Tender Loving Child Care & Preschool

AAC R9-3-301.D.2. D. A certificate holder shall ensure that: 2. At least one adult staff member, in addition to the provider or the staff member specified in subsection (D)(1), is on the premises when six or more enrolled children are at the child care group home.

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation, at the time of the inspection, there were six children present with one staff.”

AAC R9-3-202.D. D. A certificate holder shall ensure that each individual who is a staff member or an adult resident submits to the certificate holder a copy of the individual’s a valid fingerprint clearance card each time the fingerprint clearance card is issued or renewed every six years.

“Findings: Based on documentation and the Compliance Officer's observation, Resident #1 lacked a valid fingerprint clearance card. The fingerprint clearance card expired on 6/21/2024.”

AAC R9-3-507.A.1. A. A certificate holder shall ensure that a staff member changes diapers only on a nonabsorbent, sanitizable diaper changing surface that: 1. Is kept clear of items not required for diaper changing;

“Findings: Based on the CO's observation, there were two protruding screws and a strap located on the diaper changing surface that were not sanitizable.”

AAC R9-3-502.A. A. Except as provided in subsection (B), a certificate holder shall ensure that the child care group home has an outdoor activity area that: 1. Is on the premises; 2. Is at least 500 square feet in size; 3. Is adjacent to the residence; 4. Includes shaded areas large enough to accommodate all enrolled children occupying the outdoor activity area at any time; and 5. Except as provided in subsection (D), is enclosed by a fence that: a. Is at least 4 feet high; b. Is secured to the ground; c. Does not have any vertical or horizontal open space that exceeds 4 inches at any point, including any space on a gate; and d. Has a gate from which an individual may exit the outdoor activity area.

“Findings: Based on the CO's observation, in the outdoor activity area, there was peeling paint at the base of the concrete block wall located on the South side.”

AAC R9-3-302.C. C. A certificate holder shall ensure that each staff member completes a total of 12 or more actual hours of training every 12 months after becoming a staff member in two or more of the following: 1. Child growth and development, which may include sudden infant death prevention; 2. Developmentally appropriate activities; 3. Nutrition and developmentally appropriate eating habits; 4. Responding to accidents and emergencies, including CPR and first aid for infants and children; 5. Recognizing signs of illness and infestation; 6. Detecting, preventing, and reporting child abuse or neglect; 7. Guiding and disciplining children; and 8. Availability of community services and resources, including those available to children with special needs.

“Findings: Based on documentation and the Compliance Officer's (CO) observation, Staff #1 and Staff #2 lacked documentation of 12 or more actual hours of training.”