The Goddard School of Scottsdale

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: Based on a review of facility documentation and the Compliance Officers' observations, Child #8’s medication consent forms lacked the following required information: *Starting and ending dates of the dosage periods. *Reasons for the medications.”

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 observations, in Room 110 (2s), there were cracks at the base of the toilets, and a build-up of a rust-colored substance.”

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 Officer's observations, the following diapering containers were not maintained as required: *Infant room- The soiled diaper container lacked a lid. *Room 104 (1s)- The soiled clothing container lacked a liner.”

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 water in the following diaper-changing sinks was not maintained between 86° F and 110° F, as required: *Room 104- 69° F. *Room 123- 73° F. *Room 124- 80° F.”

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 observations, the following diaper-changing stations were not kept clear of items unrelated to diapering: *Room 104 (1s)- There was a green Sharpie, a plastic latch, 3 plastic toys, and a plastic bottle labeled cleaner on the diaper-changing sink *Infant room- There was a cloth balloon toy on the diaper-changing sink.”

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: Based on the Compliance Officer's observations, in the infant room, there was 1 feeding bottle labeled with the infant's first name only.”

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. 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: Based on the Compliance Officer's observations, the infant room lacked posted infant feeding instructions for the enrolled infants.”

AAC R9-5-502.C.1.lk. C. A licensee shall ensure that: 1. A staff member providing child care services in an infant room: k. 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 a review of facility documentation and the Compliance Officer's observations, the infant feeding instructions posted in the kitchen were not current.”

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 observations, in the infant room, there were 3 mattresses with torn corners.”

AAC R9-5-502.A.5.d. A. A licensee providing child care services for infants shall: 5. Develop, document, and implement tummy time policies and procedures that: d. Ensure, as an infant demonstrates ability and strength to control physical movement and greater sensory perception and social interaction, an assigned staff member provide a tummy-time period to: i. A 2 - 3 month old infant of no more than 15 minutes; ii. A 3 - 4 month old infant of no more than 20 minutes; and iii. A 5 - 6 month old infant of 20 minutes; and

“Findings: Based on staff statements and the Compliance Officer's observations, the facility lacked documentation of tummy time for the enrolled infants. Staff stated that they do not have a tummy time log.”

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 Officer's observations, the following personal products were not labeled, as required: *Room 104: There were 3 wipes that lacked the enrolled child's first name, 2 wipes that lacked the enrolled child's last name, and 2 diaper creams that lacked the enrolled child's first and last name. *Room 123: There were 9 wipes that lacked the enrolled child's last name. *Room 124: There was 1 wipe that lacked the enrolled child's last name.”

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 observations, in the infant room, the staff-to-child ratio was 1:7 and not 2:7 as required.”

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 child educator 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; or d. Employment or service as a volunteer in a licensed child care facility for 12 months;

“Findings: Based on a review of facility documentation and the Compliance Officer's observations, Staff #1's (DOH 07-07-2025) file lacked documentation of a high school or high school equivalency diploma.”

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 a review of facility documentation and the Compliance Officer's observations, the current fire inspection report was not available for review.”

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 an Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record that is no more than a two-page written notice, and is signed by the enrolled child’s parent containing: 1. The child’s name, home address, sex, and date of birth; 2. The date of the child’s enrollment; 3. The name, home address, email address, and 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 the nutritional and dietary needs of the child including, if applicable, the request in R9-5-509(C)(14); 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 a review of facility documentation and the Compliance Officer's observations, 7 of 15 Emergency, Information, and Immunization Records reviewed lacked the following required information: *Child #1 and Child #2- The date of the child's enrollment, the name, home address, and telephone number of the child's 2nd parent/guardian, the name and telephone number of the child's 2nd emergency contact, and the child's healthcare provider's telephone number. *Child #3- The date of the child's enrollment, the name and telephone number of the child's 2nd emergency contact, and the child's healthcare provider's name and telephone number. *Child #4 and Child #6- The date of the child's enrollment. *Child #5-The name and telephone number of the child's 2 emergency contacts. *Child #7- The date of the child's enrollment and the name and telephone number of the child's healthcare provider.”

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, in the preschool playground, the following hazards were accessible to the enrolled children: *There was an orange plastic toy with a large crack, exposing sharp edges, and a cracked plastic bin holding multicolored blocks. *There were wooden slabs with jagged surfacing in the garden area along the walking path. *There was a pool of dirty water in the blue table. *There was a large crack along the edge of the water fountain with exposed fiber.”

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 observations, it was determined that the Licensee lacked documentation of a current violation free fire inspection report as required. Inspection Exp 04/24.”

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 observations, it was determined that the files for Staff #2 (DOE-06/01/2024) and Staff #3 (DOE-10/12/2024) lacked documentation of validation through DPS for their fingerprint clearance card before employement. The fingerprint clearance card was validated at the time of the inspection.”

AAC R9-5-301.F. F. A licensee shall ensure that a staff member submits, on or before the starting date of employment or volunteer services, one of the following as evidence of freedom from infectious active tuberculosis: 1. Documentation of a negative Mantoux skin test or other tuberculosis screening test recommended by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, administered within 12 months before the starting date of employment or volunteer service, that includes the date and the type of tuberculosis screening test; or 2. If the staff member has had a positive Mantoux skin test or other tuberculosis screening test, a written statement that the staff member is free from infectious active tuberculosis that is signed and dated by a health care provider within six months before the starting date of employment or volunteer service.

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officer’s observations, it was determined that the file for Staff #3 (DOE-10/12/2024) lacked record of the Mantoux skin test administered on or before start date of employment.”

AAC R9-5-203.C. C. Except as provided in A.R.S. § 41-1758.03, a licensee shall ensure that each staff member, before starting date of employment or volunteer service, submits to the licensee a copy of the staff member’s valid fingerprint clearance card,front and back, issued under A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 12, Article 3.1.

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officer’s observation, it was determined that Staff #1 (DOE-08/05/2024) lacked documentation of a copy of a valid fingerprint card. The fingerprint clearance card was validated through the DPS website during the time of the inspection.”

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, in Rooms 119, 103, 124 and 123 the diaper changing sink was 68° rather than 86°F to 110°F as required.”

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: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observations, in the following classrooms the personal products lacked: Room 119 *There were 4 wipes that lacked the enrolled child’s first and last name. *There was 1 wipe that lacked the enrolled child’s last name. Room 123: *There were 2 wipes that lacked the enrolled child’s first and last name. *There were 2 pies that lacked the enrolled child’s last name. Infant Room 2 *There was 1 wipe that lacked the enrolled child’s last name. ***Previously Cited 03/20/2023”

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: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officer’s observation, it was determined that Rooms 110, 113, 108, 104, 119, and 123 lacked documentation of a lesson plan. The lesson plan was dated for the week of October-November.”

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 123 *There was a 12 inch by 6 inch area on the south wall with peeling paint and exposed drywall. ***Previously Cited 12/27/2023, 03/20/2024”

AAC R9-5-403.A. A. Within 10 calendar days of the starting date of employment or volunteer service, a licensee shall provide, and each staff member who provides child care services shall complete, training for new staff members that includes all of the following:1. Facility philosophy and goals; 2. Names and ages of and developmental expectations for enrolled children for whom the staff member will provide child care services; 3. Health needs, nutritional requirements, any known allergies, and information about adaptive devices of enrolled children for whom the staff member will provide child care services; 4. Lesson plans; 5. Child guidance and methods of discipline; 6. Hand washing techniques; 7. Diapering techniques and toileting, if assigned to diaper changing duties; 8. Food preparation, service, sanitation, and storage, if assigned to food preparation; 9. If a staff member is assigned to feeding infants, the preparation, handling, and storage of infant formula and breast milk; 10. Recognition of signs of illness and infestation; 11. Child abuse or neglect detection, prevention, and reporting; 12. Accident and emergency procedures; 13. Staff responsibilities as required by A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 7.1, Article 1 and this Chapter; 14. Sun safety policies and procedures; 15. Safety in outdoor activity areas; 16. Transportation procedures, if applicable; and 17. Field trip procedures, if applicable.

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officer’s observations, it was determined that the file for Staff #1 (DOE-08/05/2024) lacked documentation for the 10-day training for new staff members.”

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 the Compliance Officer’s observations, it was determined that the written dietary instructions for the following enrolled children lacked information; Child #1:lacked the types of food to be served, last update 08/25/24. Child #2: lacked the types of food to be served, last update 10/22/24. Child #3: lacked the types of food to be served, last updated 7/22/24. Child #4: lacked the types of food to be served, last updated 3/14/23.”

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 facility documentation and the Compliance Officer’s observations, Staff #3 was the assistant teacher-caregiver. Staff #3 (DOE-10/12/2024) was not qualified as the assistant teacher-caregiver because the staff lacked documentation of a high school-diploma or enrollment in a high school or equivalency class, and employment as a teacher-caregiver aide for 12 months.”

AAC R9-5-502.A.11. A. A licensee providing child care services for infants shall: 11. Label each food container received from the parent with the infant's name.

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observations, in Infant 2, there were 2 yogurts that lacked the enrolled child’s first and last name.”

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 observations, it was determined Staff #1 was a teacher-caregiver. Staff #1 (DOE-08/05/2024) was not qualified as a teacher-caregiver because the staff file lacked documentation of a high school diploma or equivalency diploma. ***Previously Cited 12/27/2023”

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 observation, in Classroom 103, the diaper changing container was in the toilet room accessible to enrolled children.”

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 the Infant Classroom, 3 crib mattresses had torn corners exposing foam and were not waterproof as required.”

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 103 toilet room, there were 2 plastic crates with extra clothes, extra diapers and extra wipes.”

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 Officer’s observation, in classroom 113, there was peeling and cracked vinyl with exposed foam located on 1 red couch.”

AAC R9-5-502.A.8.c. A. A licensee providing child care services for infants shall: 8. Provide a crib for each infant that: c. Is furnished with clean, sanitized, crib-size bedding, including a fitted sheet and top sheet or a blanket;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observation, in the Infant Classroom, 3 crib sheets were loose/not tight-fitting to the mattresses.”

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: *There was a baseboard detached from the wall under the cubbies exposing adhesive and drywall. Classroom 113: *There was a hole in the west wall by the back door exposing drywall. Classroom 118: *The classroom sink was loose and had cracked caulking that was detaching from the wall.”

AAC R9-5-303.B. B. A licensee shall ensure that the licensed capacity of each indoor activity area or room is posted in that activity area or room.

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observations, the Infant Classroom and Classrooms 103, 104, 110, 113, 118, 119, and 123 lacked a posted capacity.”

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 Garden Activity Area, the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children: *There was peeling stucco on the north wall. *There was potting soil on the sidewalk that was labeled "Keep out of Reach of Children"”

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 Classroom 123, there were 2 cloth bags filled with cloth diapers, a clipboard with paper and pen on the diaper changing surface. In Classroom 103, there was a cell phone on the diaper changing surface.”

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 Classroom 123, the soiled clothing container lacked a liner as required.”

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: Based on the Compliance Officer's observations, in the Infant room, 5 wipes lacked the enrolled child's first and last name. In Classroom 123, 1 wipe lacked the enrolled child's last name and 1 wipe lacked the enrolled child's first and last name. In Classroom 103, 5 wipes lacked the enrolled child's last name. In Classroom 119, 1 wipe lacked the enrolled child's last name and 1 wipe lacked the enrolled child's first and last name. .”