Whiz Kidz Preschool - Scottsdale

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 the Compliance Officers' observations and the review of the facility documentation, the Roster for Mighty Oaks (Four's/Fives) did not reflect the number of children present. There were 13 children present, and 27 were marked in the roster. The class was split up during the outdoor activity area, but the roster was not updated. Additionally, there were 14 children present in the indoor activity area, and 27 were marked in the roster.”

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: Based on the Compliance Officers' observations and the review of the facility documentation, the facility lacked documentation of a current fire inspection. The Fire inspection report on file indicated that the inspection was last conducted on 05.14.2025”

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 Officers' observations, there was an unsupervised infant lying on the floor with a musical scarf wrapped around the child's face. Additionally, during the outdoor area transition, one-year-olds were observed touching a metal bench whose temperature was 115 degrees. **Previously cited on 06.05.25”

AAC R9-5-501.A.3. A. A licensee shall ensure that: 3. For enrolled infants and children five-years or younger, drinking water is available to meet the needs of each enrolled child;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officers' observations, the drinking water was not accessible to children in the Sprouts Room (One's) and in the Blossoms Room (One's/Two's)”

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 Officers' observations, the following hazards were accessible to children: *Sprouts Room (One's): There was a 3-5 inch hole accessible to children on the wall below the electrical outlet behind the rectangular table. *Evergreen Room (Four's): There were holes accessible to children with plastic inserts in the restroom near the soap dispenser. *Willows (Two's/Threes): There was untreated dry wall accessible to children on the wall above the train table. **Technical assistance was given on 06.05.25”

AAC R9-5-605.B.16. B. A licensee shall ensure that: 16. The fire extinguisher required in subsection (A): a. Is serviced at least once every 12 months; and b. Has a tag attached to the fire extinguisher that specifies the date of the last servicing.

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officers' observations, the fire extinguishers were not serviced every 12 months. The tags in all fire extinguishers indicated that they were last serviced in May 2025.”

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

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officers' observations, the children in several rooms were not supervised at all times during and after lunch. There was food all over the tables, floors, and chairs. The students who had finished their lunches were running around the room and climbing on furniture. The staff were observed cleaning and changing diapers, and were not able to attend to all the children's present needs.”

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 Officers' observations, the following diaper changing areas were not maintained seamless and smooth and clear of items not required for diapering: *Saplings (Infants): There was a buildup of dirt in the diaper-changing surface. *Wildflowers (Two's): There was a magnet on the diaper changing sink, and the plexiglass divider hardware had a thick brown buildup. *Willows (Two's/Three's): There were six uncovered drill holes on the diapering surface and dirt buildup on the corners and around the surface. **Previously cited on 06.05.25”

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 Officers' observations, the following diapering areas lacked: *Sprouts (One's) : The diaper changing area lacked hot water. *Blossoms (Ones/Two's): The water temperature in the diaper changing area was 115 degrees rather than between 86 and 110 degrees as required. *Wildflower (Two's): The water temperature in the diaper changing area was 79 degrees rather than between 86 and 110 degrees as required. *Willows (Two's/Threes): The diaper changing area lacked single-use paper hand towels. **Previously cited on 06.05.25”

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 Officers' observations, the soiled diaper container in the Wildflower Room (Two's) lacked a tight-fitting lid. **Previously cited on 06.05.25”

AAC R9-5-509.C.21. C. A licensee shall ensure that: 21. A refrigerator at the child care facility maintains a temperature of 41° F or below and a freezer maintains a temperature of 0° F or below, as shown by a thermometer kept in the refrigerator and in the freezer at all times;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officers' observations, in the Saplings Room (Infants), the refrigerator temperature was 50 degrees rather than 41 degrees or below, and the Freezer temperature was 5 degrees rather than zero degrees or below. **Technical assistance was given on 06.05.25”

AAC R9-5-510.A.1. A. A staff member shall provide guidance to help children respond to difficult situations. To develop self-regulation, children should receive adult support that is individual to the child and adapts as the child develops internal controls. This process should include: 1. Forming a positive relationship with the child, which occurs when the adult spends time talking to the child, listening to the child, following the child’s lead, playing with the child, and responding to the child’s needs; 2. Base expectations on the child’s developmental level; 3. Establishing and being proactive in teaching and supporting children in learning simple rules; 4. Modifying the learning/play environment to support the child’s appropriate behavior; 5. Creating a predictable daily routine and schedule; 6. Modeling desired behavior; 7. Showing children positive alternatives; 8.Using deliberate redirection, the staff member should encourage the child to use appropriate behavior, and provide positive feedback when the child exhibits the behavior; 9. Individualized positive discipline strategies based on the individual needs of children, such as using a buddy system, individualized schedule, special break, or another applicable positive discipline strategy; and 10. If applicable, a licensee shall develop a written plan with the enrolled child's parent to provide individualized social and emotional intervention supports for the enrolled child that includes methods for understanding the enrolled child's behavior, and developing, adopting, and implementing a team-based positive behavior support plan.

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officers' observations, a staff member didn't use guidance or model a positive behavior to redirect a child during a difficult situation. During the Sprouts room inspection, the CO heard a staff member yelling in the Evergreen room restroom. When the CO entered the Evergreen room, a child was observed on the floor crying, and a staff member was standing near the child. When the other staff member asked what happened, the staff member said the child didn't want to come out of the restroom.”

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 Officers' observations, there were bird droppings on the concrete and the black metal post in the bike's outdoor area. **Previously cited on 06.05.25”

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 the Compliance Officers' observations, the floors in the following rooms were not maintained clean and free from hazards: *Evergreen (Four's): the floor and baseboard in the restroom had a brown grime buildup. *Blossoms (One's/Two's): The edge of the rug was unraveling and coming off, exposing the material underneath, and there were gaps on the vinyl floor, making the area no longer sanitizable. *Wildflowers (Two's): The rugs had a brown buildup, and there were cracks on the vinyl floor, making the area no longer sanitizable. *Willows (Two's/Three's): There were cracks on the vinyl floor, making the area no longer sanitizable.”

AAC R9-5-512.F.8.9. F. A licensee shall ensure that: 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 plumbing fixtures in the Willows Room were not maintained in a working condition: there was a urinal covered with a black trash bag.”

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 Officers' observations, the following hazards were accessible to the children in the outdoor activity areas: *Bike's Area: There was splintering wood on the wooden fence, and a wobbly, unsecured metal fence. *Infant Playground: There was blue paint peeling off the wooden post. *Outdoor Class: Two irrigation wires were coming off the ground, accessible to children. **Previously cited on 06.05.25”

AAC R9-5-603.D. D. 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 Officers' observations, the climbing structure in the Infant outdoor activity area lacked six inches of resilient surface.”

AAC R9-5-503.D. D. A licensee shall ensure that the written diaper changing procedure in subsection (C) 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 Officers' observations, the diaper-changing sink in the Wildflowers Room was not sanitized after diapering, and another child used the same sink to wash their hands after lunch.”

AAC R9-5-501.A.18. A. A licensee shall ensure that:18. Each enrolled child’s pacifier is labeled with an identifier that is specific to the enrolled child and maintained in a clean condition;

“Findings: Based on the COs’ observations, in Room 1 (Seedlings Room) there were 2 pacifiers not labeled with identifiers.”

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;

“Findings: Based on the COs’ observations, the following was accessible to enrolled children: *In the garden patch, there was a ladder and worn wooden shelf. *In Room 8 (Mighty Oaks Room), there was plunger next to the toilet.”

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 COs’ observations, in Room 6 (Willows Room), the following items were on the diaper changing surface: *Water bottle *Stack of red clay pots. *A water bottle. *An Ipad. *A red clipboard. *A pen. *A box of tissues.”

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 COs’ observations, in Room 1 (Seedlings Room), there were no paper towels mounted in the dispenser, and the temperature in following diaper changing sinks were not between 86° F and 110° F: *In Room 4 (Blossoms Room), the temperature of the water was 120° F. *In Room 5 (Wildflowers Room), the temperature of the water was 82° F.”

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 the COs’ observations and staff statement, in Room 2 (Saplings Room), there was no tight fitting lid on the soiled diaper container. Staff stated that the lid was broken and had snapped off.”

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 COs’ observations, on the Mud Kitchen Playground, there was a cluster of bird droppings on the concrete walkway.”

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 COs’ observations, in Room 6’s (Willows Room), bathroom, the caulking at the base of the toilet was separating making the surface unsanitizable.”

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 COs’ observations, Child #1’s medication administration authorization form lacked the end date of the dosage period.”

AAC R9-5-605.B.8. B. A licensee shall ensure that: 8. Heating and cooling equipment is inaccessible to an enrolled child;

“Findings: Based on the COs’ observations, on the Pre-K Playground, there was an AC unit accessible to enrolled children.”

AAC R9-5-605.B.6. B. A licensee shall ensure that: 6. Except for a room used only for an enrolled school-age child, each unused electrical outlet is covered with a safety plug cover or insert;

“Findings: Based on the COs’ observations, in Room 5 (Wildflowers Room), there was a power strip that had uncovered outlets.”

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 the COs’ observations, the following rooms lacked an operable exhaust system in the bathroom: *In Room 6 (Willows Room), the exhaust fan was inoperable. *In Room 7 (Aspens Room), there was no exhaust fan.”

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 COs’ observations, the following hazards in the outdoor activity areas were accessible to enrolled children: *There was rust and deteriorating metal on the South side of the fence on the field. *There were sharp edges on the bottom of the pipe on the South West wall on the field. *There was cracked and splintering wood on the window frames above the sandbox on the preschool playground. *There was peeling paint on the wall that crumbled with a touch in both the field and the outdoor classroom area. *There were 2 cracked plastic storage bins in the outdoor classroom area with sharp edges.”

AAC R9-5-516.G. G. A licensee shall return all unused prescription and nonprescription medications to a parent when the medication prescription date has expired or the medication is no longer being administered to the enrolled child or dispose of the medication if unable to locate the enrolled child's parent after the child's disenrollment

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and the COs’ observations, Child #2’s medication on site was expired. The medication expired in 05/2025.”

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 Officers' (COs) observations and staff statement, in Room 1 (Seedlings Room), an infant was laid up against a boppy pillow. Staff stated that the boppy pillow was used to assist infants with learning how to sit up on their own.”

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 CO #1's observations, In Rooms 5 and 6, 4 napping children's heads were covered with a blanket.”

ARS § 36-882.M. M. The licensee shall notify the department in writing within ten days of any change in the child care facility's director.

“Findings: Based on COs' observations and a review of facility documentation, the Licensee failed to notify the Department of a change in director.”

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 Compliance Officer (CO) #2's observations and a review of facility documentation, rosters in Infant 1 and 2 did not match the number of children present in the room: **Infant 1 - 11 present; 13 noted on roster **Infant 2 - 10 present; 9 noted on roster”

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 CO #2's observations, the ratio was 1:11 in Infant 2, with a required ratio of 2:11, when a staff member left the activity area to the staff restroom.”

AAC R9-5-515.A. A. A licensee shall not permit an enrolled child to remain at the facility if a staff member determines that the enrolled child shows signs of illness or infestation.

“Findings: Per allegation and based on the review of facility documentation and staff interview, enrolled children showing signs of illness were kept at the facility. **Staff stated:: --"sick children were with other children and not separated." --"a child continuously came with (signs of illness) for a full week." --"a child was picked up, then returned still showing signs of illness." **Per review of the facility illness log and children's attendance: --On 09/18/2024, a child's parent was notified via phone at 10:30 a.m. that their child showed signs of illness, and the child was not signed out until 5:30 p.m. --On 09/19/2024, 2 children were sent home with signs of an illness that has an incubation period of 3-6 days, and returned the following day. --On 09/19/2024, a child's parent was notified via phone at 11:15 a.m. that their child showed signs of illness that has an incubation period of 3-6 days, and the child returned the following day. --On 09/23/2024, a child's parent was notified via phone at 1:30 p.m. that their child showed signs of illness, and the child was not signed out until 5:17 p.m. --On 09/25/2024, a child's parent was notified via phone at 11:05 a.m. that their child showed signs of illness that has an incubation period of 3-6 days, and the child was not signed out until 5:36 p.m. The child returned the following day. --On 09/25/2024, a child's parent was notified via phone at 11:05 a.m. that their child showed signs of illness that has an incubation period of 3-6 days, and the child was not signed out until 2:45 p.m. The child returned the following day.”

AAC R9-5-515.B. B. If an enrolled child exhibits signs of illness or infestation at a facility, a licensee shall ensure that a staff member:1. Immediately separates the enrolled child from other enrolled children, 2. Immediately notifies the enrolled child’s parent by telephone or other expeditious means to arrange for the enrolled child’s removal from the facility, and 3. Maintains documentation of the notification on facility premises for 12 months after the date of the notification.

“Findings: Per allegation, based on the review of facility documentation and staff interview, enrolled children showing signs of illness were not separated from other children. **Staff stated:: --"sick children were with other children and not separated." --"sick children could not be separated and were around healthy children." --"ill children would stay in the room and be with other kids." **Per review of the facility illness log and children's attendance: --From 09/18/2024 - 09/25/2024, several children's parents were notified via phone of their child showing signs of illness with an incubation period of 3-6 days. Some children remained at the center the entire day after being notified, and some children were signed out earlier in the day, and returned the following day.”

ARS § 36-883.02.C. C. Applicants, licensees and child care personnel shall attest on forms that are provided by the department that:1. They are not awaiting trial on or have never been convicted of or admitted in open court or pursuant to a plea agreement committing any of the offenses listed in section 41-1758.07, subsection B in this state or similar offenses in another state or jurisdiction. 2. They are not parents or guardians of a child adjudicated to be a dependent child as defined in section 8-201. 3. They have not been denied or had revoked a certificate to operate a child care group home or a license to operate a child care facility in this or any other state or that they have not been denied or had revoked a certification to work in a child care facility or child care group home.

“Findings: Based on Compliance Officer #1's observations and facility documentation, 1 of 5 staff files reviewed lacked the following before starting date of employment: *Staff #1 (DOE 3/25/24) completed CHA form on 3/25/24”

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 Compliance Officer #1's observations, in the 2's (Willows) restroom there was a gap on the laminate floor of approximately 12"x1/4". The baseboard behind the toilet was peeling making it non-sanitizable.”

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: Based on Compliance Officer #1's observations and facility documentation, the Licensee lacked a violation-free fire inspection report as required.”

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 #1's observations, the following hazards were observed: *2’s (Willows) room: There were multiple holes along the walls of 1/4 in diameter. *3's (Aspens) room: There was a brown wood cabinet with double doors approximately 6 ft high with a 1/2 inch vertical gap that could pinch the fingers of enrolled children. The baseboard on the West wall was peeling. *4’s (Mighty Oaks) room: There were multiple holes along the walls of 1/4 in diameter. There was peeling paint on the West wall exposing drywall.”

AAC R9-5-502.A.8.b. A. A licensee providing child care services for infants shall: 8. Provide a crib for each infant that: b. Has a commercially waterproofed mattress; and

“Findings: Based on Compliance Officer #1's observations, the following crib mattresses were no longer commercially waterproof: *Infant (Seedlings) room: 13 of 15 mattresses reviewed were ripped at the corners. *Infant (Saplings) room: 12 of 15 mattresses reviewed were ripped at the corners.”

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 observations, there was a vent with grey fluffy substance accessible to enrolled children in the 4's (Mighty Oaks) room.”

AAC R9-5-502.C.1.i. C. A licensee shall ensure that:1. A staff member providing child care services in an infant room: i. Changes each crib sheet and blanket before use by another enrolled child, when soiled, or at least once every 24 hours;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officers' observations, Infant (Seedlings) room had 2 crib sheets with grey and black stains. The Infant (Saplings) room had 1 crib sheet with food crumbs.”

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 observations, the following diaper changing areas were not maintained in a clean and sanitizable condition: *Infant (Seedlings) room: The diapering area had dried debris along the ledge. The base of the diaper table surface had exposed raw wood. There were 4 pacifiers on the surface. There was a thick white buildup around the faucet and sink. *1’s (Sprouts): There was brown buildup under the soap dispenser and a white buildup in the sink and faucet area. *2’s (Wildflowers): The caulking on the diapering table was cracked. There was a white buildup in the sink.”

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 Compliance Officer #1's observations and facility documentation, 3 of 5 staff files reviewed lacked the following before starting date of employment: *Staff #1 (DOE 3/25/24) completed DCS form on 3/25/24 *Staff #2 (DOE 2/20/24) completed DCS form on 2/20/24”