Summit School Of Ahwatukee

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 observations, in Room 215 (2-3s), there was a computer chair with excessive patches of ripped and peeling vinyl throughout, and exposed mesh and foam.”

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 Observations, in Room 215 (2-3s), the soiled clothing container lacked a liner.”

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 Room 215 (2-4s), there was an A&D Ointment and Diaper Rash Paste labeled with the child's first name, rather than the child's first and last name as required.”

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 the Compliance Officer and Compliance Officer Supervisor's observations, the file for Staff #1 (DOE 01.21.14) lacked documentation of a Central Registry background check.”

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 and Compliance Officer Supervisor's observations, the exhaust fans in all 3 restrooms were not in an operable condition.”

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 the facility documentation and the Compliance Officer and Compliance Officer Supervisor's observations, the file for Staff #1 (DOE 01.21.14) lacked documentation of a negative Mantoux skin test. *Previously cited 03.25.24.”

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 and Compliance Officer Supervisor's observations, the designated exits in the following rooms were locked or obstructed: *Toddler Room: The main exit was obstructed with a child safety gate, the exit door was locked and obstructed with a child safety gate and a curtain; *3's and 4's Room: The main exit was obstructed with a child safety gate, and the exit door was locked; *Pre-K Room: The exit door was locked; Tumble Town Room: The exit door was locked.”

AAC R9-5-603.E. E. A licensee shall ensure that the following is provided and maintained within the fall zones of swings and climbing equipment in an outdoor activity area:1. A shock-absorbing unitary surfacing material manufactured for such use in outdoor activity areas; or 2. A minimum depth of 6 inches of a non-hazardous, resilient material such as fine loose sand or wood chips.

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer and Compliance Officer Supervisor's observations, the following fall zones lacked the following required resilient surfacing: *Play structure: 2"-3” of the 6" of wood chips; *Blue Slide: 3" of the 6" of wood chips; *Jungle Jumparoo: 0" of the 6" required, the unit was placed directly on hard dirt. *3 Little Tykes climbers: 0" of the 6" required, the units were placed directly on hard dirt. *Previously cited: 03.25.24”

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 and Compliance Officer Supervisor's observations, the following playground areas were not maintained free from hazards and were accessible to the enrolled children: *The corners of the Step 2 wagon were broken exposing sharp plastic edges; *Broken decoration tile on the back wall with sharp edges; *Loose bricks in the garden area; *There was rust and corrosion along the blue fence between the school-age and preschool playground; *Storage shed with a broken door only attached with a lock; *Two unstable storage cabinets near the outdoor restroom and storage room; *An unused water table, a red slide, and a green climbing structure were stored against the brick wall. *Previously cited: 03.25.24”

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 facility documentation and the Compliance Officer and the Compliance Officer Supervisor's observations, the file for Staff #2 (DOE 07.25.25) lacked documentation of a High School Diploma or high school equivalency diploma. Verification as teacher-caregiver could not be determined. *Previously cited on 03.25.24”

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 Compliance Officer and Compliance Officer Supervisor's observations, a trampoline was accessible to the enrolled children on the playground.”

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 and Compliance Officer Supervisor's observations, the following areas were not maintained free from hazards and were accessible to children: *3's and 4's Restroom: Rust underneath the bathroom dividers; *3's and 4's Room: A loose cord hanging down from the television along the wall to an outlet; *Pre-K Room: A toaster oven was placed on top of the microwave oven, and moved easily when light pressure was applied; *Tumble Town Room: Exposed raw wood in the bottom corner of the counter cabinet, and torn vinyl on the adult-size chair.”

AAC R9-5-516.G. G. A licensee shall return all unused prescription and nonprescription medications to a parent when the medication prescription date has expired or the medication is no longer being administered to the enrolled child or dispose of the medication if unable to locate the enrolled child's parent after the child's disenrollment

“Findings: Based on the facility documentation and the Compliance Officer and Compliance Officer Supervisor's observations, the medications for the following enrolled children were not returned to the parents upon expiration of the medications or authorizations: *Child #1: Prescription medication expired 01.2024; prescription medication expired 05.2024; *Child #2: Nonprescription medication expired 08.2024. *Child #3: Prescription medication authorization expired 12.31.2024.”

AAC R9-5-516.F. F. A licensee shall maintain documentation of all medications administered to an enrolled child.1. Documentation shall contain: a. The name of the enrolled child; b. The name and amount of medication administered and the prescription number, if any; c. The date and time the medication was administered; and d. The signature of the staff member who administered the medication to the enrolled child; and 2. A licensee shall maintain the documentation on facility premises for 12 months after the date the medication is administered.

“Findings: Based on the review of the facility documentation and the Compliance Officer and Compliance Officer Supervisor's observations the prescription medication administration log for Child #4 lacked the signature of the staff member who administered the medication and the prescription number of the medication.”

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 the facility documentation and the Compliance Officer and Compliance Officer Supervisor's observations, the following children's medications lacked: *Child #1: The prescription medication lacked a prescription label and the prescription box; *Child #2, Child #3: The nonprescription medication lacked the child's name; *Child #5: The nonprescription medication was labeled only with the child's first name.”

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 facility documentation and the Compliance Officer and Compliance Officer Supervisor's observations, the medication consent forms for the following enrolled children lacked: *Child #1: Start and End date; *Child #3: Parent/guardian signature; *Child #5: Lacked an authorization form.”

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 and Compliance Officer Supervisor's observations, materials were stored in the open shelves under the diaper changing surface in the Toddler Room.”

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 and Compliance Officer Supervisor's observations, the Toddler Room lacked a soiled clothing container in the diaper changing area. *Previously cited: 03.25.24”

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 the Compliance Officer and Compliance Officer Supervisor's observations, children in the 3's and 4's Room were served Kellogg's Pastry Crisp bars, which lacked one of two required components.”

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 facility documentation and the Compliance Officer and Compliance Officer Supervisor's observations, the posted menu lacked the date and the specific foods served, and the snack substitution for the day was not posted. The menu was dated 2024-2025.”

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 and Compliance Officer Supervisor's observations, the following areas were not maintained in a clean condition: *Toddler Room: Dirty spots on the rocking horse and dust accumulated on the walls near the windows; *3's and 4's Room: Dust was accumulated on the walls near the windows; *Pre-K Room: Build-up of food residue inside the toaster oven.”

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 and Compliance Officer Supervisor's observations, there was a build up of dirt and grime accumulated on the door thresholds in the Pre-K Room and the Tumble Town Room.”

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 and Compliance Officer Supervisor's observations, the following restrooms were not maintained in a cleaned and sanitized condition: *Outdoor Restroom: Dry urine on the first toilet, dirt build-up around walls, floors, underneath soap dispensers and step stools; *Toddler Restroom: Brown build-up at the base of the wall near the toilet area; dirt build-up accumulated on the floor around and behind the toilet. *Previously cited: 03.25.24”

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 and Compliance Officer Supervisor's observations, plumbing fixtures were not maintained in an operable condition and restroom equipment was not maintained in a clean condition. *Outdoor Restroom: 1 out of 3 toilets was in inoperable condition, there was an out-of-order sign; *Toddler Restroom: There was a cloth curtain hanging between the toilet and the sink area.”

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, Classroom #215 lacked a soiled clothing container in the diaper changing area.”

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 Compliance Officer #1’s observations, the caulking at the base of the 3 toilets in room #214 bathroom was stained with a greenish/brown color.”

AAC R9-5-514. A. A. A licensee shall ensure that there is a first aid kit on facility premises that contains first aid supplies in a quantity sufficient to meet the needs of the enrolled children including the following:1. Sterile bandages including: a. Adhesive bandages of assorted sizes, b. Sterile gauze pads, and c. Sterile gauze rolls; 2. Antiseptic solution or sealed antiseptic wipes; 3. A pair of scissors; 4. Adhesive tape; 5. Single-use, non-porous gloves; and 6. Reclosable plastic bags of at least one-gallon size.

“Findings: Based on Compliance Officer #1's observations, the first aid kit lacked antiseptic.”

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 Compliance Officer #1's observations, the medication permission form was lacking the Prescription number for the medication for Child #1.”

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 Compliance Officer 1’s observations, there was rust and corrosion in several areas along the blue fence in the outdoor activity area.”

AAC R9-5-603.E. E. A licensee shall ensure that the following is provided and maintained within the fall zones of swings and climbing equipment in an outdoor activity area:1. A shock-absorbing unitary surfacing material manufactured for such use in outdoor activity areas; or 2. A minimum depth of 6 inches of a non-hazardous, resilient material such as fine loose sand or wood chips.

“Findings: Based on Compliance Officer #1's observations, the outdoor activity area lacked the following resilient surfacing: *6 of the required 6 inches of resilient surfacing in the fall zone of the blue slide.”

ARS § 36-883.02.A. A. Except as provided in subsection B of this section, child care personnel, including volunteers, shall submit the form prescribed in subsection C of this section to the employer and shall have valid fingerprint clearance cards issued pursuant to section 41-1758.07 before starting employment or volunteer work.

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and Compliance Officer #2’s observation, the file for Staff #3 lacked documentation of a valid fingerprint clearance card prior to employment (DOE 08/03/23 App rec’vd 08/08/23, Card issued 08/09/23), it was also determined that the file for Staff #4 lacked documentation of a valid fingerprint clearance card prior to employment (DOE 09/15/23, App rec’vd 09/13/23, Card Issued 09/20/23). Staff #3 worked 6 days without a fingerprint clearance card and Staff #4 worked 5 days without a fingerprint clearance card.”

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 observation, the files for Staff #3 (DOE 8/3/2023) and Staff #4 (DOE 9/15/2023) lacked documentation of a validation through the DPS fingerprint clearance card site prior to employment. The cards were valid at the time of the inspection.”

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 observation, the Mantoux skin test for Staff #3 (DOE-08/03/23, TB Test 08/07/23) and Staff #4 (DOE- 09/15/23, TB Test 09/21/23) was not administered on or before the starting date of employment.”

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 Compliance Officer #1's observations, there was a leaf rake and red broom on the floor in the bathroom in Room #212.”

AAC R9-5-401.4. A licensee shall ensure that staff members meet the following qualifications for employment or volunteer service at a facility:4. An assistant teacher-caregiver is 16 years of age or older and provides the licensee with documentation of one of the following: a. Current and continuous enrollment in high school or a high school equivalency class; b. High school or high school equivalency diploma; c. Enrollment in vocational rehabilitation, as defined in A.R.S. § 23-501; d. Employment as a teacher-caregiver aide for 12 months; or e. Service as a volunteer in a child care facility for 12 months;

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and Compliance Officer #2’s observation, the files for Staff #1 (DOE 7/24/2023), Staff #2 (DOE 7/24/2023) and Staff #4 (DOE 9/15/2023) all lacked documentation of a high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma. Verification as an Assistant teacher-caregiver could not be determined.”