Tempe Christian School

AAC R9-5-503.A.1. A. A licensee shall ensure that each diaper changing area required in R9-5-601(4) contains: 1. A nonabsorbent, sanitizable diaper changing surface that is: a. Seamless and smooth, and b. Kept clear of items not required for diaper changing;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation, the diaper changing sink in Room 101 was not clear of items. There were various items surrounding the sink, including a cup, a cloth, a spray bottle, disposable paper towels, and empty plastic bins.”

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: Per allegation and based on staff interviews and the Compliance Officer's observation, it was determined that Classroom 103 was not free from odor. During interviews, staff members stated the following: *Parents and staff have complained about a smell in Room 103. *Room 103 often has an odor of 'poop'. This started at the beginning of this school year. *I have noticed an odor from Room 103. The smell goes away after being cleaned, but it has returned.”

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 the Compliance Officer's observation, it was determined that the roster in Room 204 did not reflect the number of children present (13 children on roster- 12 children present).”

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

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation, in Room 206, a designated exit that provides an escape to the outside of the building was obstructed by a child asleep on a nap mat.”

AAC R9-5-605.B.9. B. A licensee shall ensure that: 9. Fans are mounted and inaccessible to an enrolled child;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation, it was determined that air purifiers were not securely mounted in classrooms 101, 102, 109, 201, 202, and 203.”

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's observation, there were worn areas exposing raw wood on toilet seats in the downstairs Women's bathroom, Room 105, and Room 108.”

AAC R9-5-512.B. B. A licensee shall maintain facility premises and furnishings: 1. In a clean condition, and 2. Free from odor.

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation, in classroom 205, there was dirt, debris, and a sticky substance on a toy shelf accessible to children near the door. In classroom 206, there was a buildup of dirt on the side of a toy shelf.”

AAC R9-5-502.A.8.b. A. A licensee providing child care services for infants shall: 8. Provide a crib for each infant that: b. Has a commercially waterproofed mattress; and

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation, in Infant room #115, there were two mattresses (of 12) with torn edges and exposed foam.”

AAC R9-5-502.A.5.c. A. A licensee providing child care services for infants shall: 5. Develop, document, and implement tummy time policies and procedures that: c. Require continuous interaction between a non-crawling infant and the staff member who is supervising the non-crawling infant during tummy time;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation and discussions with staff, in the infant rooms, the licensee lacks documentation of infant tummy time. When asked, the staff reported that Tummy Time is not often done, and when done, it is not documented.”

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 observation, in the outdoor activity areas, the following hazards accessible to children were observed: Toddler Playground: *There was a large crack with rough edges in the stucco on the fence post wall in the corner on the south side. Playground 1: *There were two spots of peeling paint and flaking rust exposed along the bottom of the fence on the SW side of the playground. *There was a heavy buildup of loose sand on the stairs of the climber. *The plastic toy storage box was broken with sharp, protruding edges. Playground 2: *There were two metal bolts protruding approximately 2 - 2 1/2 inches high from a metal post located at the back of the playground.”

AAC R9-5-501.A.13. A. A licensee shall ensure that:13. Toys and play equipment, required in this Article, are maintained: a. Free from hazards, and b. In a condition that allows the toy or play equipment to be used for the original purpose of the toy or play equipment;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officers' observation, there were hazards accessible to children on the following toys or play equipment: Room 203: There was missing laminate and exposed raw wood on a manipulative shelf. Room 203: There was missing paint and exposed wood on the corners of a chair seat. Room 108: There was torn vinyl with exposed raw fiberboard on the corners of a yellow box lid.”

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 Compliance Officer #1's observation, in Room 116 (infants) and Room 115 (infants), cribs partially block designated exits that provide escape to the outside of the building.”

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 observation, the outdoor activity area lacked the following resilient surfacing: Playground 3: *4-6 inches of the required 6 inches of sand in the fall zones of the swings. *5 of the required 6 inches of sand in the fall zones of the slide and ladder of the climber.”

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 Compliance Officer #1's observation, in Room 116 (Infant) there was a build-up of dirt and debris on an intake vent located in the Southeast corner of the room.”

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 Compliance Officer #1's observation, in the outdoor area (breezeway) there were two thumb-sized holes in the stucco wall accessible to children exposing the raw plaster.”

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 facility documentation and Compliance Officer #2's observation, it was determined that the file for Staff #1 lacked documentation of the staff's written statement attesting to current immunity against measles, rubella, diphtheria, mumps and pertussis as required & documentation of the staff's college diploma. Reference R9-5-401”

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 Officers' observations, the following toys, materials, and equipment were not maintained in a clean condition: Room 105: There was sticky residue on a wooden climber. Room 201: There was a build-up of dirty smudges on a plastic baby crib. Room 206: There was a build-up of dirty smudges on the edges of toy cabinet doors in the house play area. Room 203: There was a build-up of dirty smudges on the two blue and green plastic chairs.”

AAC R9-5-517.A.9. A. A licensee who transports an enrolled child in a motor vehicle that the licensee owns, or acquires for use by contract, shall:9. Ensure that the motor vehicle has: a. A working mechanical heating system capable of maintaining a temperature throughout the motor vehicle of at least 60° F when outside air temperatures are below 60° F; b. Except as provided in subsection (E), a working air-conditioning system capable of maintaining a temperature throughout the motor vehicle at or below 86° F when outside air temperatures are above 86° F; c. Except as provided in subsection (F), a first aid kit that meets the requirements of R9-5-514(A); d. Two large, clean towels or blankets; and e. Sufficient drinking water available to meet the needs of each enrolled child in the motor vehicle and sufficient cups or other drinking receptacles so that each enrolled child can drink from a different cup or receptacle;

“Findings: Based on Compliance Officer #1's observation, the Vehicle (GWC10) lacked 1 towel or blanket. The first aid kit in the vehicle lacked a pair of scissors, rolled gauze, and a one-gallon reclosable plastic bag”

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

“Finding: Based on Compliance Officer #1's observation, in the outdoor activity area, the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children: Playground #1: *There was peeling paint with exposed rust located on a shade structure post. Playground #2: *There were 1 1/2" - 3" bolts protruding from the base of two shade structure posts located on the South and South East sides of the playground. *There was an exposed concrete footing with 1" of rusted metal located in the southwest corner.”

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 Compliance Officer #1's observation, in Room 104 (1-year-olds), there was a 4" tear in the green carpet with loose and frayed carpet fibers.”