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AAC R9-5-203.D. D. A licensee shall ensure that each staff member submits to the licensee a copy of the staff member’s valid fingerprint clearance card each time the fingerprint clearance card is issued or renewed every five years.

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officer's observation, the file for Staff #1 (Date of hire 11/22/2021) lacked documentation of a valid fingerprint clearance card. (Card expired on 1/25/2024, new card issued on 1/29/2024)”

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 facility documentation and the Compliance Officer’s observation, it was determined that the Licensee lacked documentation of a current violation-free fire inspection report as required.”

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 the Compliance Officer's observation, the ratio in the Gym was 1:37 instead of 2:37 as required for School-age children.”

AAC R9-5-501.A.18. A. A licensee shall ensure that: 18. 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 Compliance Officer’s observation, in the Pre-k classroom, there were 3 cleaning spray bottles hanging from the closet door accessible to enrolled children.”

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 Officer’s observations, the following hazard was accessible to enrolled children: Gym Girls Restroom: *There was a loose toilet seat in the handicapped stall.”

AAC R9-5-502.C.2.b. C. A licensee shall ensure that: 2. A staff member providing child care services in an infant room does not: b. Place an infant to sleep using a positioning device that restricts movement, unless the infant’s health care provider has instructed otherwise in writing;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observations, in the Infant room, an enrolled infant was observed sleeping in their crib wrapped in a blanket that restricted the infants movement.”

AAC R9-5-305.C. C. A licensee shall attach an enrolled child’s written immunization record or exemption affidavit, required in subsection(A), to the enrolled child’s Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record, required in R9-5 304(B).

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officer's observation, it was determined that Child #1 lacked a written immunization record.”

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

“Per allegation Findings: Based on facility documentation, staff statements, and the Compliance Officers' observations, staff did not supervise children at all times as required. Staff stated that Child #1 has run out of the classroom on multiple occasions. Facility documentation: 12-15-2025: Child #1 climbed onto the platform and jumped to the other side, then ran into the hallway. Another staff member was able to catch Child #1 right away, and was safe. 12-16-2025: Child #1 ran out of the class while the teacher was attending to other kids and went straight to the school-age room.”

AAC R9-5-203.D. D. A licensee shall ensure that each staff member submits to the licensee a copy of the staff member’s valid fingerprint clearance card each time the fingerprint clearance card is issued or renewed every five years.

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officer’s observation, it was determined that Staff #1 (Date of hire 2/9/2022) lacked a valid fingerprint clearance card from 3/16/2023 to 3/22/2023.”

AAC R9-5-208.B. B. At least 30 calendar days before the date of an intended change in a facility’s service classification, space utilization, or licensed capacity, a licensee shall submit a written request for approval of the intended change to the Department that includes: 1. The licensee’s name; 2. The facility’s name, street address, city, state, zip code, mailing address, and telephone number; 3. The name, telephone number, and fax number of a point of contact for the request; 4. The facility’s license number; 5. The type of change intended: a. Service classification, b. Space utilization, or c. Licensed capacity; 6. A narrative description of the intended change; and 7. The following additional information as applicable, if the intended change: a. Affects individual rooms, the following information about each affected activity area, as applicable: i. Identification of the activity area, ii. Current and intended square footage, iii. Current and intended operating hours, iv. Current and intended service classification, v. Current and intended licensed capacity, and vi. Whether the activity area has or will have a diaper changing area; b. Is to increase licensed capacity, the square footage of the outdoor activity area; and c. Includes an alteration or addition to the physical plant of a licensed facility, the following, as applicable, if the facility is: i. Not located in a public school or if providing child care services to infants, one-year-old children, or two-year-old children in a facility located in a public school, the information required in R9-5-201(A)(5)(g) and (A)(5)(h) showing the intended change; or ii. Located in a public school and provides child care only for three-year-old, four-year-old, or five-year-old, or school-age children, a set of final construction drawings or a school map, including the information required in R9-5-201(5)(j) showing the intended change.

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officers' observations, upon arrival at the facility, a staff member was pushing 3 Infants in a stroller on the sidewalk outside of the facility in an unlicensed area.”

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;

“Per allegation Findings: Based on facility documentation, staff statements and the Compliance Officers' observations, the health, safety and welfare of enrolled children was placed at risk of harm. The facility failed to protect the other enrolled children from Child #1 and Child #2 in the 3's and Y academy classrooms. Child #1 has 20 incident reports showing aggression towards other children. Multiple incident reports documented multiple students getting hurt by child #1 throughout the day. Facility Documentation: *Pushing and hurting children who weren't doing anything to them. *They were upset that another child had a toy, so they bit them and left a mark. *They were throwing toys across the room and hitting classmates. *They continued to hit another student when being asked to stop. *They were grabbing and pinching multiple students' faces unprovoked. Staff Statements: *They are physically abusive towards staff and other children. *Attacks literally any kid. *They have hit kids in the head with blocks”

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 facility documentation, staff statement and the Compliance Officers' observations, staff did not supervise children at all times as required. Staff stated that Child #2 has run out of the classroom on multiple occasions. Child #2 will run through the hallways. On 11/24/2025, Child #2 ran out of the facility through the Ninja room and made it to the parking lot. Facility documentation: *Child #2 ran off 3 times from the classroom. Staff Statements: *Child #2 will run from all of the teachers.”

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 Officer’s observation, in the 2's classroom, Staff #1 failed to support children developmentally. While changing the child's soiled diaper, Staff #1 told the child that they will never go to the 3's classroom.”

AAC R9-5-518.A.2. A. A licensee providing a field trip for an enrolled child shall: 2. Prepare a written field trip plan including: a. The name of each participating enrolled child, staff member, and other individuals on the field trip; b. The times of departure from and return to the facility; c. If applicable, the license plate number of any motor vehicle used on the field trip; and d. The name, street address, and telephone number, if any, of the field trip destination; and

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officers' observations, the 3 Infants on the walking field trip lacked written permission from a parent to participate.”

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

“Per allegation Findings: Based on the Compliance Officers’ observations, the ratio in the 2's Classroom was 0:1 instead of 1:1 as required for a 2-year-old child.”

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

“Per allegation Findings: Based on staff statements and the Compliance Officers' observations, staff did not supervise children at all times as required. Both 2-year-old classes left the classrooms and went to the Ninja room. A staff member was going around the facility checking doors. When the staff member got to the outside of the 2's classroom, they heard a child crying. There was a 2-year-old inside by the door crying alone. The child had been in the room, unable to open the door, alone for 8-10 minutes. When the staff member brought the child to the Ninja room, the 3 teachers did not realize the child was missing. Staff Statements: *The child couldn't get out. *I found the child in the room.”

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 staff statements and the Compliance Officers' observations, the health, safety and welfare of enrolled children was placed at risk of harm. The 2-year-old classes left the classrooms and went to the Ninja room. A 2-year-old child was left alone and crying in the room for 8-10 minutes. When the child was reunited with their class, the 3 teachers did not realize the child was missing. Staff Statements: *I heard them crying at the door. *A child was left in the room.”

AAC R9-5-502.C.2.b. C. A licensee shall ensure that:2. A staff member providing child care services in an infant room does not: b. Place an infant to sleep using a positioning device that restricts movement, unless the infant’s health care provider has instructed otherwise in writing;

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officers' observations, in the Infant room, an infant was placed in a cradleboard in the crib and completely covered head to toe by a blanket.”

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;

“Per allegation Findings: Based on staff statements and the Compliance Officers' observations, the health, safety and welfare of enrolled children was placed at risk of harm. In the Yacademy classroom, Staff #1 was dealing with a crying child. Staff #1 told the crying child to go in the restroom and calm down. Staff #1 then closed the restroom door, leaving the child by themselves. Staff #1 walked away from the restroom multiple times. Staff Statements: *Staff #1 was telling a child to calm down. The restroom door opened, then closed. The child was in there no longer than 10 minutes. *When you stop crying, I will let you out. *Staff #1 stepped away from the restroom, giving the enrolled child a couple of minutes. Staff #1 walked away 4 different times before the child stopped crying.”

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

“Per allegation Findings: Based on staff statements and the Compliance Officers' observations, Staff #1 did not supervise an enrolled child when the staff member placed the child in the restroom, shut the door and walked away. Staff Statements: *Staff #1 was telling a child to calm down. The restroom door opened, then closed. The child was in there no longer than 10 minutes. *When you stop crying, I will let you out. *Staff #1 stepped away from the restroom, giving the enrolled child a couple of minutes. Staff #1 walked away 4 different times before the child stopped crying and was let out of the restroom.”

AAC R9-5-517.F. F. A licensee who is transporting an enrolled child in a school bus, as defined in A.R.S. § 28-101, is exempt from the provision in subsection (A)(10)(c) and shall comply with A.A.C. R17-9-110.

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officer’s observation, the fire extinguisher was not serviced at least once every 12 months and was in the red zone. (Van CD-39747, Expired Tags: 2022)”

AAC R9-5-403.B. B. A licensee shall ensure that:1. Each staff member who provides child care services completes 18 or more actual hours of training every 12 months after the effective date of this Chapter or the staff member’s starting date of employment or volunteer service in at least two topics listed in this subsection: a. Child growth and development, including: i. Infant growth and development, which may include sudden infant death syndrome prevention; ii. Developmental psychology; iii. Language development; iv. Observation and child assessment; v. Developmentally-appropriate activities; vi. Child guidance and methods of discipline which may include training on the appropriate techniques to prevent a child from harm or to prevent the child from harming others; and vii. Developmentally-appropriate activity areas; b. Health and safety issues, including: i. Accident and emergency procedures, including CPR and first aid for infants and children; ii. Recognition of signs of illness and infestation; iii. Nutrition and developmentally-appropriate eating habits; iv. Child abuse detection, reporting, and prevention; v. Safety of indoor and outdoor activity areas; and vi. Sun safety policies and procedures; c. Program administration, planning, development, or management; and d. Availability of community services and resources, including those available to children with special needs; and 2. As part of the required 18 hours of training in subsection (B)(1): a. A staff member who has less than 12 months of child care experience before the staff member’s starting date, completes at least 12 hours in one or more of the topics in subsection (B)(1)(a) in the staff member’s first 12 months at the facility; b. A staff member who has 12 months or more of child care experience, completes at least 6 hours in one or more of the topics in subsection (B)(1)(a) every 12 months after the staff member’s starting date; c. A staff member who provides child care services to an infant completes at least 6 hours in subsection (B)(1)(a)(i) every 12 months after the staff member’s starting date; and d. A facility director completes at least 6 hours in subsection (B)(1)(c) every 12 months after the facility director’s starting date.

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officer’s observation, it was determined that 1 out of 8 staff files reviewed lacked the required training documentation: Staff #1 (Date of hire 6/13/2022): An additional 4 hours of annual Infant training for the time period of 6/13/2023-6/13/2024.”

AAC R9-5-502.C.1.l. C. A licensee shall ensure that:1. A staff member providing child care services in an infant room: l. Obtains written, current, and dated dietary instructions from a parent or health care provider regarding the method of feeding and types of foods to be prepared or fed to an infant at the facility;

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officer's observation, in the Infant room, the written dietary instructions for 10 out of 12 enrolled infants lacked a schedule documenting when and how much to feed the Infants.”

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 Officer’s observation, the health, safety and welfare of enrolled Infants were placed at risk of harm when in the Infant room, a staff member gave one enrolled Infant half of a banana and another Infant a whole stick of string cheese.”

AAC R9-5-512.F. F. A licensee shall ensure that:1. Each toilet room in a facility contains, within easy reach of enrolled children: a. Mounted toilet tissue; and b. Except as provided in subsection (G): i. A sink with running water; ii. Soap contained in a dispenser; and iii. Disposable, single-use paper towels in a mounted dispenser, or a mechanical air hand dryer; 2. Staff members wash their hands with soap and running water after toileting; 3. An enrolled child’s hands are washed with soap and running water after toileting; 4. Except for a cup or receptacle used only for water, food waste is stored in a covered container and the container is clean and lined with a plastic bag; 5. Food waste and other refuse is removed from the facility building at least once every 24 hours or more often as necessary to maintain a clean condition and avoid odors; 6. A staff member or an enrolled child does not draw water for human consumption from a toilet room handwashing sink; 7. Toys, materials, and equipment are maintained in a clean condition; 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 Officer’s observation, in the Y Academy classroom, there were loose toilet seats in both restrooms.”

AAC R9-5-511.C. C. A licensee shall provide an unobstructed passageway at least 18 inches wide between each row of cots or mats to allow a staff member access to each enrolled child.

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer’s observation, in the 2’s classroom, 8 of the occupied cots were spaced 3-4 inches apart rather than the required 18 inches between rows as required.”

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 Compliance Officer’s observation, in the Pre-k classroom, there was a spray bottle hanging from a low wire basket attached to the closet door accessible to enrolled children.”

AAC R9-5-518.C. C. A staff member shall verify the presence of each enrolled child and place a checkmark next to the enrolled child’s name on the list required in subsection (B)(3) for each enrolled child who is present at the following times:1. At the beginning of the field trip or when boarding the motor vehicle, 2. Upon arrival and each hour while at the field trip destination, 3. When preparing to leave the field trip destination or when boarding the motor vehicle to return to the facility, and 4. When reentering the facility at the conclusion of the field trip.

“Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Compliance Officer's observation, the swimming pool field trips lacked the hourly check while at the field trip and reentry to the facility.”

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 CO #1's observations, the diaper changing area in Room 128 (1's) lacked single-use paper towels from a dispenser. **Previously cited 06/09/2023 and 12/02/2021”

AAC R9-5-503.A.4. A. A licensee shall ensure that each diaper changing area required in R9-5-601(4) contains:4. At least one waterproof, sanitizable container with a waterproof liner and a tight fitting lid for soiled clothing.

“Findings: Based on CO #1's observations, the soiled clothing containers in the Infant and Room 126 (2's) each lacked a waterproof liner. **Previously cited 06/09/2023 and 01/28/2022”

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 CO #1's observations, in Room 106 (3's), the alphabet rug had dark buildup over the entire rug, and 2 garbage cans (classroom and children's restroom) had dark build-up on the lid (restroom) and both had liquid stains on the lids and sides.”

AAC R9-5-509.C.18. C. A licensee shall ensure that:18. A staff member: a. Prepares a weekly menu at least one week in advance, b. Includes on the menu the specific foods to be served on each day, c. Dates each menu, d. Posts each menu at least one day before the first meal on the menu will be served, and e. Writes food substitutions on a posted menu no later than the morning of the day of meal service;

“Findings: Based on CO #2's observations and a review of facility documentation, the lunch menu stated pizza, corn and pears. Children were served pizza, carrots and pears, and the vegetable substitution was not noted on the menu.”

AAC R9-5-304.B. B. Except as required in A.R.S. § 36-3009, before an enrolled child receives child care services, a licensee shall require the enrolled child’s parent to complete a Department-provided Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record card that is signed by the enrolled child’s parent containing: 1. The child’s name, home address, city, state, zip code, home telephone number, sex, and date of birth; 2. The date of the child’s enrollment; 3. The name, home address, city, state, zip code, and contact telephone number of each parent of the child; 4. The name and contact telephone number of at least two individuals authorized by the child’s parent to collect the child from the facility in case of emergency, or if the child’s parent cannot be contacted; 5. The name and contact telephone number of the child’s health care provider; 6. The written authorization for emergency medical care of the enrolled child when the parent cannot be contacted at the time of the emergency; 7. The name of the individual to be contacted in case of injury or sudden illness of the child; 8. The written instructions of a child’s parent or health care provider for nutritional and dietary needs of the child including, if applicable, the request in R9-5-509(C)(9); and 9. A written record completed by the child’s parent or health care provider noting the child’s susceptibility to illness, physical conditions of which a staff member should be aware, and any individual requirements for health maintenance.

“Findings: Based on CO #2's observations and a review of facility documentation, 3 of 30 Emergency Information and Immunization Record cards reviewed lacked the following required information: **Child #1 - 2nd emergency contact **Child #2 - 2nd emergency contact (1 of 2 same as parents) **Child #3 - 2 emergency contacts (2 of 2 same as parents) **Previously cited 06/09/2023, 06/13/2022, 03/24/2022, and 12/02/2021”

AAC R9-5-517.A.3. A. A licensee who transports an enrolled child in a motor vehicle that the licensee owns, or acquires for use by contract, shall:3. Ensure that the motor vehicle is registered by the Arizona Department of Transportation as required by A.R.S. Title 28, Chapter 7;

“Findings: Based on CO #1's observations and a review of facility documentation, 1 (Lic# CE28514) of 3 vans used to transport enrolled children, lacked current registration. The registration expired in April 2024.”

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 CO #2's observations and a review of facility documentation, children's medication authorizations lacked the following required information: **Child #4 - Times and frequency noted as 'as needed' (PRN) **Child #5 - Name of medication, prescription number and reason **Previously cited 06/09/2023 and 06/13/2022”

AAC R9-5-403.C. C. A licensee shall ensure that documentation of a staff member's completion of training required by subsection (A) is signed by the facility director and dated.

“Findings: Based on CO #2's observations and a review of 15 staff files, Staff #1's (DOE 05/20/2024) 10-day new staff training lacked the Director's signature and date. **Previously cited 08/23/2023, 07/07/2023, and 12/02/2021”

AAC R9-5-512.F. F. A licensee shall ensure that:1. Each toilet room in a facility contains, within easy reach of enrolled children: a. Mounted toilet tissue; and b. Except as provided in subsection (G): i. A sink with running water; ii. Soap contained in a dispenser; and iii. Disposable, single-use paper towels in a mounted dispenser, or a mechanical air hand dryer; 2. Staff members wash their hands with soap and running water after toileting; 3. An enrolled child’s hands are washed with soap and running water after toileting; 4. Except for a cup or receptacle used only for water, food waste is stored in a covered container and the container is clean and lined with a plastic bag; 5. Food waste and other refuse is removed from the facility building at least once every 24 hours or more often as necessary to maintain a clean condition and avoid odors; 6. A staff member or an enrolled child does not draw water for human consumption from a toilet room handwashing sink; 7. Toys, materials, and equipment are maintained in a clean condition; 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 CO #1's observations, the toilet room sink faucet fixture, in Room 247 (Y Academy), was very loose and wobbly. **Previously cited 08/23/2023, 06/03/2022, and 12/02/2021”

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 (CO) #2's observations and a review of 15 staff files, criminal history affidavits lacked the following required information: **Staff #1 (DOE 05/20/2024), Staff #3 (DOE 05/01/2024) - Facility address or CDC number **Staff #2 (DOE 05/22/2023), Staff #4 (DOE 03/12/2024) - Facility name and address or CDC number *Previously cited 12/02/2021”

AAC R9-5-517.A.10. A. A licensee who transports an enrolled child in a motor vehicle that the licensee owns, or acquires for use by contract, shall:10. Ensure that the motor vehicle is: a. Maintained in a clean condition, b. In a mechanically safe condition, and c. Free from hazards; and

“Findings: Based on CO #1's observations, 2 of 3 vans used to transport enrolled children were not kept free from hazards, accessible to enrolled children: **Lic# CE87248 - Front passenger signal light lense cover was cracked and a portion broken leaving sharp edges, and the entire length of one side of a bench seat was torn exposing 2"-4" of foam. **Lic# CE39747 - A bin of supplies and a case of water were not secured at the back of the van.”

AAC R9-5-509.C.14. C. A licensee shall ensure that:14. Each staff member is informed of a modified diet prescribed for an enrolled child by the child’s parent or health care provider, and the modified diet is posted in the kitchen and in the child’s activity area;

“Findings: Based on CO #1's observations and a review of facility documentation, the modified diets of enrolled children were not posted in Room 126 (2's).”

AAC R9-5-517.A.9. A. A licensee who transports an enrolled child in a motor vehicle that the licensee owns, or acquires for use by contract, shall:9. Ensure that the motor vehicle has: a. A working mechanical heating system capable of maintaining a temperature throughout the motor vehicle of at least 60° F when outside air temperatures are below 60° F; b. Except as provided in subsection (E), a working air-conditioning system capable of maintaining a temperature throughout the motor vehicle at or below 86° F when outside air temperatures are above 86° F; c. Except as provided in subsection (F), a first aid kit that meets the requirements of R9-5-514(A); d. Two large, clean towels or blankets; and e. Sufficient drinking water available to meet the needs of each enrolled child in the motor vehicle and sufficient cups or other drinking receptacles so that each enrolled child can drink from a different cup or receptacle;

“Findings: Based on CO #1's observations, 1 (Lic# CE87248) of 3 vans used to transport enrolled children lacked 1 of 2 clean blankets or towels.”

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 and a review of facility documentation, the Staffing Report reviewed was not current per the Enforcement Agreement dated 01/27/2023. The Staffing Report reviewed did not include Staff #1, Staff #8, Staff #9, Staff #10, Staff #11, Staff #12, Staff #13, Staff #14, Staff #15, and Staff #16.”

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 CO #1's observations, in the Infant room diaper changing area, the caulking along the inside of the guard rail was not smooth and in some areas separated from the countertop. At the back of the diaper changing sink, the caulking at the backsplash was separating from the wall leaving a gap along the top of the backsplash. In Room 126 (2's), the area around the diaper-changing sink had water bottles, a plastic cup, dish soap, hand sanitizer, a clipboard, and binders on the countertop. **Previously cited 08/23/2023, 07/07/2023, 06/09/2023, 03/02/2023, and 06/13/2022”

AAC R9-5-203.E. E. If a staff member possesses a fingerprint clearance card that was issued before the staff member became a staff member at the facility, a licensee shall:1. Contact the Department of Public Safety before the individual becomes a staff member to determine whether the fingerprint clearance card is valid; and 2. Document this determination, including the name of the staff member, the date of contact with the Department of Public Safety, and whether the fingerprint clearance card is valid.

“Findings: Based on CO #2's observations and a review of 15 staff files, the following staff lacked documentation of contact with DPS to verify their fingerprint clearance cards as valid before the starting date of employment: **Staff #5 (DOE 04/10/2023) - Verified on 10/05/2023 **Staff #6 (DOE 08/30/2023) - Verified on 09/01/2023 **Staff #7 (DOE 06/09/2023) - Verified on 06/27/2023 **Staff #8 (DOE 03/27/2024) - Verified on 04/01/2024 **Previously cited 08/23/2023, 07/07/2023, and 06/09/2023”

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 CO #1's observations, the following restrooms used by enrolled children were not kept in a clean and sanitized condition: **Room 106 (3's) - The caulking at the base of the toilet had a dark buildup, cracked and separating from the base of the toilet. **Room 247 (Y Academy) - The caulking at the base of the toilets in both the north and south restrooms was yellow and had a dark buildup. **Previously cited 06/09/2023 and 12/02/2021”