Wonderwise Copper Basin

AAC R9-5-203.G. G. As required by A.R.S. § 8-804, before an individual’s starting date of employment or volunteer service, a licensee shall comply with the submission requirements in A.R.S. § 8-804(C) for the individual.

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officer's observation, Staff #1 (DOE: 04/27/2026) lacked documentation of the submitted DCS Central Registry.”

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 (CO's) observation, in Room 3 (1s), there were two holes and two exposed screw heads located on the diaper changing surface.”

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 CO's observation, in the older outdoor activity area, there was a 5” gap at the base of the East fence.”

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 CO's observation, in Room 3 (1s), there was calcium build-up located on the handwashing faucet of the diaper changing area.”

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: Per allegation, based on staff statements, and the Compliance Officer's observation, a child's diaper was not changed as soon as it was soiled. Staff stated the following: *On 3/5/2025, we were on the playground when the parent picked up the child around 430-450. I did not notice the child was soiled at that time. *When the parent exited the facility they began talking to me through the fence to tell me that the child had pooped. I apologized. I was not able to offer to change the child because the parent kept walking.”

AAC R9-5-503.F.2. F. A licensee shall ensure that in an activity area with a diaper changing area:2. A staff member: a. Documents each diaper change: i. For an infant, in the infant’s dated, daily, documentation required in R9-5-502(C)(1)(d); or ii. For an enrolled child who is not an infant, in a dated diaper changing log; b. Maintains the diaper changing log on facility premises for 12 months after the date of the diaper changing log; c. Empties clothing soiled with feces into a flush toilet without rinsing; d. Places an enrolled child’s clothing soiled by feces or urine in a plastic bag labeled with the enrolled child’s name, stores the clothing in a container used for this purpose, and sends the clothing home with the enrolled child’s parent; and e. Removes disposable diapers and disposable training pants from a diaper changing area as needed or at least twice every 24 hours to a waste receptacle outside the facility building.

“Findings: Based on facility documentation, staff statements, and the Compliance Officer's observation, it was determined that each diaper change for Child #1 was not documented. On 3/5/2025, Child #1's last diaper change was logged as 10am. Staff stated the following: *On 3/5/2025, Child #1 was checked after nap around 3pm, was dry, and peed in the toilet. *All diaper checks usually get logged in Procare but this dry one did not.”

AAC R9-5-601.4. A licensee shall comply with the following physical plant requirements:4. Except as provided in subsection (5), when providing child care services for infants or children who require diapering, a diaper changing area that meets the requirements in R9-5-503 is available in each infant room or indoor activity area used by an enrolled infant or child who wears diapers or disposable training pants;

“Findings: Based on facility documentation, staff statements, and the Compliance Officer's observation, in the 3's classroom, Staff were changing pull-ups in the toilet room. The 3's classroom is not approved for diapering. Staff stated the following when asked about diapering in the 3's classroom: *If we aren't able to change the pull-up in the restroom then we take the child to the Toddler classroom to get changed. *We check the pull-ups before and after nap. *Yes, we have had a couple of children in pull-ups who are almost done potty training.”

AAC R9-5-605.B.1. B. A licensee shall ensure that:1. All designated exits, corridors, and passageways that provide escape from the building are unobstructed and unlocked during hours of operation;

“Findings: Based on the CO's observation, in the Toddler classroom and 3’s classroom, the designated exit door from the classroom to the outside was locked.”

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 CO's observation, in the 3's classroom, there was peeling gray paint with exposed drywall near the playground exit door.”

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 (CO's) observation, 4 of 4 staff files reviewed lacked the second page of the Criminal History Affidavit.”

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 and the identification of the person who serviced the fire extinguisher; and

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and the CO's observation, in the lobby, the fire extinguisher was not serviced at least once every 12 months (Expired tag: 03/2024).”