Villa Montessori

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 observation, in Classroom 11 the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children: *The light cover was missing on the south ceiling, exposing hanging wires.”

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 facility documentation, staff statements, and the Compliance Officer's observation, it was determined that the Infant classroom lacked documentation of tummy time for enrolled infants.”

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 the files for Staff #1(DOE-07/28/20205) and #2 (DOE-10/28/1989) lacked a back copy of a valid fingerprint clearance cards. The fingerprint clearance cards were validated through the DPS website during the time of the inspection.”

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 facility documentation and the Compliance Officer’s observation, it was determined that Child# 2, Child #4, Child #5 infant feeding instructions lacked infants amount in ounces and times of food to be fed to infants.”

AAC R9-5-304.C. C. A licensee shall maintain a current Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record card for each enrolled child on facility premises in a place that provides a staff member ready access to the record in the event of an emergency at, or evacuation of, the facility.

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officer's observation, it was determined that Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 lacked an attached written immunization record.”

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 facility documentation and the Compliance Officer's observation, it was determined that Staff #1 (DOE-07/28/2025) and Staff #3 (DOE-02/09/2026) were acting as assistant child educators. The files for Staff #1 and Staff #3 lacked documentation of a high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma.”

AAC R9-5-203.A. A. A licensee shall ensure that a staff member completes, signs, dates, and submits to the licensee, before the staff member’s starting date of employment or volunteer service: 1. The form required in A.R.S. § 36-883.02(C); and 2. If required by A.R.S. § 8-804, the form in A.R.S. § 8-804(I).

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officer's observation, it was determined that the file for Staff #1(DOE-07/28/2025) lacked documentation of a Direct Central Registry Check.d”

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, the following toilet rooms were not maintained in a clean condition: Classroom 11: *There were brown smears on the toilet seat. Classroom 5: *There was a build up of yellow substance on the back of the toilet seat. Classroom 10: *There was cracked and dark gray colored caulking on the back of the yellow sink. Classroom 12: *There was cracked and dark gray colored caulking on the back of the pink toilet rooms. *The outdoor toilet room tank lid was shifted from the tank.”

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 facility documentation and the Compliance Officer’s observations the following medication forms lacked information as required: Child #6: The dosage and route, times and frequency of administration and the side effects of the medication. Child #7: The dosage to be administered. Child #8: The side effects of the medication. Child #9: The times and frequency medication #1 and the prescription number, times and frequency, and side effects for medication #2. Child #10: The dosage, the time and frequency of administration and the reason for the medication.”

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, the following hazards were in the outdoor activity areas: Classroom 2 Outdoor Environment: *The was a wood play center that was rough to the touch. Toddler 2 playground : *There was a Yellow Tonka truck with rough rusted metal exposed. Classroom 11 Outdoor Environment: *There was a standup cupboard with rough warped wood. Classroom 8 Outdoor Environment: *There was an 8ft long plastic table up on 1 end, leaned on the wall that was not stable.”

AAC R9-5-501.A.1. A. A licensee shall ensure that: 1. In addition to complying with the requirements in this Chapter, the health, safety, or welfare of an enrolled child is not placed at risk of harm;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation, in Classroom 5, the health, safety and welfare of an enrolled child was placed at risk of harm when they were sleeping with their head covered with a blanket.”

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 observation, in Rm 1, the temperature of the diaper changing sink was 114 ° rather than between 86° and 110° as required.”

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 Officers observations, the following toilet rooms were not maintained in a clean condition: Classroom 11 *The 1st toilet room sink had a build up of dirt and debris around the sink grout. Classroom 5 *The south green toilet room had a strong smell of urine.”

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: Toddler 1 Playground: *There were 2-inch sharp rusty areas on the joints of 5 of the metal fence panels. Toddler 2 Playground: *The chain link fence was not secured to the ground at the south end and had 5 areas of more than 4-inch gaps. Classroom 11 Outdoor Environment *There was a tile missing at the edge of the sink exposing glue and sharp edges. ***Previously Cited 4/12/24”

AAC R9-5-511.A. A. A licensee shall provide each enrolled child who naps or sleeps at the facility with a separate cot or mat or a crib that meets the requirements of R9-5-502(A)(8) and ensure that:1. A cot, mat, or crib used by the enrolled child accommodates the enrolled child’s height and weight; 2. A staff member covers each cot, crib mattress, or mat with a clean sheet that is laundered when soiled, or at least once every seven days and before use by a different enrolled child; 3. A clean blanket or sheet is available for each enrolled child; 4. A rug, carpet, blanket, or towel is not used as a mat; and 5. Each cot, mat, or crib is maintained in a clean and repaired condition.

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observation, in Room 10, 1 nap time mat lacked a sheet.”

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, in the Infant Classroom, 3 Infant feeding plans lacked the following information: Child #1: The amounts and times of food to be fed to the child. Child #2 and Child #3: The amount of food to be fed to the child.”

AAC R9-5-502.C.1.g. C. A licensee shall ensure that: 1. A staff member providing child care services in an infant room: g. Does not allow bumper pads, pillows, comforters, sheepskins, stuffed toys, or other soft products in a crib when an infant is in the crib;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observations, in the Infant Classroom, there was an Infant in a crib with a loose soft blanket.”

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 facility documentation and the Compliance Officer’s observations, the ratio in Classroom 11 was 1:16 rather than 2:16 with 3 year old children present in the napping room. The ratio in Classroom 5 was 1:17 rather than 2:17 with 3 year old children present.”

AAC R9-5-301.D. D. A licensee shall ensure that the following individuals are allowed immediate access to facility premises during hours of operation: 1. A parent of an enrolled child or an individual designated in writing by the parent of an enrolled child; or 2. A representative of: a. The Department, b. The local health department, c. Arizona Department of Child Safety, or d. The local fire department or State Fire Marshal.

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officers’ observations, the Compliance Officers were not allowed immediate access to the facility premises for 5 minutes during hours of operation.”

AAC R9-5-511.C. C. A licensee shall provide an unobstructed passageway at least 18 inches wide between each row of cots or mats to allow a staff member access to each enrolled child.

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observations, in Room 12, the occupied cots were spaced 4-10 inches apart rather than the required 18 inches between rows 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 observations, the following toilet rooms were not maintained in a clean condition; Classroom 5: *The north green toilet room had storage of plastic bins with items not related to toileting. *The south green toilet room had storage of plastic bins with items not related to toileting. Classroom 12 *The 2nd toilet room had 2 towels on a shelf and plastic bins with items not related to toileting.”

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 toilet rooms were not maintained in a clean condition: Classroom 10 *There was a loose to the touch toilet seat in the yelllow toilet room. Classroom 9 *There was a loose to the touch toilet seat in the boys toilet room. Classroom 12 *There was a loose to the touch toilet seat in the 1st toilet room. Classroom 11 *The 2nd toilet room faucet had cracks and a build-up of white and green around the cracks.”

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 facility documentation and Compliance Officer #2’s observations, Child #12’s over the counter lacked a written medication authorization form.”

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 Compliance Officer #1’s observation, the surface of the diaper changing table in Toddler 1's room had exposed raw wood at the corner edge.”

AAC R9-5-501.C.1. C. A licensee shall ensure that a staff member: 1. Supervises each enrolled child at all times;

“Findings: Based on Compliance Officer #1's observation, in Room 8, there was 1 enrolled child alone and unsupervised in the restroom between the Outdoor Environment and the Classroom.”

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 #1’s observations, the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children: Toddler 1 Classroom: *There was a light cover on the east wall that was chipped in the corner, loose and detached from the wall. Toddler 2 Classroom: *The vent cover was loose and detached from the ceiling. Classroom 12: *There was a 6-inch hole next to the door jam of the outdoor environment toilet room exposing drywall.”

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 Compliance Officer #2’s observations, 11 of 15 children’s Emergency, Information and Immunization Records reviewed lacked the following: Child #1: The name and contact telephone number of the child’s health care provider and the parents signature. Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, Child #5 and Child #6: The name and contact telephone number of the individual authorized by the child’s parent to collect the child from the facility in case of emergency and the parents signature. Child #7: The name of the individual to be contacted in case of injury or sudden illness of the child. Child #8, Child #9, Child #10 and Child #11: The parents signature.”

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: Toddler 1 Playground: *There were 2-inch sharp rusty areas on the joints of the metal fence. Toddler 2 Playground: *The chain link fence was not secured to the ground and had 5 areas of more than 4-inch gaps. *There was a 12-inch in diameter concrete footing on the base of the west chain link fence pole. *There was a wooden garden box that had splintery areas along the 4 legs. Room 8 Outdoor Environment: *There was a 2-inch hole at the base of the gate post that was sharp and rusty. Room 11 Outdoor Environment: *There were 2 wooden logs that were sharp and splintery. *There were 3 areas 3-inch in length of broken metal brick borders.”

AAC R9-5-511.A. A. A licensee shall provide each enrolled child who naps or sleeps at the facility with a separate cot or mat or a crib that meets the requirements of R9-5-502(A)(8) and ensure that:1. A cot, mat, or crib used by the enrolled child accommodates the enrolled child’s height and weight; 2. A staff member covers each cot, crib mattress, or mat with a clean sheet that is laundered when soiled, or at least once every seven days and before use by a different enrolled child; 3. A clean blanket or sheet is available for each enrolled child; 4. A rug, carpet, blanket, or towel is not used as a mat; and 5. Each cot, mat, or crib is maintained in a clean and repaired condition.

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation, in the Infant Classroom, there was 1 mattress that had a 3-inch hole on the edge.”