Teach N Tots

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 observations, the following diaper changing sink temperatures were not maintained between 86 ° F and 110° F as required: Room #3- Diaper changing area water temperature read 81.9 ° F. Room #4- Diaper changing area water temperature read 81.6 ° F.”

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 the Compliance Officer's observations, the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children in the play areas: Toddler Playground – A section of the fence in the toddler play area was detached, with sharp edges. Preschool Playground – One of the tires on a car play structure was peeling, exposing metal wires.”

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 Officers' observations, the following rooms were not maintained free from hazards accessible to children: *School-Aged Room: The Lego table had two areas of raw and rough exposed wood on the side edge, and two toilets in the restroom had exposed rusty metal bolts at the base of the toilet. *Toddler Room: The toilet in the restroom had an exposed rusty metal bolt at the base of the toilet.”