Tiny Snuggles Family Daycare

AAC R9-3-401.B.3.d. B. A certificate holder shall ensure that: 3. The toys, materials, and equipment for use by enrolled children: d. Are maintained free from hazards and in a condition that allows the toys, materials, and equipment to be used for their original purpose;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation, in the Outdoor activity area, the following toys, materials, and equipment were not maintained free of hazards: *There were 2 riding toys that had cracked and broken sharp plastic pieces.”

AAC R9-3-401.B.2. B. A certificate holder shall ensure that: 2. The areas of the child care group home approved for providing child care services are maintained free from hazards;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation, in the outdoor activity area, the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children: *There was a stack of cardboard boxes and a wooden shelf stacked on top. *There were 2 plastic planters and 2 green buckets that were cracked and broken with sharp edges. *There was a detached wooden slat on the climber.”

AAC R9-3-303.B. B. Except as required in A.R.S. § 36-309, before a child is enrolled at a child care group home, a certificate holder shall require the individual enrolling the child to complete a Department-provided Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record card containing: 1. The child’s name, home address, city, state, zip code, 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 child care group home or to be contacted if the child’s parent cannot be contacted; 5. The name and contact telephone number of the child’s physician, physician assistant, or registered nurse practitioner; 6. Written authorization for emergency medical care of the child; 7. The name of the individual to be contacted in case of injury or sudden illness of the child; 8. A written description provided by a child’s parent of the nutritional and dietary needs of the child; 9. A written description provided by the child’s parent 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 10. The dated signature of the individual completing the Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record card.

“Findings: Based on the Provider's documentation and the Compliance Officer's observation, it was determined that 5 of 10 enrolled children's Emergency, Information, and Immunization records reviewed lacked the following required information: Child #1: 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 #2: The name, home address, city, state, zip code, and contact telephone number of the 2nd parent of the child. Child #3: The contact telephone number of the child's health care provider and a signature on the back of the card. Child #4: The name of the individual to be contacted in case of injury or sudden illness of the child. Child #5: 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.”

AAC R9-3-401.C.4. A certificate holder shall ensure that a staff member: 4. Except as specified in subsection (C)(5), labels the personal items of an enrolled child with an identifier that is specific to the enrolled child and stores the personal items separately from the personal items of other enrolled children and residents;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation, there were 8 diaper creams that lacked the enrolled child's unique identifier, and they were not stored separately as required.”

AAC R9-3-401.B.2. B. A certificate holder shall ensure that: 2. The areas of the child care group home approved for providing child care services are maintained free from hazards;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation, the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children: Outdoor Activity Area: There was an open BBQ grill with a spatula, a BBQ lighter, a white bottle labeled charcoal lighter, and a skewer. There were 2 bags of charcoal. There was a stack of bricks There was a stack of pavers There were 2 shovels.”

AAC R9-3-505.D.9. D. A certificate holder shall ensure that: 9. An enrolled child does not have access to the following on the premises: a. Lawn mowers, ladders, toilet brushes, plungers, and other equipment that may be a hazard to a child; b. An air conditioner, evaporative cooler, heat pump, or furnace; c. A hot tub or spa; d. A pond or fountain; e. An irrigation ditch, abandoned mine, or well; or f. A trampoline.

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation, in the outdoor activity area, the air conditioner was accessible to enrolled children when the gate around it was open.”

AAC R9-3-506.11. A certificate holder shall ensure that: 11. Food waste at the child care group home is stored in a covered waterproof container that is clean and lined with a plastic bag; and

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observations, in the outdoor activity area the food waste container lacked a lid. In the kitchen, the food waste container lacked a lid and had a build-up of brown, sticky substance on the front surface.”

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 facility documentation and the Compliance Officer’s observation, the files reviewed lacked the required training documentation: Staff #1 and Staff #2 (DOE-4/15/24): An additional 12 hours of annual training for the time period of 4/15/2024-4/15/2025.”

AAC R9-3-303.B. B. Except as required in A.R.S. § 36-309, before a child is enrolled at a child care group home, a certificate holder shall require the individual enrolling the child to complete a Department-provided Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record card containing: 1. The child’s name, home address, city, state, zip code, 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 child care group home or to be contacted if the child’s parent cannot be contacted; 5. The name and contact telephone number of the child’s physician, physician assistant, or registered nurse practitioner; 6. Written authorization for emergency medical care of the child; 7. The name of the individual to be contacted in case of injury or sudden illness of the child; 8. A written description provided by a child’s parent of the nutritional and dietary needs of the child; 9. A written description provided by the child’s parent 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 10. The dated signature of the individual completing the Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record card.

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officer’s observations, 3 out of 8 enrolled children’s Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record cards reviewed lacked the following required information: Child #1: The contact telephone number of the child’s health care provider. Child #2: The name of the individual to be contacted in case of injury or sudden illness of the child. Child #3: The date of enrollment.”

AAC R9-3-505.D.9. D. A certificate holder shall ensure that: 9. An enrolled child does not have access to the following on the premises: a. Lawn mowers, ladders, toilet brushes, plungers, and other equipment that may be a hazard to a child; b. An air conditioner, evaporative cooler, heat pump, or furnace; c. A hot tub or spa; d. A pond or fountain; e. An irrigation ditch, abandoned mine, or well; or f. A trampoline.

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observation, in the outdoor activity area the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children: *There was a mop and bucket next to the outside door. *There was a broken 5 ft mirror next to the trash cans. *There was 3 broken and sharp plastic pieces next to basketball hoop.”

AAC R9-3-508.1. A certificate holder shall ensure that: 1. Each dog, cat, or ferret at the child care group home has a current vaccination against rabies;

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officer’s observations, the Licensee lacked current rabies vaccination for one Dog. Rabies Vaccination expired 2/27/25.”

AAC R9-3-406.F. F. A certificate holder shall ensure that a staff member: 1. Prepares a weekly menu specifying the foods to be served at each meal and snack on each day, 2. Dates each menu, and 3. Writes food substitutions on a posted menu no later than the morning of the day of the meal or snack to which the substitution applies.

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officer’s observations, the posted menu documented Tropical fruit and muffins but lacked the specific type of fruits and muffins to be served to enrolled children.”

AAC R9-3-507.B.1. B. A certificate holder shall ensure that: 1. A staff member: a. Cleans, sanitizes, and dries a diaper-changing surface using a single-use paper towel before and after each diaper change; b. Washes the staff member’s hands with soap and running water before and after each diaper change; c. Wears single-use non-porous gloves during each diaper change; d. Washes an enrolled child’s hands with soap and running water or with a washcloth or disposable wipe after the enrolled child’s diaper is changed and uses each washcloth or disposable wipe on only one child and only one time before it is laundered or discarded; and e. Documents the daily diaper changes for each enrolled child in a dated diaper-changing log after changing the enrolled child’s diaper;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observation, the diaper changing surface had a build up of dirt and debris.”

AAC R9-3-401.B.3.d. B. A certificate holder shall ensure that: 3. The toys, materials, and equipment for use by enrolled children: d. Are maintained free from hazards and in a condition that allows the toys, materials, and equipment to be used for their original purpose;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observations, in the outdoor activity area, the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children; *There were 2 broken plastic toy cars and 1 broken plastic toy truck with sharp edges.”

AAC R9-3-505.D.9. D. A certificate holder shall ensure that: 9. An enrolled child does not have access to the following on the premises: a. Lawn mowers, ladders, toilet brushes, plungers, and other equipment that may be a hazard to a child; b. An air conditioner, evaporative cooler, heat pump, or furnace; c. A hot tub or spa; d. A pond or fountain; e. An irrigation ditch, abandoned mine, or well; or f. A trampoline.

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observation, in the outdoor activity area there was an uncoiled hose, a bent spike, a Shovel, a screwdriver and 2 screws on low shelf accessible to children.”