Whiz Kidz Preschool

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 file for Staff #1 lacked documentation of a copy of the front and back of a valid fingerprint clearance card.”

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 observation, in the Sprouts room, the soiled diaper bin lacked a waterproof liner.”

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, it was determined that Staff #1(starting date of employment: 4/27/2026, Date of submission: 4/27/2026 ) Staff #2 (starting date of employment: 4/13/2026, Date of submission: 4/13/2026 ) Staff #3(starting date of employment: 6/1/2026 Date of submission: 6/1/2026 ), Staff #4(starting date of employment: 9/15/2025, Date of submission: 9/15/2025 ), Staff #5(starting date of employment: 3/2/2026, Date of submission: 3/2/2026 ), and Staff #6:(starting date of employment: 5/26/2026, Date of submission: 5/26/2026 ) lacked a Central Registry Background check. The background checks were submitted on the staff's starting dates of employment.”

AAC R9-5-512.A. A. A licensee shall maintain facility premises free of insects and vermin.

“Per Allegation: Based on staff statements and the Compliance Officers' observations, it was determined that there were insects located on the facility premises. Staff statements: "I have been seeing them in the mornings." "Sometimes we see live ones." "There were 7 in my classroom." "The ones I have seen are deceased." "There are quite a few cockroaches when we walk in in the mornings." *The Compliance Officer saw a cockroach in the laundry room.”

AAC R9-5-503.E. E. A licensee shall ensure that the written diaper changing procedure in subsection (D) states that an enrolled child’s diaper is changed as soon as it is soiled, and that a staff member, when diapering:1. Uses a separate washcloth and towel only once for each enrolled child; 2. Washes and dries the enrolled child using the enrolled child’s individual personal products labeled with the enrolled child’s name; 3. Uses single-use non-porous gloves; 4. Washes the staff member’s own hands with soap and running water between 86° F and 110° F before and after each diaper change; 5. Washes each enrolled child’s hands with soap and running water between 86° F and 110° F after each diaper change; 6. Cleans, sanitizes, and dries the diaper changing surface following each diaper change; and 7. Uses single-use paper towels from a dispenser to dry the diaper changing surface or the hands of the enrolled child or staff member.

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation, in the Sprouts Classroom, the sink and the counter located in the diaper changing area were not maintained in a clean condition. There was sand located in the sink and on the counter.”

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 the Sprouts Classroom, there was cracked laminate located on the front right corner of the changing table with exposed wood. There was peeling paint located on the drawers attached to the diaper changing table.”

AAC R9-5-603.E. E. A licensee shall ensure that the following is provided and maintained within the fall zones of swings and climbing equipment in an outdoor activity area:1. A shock-absorbing unitary surfacing material manufactured for such use in outdoor activity areas; or 2. A minimum depth of 6 inches of a non-hazardous, resilient material such as fine loose sand or wood chips.

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation, the outdoor activity area lacked the following resilient surfacing: *3 of the required 6 inches of wood chips in the fall zones of the red slide and the blue slide. *4 of the required 6 inches of wood chips in the fall zones of the red/blue slide.”

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 the outdoor activity area, there was a dirt buildup on the green cushions and bird poop.”

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, there was rough, splintery wood located on the raised garden beds throughout the gardening area. There was cracked plastic with exposed sharp edges on the plastic flower pot.”

AAC R9-5-512.A. A. A licensee shall maintain facility premises free of insects and vermin.

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation, there were 2 dead insects located in the kitchen.”

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 in the Blossoms classroom, there was chipped laminate tile with exposed wood located on the edge of the diaper changing table.”

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 Compliance Officer #1's observation, in the Sprouts classroom, there were 5 diaper creams the lacked the enrolled child's first and last name.”

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 Compliance Officer #2 observations, the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children: Wildflowers: *There were multiple areas of chipped paint measuring from 1 inch to 1.5 inches with exposed drywall located on the west and south walls. *There was a hole located in the west wall. Blossoms: *There was cracked tile protruding downward located in the bathroom Aspen: *There was torn vinyl with exposed fiberglass located on the brown couch.”

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: Based on Compliance Officer #1's observation, the following rugs in the following classrooms were not maintained in a clean condition (there were dark stains located throughout the rugs): Wildflowers Mighty Oaks Sprouts”

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 Compliance Officer #2's observation the medication forms for the enrolled children lacked the following: Child #1: The prescription number. The dosage. The times and frequency. Child #2: The dosage for over-the-counter medication. Child #3: The medication form did not match prescription label for dosage (2 puffs medication form vs 4 puffs prescription label). The times and frequency( before and after nap). The reason (breathing).”

AAC R9-5-516.B.4. B. If prescription or nonprescription medications are administered, a licensee shall ensure that:4. A staff member : a. Administers a prescription medication provided by a parent only from a container dispensed by a pharmacy; b. Administers a nonprescription medication provided by a parent for an enrolled child only from a container prepackaged and labeled for use by the manufacturer and labeled with the enrolled child’s name; c. Does not administer any medication that has been transferred from one container to another; and d. Does not administer a nonprescription medication to an enrolled child inconsistent with the instructions on the nonprescription medication’s label, unless the facility receives written authorization from the enrolled child’s health care provider.

“Findings: Based on Compliance Officer #2's observation, the over-the-counter medication for Child #4 was inconsistent with the instructions on the packaging. The Benadryl box stated do not administer to children 2-5 unless directed by a doctor ( no doctors note was present). The child was 5 years old.”

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;

“Findings: Based on Compliance Officer #1's observation, the exhaust fans in the following areas were inoperable: *Blossoms *Aspen *The hall bathroom”

AAC R9-5-603.E. E. A licensee shall ensure that the following is provided and maintained within the fall zones of swings and climbing equipment in an outdoor activity area:1. A shock-absorbing unitary surfacing material manufactured for such use in outdoor activity areas; or 2. A minimum depth of 6 inches of a non-hazardous, resilient material such as fine loose sand or wood chips.

“Findings: Based on Compliance Officer #1's observation, the outdoor activity area lacked the following resilient surfacing: Toddler Playground: *3 of the required 6 inches of wood chips in the fall zones of the pink slide. Preschool Playground: *2 of the required 6 inches of wood chips in the fall zones of the red spiral slide.”

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 Compliance Officer #1's observation, in the Outdoor activity area, there were multiple dark spots located on the green cushion of the moon chair.”

AAC R9-5-504.5.a. A licensee providing child care services for 1-year-old and 2-year-old children shall: 5. Ensure that: a. If finger food is served, the food is of a size and texture that does not present a choking hazard;

“Findings: Based on Compliance Officer #1's observation, in the Blossoms Sprouts classrooms, the one-year-old children were given strawberries that were not cut into bite-size pieces.”

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 Compliance Officer #1's observation, in the Outdoor Activity area, the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children: Toddler Playground: *There was peeling paint with exposed splintery wood located on 2 of the wooden benches. *There was splintery wood located on 2 of the wooden flower beds. Preschool: *There was a metal wire with sharp edges protruding outward located on the music wall. *The was peeling paint with exposed splintery wood located on the bench.”

AAC R9-5-503.A.3. 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

“Findings: Based on Compliance Officer #1's observation, in the Sprouts, Wildflowers, and Blossoms classrooms, the soiled diaper container lacked a tight-fitting lid.”

AAC R9-5-306.B. B. A licensee shall: 1. Develop, document, and implement policies and procedures to ensure that a staff member maintains daily documentation of the presence of an enrolled child in an activity area that includes a method to account for any temporary absences of the enrolled child from the activity area, and 2. Maintain the documentation of the presence of enrolled children in an activity area required in subsection (B)(1) on facility premises for 12 months after the date of the documentation.

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officers' observations, in the 3 year old classroom, did not reflect the number of children present (13 children present, 15 children listed on the roster).”

AAC R9-5-301.H. H. A licensee shall prohibit the use or possession of the following items when an enrolled child is on facility premises, during hours of operation, or in any motor vehicle used for transporting an enrolled child:1. Any beverage containing alcohol; 2. A controlled substance as listed in A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 27, Article 2, except where used as a prescription medication in the manner prescribed; 3. A dangerous drug as defined in A.R.S. § 13-3401, except where used as a prescription medication in the manner prescribed; 4. A prescription medication as defined in A.R.S. § 32-1901, except where used in the manner prescribed; or 5. A firearm as defined in A.R.S. § 13-105.

“Findings: Per allegation, the Compliance Officers' observations, and staff statements, it was determined that a vape pen was in the facility during the hours of operation. Staff stated the vape pen fell out of a coworker's pocket while in the classroom and enrolled children were present. Staff stated this incident has occurred two times.”