W.A.C.O.G. - Brian Meyers-Davis Head Start

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: The Compliance Officer observed that several of the holes on the top of a metal picnic table had built up rust with sharp edges. The Compliance Officer observed that the ends of the synthetic turf was not secured to the ground and some ends were starting to curl up creating a tripping hazard.”

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: The Compliance Officer observed that there were sections of frayed and separated carpet in the main activity room with gaps exposing bare floor underneath. The Compliance Officer also observed that there were sections of floor tile around the toilets in the children's toilet room that had small gaps between tiles and some tiles were not completely adhered to the floor..”

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: The Compliance Officer observed that the last fire inspection was conducted on 2/15/23 and had one violation that lacked documentation of being corrected.”