The Goddard School

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: Classroom 110: *The toilet room door frame had sharp plastic torn from the door jam and poking out. Classroom 109 *There was a table in the dramatic play area with rough, raw wood exposed. *The vinyl couches had frayed edges with exposed foam. Classroom 122 *The seated vinyl bookshelf was torn at the seat edges, exposing foam. Classroom 124 *The seated vinyl bookshelf was torn at the seat edges, exposing foam. *The shelf next to the east wall had 3 exposed screws. ***Previously Cited 05/30/2024”

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 the facility documentation and the Compliance Officer’s observations, it was determined that Staff #5 (DOE-5/19/25) was the assistant teacher-caregiver. Staff #5’s file lacked documentation of an evaluated diploma issued in a foreign country that is equivalent to a high school diploma in the United States, and current enrollment in high school or 12 months of child care experience.”

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 Officer’s observation, it was determined that the Licensee lacked documentation of a current fire inspection report as required. Fire Inspection Exp 7/24”

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: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officer’s observations, it was determined that 10 out of 20 enrolled children’s Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record cards reviewed lacked the following required information: Child #1: The name of the individual to be contacted in case of injury or sudden illness of the child. Child #2: A written record completed by the child’s parent or healthcare 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 and a signature of a parent or guardian on the back of the card. Child #3: The name, home address, city, state, zip code, and contact telephone number of the 2nd parent of the child. Child #4: The name and contact telephone number for the child’s health care provider, and a written record completed by the child’s parent or healthcare 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 and a signature of a parent or guardian on the back of the card. Child #5: The name and contact telephone number of the child’s healthcare provider and a signature of a parent or guardian on the back of the card. Child #6: The contact telephone number of the child’s health care provider. Child #7: The street address, city, state and zip code of the parents of the child. Child #8: The street address, city, state and zip code of the enrolled child, the street address, city, state and zip code of the parents of the child, the name and contact telephone number of the child’s healthcare provider, the name and contact telephone number of a 2nd individual 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. Child #9 and Child #10: The name and contact telephone number for the child’s healthcare provider and 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 and the signature of the parent or guardian of the child on the back of the card.”

AAC R9-5-203.G. G. If required by A.R.S. § 8-804, before an individual’s starting date of employment or volunteer service, a licensee shall comply with the submission requirements in A.R.S. § 8-804(C) for the individual.

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officer’s observations, it was determined that the files for Staff #2 (DOE-9/11/24), Staff #3 (DOE-3/11/24), Staff #4 (DOE-3/17/25) and Staff #5 (DOE-5/19/25) lacked documentation of the submitted DCS Registry form.”

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 facility documentation and the Compliance Officer’s observation, it was determined that the files for Staff #1 (DOE-8/3/12) and Staff #4 (DOE- 3/17/25) lacked documentation of validation through DPS for their fingerprint clearance card. The fingerprint clearance cards were validated at the time of the inspection.”

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 the Compliance Officer’s observation, it was determined that the file for Staff #1(DOE-8/3/12) lacked documentation of a valid fingerprint clearance card from 9/17/24-10/16/24. Staff #1’s fingerprint clearance card expired on 9/17/2024 and a new card was not issued until 10/16/2024.”

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: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observation, Classrooms 122 and 115 lacked accessible drinking water and cups for enrolled children. The water and cups were located on a shelf too high for the children to reach”

AAC R9-5-501.C.7. C. A licensee shall ensure that a staff member: 7. Except as provided in subsection (C)(8), implements the schedule in subsection (C)(4) and lesson plan in subsection (C)(5);

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officer's observation, Classrooms 110, 109, and 119 were not implementing the schedule posted.”

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 surface in the following rooms was not seamless and smooth or kept clear of items: Infant Classroom *There was an iPad next to the diaper changing sink. Classroom 122 *There was an iPad next to the diaper changing sink. *The cupboard where the diaper changing bin was kept had exposed raw wood on the door edge. Classroom 119 *There were 3 bottles on the diaper changing sink shelf. Classroom 115 *There was sand, dirt, and debris in the corners of the diaper changing surface. ***Previously Cited 5/30/24”

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: Based on the Compliance Officer's observations, Classrooms 103 and 110 toilet rooms had soiled clothing containers next to the trash accessible to enrolled children. Classroom 115 toilet room had pull-ups in the trash accessible to enrolled children. ***Previously Cited 5/30/24”

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, in Classroom 115's toilet room, the west sink hot water handle had a dime-sized hole in the top with sharp edges.”

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: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officer’s observation, it was determined that the medication prescription for Child #11's medication was no longer being administered and had not been returned to the parent.”

AAC R9-5-601.4. A licensee shall comply with the following physical plant requirements:4. Except as provided in subsection (5), when providing child care services for infants or children who require diapering, a diaper changing area that meets the requirements in R9-5-503 is available in each infant room or indoor activity area used by an enrolled infant or child who wears diapers or disposable training pants;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation, in Classroom 115's toilet room, enrolled children were being changed in a toilet room that was not Department-approved for diapering. There was a shelf with diapering supplies, and no special needs diapering has been approved.”

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, in the outdoor activity area, the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children: Preschool Playground: *The columns of the outside fencing had several 4-inch areas of stucco missing, exposing metal mesh. Toddler Playground: *There was bird feces along the base of 8 fence panels. ***Previously Cited 5/30/24”

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 staff statements, and the Compliance Officer’s observation, in Classroom 114, there was a sign posted on a designated exit that provides escape from the building that said 'Please don't use back door.' Staff Statements: *We were asked not to use that door, as it isn't opening. It gets stuck.”

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 the Compliance Officer’s observation, the ratio on the Playground was 2:16 instead of 3:16 as required with a 1-year-old child present.”

AAC R9-5-502.A.5.a. A. A licensee providing child care services for infants shall:5. Develop, document, and implement tummy time policies and procedures that: a. Provide an opportunity for a non-crawling infant to experience tummy time each day: i. While the infant is awake, and ii. On the infant’s stomach;

“Findings: Based on facility documentation, staff statements, and the Compliance Officer's observations, in the infant room, there was no developed and implemented policy on documenting tummy time. Staff Stated: *We do not document tummy time.”

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: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observations, in Rooms 119, 122, and 124, the soiled diaper container lacked a tight-fitting lid.”

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: Room 103 *There were 2 gray couches with torn vinyl exposing foam at the corners. Room 109 *There was a gray couch with torn vinyl exposing foam at the corners. *There was a table in the dramatic play area with rough raw wood exposed. Room 110 *There was a 3-inch tear in the north wall exposing dry wall. *There was a blue couch and chair with torn vinyl exposing foam at the edges. Room 114 *There was a cracked outlet cover in the toilet room. Room 124 *The seated vinyl bookshelf was torn at the seat edges exposing foam.”

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 the Compliance Officer’s observation, it was determined that the files for Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4, Staff #5, and Staff #6 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: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officer’s observation, it was determined that Staff #4 was a teacher-caregiver in Room 124. Staff #4 was not qualified as a teacher-caregiver because the staff file lacked documentation of early childhood experience. In Room 110, it was determined that Staff #5 and Staff #6 were acting as teacher-caregivers. Staff #5 and Staff #6 were not qualified as teacher-caregivers because the staff files lacked documentation of early childhood experience.”

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, on the Preschool Playground, there were 5 panels with several areas of rust along the back wrought iron fence.”

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, in the following toilet rooms there were: Room 114 *The second toilet seat had 2, 2-inch chips in the seat at the hinge. Room 115 *The second toilet seat had a 2-inch chip in the seat at the hinge.”

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 Room 109 the floor lacked rubber baseboards exposing chipping drywall to enrolled children.”

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: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officer’s observation, it was determined that Staff #4, Staff #5, and Staff #6 were teacher-caregivers in Room 124 and Room 110 at the time of the inspection. Staff #4, Staff #5, and Staff #6 were not qualified as teacher-caregivers and were not supervised by a qualified staff member.”

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: Based on the Compliance Officer's observations, in Rooms 119, 122, and 124, there were diapers in the large trash next to the diaper changing area accessible to enrolled children.”

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 Room 119, the carpet had an 8-inch area of dark gray spots and the yellow pillow had areas of dark gray spots throughout.”

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: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observation, in Room 122, the soiled clothing container lacked a liner.”

AAC R9-5-605.B.6. B. A licensee shall ensure that: 6. Except for a room used only for an enrolled school-age child, each unused electrical outlet is covered with a safety plug cover or insert;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation, Room 103 lacked a safety plug in an unused electrical outlet on the North wall.”

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, in Room 119, there was a box of gloves, a container labeled teachers-only soap, a container labeled sanitizer, a black Sharpie marker, and a green plastic timer on the diaper changing area. In Room 124, there was a plastic bottle with pink liquid labeled soap, a plastic bottle with clear liquid labeled bleach, a plastic bottle with clear liquid not labeled, a roll of plastic bags, a box of tissues, a box of gloves, and a small key on the diaper changing area.”