V.U.S.D.#20 - Mica Mountain Inclusive Preschool

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 the Compliance Officer's observations and the review of facility documentation, it was determined that Child #1 had 2 medication consent forms that lacked the following: Medication consent form #1 -Documentation of the dosage, end date, frequency and reason. Medication consent form #2 -Documentation of the end date.”

AAC R9-5-605.B.10. B. A licensee shall ensure that: 10. Toilet rooms are ventilated to the outside of the building, either by a screened window open to the outside air or by an exhaust fan and duct system that is operated when the toilet room is in use;

“The Primary Compliance Officer noted that the ventilation fan in the bathroom in classroom 6 was not operating on the day of the inspection. Facility staff attempted to turn it on, but were unable to do so.”

AAC R9-5-605.B.9. B. A licensee shall ensure that: 9. Fans are mounted and inaccessible to an enrolled child;

“SCO observed a fan on a high shelf that was not accessible to the enrolled children, but was not mounted in classrooms 3 and 18. SCO observed a large square fan on a low shelf in classroom 18 that was not mounted and accessible to the enrolled children.”

AAC R9-5-513.B. B. A licensee shall ensure that a staff member:1. Keeps all pet and animal habitats clean; 2. Prohibits reptiles, such as turtles, iguanas, snakes, and lizards, in the facility; 3. Prohibits birds in food preparation and eating areas; 4. Keeps pets and animals clean; 5. Prohibits pets and animals from endangering an enrolled child, staff member, or other individual on facility premises; and 6. Keeps birds and animals such as horses, sheep, cattle, and poultry in an enclosure that is not accessible to an enrolled child except as part of an activity.

“SCO observed a turtle in a glass enclosure in classroom 18.”

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;

“SCO observed a mini broom and dust pan hanging right above the diaper changing table, and a mini rock fountain sitting next to the diapering sink in classroom 18.”

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;

“SCO observed that the lesson plan in classrooms 1 and 2 were not dated.”

AAC R9-5-501.A.21. A. A licensee shall ensure that:21. Except when used as part of an activity, the following are stored in an area inaccessible to an enrolled child: a. Garden tools, such as a rake, trowel, and shovel; and b. Cleaning equipment and supplies, such as a mop and mop bucket.

“SCO observed a broom and dust pan accessible to the enrolled children in classroom 17 and dust pan accessible to the enrolled children in classroom 18.”

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;

“SCO observed two mini trampolines on the outdoor activity area. Previously cited on 8/29/23. SCO observed a candle warmer next to the hand washing sink in classroom 17. The warmer was hot to the touch and had melted wax in the basin.”

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.

“Senior Compliance Officer observed that the last fire inspection was completed on June 30, 2022. Please send current copy upon receipt.”

AAC R9-5-501.A.19. A. A licensee shall ensure that:19. Except as provided in subsection (A)(20), the following are stored separate from food storage areas and are inaccessible to an enrolled child: a. All materials and chemicals labeled as a toxic or flammable substance; b. All substances that have a child warning label and may be a hazard to a child; and c. Lawn mowers, ladders, toilet brushes, plungers, and other facility equipment that may be a hazard to a child;

“SCO observed shaving cream and disinfectant spray being stored in a low drawer in classroom 6. The items had a child warning label and were within reach of the enrolled children.”