Sunrise Preschools #315

AAC R9-5-603.B. B. 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 Officers' observations, the following hazards were observed on the facility playgrounds: 3-year-old Playground: *There was a concrete rock with exposed cement on the hill of the playground located near the classroom door. School-age Playground: *There were several pieces of trash located through out the play area. Pre-School Playground (4/5 year-old children): *There was an art easel with peeling wood and splintery wood located next to the building. *There was a garden area with splintery wood located next to the South fence.”

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, the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children: School-Age Classroom: *There was peeling vinyl with an exposed cushion on a black couch located on the brown stage. *There was splintery wood on the puppet shelf located in the middle of the room. *There was peeling paint with exposed plasterboard near the drinking fountain sink located on the South wall.”

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 Officers' observations, the health, safety, and welfare of enrolled children were placed at risk of harm in the following classrooms: Young 2's Classroom: There was 1 enrolled child with their face covered during nap time. 2's Classroom: There was 1 enrolled child with their face covered during nap time. 3's Classroom: There was 1 enrolled child with their face covered during nap time. 3's/4's Classroom: There was 1 enrolled child with their face covered during nap time.”

AAC R9-5-501.B.6. B. A licensee shall ensure that a staff member: 6. For enrolled children five-years or younger, and except as provided in subsection (C), prepares, posts, and implements a dated lesson plan in each indoor activity area for each calendar week, which is maintained on facility premises for 12 months after the lesson plan date and provides opportunities for each child to: a. Gain a positive self-concept; b. Develop and practice social skills; c. Think, reason, question, and experiment; d. Acquire language skills; e. Develop physical coordination skills; f. Participate in structured large muscle physical activity; g. Develop habits that meet health, safety, and nutritional needs; h. Express creativity; i. Learn to respect cultural diversity of children and staff; j. Learn self-help skills; and k. Develop a sense of responsibility and independence;

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officer’s observation, it was determined that the 3's Classroom and the School-Age Classroom lacked documentation of a lesson plan. The lesson plan was dated for the week of October 27 - 31, 2025.”

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 Officers’ observations, in the 1's room, there were 8 diaper wipe containers and 1 diaper spray that lacked the enrolled child's first and last name. In the Infant room, there were 4 wipes, a tube of Desitin, and a bottle of lotion that lacked the enrolled child's first and last name.”

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, in the School-age toilet rooms, the exhaust fans were not operable.”

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 Compliance Officer’s observation, in the Ready to Learn 1 (2's) classroom, the temperature of the diaper changing sink was 74° F. In the Ready to Learn 2 (2's) classroom, the temperature of the diaper changing sink was 76° F. rather than 86° F to 110° F. as required.”

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 Officers' observations, in the 1's Classroom, the soiled diaper container lacked a tight-fitting lid. In the 2's Classroom, the soiled diaper container lacked a waterproof liner. In the Preschool 1 (3/4's) Classroom, the soiled diaper container lacked a waterproof liner.”

AAC R9-5-511.A.1.2.3.4.5. A. A licensee shall provide each enrolled child who naps or sleeps at the facility with a separate cot or mat or a crib that meets the requirements of R9-5-502(A)(8) and ensure that: 1. A cot, mat, or crib used by the enrolled child accommodates the enrolled child’s height and weight; 2. A staff member covers each cot, or mat with a clean sheet that is laundered when soiled, or at least once every seven days and before use by a different enrolled child; 3. A clean blanket or sheet is available for each enrolled child; 4. A rug, carpet, blanket, or towel is not used as a mat; 5. Each cot, mat, or crib is maintained in a clean and repaired condition;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officers' observation, in the 2’s classroom, 2 out of 11 enrolled children lacked a clean sheet for nap time. In the 3's classroom, there were 6 occupied mats that lacked a sheet.”

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 observation, in the following activity areas, the floor was not maintained: 1's Classroom: *There was a heavy build-up of a brown substance on the carpet near the North wall. 3/4's Classroom: *There was a 28" tear in the carpet with loose and frayed carpet fibers on the East side of the room.”

AAC R9-5-512.F.4.5. F. A licensee shall ensure that: 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;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observation, in the School-age classroom, the food trash receptacle lacked a liner and a lid.”

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 COs' observations, children's heads were covered with a blanket while napping in the following areas: **2's - 1 child **3's/4's - 1 child **4's - 3 children”

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: Per allegation and based on COs' observations and staff interview, staff failed to teach model, and encourage orderly conduct, personal control, and age-appropriate behavior by raising their voice and and yelling at children. **Staff interview - --"I can hear yelling from the room - Get over there! Go sit down! This is not ok!" --"Can hear staff on the playground yelling." --"I don't want you to hurt yourself. Please knock it off!" --"Parent walked in when heard staff yelling at a child, and said knock it off!"; The parent stated to staff that they did not like the approach of the staff member." --"A couple of times in the past, had to talk to staff about tone of voice." --"Hear yelling sometimes, usually happens weekly."”

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 Compliance Officers' (CO) observations and a review of facility documentation, the rosters in the following activity areas did not reflect the number of children present: **2's - 8 children present; roster noted 9 children in attendance **3's - 13 children present; roster noted 11 children in attendance **3's/4's - 11 children present; roster noted 12 children in attendance”

AAC R9-5-517.B.3. B. A licensee shall ensure that an individual who drives a motor vehicle used to transport an enrolled child:3. Carries a list stating the name of each enrolled child being transported and a copy of each enrolled child’s Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record card including the attached immunization record or exemption affidavit, in the motor vehicle;

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officer’s observation, it was determined that 6 out of 18 enrolled children's Emergency, Information and Immunization Record cards reviewed in the transportation binder lacked the following required information: Child # 7, #8, and #9:An emergency contact. Child #10: The name of the individual to be contacted in case of injury or sudden illness of the child. Child #11: The date of enrollment. Child #12:The telephone number of the child's healthcare provider. The name of the individual to be contacted in case of injury or sudden illness of the child.”

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 Compliance Officer #1's observation, in the 2B toilet room, there was missing caulking at the base of the toilet.”

AAC R9-5-511.C. C. A licensee shall provide an unobstructed passageway at least 18 inches wide between each row of cots or mats to allow a staff member access to each enrolled child.

“Findings: Based on Compliance Officer #1's observations, in Room 4A, there were three cots that were less than 18 inches apart.”

AAC R9-5-509.C.23. C. A licensee shall ensure that:23. A freezer at the child care facility maintains a temperature of 0° F or below, as shown by a thermometer kept in the freezer at all times; and

“Findings: Based on Compliance Officer #1's observation, in the Infant room, the freezer lacked a thermometer.”

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 Compliance Officer #1's observation, in the Infant room, the temperature of the diaper changing sink was 81° F. rather than 86° F to 110° F. as required. In the 2B classroom, the temperature of the diaper-changing sink was 78° F. rather than 86° F to 110° F. as required.”

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 Compliance Officer #1's observations, the following Infant feeding plans lacked the following information: Child #1, #2, and #3: A feeding schedule and the amount of milk per feeding. Child #4: A parent's signature, a date, a feeding schedule, and the amount of milk per feeding. Child #5 and #6: Lacked written feeding instructions.”

AAC R9-5-203.D. D. A licensee shall ensure that each staff member submits to the licensee a copy of the staff member’s valid fingerprint clearance card each time the fingerprint clearance card is issued or renewed every six years.

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and Compliance Officer #2’s observation, Staff #1 (DOE:8/31/2020) worked with an expired fingerprint clearance card. The fingerprint clearance card expired on 1/31/2024. The new fingerprint clearance card was issued on 3/7/2024.”

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 and Compliance Officer #1's observation, it was determined that the roster in the School Age classroom did not reflect the number of children present ( 9 children present, 10 children listed on the roster).”

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 Officers’ observations, it was determined that the Licensee lacked documentation of a current violation-free fire inspection report as required. The fire inspection expired on 2/28/2024.”

AAC R9-5-501.A.9. A. A licensee shall ensure that:9. If a staff member places an enrolled child in a feeding chair when feeding the enrolled child: a. The feeding chair is constructed to prevent toppling; b. The tray or feeding surface of the feeding chair is smooth and free of cracks; and c. The staff member: i Cleans the feeding chair before and after each enrolled child’s use; ii. Sanitizes the tray or feeding surface before and after each enrolled child’s use; and iii. If the feeding chair was manufactured with a safety strap, fastens the feeding chair’s safety strap while the enrolled child is in the feeding chair;

“Findings: Based on Compliance Officer #1's observation, in the Infant room, the straps on three feeding chairs were not maintained in a clean condition. There was food build-up on the straps.”

AAC R9-5-501.C.1. C. A licensee shall ensure that a staff member: 1. Supervises each enrolled child at all times;

“Findings: Based on Compliance Officer #1's observation, in the 3B classroom, there was a lack of supervision. Compliance Officer #1 observed enrolled children climbing in cabinets, fighting other children, and throwing pillows at each other while the teacher was reading to a small group of children during naptime at the table by the classroom door.”

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 observation, in the 2B classroom, there was a plunger next to the toilet. In the outdoor activity area bathroom, there was a mop and mop bucket accessible to enrolled children.”

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 Compliance Officer #1's observation, in the 3B classroom, hazardous materials were accessible to enrolled children when a cabinet was left open and an enrolled was playing in the cabinet. There was a container of disinfectant wipes and three bottles of disinfectant spray.”

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: Per allegation, the health, safety, and welfare of an enrolled child was placed at risk of harm when a child left the Pre-K room, alone and unsupervised, on 09/24/2024. **Staff stated that the Pre-K room door was left open as children were being picked up by their parents. One staff was on the other side of the room with a group of children and a second staff member was near the door speaking to and signing out children when the Facility Director brought the child back to the Pre-K room. **Staff stated that an individual brought the child to the Facility Director and the community member stated that the "child got out." **An individual stated that the child exited the facility and the "child sprinted toward the street and was almost hit by a truck." The child was taken back "inside the school" by another individual.”

ARS § 36-882.B. B. An application for a license shall be made on a written or electronic form prescribed by the department and shall include:1. Information required by the department for the proper administration of this chapter and rules adopted pursuant to this chapter. 2. The name and business or residential address of each controlling person. 3. An affirmation by the applicant that no controlling person has been denied a certificate to operate a child care group home or a license to operate a child care facility for the care of children in this state or another state or has had a license to operate a child care facility or a certificate to operate a child care group home revoked for reasons that relate to the endangerment of the health and safety of children.

“Findings: Based on CO #1's observations and a review of 3 staff files, Staff #1 (DOE 07/09/2024) lacked documentation of a completed criminal history affidavit. All questions were not answered.”

AAC R9-5-402.A. A. A licensee shall maintain a file for each staff member containing:1. The staff member’s name, date of birth, home address, and telephone number; 2. The staff member’s starting date of employment or volunteer service; 3. The staff member’s ending date of employment or volunteer service, if applicable; 4. The name and telephone number of an individual to be notified in case of an emergency; 5. The staff member’s written statement attesting to current immunity against measles, rubella, diphtheria, mumps, and pertussis; 6. The form required in A.R.S. § 36-883.02(C); 7. Documents required by R9-5-203; 8. Documents required by R9-5-301; 9. Documents required by R9-5-401, if applicable; 10. If applicable: a. The form required in A.R.S. § 8-804(I), b. Documentation of the submission required in A.R.S. § 8-804 and the information received as a result of the submission, and c. Documentation of training provided by a licensee as required by R9-5-403, if applicable; 11. A copy of any current license or certification required by A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 7.1, Article 1. or this Chapter; and 12. Documentation of the requirements in A.R.S. § 36-883.02(D).

“Findings: Based on CO #1's observations and a review of 3 staff files, Staff #1 (DOE 07/09/2024) lacked the following required information: **Emergency contact **Statement of immunity **Two good faith efforts to contact previous employers”

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 CO #2's observations and a review of facility documentation, the roster in the 3's room did not reflect the number of children present. There were 9 children present and 10 noted on the roster as in attendance.”

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 Compliance Officer (CO) #1's observations and a review of 3 staff files, Staff #1 (DOE 07/09/2024) and Staff #2 (DOE 08/13/2024) lacked documentation of a completed Direct Service affidavit. Staff #1's criminal history affidavit lacked the CDC or facility information and was not dated. REERENCE: R9-5-203.G”

AAC R9-5-403.C. C. A licensee shall ensure that documentation of a staff member's completion of training required by subsection (A) is signed by the facility director and dated.

“Findings: Based on CO #1's observations and a review of 2 staff files, Staff #2 (DOE 08/13/2024) and Staff #3's (DOE 09/19/2023) 10-day new staff training lacked the Director's signature and date.”

AAC R9-5-404.A. A. A licensee shall ensure that at least the following staff-to-children ratios are maintained at all times when providing child care services to enrolled children: Age Group/Staff: Children - Infants/1:5 or 2:11; 1-year-old children/1:6 or 2:13; 2-year-old children/1:8; 3-year-old children/1:13; 4-year-old children/1:15; 5-year-old children not school-age/1:20; School-age children/1:20

“Findings: Based on staff interview, the ratio was 0:1 with a required ratio of 1:1, when a child left the Pre-K room on 09/24/2024, exited the facility, and was brought back into the center by a community member. **Staff stated that a parent brought the child to the Facility Director and the parent stated that the child got out. **In the Pre-K room, parents were picking up their children when the Facility Director brought the child back into the room. Staff stated that the room door was left open as parents were coming in/out, and the child got out of the classroom. **An individual stated that the child exited the facility, and the child was taken back "inside the school" by another individual.”

AAC R9-5-501.C.1. C. A licensee shall ensure that a staff member: 1. Supervises each enrolled child at all times;

“Findings: Per allegation and based on staff interview, a child was unsupervised when the child exited the Pre-K room on 09/24/2024, without the staff's knowledge. **Staff stated that an individual brought a child to the Facility Director and stated that the "child got out". **Staff stated that the Pre-K classroom door was left open, and staff found out the child had left the room when the Facility Director brought the child back to the classroom. **An individual stated that the "child exited the facility and sprinted toward the street." The child was taken back inside the school by another individual.”

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 Compliance Officer (CO) #2's observations and a review of 2 staff files, Staff #1 (DOE 07/23/2024) lacked documentation of a completed Direct Service affidavit.”

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 COs' observations and a review of facility documentation, in Toddler 2A , 11 children were present and 10 were noted on the roster. In the 3's/4's room, 13 children were present and 12 were noted on the roster.”

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 CO #2's observations and a review of 2 staff files, Staff #1 (DOE 07/23/2024) acted in the capacity of an assistant teacher-caregiver, and lacked documentation of education or the minimum requirement of child care experience.”

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 CO #2's observations, staff failed to provide one-on-one supervision of an infant who was on their stomach. Upon CO #2's arrival into the room, the only staff member was in the diaper changing area. When the CO asked for the child's age, staff picked up the child and put them on their back. The COs did not observe the child roll over during the inspection.”

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 CO #2's observations, there were papers, a clipboard, a water cup, and taped-on instructions on the Toddler 2A diaper changing surface.”

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 Compliance Officer (CO) #2's observations and a review of 2 staff files, Staff #2 (DOE 01/14/2023) lacked documentation of contact with DPS to verify Staff #2's fingerprint card as valid before their starting date of employment.”

AAC R9-5-603.H. H. A licensee shall provide a shaded area for each enrolled child occupying an outdoor activity area at any time of day.

“Findings include: Based on the Compliance Officers' observations, the School-age outdoor activity area lacked a shaded area for each enrolled child occupying the activity area.”

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 include: Based on the Compliance Officers' observations, in the outdoor activity area, the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children: Toddler: *There were 2 nails and 2 screws protruding through the wooden sensory table lid; the wooden sensory table lid and legs were splintery and rough to the touch. 4's: *There were 2 plastic tricycle carts missing handles *The metal storage basket was missing a wheel, and the caps on top of the metal storage basket were sharp and rough.”

AAC R9-5-517.B.3. B. A licensee shall ensure that an individual who drives a motor vehicle used to transport an enrolled child: 3. Carries a list stating the name of each enrolled child being transported and a copy of each enrolled child’s Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record card including the attached immunization record or exemption affidavit, in the motor vehicle;

“Findings include: Based on facility documentation and Compliance Officer #1's observation, it was determined that: Child #16 lacked an immunization record or an exemption affidavit Child #17 lacked an immunization record or an exemption affidavit Child #18 lacked the nutrition and medical information on the back of the card, a parent's signature Child #19 lacked the nutrition and medical information on the back of the card, a parent's signature, an immunization record, or an exemption affidavit.”

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 include: Based on Compliance Officer #1's observation, the floor in the facility vehicle had trash debris and small pieces of paper.”

AAC R9-5-517.A.1. A. A licensee who transports an enrolled child in a motor vehicle that the licensee owns, or acquires for use by contract, shall: 1. Obtain dated, written permission from the enrolled child’s parent before the licensee transports the enrolled child;

“Findings include: Based on the Compliance Officers' observations and information provided by the staff, it was determined that the facility did not have a travel permission slip form for Child #16, Child #17, and Child #18 to be dropped off or picked up from their school, bus stop or another location.”

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 include: Based on the Compliance Officers' observation and information provided by the staff, it was determined that the facility had medication for two children who were no longer enrolled.”

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 include: Based on the Compliance Officers' observations and information provided by the staff, it was determined that the facility lacked a medical consent form for Child #15's life-saving medication.”

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 include: Based on Compliance Officer #1's observation, the facility's first aid kit lacked reclosable gallon-size plastic bags.”

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 include: Based on the Compliance Officers' observation, the following was observed: *In the Intermediate B room, the drinking fountain had low water pressure when Compliance Officer #1 pulled the handle. *In the Intermediate A room, the drinking fountain had low water pressure when Compliance Officer #1 pulled the handle; the sink near the diaper changing station was clogged as the staff was scooping the water out into a pitcher. *In the Toddler 2 A room, the white container in the kitchen sink in the dramatic play area had built up of dirt.”

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 include: Based on the Compliance Officers' observations, the following toilet rooms were not maintained in a clean condition: *In the Intermediate B room, there was dust build-up on and around the exhaust fan and the second toilet. *In the Intermediate A room, the sink had dirt grime around it. *In the Toddler 2 B room, dirt grime behind the toilet and along the base of the wall. *In the Toddler 2 A room, dirt grime around the base of the wall and dust build up on and around the shelf. *In the 4's-5's room, there was yellow crusty substance behind the toilet bowl and dirt grime around the base of the wall.”

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 include: Based on Compliance Officer #1's observation, in the Intermediate B room, the colored square rug in the dramatic play area was torn along the edge exposing the stitched fabric.”

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 include: Based on the Compliance Officers' observations, the following licensed areas were not maintained in a clean condition: *In the Preschool A room, there was dust build-up on the 2 vents. *In the Intermediate B room, there was dust build-up on top of the fire extinguisher case. *In the Intermediate A room, there was dust build-up along the middle wall baseboard and shelves. *In the Toddler 2 B room, 3 pieces of adhesive tape with dirt residue on the wall by the door beneath the phone. *In the Toddler 2 A room, 3 pieces of adhesive tape with dirt residue on the west wall. *In the Toddler outdoor activity area, dirt build-up on and around the drinking fountain. *In the 4's outdoor activity area, trash debris (foam cups, facial tissue, construction paper) throughout the ground.”

AAC R9-5-503.F.1. F. A licensee shall ensure that in an activity area with a diaper changing area: 1. The containers required in subsections (A)(3) and (4) are inaccessible, and

“Findings include: Based on the Compliance Officers' observations, the diaper-changing container was accessible to enrolled children in the Toddler 2 A room, and Toddler 2 B room.”

AAC R9-5-503.E. E. A licensee shall ensure that the written diaper changing procedure in subsection (D) states that an enrolled child’s diaper is changed as soon as it is soiled, and that a staff member, when diapering: 1. Uses a separate washcloth and towel only once for each enrolled child; 2. Washes and dries the enrolled child using the enrolled child’s individual personal products labeled with the enrolled child’s name; 3. Uses single-use non-porous gloves; 4. Washes the staff member’s own hands with soap and running water between 86° F and 110° F before and after each diaper change; 5. Washes each enrolled child’s hands with soap and running water between 86° F and 110° F after each diaper change; 6. Cleans, sanitizes, and dries the diaper changing surface following each diaper change; and 7. Uses single-use paper towels from a dispenser to dry the diaper changing surface or the hands of the enrolled child or staff member.

“Findings include: Based on the Compliance Officers' observations, the following was observed in the diaper changing areas: *In the Infant room, the paper towel roll was not in the dispenser. *In the Toddler 1 room, there was dust build-up around the ledge and the paper towel roll was not in the dispenser. *In the Toddler 2A room, the paper towel roll was not in the dispenser, and wood chips were in the sink. *In the Toddler 2B room, the paper towel roll was not in the dispenser. *In the Intermediate B room, the paper towel roll was not in the dispenser.”

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 include: Based on the Compliance Officers' observation, the following was observed in the diaper changing areas: *The Intermediate A room lacked a soiled clothes container. *In the Toddler 2 room, the lid was underneath the soiled clothes container. *In the Infant room, the soiled clothes container was not lined with a plastic bag and lacked a lid.”

AAC R9-5-503.A.3. 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

“Findings include: Based on the Compliance Officers' observation, the diaper changing area in the Intermediate A room lacked a soiled diaper container.”

AAC R9-5-503.A.2.a. 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 include: Based on Compliance Officer #2's observation, the following was observed: *In the Toddler 2 B room, the temperature of the diaper changing sink was 78° F. rather than 86° F to 110° F. as required. *In the Toddler 2 A room, the temperature of the diaper changing sink was 78° F. rather than 86° F to 110° F. as required. *In the Toddler 1 room, the temperature of the diaper changing sink was 70° F. rather than 86° F to 110° F. as required.”

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 include: Based on Compliance Officer #2's observation, there was a paper towel roll on the Intermediate A room diaper changing counter.”

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 include: Based on Compliance Officer #1's observation, in the infant room, there were 4 bottles of milk labeled with first name only.”

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 include: Based on facility documentation and Compliance Officer #1's observation, it was determined that the written dietary instructions posted in the kitchen were not current for the enrolled children present.”

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 include: Based on facility documentation and Compliance Officer #1's observation, it was determined that Child #15 lacked written dietary instructions.”

AAC R9-5-501.C.9. C. 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 include: Based on the Compliance Officers' observation, the following items were not labeled: *Infant room, 4 diaper creams with first name only. *Toddler 2 B room, diaper wipes with first name only and an unlabeled diaper wiper. *Toddler 2 A room. diaper cream, with first name only. *Intermediate A room, 4 unlabeled diaper wipes.”

AAC R9-5-501.C.5. C. A licensee shall ensure that a staff member: 5. Except as provided in subsection (D), prepares and posts a dated lesson plan in each indoor activity area for each calendar week, which is maintained on facility premises for 12 months after the lesson plan date and provides opportunities for each child to: a. Gain a positive self-concept; b. Develop and practice social skills; c. Think, reason, question, and experiment; d. Acquire language skills; e. Develop physical coordination skills; f. Participate in structured large muscle physical activity; g. Develop habits that meet health, safety, and nutritional needs; h. Express creativity; i. Learn to respect cultural diversity of children and staff; j. Learn self-help skills; and k. Develop a sense of responsibility and independence;

“Findings include: Based on the Compliance Officers' observation, the following lesson plans were not current: *4's room, the lesson plan posted was dated for the week of October 30. *4's-5's room, the lesson plan posted was dated for the week of November 6.”

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 include: Based on the Compliance Officers' observation, in the Intermediate 3 A room, there was an accessible aerosol can of disinfected spray underneath the cabinet sink.”

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 include: Based on the Compliance Officers' observation, the following was observed: *No cups available to drink water for the children in Toddler outdoor activity area and Preschool outdoor activity area. *No water accessible to the children in the Intermediate B room.”

AAC R9-5-402.A. A. A licensee shall maintain a file for each staff member containing: 1. The staff member’s name, date of birth, home address, and telephone number; 2. The staff member’s starting date of employment or volunteer service; 3. The staff member’s ending date of employment or volunteer service, if applicable; 4. The name and telephone number of an individual to be notified in case of an emergency; 5. The staff member’s written statement attesting to current immunity against measles, rubella, diphtheria, mumps, and pertussis; 6. The form required in A.R.S. § 36-883.02(C); 7. Documents required by R9-5-203; 8. Documents required by R9-5-301; 9. Documents required by R9-5-401, if applicable; 10. If applicable: a. The form required in A.R.S. § 8-804(I), b. Documentation of the submission required in A.R.S. § 8-804 and the information received as a result of the submission, and c. Documentation of training provided by a licensee as required by R9-5-403, if applicable; 11. A copy of any current license or certification required by A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 7.1, Article 1. or this Chapter; and 12. Documentation of the requirements in A.R.S. § 36-883.02(D).

“Findings include: The Compliance Officers reviewed 7 staff files and found that Staff #3 (DOE 11/7/2023) lacked documentation of 2 good-faith effort professional references.”

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 include: Based on the Compliance Officers' observation, it was determined that Staff #3 was observed alone in the Toddler 2A room. Staff #3 was not qualified as a teacher-caregiver because the staff file lacked documentation of experience.”

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 include: Based on the Compliance Officers' observation, it was determined that the roster in the Toddler room did not reflect the number of children present (18 children present, 17 children listed on the roster then a second roster check was conducted and found that 6 children present, 10 children listed on the roster).”

AAC R9-5-306.A. A. A licensee shall maintain a dated attendance form containing an enrolled child’s name with the time of each admission and release of the enrolled child. 1. Except as provided in subsection (A)(2), a licensee shall ensure that the attendance form is signed with at least a first initial of an individual’s first name and the individual’s last name by each enrolled child’s parent or individual designated by the enrolled child’s parent, each time the enrolled child is admitted or released. 2. An electronic fingerprint verification or an electronic signature may be used in place of a signature of the enrolled child’s parent or designated individual to admit or release the enrolled child. 3. If an electronic signature is used to admit or release the enrolled child, the licensee shall adopt policies and procedures to ensure that the individual whose signature the electronic or digital method of identification represents is accountable for the use of the electronic or digital method; 4. A licensee shall develop, document, and implement policies and procedures to ensure that the identity of an individual is known to the staff member or is verified with picture identification before releasing an enrolled child to the individual. 5. A licensee shall not release the enrolled child to an individual other than the enrolled child’s parent or other individual designated in writing by the enrolled child’s parent except when the enrolled child’s parent is unable to collect the enrolled child and authorizes the licensee by telephone to release the enrolled child to an individual not so designated. a. The licensee shall verify the telephone authorization using a means of verification that has been agreed upon between the licensee and the enrolled child’s parent at the time of enrollment. b. The licensee shall document the means of verification in subsection (A)(5)(a) on the enrolled child’s Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record card. 6. A licensee shall not permit the self-admission or self-release of an enrolled child unless the enrolled child is of school age and the licensee has obtained and verified written permission from the enrolled child’s parent. 7. A licensee shall maintain the attendance form on facility premises for 12 months after the date of attendance.

“Findings include: Based on facility documentation and Compliance Officer #2's observation, it was determined that 5 out of 20 enrolled children's attendance forms lacked the following information: Child #10: A release signature and time for 11/1/2023-11/3/2023, 11/6/2023, 11/8/2023, 11/9/2023, 11/13/2023, and 11/14/2023. Child #11: A release signature and time for 11/1/2023-11/14/2023. Child #12: An admission signature (initials only) on 11/8/2023, 11/9/2023 and release signature (initials only) on 11/7/2023, 11/8/2023, and 11/10/2023. Child #13: Admission signature and time for 11/1/2023, 11/2/2023, 11/3/2023, 11/6/2023, 11/7/2023, and 11/13/2023. Child #14: Admission signature and time for 11/8/2023; a release signature and time for 11/9/2023.”

AAC R9-5-305.A. A. A licensee shall not permit an enrolled child to attend a facility until the facility receives: 1. An immunization record for the enrolled child with the information required in 9 A.A.C. 6, Article 7, documenting that the enrolled child has received all current, age-appropriate immunizations required under 9 A.A.C. 6, Article 7: a. Provided by a healthcare provider, or b. Generated from the Arizona State Immunization Information System, which is the Department’s child immunization reporting system established in A.R.S. § 36-135; or 2. An exemption affidavit for the enrolled child provided by the enrolled child’s parent that contains: a. A statement, signed by the enrolled child’s health care provider, that the immunizations required by 9 A.A.C. 6, Article 7 would endanger the enrolled child’s health or medical condition; or b. A statement, signed by the enrolled child’s parent, that the enrolled child is being raised in a religion whose teachings are in opposition to immunization.

“Findings include: Based on facility documentation and Compliance Officer #2's observation, it was determined that Child #2, Child #5, and Child #6 lacked a written immunization record or an exemption affidavit.”

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 include: Compliance Officer #2 reviewed 20 emergency cards and found the following: Child #1 lacked a second emergency contact information. Child #2 lacked a second emergency contact information. Child #3 lacked the name of the individual to be contacted first in case of injury or sudden illness of the child. Child #4 lacked a second emergency contact information. Child #5 lacked a second emergency contact information, the name and contact telephone number of the child’s healthcare provider and the name of the individual to be contacted first in case of injury or sudden illness of the child. Child #7 lacked a date of enrollment and a second parent/guardian information. Child #8 lacked a second emergency contact information. Child #9 lacked the name and contact telephone number of the child’s healthcare provider.”

AAC R9-5-301.B. B. A licensee shall ensure that a facility director: 1. Designates, in writing, an individual who meets the requirements of R9-5-401(2) to act on behalf of the facility director when the facility director is not present in the facility; 2. Supervises or assigns a teacher-caregiver to supervise each staff member who does not meet the qualifications of R9-5-401(3); 3. Prepares a dated attendance record for each day and ensures that each staff member documents on the attendance record the time of each arrival and departure of the staff member; and 4. Maintains on the facility premises, the dated attendance record required in subsection (B)(3) for 12 months after the date on the attendance record.

“Findings include: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officers' observation, it was determined that Staff #3 was observed alone in the Toddler 2 A room. Staff #3 was not qualified as a teacher-caregiver and was not supervised by a qualified staff member.”

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 include: The Compliance Officers reviewed 7 staff files and found that Staff #3's (DOE 11/7/2023) fingerprint clearance card was not verified upon hire. There was no documentation of verification in their staff file.”

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 include: The Compliance Officers reviewed 7 staff files and found the following: Staff #1 (DOE 1/16/2023) Direct Central Service Affidavit was signed and dated on 10/18/2023. Staff #2 (DOE 3/28/2023) Direct Central Service Affidavit was signed and dated on 4/10/2023.”

AAC R9-5-403.C. C. A licensee shall ensure that documentation of a staff member's completion of training required by subsection (A) is signed by the facility director and dated.

“Findings include: The Compliance Officers reviewed 7 staff files and found that Staff #3 (DOE 11/7/2023) and Staff #4's (DOE 11/14/2023) 10-day training were not signed and dated by the director.”