Ruckus Kids

AAC R9-3-508.10. A certificate holder shall ensure that: 10. Pet feces in an outdoor activity area are cleaned up before enrolled children are permitted in the outdoor activity area; and

“Findings: Based on the CO's observation, in the outdoor activity area, there was dog feces located on the ground in the Southeast corner.”

AAC R9-3-401.B.2. B. A certificate holder shall ensure that: 2. The areas of the child care group home approved for providing child care services are maintained free from hazards;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's (CO's) observations the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children in the outdoor activity area: *There was standing water located in the blue activity panel, green tray, dump truck, and square bin. *There were weeds and tall grass, approximately 8-10 inches tall throughout the yard. *There were three holes, larger than the CO's shoe, located in the grassy area. One hole was approximately 18-16 inches wide and 13 inches deep. *There was peeling brown paint located on the playhouse *There was exposed sharp plastic located on the green riding toy *There was standing water, approximately 3 inches deep located on the concrete splash pad.”

AAC R9-3-506.1. A certificate holder shall ensure that: 1. All areas of the child care group home approved for providing child care services and the furnishings, equipment, supplies, materials, utensils, and toys in those areas are kept clean and free of insects and vermin;

“Findings: Based on the CO's observations, the approved outdoor activity area was not maintained in a clean condition: *There were empty foam and plastic food containers located on the ground *There were various pieces of waste plastic and paper located on the ground *There was caked dirt and built-up grime located on the balance bikes and scooter”

AAC R9-3-508.1. A certificate holder shall ensure that: 1. Each dog, cat, or ferret at the child care group home has a current vaccination against rabies;

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and the CO's observation, Dog #1 lacked documentation of current vaccine against rabies.”

AAC R9-3-508.10. A certificate holder shall ensure that: 10. Pet feces in an outdoor activity area are cleaned up before enrolled children are permitted in the outdoor activity area; and

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation, children were permitted in the outdoor activity area and there was pet feces located in the Southwest corner.”

AAC R9-3-302.C. C. A certificate holder shall ensure that each staff member completes a total of 12 or more actual hours of training every 12 months after becoming a staff member in two or more of the following: 1. Child growth and development, which may include sudden infant death prevention; 2. Developmentally appropriate activities; 3. Nutrition and developmentally appropriate eating habits; 4. Responding to accidents and emergencies, including CPR and first aid for infants and children; 5. Recognizing signs of illness and infestation; 6. Detecting, preventing, and reporting child abuse or neglect; 7. Guiding and disciplining children; and 8. Availability of community services and resources, including those available to children with special needs.

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officer’s observation, it was determined that the staff files for Staff #1 and Staff #2 lacked documentation of 12 or more actual hours of training in the last 12 months.”

AAC R9-3-401.B.3.d. B. A certificate holder shall ensure that: 3. The toys, materials, and equipment for use by enrolled children: d. Are maintained free from hazards and in a condition that allows the toys, materials, and equipment to be used for their original purpose;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observation, there was torn vinyl with exposed foam located on 2 couches and 1 chair accessible to enrolled children.”