Scottsdale Childrens Academy Dba Kiddie Academy Of North Phoenix

AAC R9-5-605.B.10. B. A licensee shall ensure that:10. Toilet rooms are ventilated to the outside of the building, either by a screened window open to the outside air or by an exhaust fan and duct system that is operated when the toilet room is in use;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation, it was determined that the exhaust fan was not operable in the restroom between Room 5 (3's classroom) and Room 6 (3's classroom).”

AAC R9-5-501.A.18. A. A licensee shall ensure that:18. Each enrolled child’s pacifier is labeled with an identifier that is specific to the enrolled child and maintained in a clean condition;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation, it was determined that 2 pacifiers lacked an identifier in the Infant classroom.”

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, it was determined that a blue bucket with toys was located on the diaper changing surface in Room 2 (the 1's classroom).”

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, it was determined that a plunger was on the floor in the restroom between Room 5 (3's classroom) and Room 6 (3's classroom).”

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 the Compliance Officer's observation, it was determined that the diaper changing area in the Infant classroom lacked a container for soiled clothing.”

AAC R9-5-509.C.22. C. A licensee shall ensure that:22. A refrigerator at the child care facility maintains a temperature of 41° F or below, as shown by a thermometer kept in the refrigerator at all times;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation, it was determined that the grey refrigerator in the kitchen, used to store the children's food, lacked a thermometer.”

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 the Compliance Officer's observation, it was determined that there was tape residue on the floor in Room 5 (3's classroom) and on the half door to the restroom in Room 2 (1's classroom). Additionally, there were toys and books stored on a shelf in the restroom in Room 2 (1's classroom).”

AAC R9-5-516.B.3. B. If prescription or nonprescription medications are administered, a licensee shall ensure that:3. A facility director, or a staff member designated in writing by the facility director, does not administer a medication to an enrolled child unless the facility receives written authorization signed by the enrolled child’s parent or health care provider that includes the: a. Name of the enrolled child; b. Type of the medication; c. Prescription number, if any; d. Instructions for administration specifying the: i. Dosage and route of administration; ii. If indicated, starting and ending dates of the dosage period; and iii. Times and frequency of administration; e. Reason for the medication; and f. Date of authorization; and

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation and review of facility documentation, it was determined that the medication consent form for Child #1's medication expired on 6/1/2025.”

AAC R9-5-605.B.1. B. A licensee shall ensure that:1. All designated exits, corridors, and passageways that provide escape from the building are unobstructed and unlocked during hours of operation;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation, it was determined that the designated exit in the Infant classroom was blocked by a soft vinyl climber.”

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 the Compliance Officers' observations, the file for Staff #1 (DOE 10/3/2023) lacked educational documents to qualify the staff member as a teacher-caregiver.”

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 CO and COS's observations, the following outside activity areas were not maintained free from hazards: *School Age Playground: The wood of the cornhole game was rough and splintered, a piece of aluminum located near the toy box was loose, and the plastic caterpillar tunnel was cracked and exposed rough edges. Around the edge of the playground and the water table, there was a heavy build up of yard debris. *Pre-K Playground: The plastic play house had a 5 1/2 inch crack in the roof and the plastic of the door bell was broken and created sharp edges. The xylophone near the storage shed was missing a bar which exposed metal wiring with sharp edges.”

AAC R9-5-516.B.4. B. If prescription or nonprescription medications are administered, a licensee shall ensure that:4. A staff member : a. Administers a prescription medication provided by a parent only from a container dispensed by a pharmacy; b. Administers a nonprescription medication provided by a parent for an enrolled child only from a container prepackaged and labeled for use by the manufacturer and labeled with the enrolled child’s name; c. Does not administer any medication that has been transferred from one container to another; and d. Does not administer a nonprescription medication to an enrolled child inconsistent with the instructions on the nonprescription medication’s label, unless the facility receives written authorization from the enrolled child’s health care provider.

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and the CO and COS's observations, it was determined that Child #4 did not receive written authorization from their health care provider to use a dosage of a non-prescription medication that was inconsistent with the instructions on the medication label.”

AAC R9-5-516.B.3. B. If prescription or nonprescription medications are administered, a licensee shall ensure that:3. A facility director, or a staff member designated in writing by the facility director, does not administer a medication to an enrolled child unless the facility receives written authorization signed by the enrolled child’s parent or health care provider that includes the: a. Name of the enrolled child; b. Type of the medication; c. Prescription number, if any; d. Instructions for administration specifying the: i. Dosage and route of administration; ii. If indicated, starting and ending dates of the dosage period; and iii. Times and frequency of administration; e. Reason for the medication; and f. Date of authorization; and

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and the CO and COS's observations, it was determined that the medication provided for Child #4 and Child #5 lacked specific instructions regarding times and frequency of dosages.”

AAC R9-5-514. C. C. A licensee shall:1. Prepare and date a written fire and emergency plan that contains: a. The location of the first aid kit; b. The names of staff members who have the first aid training required by R9-5-403(E); c. The names of staff members who have the CPR training required by R9-5-403(E); d. The directions for: i. Initiating verbal notification of an enrolled child’s parent by telephone or other equally expeditious means within 30 minutes of a fire or emergency; and ii. Providing written notification to the enrolled child’s parent within 24 hours; and e. The facility’s street address and the emergency telephone numbers for the local fire department, police department, ambulance service, and poison control center; 2. Maintain the plan required in subsection (C)(1) in a location on facility premises that has an operable telephone service or two-way voice communication system that connects the facility with an individual who has direct access to an in-and-out operable telephone service; 3. Post the plan required in subsection (C)(1) in any indoor activity area that does not have an operable telephone service or two-way voice communication system that connects the indoor activity area with an individual who has direct access to an in-and-out operable telephone services; and 4. Update the plan in subsection (C)(1) every 12 months after the date of initial preparation of the plan or when any information changes.

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and the CO and COS's observations, it was determined that the written fire and emergency plan lacked the following items: *The names of staff members who had first aid training. *The names of staff members who had CPR training. *Date of update.”

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 CO and COS's observations, toys, materials, and equipment were not maintained in a clean condition in the following activity areas: Playgrounds: There was a dirt, dust, and brown smudge build up on the toys and equipment on all three playgrounds. Room 1 (Infants), Room 6 (3/4's), Room 4 (3's): There was a brown fuzzy dust build up on the wall fan. Room 7 (Pre-K): There was a brown dirt build up in the Lego table divots, and a black dirt build up on the red fabric couch and two red fabric chairs. Room 8 (School-Age): There was a thick brown dirt build up on the stool in the Girls' restroom.”

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 CO and COS's observations, the following bathrooms were not maintained in a clean and sanitized condition: *Room 3 (2's): 2 out of 2 toilets had cracked and dirt filled caulking. *Room 4 (3's): 2 out of 3 toilets had cracked and dirt filled caulking. *Room 6 (3/4's): 2 out of 2 hand washing sinks had cracked and dirt filled caulking. *Room 7 (Pre-K): 2 out of 2 toilets had cracked and dirt filled caulking.”

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 the CO and COS's observations, the health, safety, and welfare of infants were placed at risk of harm in Room 1 (Infants) when two infants were asleep in cribs with pacifier straps attached to their clothing.”

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 CO and COS’s observations, the following hazards were accessible to children in Room 6 (3/4's): There was a 2 inch by 4 inch section and a 3 inch by 4 inch section of paint peeling off the wall in the circle time area.”

AAC R9-5-501.A.18. A. A licensee shall ensure that:18. Each enrolled child’s pacifier is labeled with an identifier that is specific to the enrolled child and maintained in a clean condition;

“Findings: Based on the CO and COS's observations, in Room 1 (Infants), 2 pacifiers were unlabeled with an identifier specific to the children using them.”

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 CO and COS's observations, in the Room 6 (3/4's) bathroom, there was a dustpan and plunger accessible to enrolled children.”

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 CO and COS's observations, in Room 1 (Infants), 4 out of 4 mattresses inspected were not waterproof due to the edges of the mattresses being worn, exposing the inner foam.”

AAC R9-5-502.A.11. A. A licensee providing child care services for infants shall: 11. Label each food container received from the parent with the infant's name.

“Findings: Based on the CO and COS's observations, in the Room 1 (Infants) fridge, 2 bags of breastmilk were labeled with the child's first name and 1 bag of breastmilk had the 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 CO and COS's observations, it was determined that 2 infants lacked written dietary instructions from a parent or health care provider.”

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 the CO and COS's observations, in Room 7 (Pre-K), children preparing for the field trip to Harkins Theatre were not wearing identification of their names in an area that was out of view.”

AAC R9-5-510.A.2. A. A licensee shall ensure that a staff member: 2. Teaches, models, and encourages orderly conduct, personal control, and age-appropriate behavior;

“Findings: Based on the CO and COS's observations, in Room 5 (3's), a staff member did not model and encourage personal control when they could be heard yelling at a child to "get on your bed" from the front office.”

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 facility documentation and the CO and COS's observations, it was determined that the AM and PM snack menus lacked the specific food items for cereal, cereal bar, mixed veggies, and cooks choice.”

AAC R9-5-508.C. C. If a licensee provides food, a licensee shall prepare and serve food according to the meal pattern requirements found in Table 5.1, "Meal Pattern Requirements for Children."

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and the CO and COS's observations, it was determined that children were served snacks that lacked the minimum of 2 food components as follows: Pancakes and water; waffles and water; cereal bars and water; fig newtons and water; cheese balls and water; pretzels and water; veggie straws and water; cook's choice and water.”

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 the CO and COS's observations, in Room 3 (2's), the soiled clothing container lacked a liner. In Room 2 (1's), the diapering area 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 the CO and COS’s observations, the following rooms did not maintain single use paper hand towels in a dispenser: *Room 2 (1's), Room 3 (2s), Room 4 (2s), and Room 5 (3s).”

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 CO and COS’s observations, the following diaper changing areas were not maintained in a clean and sanitizable condition or free from items not required for diapering: Room 1 (Infants): *Washcloth in the sink; *Paperclip on the surface; *Thick brown dirt build up under the paper guide and in the recessed caulking between the surface and the sink. Room 2 (1's): *Stack of paper towels; *Plastic wicker-type basket; *Thick brown dirt build up under the paper guide. Room 3 (2's): *Stack of paper towels; *Brown dirt build up at the open paper guide holes; Room 4 (2's): *Stack of paper towels; *Thick brown dirt build up under the paper guide. *Assorted toys behind the spray bottles; *Roll of plastic bags; *Facial tissue box; *Two Sharpie markers; *Roll of tape; *Two wooden/plastic toys; *Two fabric aprons; *Tub of Coconut Baby. Room 5 (3's): *Cracked caulking and dirt build up within the recessed area of caulking around the shared sink; *Two Orbeez beads in the sink drain; *Thick brown dirt build up under the paper guide; *Three plastic toy cups; *Diaper changing log clipboard; *Roll of plastic bags; *Sharpie marker.”

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 the CO and COS's observations, in the Room 1 (Infants) fridge, 5 bottles were not labeled with children's first and last names 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 the CO and COS's observations, infant written dietary instructions were not posted in Room 1 (Infants).”

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 (CO) and Compliance Officer Supervisor's (COS) observations, 3 out of 20 Emergency, Information, and Immunization cards reviewed lacked the following information: *Child #1: Date of enrollment. *Child #2: Name and contact information for the child's medical provider. *Child #3: Medical information on the back of the card.”

AAC R9-5-306.B. B. A licensee shall: 1. Develop, document, and implement policies and procedures to ensure that a staff member maintains daily documentation of the presence of an enrolled child in an activity area that includes a method to account for any temporary absences of the enrolled child from the activity area, and 2. Maintain the documentation of the presence of enrolled children in an activity area required in subsection (B)(1) on facility premises for 12 months after the date of the documentation.

“Findings: Based on facility documentation, staff interview, and the CO and COS's observations, it was determined that the roster in Room 7 (Pre-K) was not accurate for the number of children present in the activity area. There were 10 children present and 21 children documented on the roster. Staff stated the other 11 children left the facility for a field trip and the roster was not updated to reflect the change.”