8.9.4.22 · E CHILDREN'S RECORDS

Of the 21 children's records reviewed, 1 is/are missing a list of people authorized to pick up the child and an authorization form signed by the parent or guardian. See Children's Records 8.9.4.22 form for the child(ren) with missing information and/or authorization. Immediate Action: Director will have family fill out the pick up authorization form by 12/15/25. Preventative Action: Director will check children's files quarterly. 09/29/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 7 East Gate Kids 4000917 Admin/Licensure (continued) Monitoring Action: Director will add the quarterly checklist to her calendar. Director will start checking children's files on 12/15/25/25. 8.9.4.22.E.:Children's Records: A center shall maintain a complete record for each child, including drop-ins, completed before the child is admitted. Records shall be kept at the center for 12 months after the child’s last day of attendance. Records shall contain at least: Finding Of the 21 children's records reviewed, 6 is/are missing a copy of an up-to-date immunization record or public health division approved exemption. See Children's Records 8.9.4.22 form for the child(ren) with no immunization/exemption. Corrective Action Plan Immediate Action: Director will contact families to let them know that they need to bring their children's immunization records by 12/15/25. Preventative Action: Director will check children's files quarterly. Monitoring Action: Director will add the quarterly checklist to her calendar. Director will start checking children's files on 12/15/25. 8.9.4.22.E.:Children's Records: A center shall maintain a complete record for each child, including drop-ins, completed before the child is admitted. Records shall be kept at the center for 12 months after the child’s last day of attendance. Records shall contain at least: Finding Of the 21 children's records reviewed, 1 is/are missing the name and telephone number of two people in the local area to contact in an emergency when a parent or guardian cannot be reached. See Children's Records 8.9.4.22 form for the child(ren) with missing information. Corrective Action Plan Immediate Action: Director will have family fill out the emergency contacts form by 12/15/25. Preventative Action: Director will check children's files quarterly. Monitoring Action: Director will add the quarterly checklist to her calendar. Director will start checking children's files on 12/15/25. 8.9.4.22.E.:Children's Records: A center shall maintain a complete record for each child, including drop-ins, completed before the child is admitted. Records shall be kept at the center for 12 months after the child’s last day of attendance. Records shall contain at least: Finding Of the 21 children's records reviewed, 2 is/are missing the name and telephone number of a physician or emergency medical center authorized by a parent or guardian to contact in case of illness or emergency. See Children's Records 8.9.4.22 form for the child(ren) with missing information. Corrective Action Plan Immediate Action: Director will have family fill out the Dr/Fac form by 12/15/25. Preventative Action: Director will check children's files quarterly. Monitoring Action: Director will add the quarterly checklist to her calendar. Director will start checking children's 09/29/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 3 of 7 East Gate Kids 4000917 Admin/Licensure (continued) files on 12/15/25.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 15, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.22 · F PERSONNEL RECORDS

From the review of staff records, it was determined that 8 out of 11 staff records does/do not include documentation of training by date, time, hours and area of competency or a training certificate. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff with missing documentation. Immediate Action: Director will work on the training logs for each file to ensure that each educator's file has a training log by 12/15/25. Preventative Action: Director will follow the quarterly self-inspection. Monitoring Action: Director will add the quarterly self-inspection to her calendar to remind herself to check the files.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 15, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.29 · C MECHANICAL SYSTEMS

Water coming from a faucet is above 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Immediate Action: Director will put a work order to regulate water temperature by 12/15/25. Preventative Action: Admin staff will use the ECECD checklist to check water temperature. Monitoring Action: Admin staff will check water temperature quarterly. Director will add it to her calendar system. Admin staff will start monitoring water on 12/*15/25. Pine Tree Classroom 8.9.4.29.C.5.:Water coming from a faucet shall be below 110 degrees Fahrenheit. A center shall install a tempering valve ahead of all domestic water-heater piping. Finding Water coming from a faucet is above 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrective Action Plan Immediate Action: Director will put a work order to regulate water temperature by 12/15/25. Preventative Action: Admin staff will use the ECECD checklist to check water temperature. Monitoring Action: Admin staff will check water temperature quarterly. Director will add it to her calendar system. Admin staff will start monitoring water on 12/15/25. Juniper Classroom 8.9.4.29.C.5.:Water coming from a faucet shall be below 110 degrees Fahrenheit. A center shall install a tempering valve ahead of all domestic water-heater piping. Finding Water coming from a faucet is above 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrective Action Plan Immediate Action: Director will put a work order to regulate water temperature by 12/15/25. Preventative Action: Admin staff will use the ECECD checklist to check water temperature. Monitoring Action: Admin staff will check water temperature quarterly. Director will add it to her calendar system. Admin staff will start monitoring water on 12/15/25. School Age Classroom 8.9.4.29.C.5.:Water coming from a faucet shall be below 110 degrees Fahrenheit. A center shall install a tempering valve ahead of all domestic water-heater piping. Finding Water coming from a faucet is above 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrective Action Plan Immediate Action: Director will put a work order to regulate water temperature by 12/15/25. Preventative Action: Admin staff will use the ECECD checklist to check water temperature. Monitoring Action: Admin staff will check water temperature quarterly. Director will add it to her calendar system. 09/29/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 6 of 7 East Gate Kids 4000917 School Age Classroom (continued) Admin staff will start monitoring water on 12/15/25.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 15, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.22 · E CHILDREN'S RECORDS

Of the 21 children's records reviewed, 1 is/are missing a list of people authorized to pick up the child and an authorization form signed by the parent or guardian. See Children's Records 8.9.4.22 form for the child(ren) with missing information and/or authorization. Immediate Action: Director will have family fill out the pick up authorization form on 8/19/25. 08/18/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 12 East Gate Kids 4000917 Admin/Licensure (continued) Preventative Action: Director will check children's files quarterly. Monitoring Action: Director will add the quarterly checklist to her calendar. Director will start checking children's files on 8/25/25. 8.9.4.22.E.:CHILDREN’S RECORDS: A center will maintain a complete record for each child, including drop-ins, completed before the child is admitted. Records will be kept at the center for 12 months after the child’s last day of attendance. Records will contain at least: Finding Of the 21 children's records reviewed, 3 is/are missing the date the child first attended the center. See Children's Records 8.9.4.22 form for the child(ren) with missing information and/or authorization. Corrective Action Plan Immediate Action: Director will add the enrollment date to files on 8/19/25. Preventative Action: Director will check children's files quarterly. Monitoring Action: Director will add the quarterly checklist to her calendar. Director will start checking children's files on 8/25/25. 8.9.4.22.E.:CHILDREN’S RECORDS: A center will maintain a complete record for each child, including drop-ins, completed before the child is admitted. Records will be kept at the center for 12 months after the child’s last day of attendance. Records will contain at least: Finding Of the 21 children's records reviewed, 6 is/are missing a copy of an up-to-date immunization record or public health division approved exemption. See Children's Records 8.9.4.22 form for the child(ren) with no immunization/exemption. Corrective Action Plan Immediate Action: Director will contact families to let them know that they need to bring their children's immunization records on 8/19/25. Preventative Action: Director will check children's files quarterly. Monitoring Action: Director will add the quarterly checklist to her calendar. Director will start checking children's files on 8/25/25. 8.9.4.22.E.:CHILDREN’S RECORDS: A center will maintain a complete record for each child, including drop-ins, completed before the child is admitted. Records will be kept at the center for 12 months after the child’s last day of attendance. Records will contain at least: Finding Of the 21 children's records reviewed, 2 is/are missing the name and telephone number of two people in the local area to contact in an emergency when a parent or guardian cannot be reached. See Children's Records 8.9.4.22 form for the child(ren) with missing information. Corrective Action Plan Immediate Action: Director will have family fill out the emergency contacts form on 8/19/25. Preventative Action: Director will check children's files quarterly. Monitoring Action: Director will add the quarterly checklist to her calendar. Director will start checking children's 08/18/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 3 of 12 East Gate Kids 4000917 Admin/Licensure (continued) files on 8/25/25. 8.9.4.22.E.:CHILDREN’S RECORDS: A center will maintain a complete record for each child, including drop-ins, completed before the child is admitted. Records will be kept at the center for 12 months after the child’s last day of attendance. Records will contain at least: Finding Of the 21 children's records reviewed, 2 is/are missing the name and telephone number of a physician or emergency medical center authorized by a parent or guardian to contact in case of illness or emergency. See Children's Records 8.9.4.22 form for the child(ren) with missing information. Corrective Action Plan Immediate Action: Director will have family fill out the Dr/Fac form on 8/19/25. Preventative Action: Director will check children's files quarterly. Monitoring Action: Director will add the quarterly checklist to her calendar. Director will start checking children's files on 8/25/25.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.22 · F PERSONNEL RECORDS

From the review of staff records, it was determined that 1 out of 11 staff records does/do not include documentation of current first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation training. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff without verification of training. Immediate Action: Center has a training scheduled on 8/30/25. Preventative Action: Director will schedule 1st Aid/ CPR trainings quarterly to ensure that all the educators have it. Monitoring Action: Director will do the quarterly self inspection on 8/25/25. 8.9.4.22.F.1.:A licensee will keep a complete file for each staff member, including substitutes and volunteers working more than six hours of any week and having direct contact with the children. A center will keep the file for one year after the staff member’s last day of employment. Records will contain at least the following: Finding From the review of staff records, it was determined that 11 out of 11 staff records does/do not include documentation of training by date, time, hours and area of competency or a training certificate. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff with missing documentation. Corrective Action Plan Immediate Action: Director will work on the training logs for each file to ensure that each educator's file has a 08/18/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 4 of 12 East Gate Kids 4000917 Personnel (continued) training log. Preventative Action: Director will follow the quarterly self inspection. Monitoring Action: Director will add the quarterly self inspection to her calendar to remind herself to check the files. 8.9.4.22.F.1.:A licensee will keep a complete file for each staff member, including substitutes and volunteers working more than six hours of any week and having direct contact with the children. A center will keep the file for one year after the staff member’s last day of employment. Records will contain at least the following: Finding From the review of staff records, it was determined that 1 out of 11 staff records does/do not include a professional development plan based on seven areas of competency. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff who need a current plan. Corrective Action Plan Immediate Action: Director will put his professional development plan in the educator's file. Preventative Action: Director will ensure that all the professional development plans are fill out at the time of hiring and annually. Monitoring Action: Director will create an onboard checklist with all the Licensing requirements by 8/25/25. Director will monitor quarterly.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.23 · B STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

It was observed that 2 out of 5 infant and toddler care givers failed to complete at least four hours of training in infant and toddler care annually or within three months of starting work. Immediate Action: Director will have educators register on infant/toddlers trainings on 8/19/25. Preventative Action: Director will do a quarterly self inspection to ensure that all the educators have the trainings required. Monitoring Action: Director will check quarterly to ensure that files are complete. 8.9.4.23.B.2.b.:All new educators regardless of the number of hours employed per week [will] shall complete the following training within three months of their date of hire. Training must be approved by ECECD to fulfill the following requirements. Approved trainings and substitutions will be listed on the ECECD’s website. All current educators will have three months to comply with the following training from the date these regulations are promulgated: 08/18/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 5 of 12 East Gate Kids 4000917 Personnel (continued) Finding Educators did not complete the following training within 3-months: Health and Safety Training (3 out of 11 Staff) Corrective Action Plan Immediate Action: Director will have educators register on the Health and Safety training on 8/19/25. Preventative Action: Director will do a quarterly self inspection to ensure that all the educators have the trainings required. Monitoring Action: Director will check quarterly to ensure that files are complete. 8.9.4.23.B.2.b.xii.:a child development course that addresses all major domains of child development, including cognitive, social emotional, physical development and approach to learning as defined by the federal Child Care and Development Fund (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-45/subtitle-A/subchapter-A/part-98.98.44.b.ii), or approved three-credit early care and education course or an equivalent approved by the department. Finding Educators did not complete the following training within 3-months: child development course that addresses all major domains of child development (4 out of 11 Staff) Corrective Action Plan Immediate Action: Director will have educators register on the Child Development Course on 8/19/25. Preventative Action: Director will do a quarterly self inspection to ensure that all the educators have the trainings required. Monitoring Action: Director will check quarterly to ensure that files are complete.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.23 · C STAFF/CHILD RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES

The center failed to post the capacity for each activity/interest area. 1 out of 11 classrooms failed to post the capacity for each activity/interest area. Immediate Action: Director will have the lead teacher put the capacity for each area during planning time on 8/19/25. Preventative Action: Director will do the quarterly self inspection on 8/25/25. Monitoring Action: Director will do a self inspection quarterly, and will add it to her calendar. School Age Classroom 8.9.4.23.C.2.:The number of children who may be in a group and the number of caregivers is specified in Paragraph (1) of Subsection C of 8.9.4.23 NMAC. More than one group of children may occupy a room, provided the following conditions are met: 08/18/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 6 of 12 East Gate Kids 4000917 School Age Classroom (continued) Finding The center failed to post the capacity for each activity/interest area. 2 out of 11 classrooms failed to post the capacity for each activity/interest area. Corrective Action Plan Immediate Action: Director will have the lead teacher put the capacity for each area during planning time on 8/19/25. Preventative Action: Director will do the quarterly self inspection on 8/25/25. Monitoring Action: Director will do a self inspection quarterly, and will add it to her calendar. Services and Care of Children in Centers:

Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.24 · B NAPS OR REST PERIOD

Each child's individual bed, cot, or mat was not sanitized after use. Immediate Action: Director will have educators take off the sheets from the mats and put the sheets in the children's cubbies. Preventative Action: Director will order an equipment so educators can put the mats separate. Monitoring Action: Director will do a quarterly check to ensure that educators are sanitizing mats. Director will start inspections on 8/25/25.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.24 · G PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

Materials were not cared for and organized by type and labeled with words and/or pictures where appropriate. Immediate Action: Director will have the lead teacher work on labels on 8/19/25. Preventative Action: Director will add it to quarterly safe inspection list. Monitoring Action: Director will start inspections on 8/25/25 and will do them quarterly. Willow Early NM Pre-K 8.9.4.24.G.6.:Materials are well cared for and organized by type. Where appropriate, materials are labeled with words or pictures. Adaptations to materials are made when needed to accommodate various abilities of all children. Unused materials are stored in inaccessible storage. Finding Materials were not cared for and organized by type and labeled with words and/or pictures where appropriate. Corrective Action Plan Immediate Action: Director will have the lead teacher put the labels in each area during planning time on 8/19/25. Preventative Action: Director will do the quarterly self inspection on 8/25/25. Monitoring Action: Director will do a self inspection quarterly, and will add it to her calendar. School Age Classroom 8.9.4.24.G.6.:Materials are well cared for and organized by type. Where appropriate, materials are labeled with words or pictures. Adaptations to materials are made when needed to accommodate various abilities of all children. Unused materials are stored in inaccessible storage. Finding Materials were not cared for and organized by type and labeled with words and/or pictures where appropriate. Corrective Action Plan Immediate Action: Director will have the lead teacher put the labels in each area during planning time on 8/19/25. Preventative Action: Director will do the quarterly self inspection on 8/25/25. Monitoring Action: Director will do a self inspection quarterly, and will add it to her calendar.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.25 · D KITCHENS

The refrigerator in the Willow, Pine Tree and Prickly classrooms does not have a working thermometer. The Freezer in the Prickly Classroom has too much ice. Immediate Action: Director will order new thermometers to put in the refrigerators. Preventative Action: Director will do quarterly self inspection to ensure that all the thermometers are working properly. Monitoring Action: Director will check quarterly starting on 8/25/25

Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.29 · C MECHANICAL SYSTEMS

Water coming from a faucet is above 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temperature is at 144 degrees Fahrenheit. Immediate Action: Director will put a work order to regulate water temperature. Preventative Action: Admin staff will use the ECECD checklist to check water temperature. Monitoring Action: Admin staff will check water temperature quarterly. Director will add it to her calendar system. Admin staff will start monitoring water on 8/25/25. Juniper Classroom 8.9.4.29.C.5.:Water coming from a faucet will be below 110 degrees (Fahrenheit). A center will install a tempering valve ahead of all domestic water-heater piping. Finding Water coming from a faucet is above 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temperature is at 129 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrective Action Plan Immediate Action: Director will put a work order to regulate water temperature. Preventative Action: Admin staff will use the ECECD checklist to check water temperature. Monitoring Action: Admin staff will check water temperature quarterly. Director will add it to her calendar system. Admin staff will start monitoring water on 8/25/25. Pine Tree Classroom 8.9.4.29.C.5.:Water coming from a faucet will be below 110 degrees (Fahrenheit). A center will install a tempering valve ahead of all domestic water-heater piping. Finding Water coming from a faucet is above 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temperature is at 144 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrective Action Plan Immediate Action: Director will put a work order to regulate water temperature. Preventative Action: Admin staff will use the ECECD checklist to check water temperature. Monitoring Action: Admin staff will check water temperature quarterly. Director will add it to her calendar system. Admin staff will start monitoring water on 8/25/25. School Age Classroom 8.9.4.29.C.5.:Water coming from a faucet will be below 110 degrees (Fahrenheit). A center will install a tempering valve ahead of all domestic water-heater piping. 08/18/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 10 of 12 East Gate Kids 4000917 School Age Classroom (continued) Finding Water coming from a faucet is above 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temperature is at 127 degrees Fahrenheit in the bathrooms. Corrective Action Plan Immediate Action: Director will put a work order to regulate water temperature. Preventative Action: Admin staff will use the ECECD checklist to check water temperature. Monitoring Action: Admin staff will check water temperature quarterly. Director will add it to her calendar system. Admin staff will start monitoring water on 8/25/25.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.29 · E LIGHTING, LIGHTING FIXTURES AND ELECTRICAL

Electrical outlets within reach of children in the Juniper Classroom are not safety outlets and they do not have protective covers. Immediate Action: Assistant director put covers in the outlets. Corrected Onsite. Preventative Action: Director will have the maintenance person switch the outlets to the self-closing outlets. Monitoring Action: Director will ensure that the new outlets get installed by 8/25/25.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.29 · G TOILET AND BATHING FACILITIES

The center had a sink that was used for personal hygiene purposes as well as for food preparation or bottle cleaning. Immediate Action: Director will buy a bottle washing machine. Preventative Action: Director will monitor educators to ensure that they are using the washing machine properly. Monitoring Action: Admin staff will be doing an ongoing check to ensure that educators are following the right procedure. Director will start monitoring once they buy and install the washing machine. Director will have the educators use the washing machine in the other infant classroom. 08/18/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 11 of 12 East Gate Kids 4000917 Building, Ground and Safety Requirements for Centers: (continued)

Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.22 · F PERSONNEL RECORDS

From the review of staff records, it was determined that 1 out of 27 staff records does/do not include a background check. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff with this missing information. Director sent educator to get fingerprints/background check completed. Director will ensure that fingerprints/background checks are updated before expiration date. Director will have assistant conduct file audits quarterly to ensure compliance. 01/07/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 5 East Gate Kids 4000917 Administrative Requirements for Centers: (continued)

Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.25 · D KITCHENS

The refrigerator in the juniper classroom does not have a working internal thermometer. Director placed a thermometer in the fridge. (Corrected onsite)

Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.29 · E LIGHTING, LIGHTING FIXTURES AND ELECTRICAL

Electrical outlets within reach of children in the pinetree classroom are not safety outlets and they do not have protective covers. Director will immediately have covers placed over the outlets. Director will do an inspection every month to ensure the educators are performing their job duties properly. School Age Classroom 8.9.4.29.E.3.b.:All electrical outlets within reach of children will be safety outlets or will have protective covers. 01/07/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 4 of 5 East Gate Kids 4000917 School Age Classroom (continued) Finding Electrical outlets within reach of children in the school age class are not safety outlets and they do not have protective covers. Corrective Action Plan Director will immediately have covers placed over the outlets. Director will do an inspection every month to ensure the educators are performing their job duties properly.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.12 · A, K, M LICENSING ACTIONS AND ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS

1. violation of any provision of these regulations, especially when the licensing authority has reason to believe that the health, safety or welfare of a child is at risk, or has reason to believe that the licensee cannot reasonably safeguard the health and safety of children; 2. failure to allow access to the licensed premises by authorized representatives of the licensing authority; 3. misrepresentation or falsification of any information on an application form or any other form or record required by the licensing authority; 4. allowing any person to be active in the child care facility who is or would be disqualified as a direct provider of care under the most current version of the background checks and employment history verification provisions pursuant to 8.9.6 NMAC; this will include all adults and teenaged children living in a family child care or group child care home operated in a private residence whether or not they are active in the child care operation; 5. failure to timely obtain required background checks; 6. failure to properly protect the health, safety and welfare of children due to impaired health or conduct or hiring or continuing to employ any person whose health or conduct impairs the person’s ability to properly protect the health, safety, and welfare of the children; 7. allowing the number of children in the child care facility to exceed its licensed capacity; 8. substantiated abuse or neglect of children by an educator, staff member, volunteer, or household member as determined by ECECD, CYFD, or a law enforcement agency; 9. failure to comply with provisions of the other related regulations listed in these regulations; 10. discovery of repeat violations of the regulations or failure to correct deficiencies of survey findings in current or past contiguous or noncontiguous licensure periods; 11. discovery of prior revocations or suspensions that may be considered when reviewing a facility’s application for licensure or license renewal; 12. loss of accreditation, regardless of reason, will result in a reduction in star status; 13. possessing or knowingly permitting non-prescription controlled substances or illegal drugs to be present or sold on the premises at any time, regardless of whether children are present; 14. making false statements or representations to the licensing authority with the intent to deceive, which the licensee knows, or should know to be false; or 15. background clearance suspension or denial. The center will be placed on a Corrective Action Plan from November 20, 2024 to February 20, 2025. 11/20/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 6 East Gate Kids 4000917 Surveys for Child Care Facilities:

Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.23 · A PERSONNEL AND STAFFING REQUIREMENTS

The staff for the 2 yr. old class room(s) was not Responsive as evidenced by child not in direct line of sight when child was in the bathroom. On 9/22/24 educators completed training on supervision. Effective 11/20/2024 the Director will complete weekly observations on toilet training and diapering to ensure that children are supervised at all times. Effective 11/20/2024 the center will have the behavioral consultant helping educators and providing hands on training. 11/20/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 3 of 6 East Gate Kids 4000917 Personnel (continued) 8.9.4.23.A.9.:A program will maintain staff/child ratios and group sizes at all times based on the youngest child present in the group. Children must never be left unattended whether inside or outside the facility. Staff will be onsite, available and responsive to children during all hours of operation. All educators shall perform headcounts at regular intervals throughout the day. Finding The child(ren) in the 2 yr. old class room(s) was/were left unattended when a 2-year-old female was alone in the bathroom for 19 minutes. Corrective Action Plan On 9/22/24 educators completed training on supervision. Effective 11/20/2024 the center will reach out to the Fire Marshal to ensure doors can be closed to hallways, to avoid children going into the bathrooms alone. Effective 11/20/24 Effective 11/20/2024 the Director will complete weekly observations on toilet training and diapering to ensure that children are supervised at all times.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.23 · C STAFF/CHILD RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES

The center combines age groups of children. The required group size for the Age in group: three through five years - 1:14 or fraction thereof. The observed group size was 1:9. Children who are three years were combined with school age children. 1. 8/14/24- Immediate: Director changed the educators schedules to meet the needs of the program. 2. 8/14/24- Preventive: Program has changed the software they use. The new software allows the director to monitor, attendance, ratios. 3. 8/14/24- Maintain: The director will sit down with administrative team weekly to review the information provided by the new software and make any changes that are needed. Services and Care of Children in Centers:

Corrected Corrected by Aug 14, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.21 · B (3)C CAPACITY OF CENTERS

The center failed to post classroom capacities, and ratios and group sizes in an area of the room that is easily visible to parents, staff and visitors. In all classrooms. 7/11/2024 -Director will post group sizes in all rooms. 8/11/2024 - Director will make sure rooms have group sizes posted at all times. 8/11/2024 - Director will utilize check list when opening/moving rooms when necessary.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 11, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.22 · F PERSONNEL RECORDS

From the review of staff records, it was determined that 6 out of 6 staff records does/do not include documentation of training by date, time, hours and area of competency or a training certificate. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff with missing documentation. 7/11/24 - Director is currently working on digital training log and will have them completed in two weeks. 8/11/24 - Director will conduct weekly staff record reviews. 8/11/24 - Director will add staff record reviews to monthly google calendar/implement amazon reminders.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 11, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.23 · B STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

Educators did not complete the following training within 3-months: Health and Safety Training (2 of 6 staff) 7/11/24 - Director will work on getting staff enrolled in Health & Safety training. 8/11/24 - Director will conduct weekly staff record reviews. 8/11/24 - Director will add staff record reviews to monthly google calendar/implement amazon reminders. 8.9.4.23.B.2.h.:Online first aid and CPR training will not be approved, unless there is a hands-on component included. In-person requirements may be waived in case of an emergency. Finding On line CPR and/or First Aid Training was used to meet requirements. (4 of 6 missing in person component) Corrective Action Plan 7/11/24 - Director has a in-person CPR scheduled for August 21st 2024 8/11/24 - Director will conduct weekly staff record reviews. 8/11/24 - Director will add staff record reviews to monthly google calendar/implement amazon reminders. 07/11/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 3 of 6 East Gate Kids 4000917 Personnel and Staffing Requirements for Centers: (continued)

Corrected Corrected by Aug 11, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.24 · J OUTDOOR PLAY AREAS

The fall zone underneath the play structure(s) on large playground is not adequate as evidenced by the energy absorbent material is not deep enough. (Sand) 7/11/2024 - Director will order sand for large playground. 8/11/2024 - Director will conduct checks on sand every 6 months. 8/11/2024 - Director will include sand checks in weekly playground inspections.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 11, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.24 · D DIAPERING AND TOILETING

A child in the 2 yr. old classroom remained in a wet and soiled diaper/clothing. Center director will ensure that the educators receive additional training on the diaper changing procedures and acknowledge that they have completed a review of the training.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.21 · B (3)C CAPACITY OF CENTERS

The center failed to post classroom capacities, and ratios and group sizes in an area of the room that is easily visible to parents, staff and visitors. Director will post capacity. 8.9.4.21.B.3.c.:Centers must post classroom capacities, ratios, and group sizes in an area of the room that is easily visible to parents, staff and visitors. Finding The center failed to post classroom capacities, and ratios and group sizes in an area of the room that is easily visible to parents, staff and visitors. Corrective Action Plan Director will post classroom ratio. 01/11/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 6 East Gate Kids 4000917

Corrected Corrected by Jan 15, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.22 · E CHILDREN'S RECORDS

Of the 10 children's records reviewed, 1 is/are missing a list of people authorized to pick up the child and an authorization form signed by the parent or guardian. See Children's Records 8.9.4.22 form for the child(ren) with missing information and/or authorization. Director will update information in file. 8.9.4.22.E.1.e.:a copy of the child’s up-to-date immunization record or a public health division approved exemption from the requirement [, a] . A grace period of a maximum of 30 days will be granted for children in foster care, homeless children and youth [;], or at-risk children and youth as determined by the department; Finding Of the 10 children's records reviewed, 2 is/are missing a copy of an up-to-date immunization record or public health division approved exemption. See Children's Records 8.9.4.22 form for the child(ren) with no immunization/exemption. Corrective Action Plan Director will obtain up to date immunization records from parents.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 11, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.22 · F PERSONNEL RECORDS

From the review of staff records, it was determined that 7 out of 27 staff records does/do not include documentation of current first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation training. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff without verification of training. Director will schedule a First Aid and CPR class for staff. 01/11/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 3 of 6 East Gate Kids 4000917 Personnel (continued) 8.9.4.22.F.1.e.:documentation of a background check and employment history verification; if background check is in process then documentation of the notice of provisional employment showing that it is in process, must be placed in file. A background check must be conducted at least once every five (5) years on all required individuals; Finding From the review of staff records, it was determined that 1 out of 27 staff records does/do not include a background check. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff with this missing information. Corrective Action Plan Director will put cleared background clearance letter in staff file.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 11, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.24 · I EQUIPMENT AND PROGRAM

The center did not post the daily activity schedule. The Director will post the daily schedule.. 01/11/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 4 of 6 East Gate Kids 4000917 Services and Care of Children in Centers: (continued)

Corrected Corrected by Jan 15, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.25 · D KITCHENS

The refrigerator, freezer in the kitchen does not have a working internal thermometer. Director will place thermometer in refrigerator and freezer.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 11, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.29 · H3 (F)(I)(J)(K)(L) SAFETY COMPLIANCE

An evacuation plan is not posted in the School Age Youth room(s) used by children. Director will post evacuation plan.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 15, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.21 · C INCIDENT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

The center failed to make a report to the licensing authority within 24 hours after the incident occurred regarding the abuse or neglect of a child. All incidents regarding the abuse or neglect of a child will be reported to the proper authorities and Licensing within 24 hours of when it occurred. Administrative Requirements for Centers:

Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.22 · E Children's Records

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

8.9.4.22 · F Personnel Records

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.