Sunrise Preschools #148

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 observation, there was a heavy build-up of dirty black smudges on the slides and handles of the climbers on the Threes, Preschool and Twos Playgrounds.”

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, the mounting hardware and bases of two Jetski spring-rockers were exposed and accessible to children on the Preschool 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's observation, there was exposed rusty metal on the drain cover in one restroom sink basin, and there were several small areas of missing paint exposing raw pressed wood around the door handles and along the side edge of the doors of the two restrooms accessible to children in the Intermediate A Room.”

AAC R9-5-517.A.10. A. A licensee who transports an enrolled child in a motor vehicle that the licensee owns, or acquires for use by contract, shall:10. Ensure that the motor vehicle is: a. Maintained in a clean condition, b. In a mechanically safe condition, and c. Free from hazards; and

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observations and an interview with a staff member, there was a piece of material (approximately 7" x 14") hanging down from the overhead front roof area exposing raw foam above the front window of the mini-bus. The material blocked part of the window and pieces of foam flaked down onto the front dashboard. The staff member who drives the mini-bus stated that she moves and clips the material back to keep it from blocking the windshield.”

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, there were hazards accessible to enrolled children in the following areas: ONES ROOM: There was a 3" strip of missing laminate exposing pressed wood along the bottom edge of the diaper cabinet. TODDLER TWO A: The grout caulking was cracked exposing gaps along the back of the restroom sink. TODDLER TWO B: There were areas of exposed raw wood on the corners of the lid and support structure of the sensory table. INTERMEDIATE A: There were areas of exposed raw wood along the front edges of the block shelves. There was a hole approximately 2" wide with exposed rough edges in the pressed wood backing of one toy shelf. PLAYGROUND THREES: There was a broken loose metal strip along the base of one drinking fountain (of two).”

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 and an interview with the director, there was a heavy build-up of black and brown smudges on the surfaces and handles of the climbing and activity equipment in three of four playgrounds. The drinking spigots and fountains were not working in these rooms and areas: Ones, Toddler Twos A, Toddler Twos B, Intermediate A, Preschool B and the 3's Playground. The director stated that the spigots and fountains were on a work order and teachers ensure that water is available to the children in these areas.”

AAC R9-5-517.A.10. A. A licensee who transports an enrolled child in a motor vehicle that the licensee owns, or acquires for use by contract, shall:10. Ensure that the motor vehicle is: a. Maintained in a clean condition, b. In a mechanically safe condition, and c. Free from hazards; and

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observations and an interview with a staff member, there was a piece of material (approximately 7" x 14") hanging down from the overhead front roof area exposing raw foam above the front window of the mini-bus. The material blocked part of the window and pieces of foam flaked down onto the front dashboard. The staff member who drives the mini-bus stated that she moves and clips the material back to keep it from blocking the windshield.”

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, there were hazards accessible to enrolled children in the following areas: ONES ROOM: There was a 3" strip of missing laminate exposing pressed wood along the bottom edge of the diaper cabinet. TODDLER TWO A: The grout caulking was cracked exposing gaps along the back of the restroom sink. TODDLER TWO B: There were areas of exposed raw wood on the corners of the lid and support structure of the sensory table. INTERMEDIATE A: There were areas of exposed raw wood along the front edges of the block shelves. There was a hole approximately 2" wide with exposed rough edges in the pressed wood backing of one toy shelf. PLAYGROUND THREES: There was a broken loose metal strip along the base of one drinking fountain (of two).”

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 and an interview with the director, there was a heavy build-up of black and brown smudges on the surfaces and handles of the climbing and activity equipment in three of four playgrounds. The drinking spigots and fountains were not working in these rooms and areas: Ones, Toddler Twos A, Toddler Twos B, Intermediate A, Preschool B and the 3's Playground. The director stated that the spigots and fountains were on a work order and teachers ensure that water is available to the children in these areas.”