P.V.U.S.D.#69 - Indian Bend Elementary School

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, it was determined that there was a build up of rust at the base of the metal fence on the north side of the Pre-K playground.”

AAC R9-5-605.B.9. B. A licensee shall ensure that: 9. Fans are mounted and inaccessible to an enrolled child;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation, it was determined that there was a black fan that was not mounted in Room 3 (Pre-K classroom).”

AAC R9-5-501.A.2. A. A licensee shall ensure that: 2. Except for an enrolled school-age child, drinking water is provided sufficient for the needs of and accessible to each enrolled child in both indoor and outdoor activity areas;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation and information provided by the staff, it was determined that water is not accessible to the enrolled children in the cafeteria. Staff stated that they don't carry water bottles to the cafeteria everyday. During an inspection at the facility on 11/13/2024, the Compliance Officer observed that the water fountains in the cafeteria were not operable.”

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;

“Per allegation findings: Based on the Compliance Officers' observations, it was determined that there were 4 uncovered outlets in the cafeteria where 4-year-old children were present.”

AAC R9-5-512.B. B. A licensee shall maintain facility premises and furnishings:1. In a clean condition, and 2. Free from odor.

“Per allegation findings: Based on the Compliance Officers' observations, it was determined that there was a strong sewer smell in the cafeteria. The COs could smell it upon their arrival to the cafeteria.”

AAC R9-5-501.A.21. A. A licensee shall ensure that:21. Except when used as part of an activity, the following are stored in an area inaccessible to an enrolled child: a. Garden tools, such as a rake, trowel, and shovel; and b. Cleaning equipment and supplies, such as a mop and mop bucket.

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officers' observations, it was determined that there was a floor buffer machine accessible to the enrolled children in the cafeteria.”

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 Officers' observations, it was determined that there was exposed wiring from the water fountain in the Cafeteria. The water fountain was not operable and was under repair.”

AAC R9-5-512.A. A. A licensee shall maintain facility premises free of insects and vermin.

“Per allegation findings: Based on the Compliance Officers' observations and information provided by the staff at the time of the inspection, it was determined that there was a mouse trap in the north west corner of cafeteria. Staff stated "I have seen a rat in the cafeteria and was also told that other staff have seen it in the classrooms."”

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 the Compliance Officer's observations, Rooms 3 & 5 had discolored smears on the carpets.”

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 observations, the following was observed in toilet rooms: West Girls’ toilet room: There was a puddle of liquid on the floor in 2 stalls. East Girls’ toilet room: There was water puddled behind the left toilet to the floor drain.”

AAC R9-5-512.F. F. A licensee shall ensure that:1. Each toilet room in a facility contains, within easy reach of enrolled children: a. Mounted toilet tissue; and b. Except as provided in subsection (G): i. A sink with running water; ii. Soap contained in a dispenser; and iii. Disposable, single-use paper towels in a mounted dispenser, or a mechanical air hand dryer; 2. Staff members wash their hands with soap and running water after toileting; 3. An enrolled child’s hands are washed with soap and running water after toileting; 4. Except for a cup or receptacle used only for water, food waste is stored in a covered container and the container is clean and lined with a plastic bag; 5. Food waste and other refuse is removed from the facility building at least once every 24 hours or more often as necessary to maintain a clean condition and avoid odors; 6. A staff member or an enrolled child does not draw water for human consumption from a toilet room handwashing sink; 7. Toys, materials, and equipment are maintained in a clean condition; 8. Plumbing fixtures are maintained in a clean and working condition; and 9. Chipped or cracked sinks and toilets are replaced or repaired.

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observations, the following was observed: East Boys’ toilet room: The stand alone sink was inoperable. (When the nozzle was pushed, the water turned on and immediately turned off.) East Girls’ toilet room: The left toilet was missing the toilet seat, and the toilet paper dispenser cover was missing and there were sharp edges on the dispenser.”

AAC R9-5-515.F. F. A licensee shall ensure that:1. A dated, written notice of the communicable disease or infestation is prepared and posted in the facility’s entrance as required by R9-5-303; 2. Documentation of the notification is maintained on facility premises for 12 months from the date of the notification; and 3. Documentation of the absences of staff members and enrolled children due to a communicable disease or infestation listed in 9 A.A.C. 6, Article 2, Table 2, is prepared and maintained on facility premises for 12 months from the first date of absence.

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and staff statement, the Licensee lacked a dated, written notice of a communicable disease or infestation that was posted in the facility's entrance. Staff stated Hand, Foot and Mouth was in the facility on 11/6/2023.”

AAC R9-5-203.C. C. Except as provided in A.R.S. § 41-1758.03, a licensee shall ensure that each staff member, before starting date of employment or volunteer service, submits to the licensee a copy of the staff member’s valid fingerprint clearance card,front and back, issued under A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 12, Article 3.1.

“Findings: Based on documentation and the Compliance Officer's observations, Staff #1's file lacked documentation of the front and back sides of their fingerprint clearance card.”

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 the Compliance Officer's observations, the Licensee lacked documentation of a violation-free fire inspection report. The previous fire inspection was dated 9/29/2022.”

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 the Compliance Officer's observations, the posted menu lacked the specific type/flavor of Munchies snack mix, muffin, juice, yogurt and muffin pac, hummus snack pac, and yogurt to be served to enrolled children.”