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Home › NM › Albuquerque › Estrellitas Brillantes Learning Center
Albuquerque NM 87121 · License #20957802 · Home-based · Licensed Family Home
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8.9.4.31 · B Capacity of a Home
The family day care home exceeded the allowable number of children stated on the license by either total or age as evidenced by 6 children present.. Immediate- On 03/03/2026 provider corrected onsite by having one child picked up. Preventive- On or before 04/03/2026 provider will arrange scheduled with parents and add new policy of attendance to parent handbook. Monitoring-Provider will provide new policy to current and new parents.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.32 · E Personnel Records
The home does not have documentation of a care giver(s) for background check. Immediate- On 03/03/2026 provider has 24 hours to submit proof of background check clearance to licensing. Preventive- On or before 04/03/2026 provider will have proof of background check clearance for new staff. Monitoring- Provider will go over state regulations to ensure compliance. Finding Home educators do not have a signed statement that they would or would not be disqualified as a direct provider of care under the most current version of the Background Checks and Employment History Verification provisions pursuant to 8.8.3 NMAC. Corrective Action Plan Immediate- On 03/03/2026 provider will have educators sign statement. Preventive- On or before 04/03/2026 provider will have signed statement on file. Monitoring- Provider will use annual checklist to ensure compliance. 03/03/2026 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 5 Lidia Ramos 20957802
Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
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Data synced from New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) on Jul 11, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
8.9.4.32 · E Personnel Records (continued)
The home does not have a written plan for ongoing professional development for each staff member, including the director, that is based on the seven areas of competency, consistent with the career lattice, and based on the individual's goals. Immediate- On 03/03/2026 provider will print out professional development plan for each staff. Preventive- On or before 04/03/2026 provider will have completed written plan on file for her and staff. Monitoring- Provider stated she will use annual checklist to ensure compliance.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.32 · F Personnel Handbook
The provider did not have a personnel handbook for each non-resident employee. The following information needs to be included: job descriptions of all employees by title, benefits, including vacation days, sick leave, professional development days, health insurance, break times, etc., training requirements, professional development opportunities, policies on absence from work, copy of licensing regulations, code of conduct, procedures and criteria for performance evaluations, procedures for resignation or termination, policy on parent involvement, health policies related to both children and staff, policy on sexual harassment, anti-discrimination policy that promotes the equal access of services for all children and families and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, disability, or age (40 or older), plan for retention of qualified staff. Immediate- On 03/03/2026 provider will begin to come up with a personal handbook. Preventive- On or before 04/03/2026 provider will have personal handbook acknowledge by staff and on file. Monitoring- Provider stated she will not hire staff without a personal handbook. Personnel & Staffing
Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.33 · B Staff Qualifications and Training
The home does not have all educators certified in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) with a pediatric component. Immediate- On 03/03/2026 provider will have secondary caregiver schedule first aid and cpr training. Preventive- On or before 04/03/2026 provider will have proof of first aid and cpr training on file. Monitoring- Provider will use annual check list to ensure compliance. Finding 2 educators did not complete the health and safety, recognition and reporting of child abuse and neglect, precautions in transporting children, handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal 03/03/2026 http://www.nmececd.org 3 of 5 Lidia Ramos 20957802 (continued) of bio contaminants , emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster, or a man-caused, prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic, prevention of and response to emergencies due to food or other allergic reactions, administration of medication, consistent with standards for parental consent, prevention of sudden infant death syndrome and use of safe sleeping practices, prevention and control of infectious diseases (including immunization) training within three (3) months of their date of hire. Corrective Action Plan Immediate- On or 03/03/2026 provider will have her staff enroll in the mandatory training. Preventive- On or before 04/03/2026 provider will have proof of training on file. Monitoring- Provider stated she will use annual checklist to ensure compliance. Finding The home failed to keep a training log on file with date of hire, position, date of training, employee's name, clock hours, competency area, source of training, training certificate for 3 out of 3 staff. See Staff Records 8.9.4.33B(3) form for staff who are missing a complete training log. Corrective Action Plan Immediate- On 03/03/2026 provider will print out training log for her and staff. Preventive- On or before 04/03/2026 provider will have completed training log on file. Monitoring- Provider state she will set a reminder on her phone to update training log for her and staff. Services & Care of Children
Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.32 · E Personnel Records
The home does not have documentation of a care giver(s) for background check. Immediate- On 08/27/2025 provider sent home secondary caregiver with no background check. (corrected onsite) Preventive- On or before 09/29/2025 secondary caregiver will have completed background check process. Monitoring- Provider stated she will not hire new staff without background check clearance. Finding The home does not have a written plan for ongoing professional development for each staff member, including the director, that is based on the seven areas of competency, consistent with the career lattice, and based on the individual's goals. Corrective Action Plan Immediate- On 08/27/2025 provider will print out a professional development plan for 1 staff member. Preventive- On or before 09/29/2025 provider will have professional development plan on file. Monitoring-Provider stated she will use annual checklist to ensure compliance.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.33 · B Staff Qualifications and Training
The home failed to keep a training log on file with date of hire, position, date of training, employee's name, clock hours, source of training, competency area, training certificate for 1 out of 1 staff. See Staff Records 8.9.4.33B(3) form for staff who are missing a complete training log. Immediate- On 08/27/2025 provider will print out a training log for new staff. Preventive- On or before 09/29/2025 provider will have a training log for new staff on file. Monitoring- Provider stated she will use annual checklist to ensure compliance. 08/27/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 4 LIDIA RAMOS 20957802 (continued) Finding The home does not have all educators certified in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) with a pediatric component. Corrective Action Plan Immediate- On 08/27/2025 provider will have secondary caregiver schedule first aid and cpr training. Preventive- On or before 09/29/2025 provider will have proof of first aid and cpr certificate on file. Monitoring- Provider will use annual checklist to ensure compliance. Services & Care of Children
Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.32 · E Personnel Records
The home does not have a written plan for ongoing professional development for each staff member, including the director, that is based on the seven areas of competency, consistent with the career lattice, and based on the individual's goals. On 03/11/2025 provider will begin to complete profesiional development plan for her and secondary caregiver. On or before 04/11/2025 provider wil have professional plans completed and on file. Provider stated she will use annual checklist to ensure complaince. 8.9.4.32 F Personnel Handbook N/A Personnel & Staffing
Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.33 · B Staff Qualifications and Training
The home failed to keep a training log on file with date of hire, position, date of training, employee's name, competency area, source of training for 2 out of 2 staff. See Staff Records 8.9.4.33B(3) form for staff who are missing a complete training log. On 03/11/2025 provider will print training log. On or before 04/11/2025 provider will have completed training log and on file. Provider will update training log quarterly to ensure compliance. 03/11/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 4 LIDIA RAMOS 20957802 Services & Care of Children
Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.38 · D Lighting, Lighting Fixtures and Electrical
Electrical outlets within reach of children in the licensed area are not safety outlets and they do not have protective covers. On 03/11/2025 provider corrected onsite by covering electrical outlets. On going provider stated she will check daily for electrical outlets to be covered.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.38 · G Safety Compliance
The home's fire extinguisher does not have a tag with a date verifying yearly inspection. On 8/7/2024 secondary provider took the fire extinguisher to be inspected and tagged. This made the fire extinguisher to be unavailable during inspection. When secondary provider arrived, this was corrected on site. Provider will ensure fire extinguisher is and tagged and available during visit. Provider will try to get fire extinguisher serviced when not providing care.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 7, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.38 · G Safety Compliance
The home's fire extinguisher does not have a tag with a date verifying yearly inspection. Provider will email proof of tagged fire extinguisher.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.35 · D Kitchens
A leftover is not properly stored; the item is not wrapped. Corrected on site
Corrected Corrected by Oct 2, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.38 · G Safety Compliance
The home failed to conduct a fire drill for the month(s) of September. Corrected on site 8.9.4.38 H Smoking, Firearms, Alcoholic Beverages, Illegal Drugs and Controlled Substances N/A 8.9.4.38 I Pets N/A 10/02/2023 http://www.nmececd.org 3 of 4 LIDIA RAMOS 20957802 Additional Comments This is a Semi-Annual Survey. Provided Resource Materials. No follow up required. Signatures Please Note: Per ECECD regulation NMAC 8.9.4, failure to comply with the corrective action plans noted above, may result in further action taken against the licensee. Surveyor: Helen Waldorf Facility Representative: Lidia Ramos 10/02/2023 http://www.nmececd.org 4 of 4
Corrected Corrected by Oct 2, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.