area required in R9-5-601(4) contains: 3. At least one waterproof, sanitizable container with a waterproof liner and a tight fitting lid for soiled diapers; and 4. At least one waterproof, sanitizable container with a waterproof liner and a tight fitting lid for soiled clothing.

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observation, Classroom 2 and Classroom 4, lacked a soiled clothing container as required.”

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 Classroom 5, there was exposed raw wood on the diaper changing cabinet where the soiled diaper container is kept.”

AAC R9-5-502.C.1.lk. C. A licensee shall ensure that: 1. A staff member providing child care services in an infant room: k. Obtains written, current, and dated dietary instructions from a parent or health care provider regarding the method of feeding and types of foods to be prepared or fed to an infant at the facility;

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officer’s observations, it was determined that the infant feeding instructions lacked the following: Child #1: The types of foods to be fed to the infant, last update 10/2025. Child #2: The amount and types of food to be fed to the infant. Child #3: The amount, times and types of food to be fed to the infant. Child #4: The amount of foods to be fed to the infant.”

AAC R9-5-203.A. A. A licensee shall ensure that a staff member completes, signs, dates, and submits to the licensee, before the staff member’s starting date of employment or volunteer service: 1. The form required in A.R.S. § 36-883.02(C); and 2. If required by A.R.S. § 8-804, the form in A.R.S. § 8-804(I).

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officer's observation, it was determined that the DCS Central Registry check for the following staff members was completed after the staff's start date rather than prior to the start date as required: Staff #1: Start date-02/10/2025, DCS Central Registry check-dated 03/07/2025. Staff #2: Start date-03/10/2025, DCS Central Registry check-dated 03/11/2025. Staff #3: Start date-03/03/2025, DCS Central Registry check-dated 03/07/2025. Staff #4: Start date-02/10/2025, DCS Central Registry check-dated 03/07/2025.”

AAC R9-5-401.1. A licensee shall ensure that staff members meet the following qualifications for employment or volunteer service at a facility: 1. A facility director is 21 years of age or older and provides the licensee with documentation of one of the following: a. At least 24 months of child care experience, a high school or high school equivalency diploma, and: i. Six credit hours or more in early childhood, child development, or a closely-related field from an accredited college or university; or ii. At least 60 actual hours of instruction, provided in conferences, seminars, lectures, or workshops in early childhood, child development, or a closely-related field, and an additional 12 hours of instruction, provided in conferences, seminars, lectures, or workshops in the area of program administration, planning, development, or management; b. At least 18 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 facility documentation and the Compliance Officer’s observation, it was determined that Staff #5 Start date-12/08/2025, was the facility director. Staff #5 was not qualified as the facility director because the staff file lacked documentation of 3 months of early childhood education experience.”

AAC R9-5-501.B.9. B. A licensee shall ensure that a staff member: 9. Does the following when a parent permits or asks a staff member to apply personal products on an enrolled child, such as petroleum jelly, diaper rash ointments, sun screen or sun block preparations, toothpaste, and baby diapering preparations: a. Obtains the enrolled child’s personal products from the enrolled child’s parent or, if the licensee provides the personal products for use by the enrolled child, obtains written approval for use of the products from the enrolled child’s parent; b. Labels the personal products with the enrolled child’s name; and c. Keeps the personal products inaccessible to enrolled children;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observations, in the following classrooms personal products lacked the following: Classroom 4 There was 1 wipe that lacked the enrolled child’s first and last name, there was 3 wipes that lacked the enrolled child’s last name. Young Infants Classroom There was 1 wipe and 1 diaper cream that lacked the enrolled child’s first and last name, there was 1 wipe that lacked the enrolled child’s last name. Classroom 5 There was 1 triple past that lacked the enrolled child’s first and last name, there was 1 aquaphor lotion that lacked the enrolled child’s last name. Classroom 10 There was 1 wipe that lacked the enrolled child’s first and last name and 1 wipe that lacked the enrolled child’s last name.”

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 the Compliance Officer's observations, in the Early Preschool and Early Preschool 2 classrooms, the diaper changing containers were out and next to the diaper changing table accessible to enrolled children.”

AAC R9-5-501.A.19. A. A licensee shall ensure that:19. Except as provided in subsection (A)(20), the following are stored separate from food storage areas and are inaccessible to an enrolled child: a. All materials and chemicals labeled as a toxic or flammable substance; b. All substances that have a child warning label and may be a hazard to a child; and c. Lawn mowers, ladders, toilet brushes, plungers, and other facility equipment that may be a hazard to a child;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observation, in the Early Preschool Boy's toilet room, there was a plunger next to the toilet.”

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 the Infant 1 classroom, there were 3 white bottles 1 labeled disinfecting solution, soapy water and water, a bundle of dirty bibs, a soft soap container and a diaper in gloves next to the diaper changing sink. In Early Preschool, the diaper-changing table has 4 holes on the sides and 4 holes in the diaper-changing area that are not seamless and smooth.”

AAC R9-5-501.C.9. C. A licensee shall ensure that a staff member:9. Does the following when a parent permits or asks a staff member to apply personal products on an enrolled child, such as petroleum jelly, diaper rash ointments, sun screen or sun block preparations, toothpaste, and baby diapering preparations: a. Obtains the enrolled child’s personal products from the enrolled child’s parent or, if the licensee provides the personal products for use by the enrolled child, obtains written approval for use of the products from the enrolled child’s parent; b. Labels the personal products with the enrolled child’s name; and c. Keeps the personal products inaccessible to enrolled children;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observations, the following personal products lacked the required labels: Early Preschool 1: *There were 5 wipes that lacked the enrolled child's last name. *There were 2 wipes that lacked the enrolled child's first and last name. Infant 1: *There was 1 wipe that lacked the enrolled child's last name. *There were 2 diaper creams that lacked the enrolled child's first and last name. Infant 3: *There were 2 wipes that lacked the enrolled child's last name. *There were 2 diaper creams that lacked the enrolled child's last name. Early Preschool 2: *There were 3 wipes that lacked the enrolled child's last name. ”

AAC R9-5-502.C.1.l. C. A licensee shall ensure that:1. A staff member providing child care services in an infant room: l. Obtains written, current, and dated dietary instructions from a parent or health care provider regarding the method of feeding and types of foods to be prepared or fed to an infant at the facility;

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officer's observation, in Infant 1 and Infant 3 Classrooms, the written dietary instructions lacked the following information: Child # 7: Lacked the specific foods to be fed. Child #11: Lacked the specific foods, amounts, and times to be fed. Child #12: Lacked the amounts and times to be fed.”

AAC R9-5-605.B.6. B. A licensee shall ensure that: 6. Except for a room used only for an enrolled school-age child, each unused electrical outlet is covered with a safety plug cover or insert;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation, in Prek 2, there were 2 outlets that lacked a safety plug in an unused electrical outlet.”

AAC R9-5-502.A.8.b. A. A licensee providing child care services for infants shall: 8. Provide a crib for each infant that: b. Has a commercially waterproofed mattress; and

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observations, in the Infant 1 Classroom, there were 2 mattresses torn at the edges making the mattress no longer waterproof.”

AAC R9-5-306.A. A. A licensee shall maintain a dated attendance form containing an enrolled child’s name with the time of each admission and release of the enrolled child. 1. Except as provided in subsection (A)(2), a licensee shall ensure that the attendance form is signed with at least a first initial of an individual’s first name and the individual’s last name by each enrolled child’s parent or individual designated by the enrolled child’s parent, each time the enrolled child is admitted or released. 2. An electronic fingerprint verification or an electronic signature may be used in place of a signature of the enrolled child’s parent or designated individual to admit or release the enrolled child. 3. If an electronic signature is used to admit or release the enrolled child, the licensee shall adopt policies and procedures to ensure that the individual whose signature the electronic or digital method of identification represents is accountable for the use of the electronic or digital method; 4. A licensee shall develop, document, and implement policies and procedures to ensure that the identity of an individual is known to the staff member or is verified with picture identification before releasing an enrolled child to the individual. 5. A licensee shall not release the enrolled child to an individual other than the enrolled child’s parent or other individual designated in writing by the enrolled child’s parent except when the enrolled child’s parent is unable to collect the enrolled child and authorizes the licensee by telephone to release the enrolled child to an individual not so designated. a. The licensee shall verify the telephone authorization using a means of verification that has been agreed upon between the licensee and the enrolled child’s parent at the time of enrollment. b. The licensee shall document the means of verification in subsection (A)(5)(a) on the enrolled child’s Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record card. 6. A licensee shall not permit the self-admission or self-release of an enrolled child unless the enrolled child is of school age and the licensee has obtained and verified written permission from the enrolled child’s parent. 7. A licensee shall maintain the attendance form on facility premises for 12 months after the date of attendance.

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officer’s observation, it was determined that 10 out of 20 enrolled children's attendance forms lacked the following information: Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5: Lacked an admission and release signature on 12/02/2024. Child #6: Lacked a release signature (initials only) on 12/02/2024. Child #7: Lacked an admission signature on 12/02/2024. Child #8: Lacked an admission signature (initials only) on 12/02/2024. Child #9: Lacked an admission and release signature (initials only) on 12/02/2024. Child #10: Lacked an admission and release signature (squiggles) on 12/02/2024.”

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 the Compliance Officer's observation, in the outdoor activity area, the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children: Multi-Use Playground: *There was dried animal feces on the turf next to the climbing structure. *There was a 3-foot area on the base of the cement wall where the stucco had lifted causing sharp edges. Infant Playground: *There was dried animal feces on the turf in front of the climbing structure. *There were 3 plastic cones that were cracked and broken next to the metal fence.”

ARS § 36-882.C. C. An application for an initial license shall include: 1. The form that is required pursuant to section 36-883.02, subsection C and that is completed by the applicant. 2. A copy of a valid fingerprint clearance card issued to the applicant pursuant to section 41-1758.07. 3. If the applicant's facility is located within one-fourth mile of any agricultural land, the names and addresses of the owners and lessees of the agricultural land and a copy of the agreement required pursuant to subsection D of this section.

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and Compliance Officer #2’s observation, it was determined that the file for Staff #6 (Date of employment-10/17/2023) lacked documentation of a valid fingerprint clearance card. Application received 9/17/23, card received 10/18/2023.”

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 #1’s observations, in the Infant room, the soiled clothes container lacked a liner as required. The Preschool (4) classroom, lacked the soiled clothes container as required.”

AAC R9-5-502.C.1.m. C. A licensee shall ensure that: 1. A staff member providing child care services in an infant room: m. Posts the current written dietary instructions in the infant room and the kitchen and maintains the instructions on facility premises for 12 months after the date of the instructions; and

“Findings: Based on Compliance Officer #1's observation, the Kitchen lacked the posted written dietary instructions for the enrolled infants.”

AAC R9-5-502.C.1.l. C. A licensee shall ensure that: 1. A staff member providing child care services in an infant room: l. Obtains written, current, and dated dietary instructions from a parent or health care provider regarding the method of feeding and types of foods to be prepared or fed to an infant at the facility;

“Findings: Based on Compliance Officers' observations, in the infant room, 3 of 7 infant feeding plans lacked updated dietary instructions and 1 infant lacked feeding plans.”

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 #1’s observations, in the Young Toddler’s room, the pillows and carpets throughout the classroom area had lots of dark gray, light brown, and orange spots.”

AAC R9-5-503.A.3. A. A licensee shall ensure that each diaper changing area required in R9-5-601(4) contains: 3. At least one waterproof, sanitizable container with a waterproof liner and a tight fitting lid for soiled diapers; and

“Findings: Based on Compliance Officer #1’s observation, in the Preschool (4) classroom, the soiled diaper container lacked a liner as required.”

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 #1’s observation, in the Infant (1) classroom, there were 4 bottles with white substance with first names and last initials in the refrigerator.”

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 Compliance Officer #1's observation, in the Preschool (4) classroom, there was a key on a red string and 1 clear bottle with clear liquid labeled bleach on the diaper changing surface and diaper changing sink.”

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 the Compliance Officers' observations, in the outdoor activity area, the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children: Garden area and Toddler Playground: *There was chipping paint at the ledge base of the fence panels exposing rust. *The exit door to the playground had a build-up of bird feces on the ground. Preschool Playground and Splash Pad *There was chipping paint at the base of the fence panels exposing rust.”

AAC R9-5-501.C.9. C. A licensee shall ensure that a staff member: 9. Does the following when a parent permits or asks a staff member to apply personal products on an enrolled child, such as petroleum jelly, diaper rash ointments, sun screen or sun block preparations, toothpaste, and baby diapering preparations: a. Obtains the enrolled child’s personal products from the enrolled child’s parent or, if the licensee provides the personal products for use by the enrolled child, obtains written approval for use of the products from the enrolled child’s parent; b. Labels the personal products with the enrolled child’s name; and c. Keeps the personal products inaccessible to enrolled children;

“Findings: Based on Compliance Officer #1's observations, in the Young Toddler (3) classroom, there was 1 diaper cream that lacked the enrolled child's first and last name. In the Early Preschool (5) classroom, 3 wipes that lacked the enrolled child's last name, they were labeled with first name only. In Preschool (4) classroom, 2 wipes lacked the enrolled child's first name and 2 wipes lacked the enrolled child's last name.”

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 #1's observations, in the Preschool (4) classroom, the diaper-changing container was next to the diaper-changing table accessible to enrolled children.”

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 facility documentation and Compliance Officer #2’s observation, it was determined that Staff #3 was the assistant director. Staff #3 was not qualified as the assistant director, the file for Staff #3 lacked documentation of 30 hours of Early Childhood Education.”

AAC R9-5-309.C. C. A licensee shall maintain on facility premises: 1. A current fire inspection report including documentation of any repairs or corrections required by the fire inspection report; and 2. If there are gas pipes that run from a gas meter to an appliance or location on the facility premises, a current gas inspection report including documentation of any repairs or corrections required by the gas inspection report.

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and Compliance Officer #1’s observation, it was determined that the Licensee lacked documentation of a current violation-free fire inspection report as required. Exp 11/7/22”

AAC R9-5-306.A. A. A licensee shall maintain a dated attendance form containing an enrolled child’s name with the time of each admission and release of the enrolled child. 1. Except as provided in subsection (A)(2), a licensee shall ensure that the attendance form is signed with at least a first initial of an individual’s first name and the individual’s last name by each enrolled child’s parent or individual designated by the enrolled child’s parent, each time the enrolled child is admitted or released. 2. An electronic fingerprint verification or an electronic signature may be used in place of a signature of the enrolled child’s parent or designated individual to admit or release the enrolled child. 3. If an electronic signature is used to admit or release the enrolled child, the licensee shall adopt policies and procedures to ensure that the individual whose signature the electronic or digital method of identification represents is accountable for the use of the electronic or digital method; 4. A licensee shall develop, document, and implement policies and procedures to ensure that the identity of an individual is known to the staff member or is verified with picture identification before releasing an enrolled child to the individual. 5. A licensee shall not release the enrolled child to an individual other than the enrolled child’s parent or other individual designated in writing by the enrolled child’s parent except when the enrolled child’s parent is unable to collect the enrolled child and authorizes the licensee by telephone to release the enrolled child to an individual not so designated. a. The licensee shall verify the telephone authorization using a means of verification that has been agreed upon between the licensee and the enrolled child’s parent at the time of enrollment. b. The licensee shall document the means of verification in subsection (A)(5)(a) on the enrolled child’s Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record card. 6. A licensee shall not permit the self-admission or self-release of an enrolled child unless the enrolled child is of school age and the licensee has obtained and verified written permission from the enrolled child’s parent. 7. A licensee shall maintain the attendance form on facility premises for 12 months after the date of attendance.

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officer#1’s observations, it was determined that 12 out of 25 enrolled children's attendance forms lacked the following information: Child #1: An admission signature (initials only) 12/11/2023. Child #2: An admission signature (initials only) 12/11/2023. Child #3: An admission time and signature 12/11/2023. Child #4: An admission signature (initials only) 12/11/2023. Child #5: An admission signature (initials only) 12/11/2023. Child #6: An admission signature (squiggle line) 12/11/2023. Child #7: An admission signature (squiggle line) 12/11/2023. Child #8: An admission signature (squiggle line) 12/11/2023. Child #9: An admission signature (slanted line) 12/11/2023. Child #10: An admission signature (squiggle line) 12/11/2023. Child #11: An admission signature (squiggle line) 12/11/2023. Child #12: An admission signature (squiggle line) 12/11/2023.”

AAC R9-5-501.A.19. A. A licensee shall ensure that: 19. Except as provided in subsection (A)(20), the following are stored separate from food storage areas and are inaccessible to an enrolled child: a. All materials and chemicals labeled as a toxic or flammable substance; b. All substances that have a child warning label and may be a hazard to a child; and c. Lawn mowers, ladders, toilet brushes, plungers, and other facility equipment that may be a hazard to a child;

“Findings: Based on Compliance Officer #1’s observations, in the Young Toddlers (2) classroom, there was a clear plastic bottle containing clear liquid labeled bleach on a low shelf accessible to enrolled children. In the Preschool (4) classroom there was a clear plastic bottle containing clear liquid labeled bleach on the sink near the diaper-changing table and in the toilet room accessible to enrolled children.”

AAC R9-5-304.B. B. Except as required in A.R.S. § 36-3009, before an enrolled child receives child care services, a licensee shall require the enrolled child’s parent to complete a Department-provided Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record card that is signed by the enrolled child’s parent containing: 1. The child’s name, home address, city, state, zip code, home telephone number, sex, and date of birth; 2. The date of the child’s enrollment; 3. The name, home address, city, state, zip code, and contact telephone number of each parent of the child; 4. The name and contact telephone number of at least two individuals authorized by the child’s parent to collect the child from the facility in case of emergency, or if the child’s parent cannot be contacted; 5. The name and contact telephone number of the child’s health care provider; 6. The written authorization for emergency medical care of the enrolled child when the parent cannot be contacted at the time of the emergency; 7. The name of the individual to be contacted in case of injury or sudden illness of the child; 8. The written instructions of a child’s parent or health care provider for nutritional and dietary needs of the child including, if applicable, the request in R9-5-509(C)(9); and 9. A written record completed by the child’s parent or health care provider noting the child’s susceptibility to illness, physical conditions of which a staff member should be aware, and any individual requirements for health maintenance.

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officer #2’s observations, it was determined that 5 out of 20 enrolled children's Emergency, Information and Immunization Record cards reviewed lacked the following required information: Child #1: The child’s name, home address, city, state, zip code, home telephone number, sex, and date of birth, the name and contact telephone number of at least two individuals authorized by the child’s parent to collect the child from the facility in case of emergency, or if the child’s parent cannot be contacted. Child #2: The child's home telephone number, the contact telephone number of the child’s health care provider, and the name of the individual to be contacted in case of injury or sudden illness of the child. Child #3: The name, home address, city, state, zip code, and contact telephone number of 2nd parent of the child and the name of the individual to be contacted in case of injury or sudden illness of the child. Child #4: The name of the individual to be contacted in case of injury or sudden illness of the child. Child #5: Date of enrollment and the name of the individual to be contacted in case of injury or sudden illness of the child. Blue cards lacked info”

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 Compliance Officer #1’s observations, the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children: Young Toddler (2) Classroom: *There were cracks around the outlet cover exposing a drywall flap. *There was a 6-inch crack in the wall exposing drywall to enrolled children. Early Preschool (5) Classroom: *There were holes in the wall by the diaper-changing area exposing drywall. Pre-K (7) Classroom *There was a cabinet that lacked a 6-inch x 3-inch piece of laminate at the bottom corner, exposing particle board and sharp edges.”

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 facility documentation and Compliance Officer #2’s observation, the ratio in the Young Toddler (2) Classroom was 1:10 instead of 2:10 as required for 2-year-old children.”

AAC R9-5-203.A. A. A licensee shall ensure that a staff member completes, signs, dates, and submits to the licensee, before the staff member’s starting date of employment or volunteer service: 1. The form required in A.R.S. § 36-883.02(C); and 2. If required by A.R.S. § 8-804, the form in A.R.S. § 8-804(I).

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and Compliance Officer #2’s observations, it was determined that the files for Staff #1 (DOE 10/9/2023, signed 10/17/23) and Staff #7 (DOE 10/9/23, signed 10/13/23) lacked documentation of the Criminal History Affidavit signed before the employees start date. It was also determined that the files for Staff # 1 and Staff #7 lacked documentation of the DCS registry signed before the employees start date and results.”

AAC R9-5-203.E. E. If a staff member possesses a fingerprint clearance card that was issued before the staff member became a staff member at the facility, a licensee shall: 1. Contact the Department of Public Safety before the individual becomes a staff member to determine whether the fingerprint clearance card is valid; and 2. Document this determination, including the name of the staff member, the date of contact with the Department of Public Safety, and whether the fingerprint clearance card is valid.

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and Compliance Officer #2's observations, it was determined that the files for Staff #1 (DOE 10/9/23, DPS Validation 10/18/23), Staff #2 (DOE 5/15/23, DPS Validation 5/18/23), Staff #3 (DOE 11/1/23, DPS Validation 11/2/23), Staff #4 (DOE 7/31/23, DPS Validation 11/4/23), and Staff #7 (DOE 10/9/23, DPS Validation 13/16/23) lacked documentation of a validated fingerprint clearance card before the staff member became a staff member.”

AAC R9-5-301.F. F. A licensee shall ensure that a staff member submits, on or before the starting date of employment or volunteer services, one of the following as evidence of freedom from infectious active tuberculosis: 1. Documentation of a negative Mantoux skin test or other tuberculosis screening test recommended by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, administered within 12 months before the starting date of employment or volunteer service, that includes the date and the type of tuberculosis screening test; or 2. If the staff member has had a positive Mantoux skin test or other tuberculosis screening test, a written statement that the staff member is free from infectious active tuberculosis that is signed and dated by a health care provider within six months before the starting date of employment or volunteer service.

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and Compliance Officer #2’s observations, it was determined that the Mantoux skin test for Staff #2 (DOE 5/15/23, Date of TB test 7/18/23) and Staff #6 (DOE 10/9/23, Date of TB test No date available) was not administered on or before the starting date of employment.”

AAC R9-5-403.A. A. Within 10 calendar days of the starting date of employment or volunteer service, a licensee shall provide, and each staff member who provides child care services shall complete, training for new staff members that includes all of the following: 1. Facility philosophy and goals; 2. Names and ages of and developmental expectations for enrolled children for whom the staff member will provide child care services; 3. Health needs, nutritional requirements, any known allergies, and information about adaptive devices of enrolled children for whom the staff member will provide child care services; 4. Lesson plans; 5. Child guidance and methods of discipline; 6. Hand washing techniques; 7. Diapering techniques and toileting, if assigned to diaper changing duties; 8. Food preparation, service, sanitation, and storage, if assigned to food preparation; 9. If a staff member is assigned to feeding infants, the preparation, handling, and storage of infant formula and breast milk; 10. Recognition of signs of illness and infestation; 11. Child abuse or neglect detection, prevention, and reporting; 12. Accident and emergency procedures; 13. Staff responsibilities as required by A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 7.1, Article 1 and this Chapter; 14. Sun safety policies and procedures; 15. Safety in outdoor activity areas; 16. Transportation procedures, if applicable; and 17. Field trip procedures, if applicable.

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and Compliance Officer #2’s observations, it was determined that the file for Staff #3 (DOE 11/1/2023) and Staff #7 (DOE 10/9/2023) lacked documentation for the 10-day training for new staff members signed and dated by the director as required.”

AAC R9-5-402.A. A. A licensee shall maintain a file for each staff member containing: 1. The staff member’s name, date of birth, home address, and telephone number; 2. The staff member’s starting date of employment or volunteer service; 3. The staff member’s ending date of employment or volunteer service, if applicable; 4. The name and telephone number of an individual to be notified in case of an emergency; 5. The staff member’s written statement attesting to current immunity against measles, rubella, diphtheria, mumps, and pertussis; 6. The form required in A.R.S. § 36-883.02(C); 7. Documents required by R9-5-203; 8. Documents required by R9-5-301; 9. Documents required by R9-5-401, if applicable; 10. If applicable: a. The form required in A.R.S. § 8-804(I), b. Documentation of the submission required in A.R.S. § 8-804 and the information received as a result of the submission, and c. Documentation of training provided by a licensee as required by R9-5-403, if applicable; 11. A copy of any current license or certification required by A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 7.1, Article 1. or this Chapter; and 12. Documentation of the requirements in A.R.S. § 36-883.02(D).

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and Compliance Officer #2’s observation, it was determined that the file for Staff #6 lacked documentation of 2 good-faith effort professional references.”

AAC R9-5-401.3. A licensee shall ensure that staff members meet the following qualifications for employment or volunteer service at a facility: 3. A teacher-caregiver is 18 years of age or older and provides the licensee with documentation of one of the following: a. Six months of child care experience and: i. A high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma; or ii. At least 12 credit hours from an accredited college or university, including at least six credit hours in early childhood, child development, or a closely-related field; b. Associate or bachelor degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood, child development, or a closely-related field; or c. N.A.C., C.D.A., or C.C.P. credential;

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and Compliance Officer #2’s observation, it was determined that Staff #1 was an assistant teacher-caregiver. Staff #1 was not qualified as an assistant teacher-caregiver, the file for Staff #1 lacked documentation of a high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma.”