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Home › NM › Albuquerque › Happy Faces Llc
Albuquerque NM 87121 · License #25875614 · Home-based · Licensed Family Home
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8.9.4.32 · A Administrative Records
The licensee does not have on file the following: the current child care regulations, the current list of notifiable diseases and communicable diseases published by the office of epidemiology of the New Mexico department of health. 02/17/2026 Provider is missing updated regulations, COVID 19 safety plan and Notifiable/Communicable Diseases. Immediate Action: 02/17/2026 This was corrected on site. Child Care Specialist provided provider with updated regulations, Covid 19 safety plan and Notifiable/Communicable Diseases to place into Child Care folder. Preventative Action: 02/17/2026 Provider was able to print out documents and put them into child care folder while child care specialist was still present. Compliance Monitoring: 02/17/2026 Provider has a better understanding of LH policies and will contact office with any questions going forward.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 17, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.32 · B Mission, Philosophy and Curriculum Statement
The child care home does not have available for review the curriculum statement. 02/17/2026 Provider is missing Curriculum Statement. Immediate Action: 02/17/2026 Child Care Specialist explained curriculum statement and provided an example of curriculum statement. Preventative Action: 02/17/2026 Provider will complete curriculum statement and put statement into Child Care Folder. Compliance monitoring: 02/17/2026 Provider stated she has a better understanding of license homes regulations and will ask more questions going forward. 02/17/2026 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 6 ESTHER TARIN FAVELA 25875614 (continued)
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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
Corrected Corrected by Mar 17, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.32 · D Children's Records
There was no record of each child's arrival and departure time and dates of attendance initialed by a parent, guardian, or person authorized to pick up the child. See Children's Records 8.9.4.32 D(1)(e) form for the child(ren) with missing information. 02/17/2026 Provider did not have a sign in/out log for children in her care. Provider stated she was unaware of sign in/out log. There were no children present, however, provider stated children were present earlier in the day before school. Immediate Action: 02/17/2026 Child Care Specialist provided provider with sign in/out log. Preventative Action: 02/17/2026 Provider will start sign in/out log tomorrow morning upon arrival of children. Compliance Monitoring: 02/17/2026 Provider has a better understanding of LH policies and will check child care folder periodically.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 17, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.33 · B Staff Qualifications and Training
The educator does not have the following health and safety training: 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, precautions in transporting children, 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 in 45 CFR § 98.44 Training and Professional development, or approved three-credit early care and education course or an equivalent approved by the department. 02/17/2026 Provider did not complete Health and Safety training within three months of hire date. Immediate Action: 02/17/2026 Child Care Specialist provided provider with a list of required training of health & safety and to start infant & toddler. Preventative Action: 02/17/2026 Provider will have trainings complete by the end of the month. Compliance Monitoring: 02/17/2026 Provider has a better understanding of training requirements and will ask more questions going forward. 02/17/2026 http://www.nmececd.org 3 of 6 ESTHER TARIN FAVELA 25875614 (continued) Services & Care of Children
Corrected Corrected by Mar 17, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.34 · J Outdoor Play
Playground equipment is not safe as evidenced by the following: splintered, cracked or deteriorating wood. 02/17/2026 Sandbox is broken and unsafe. Immediate Action: 02/17/2026 Provider will have husband fix sandbox this weekend and provider stated she will not let children play outside until sandbox is fixed. Preventative Action: 02/17/2026 Provider will check outside play area often before allowing children to play outside. Compliance Monitoring: 02/17/2026 Provider has a better understanding of the safety of playground equipment and will check child care policies going forward.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 17, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.35 · C Menus
The same menu was served twice in one week. 02/17/2026 Provider was unaware that she could serve the same meals twice in one week. Immediate Action: 02/17/2026 This was corrected on site. Provider changed the menu with the same items for reminding week. Preventative Action: 02/17/2026 Provider will no longer provide children with the same meals. Compliance Monitoring: 02/17/2026 Child Care Specialist provided provider with a list of food ideas for menus. Provider states handouts are very helpful. 02/17/2026 http://www.nmececd.org 4 of 6 ESTHER TARIN FAVELA 25875614 (continued)
Corrected Corrected by Mar 17, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.38 · A Housekeeping
Material dangerous to children, is stored under sink. 02/17/2026 Hazardous cleaning materials are stored in unlocked cabinet under sink. Immediate Action: 02/17/2026 Provider will buy latch hook for cabinet tonight. Preventative Action: 02/17/2026 Provider will have husband install latch hook to cabinet. Compliance Monitoring: 02/17/2026 Provider has a better understanding of regulations and will get organized accordingly.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 17, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.38 · C Mechanical Systems
Water coming from a faucet was not below 110 degrees (Fahrenheit). 02/17/2026 Hot water is reading at 117 degrees. Immediate Action: 02/17/2026 Provider will have husband turn down water heater tonight. Preventative Action: 02/17/2026 Provider will check water temperature everyday before children arrival. Compliance Monitoring: 02/17/2026 Provider has a better understanding of water temperature and will call department if she has any questions. 02/17/2026 http://www.nmececd.org 5 of 6 ESTHER TARIN FAVELA 25875614 (continued)
Corrected Corrected by Mar 17, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.38 · D Lighting, Lighting Fixtures and Electrical
Electrical outlets within reach of children in the living room are not safety outlets and they do not have protective covers. 02/17/2026 Provider does not have all electrical outlets covered with protective covers. Immediate Action: 02/17/2026 Provider fix this on site. Electrical outlets are all covered with protective covers. Preventative Action: 02/17/2026 Provider will buy extra electrical outlet covers and store it safe place for future mishaps. Compliance Monitoring: 02/17/2026 Provider will check outlets periodically throughout the day.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 17, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.32 · D Children's Records
Of the 6 children's records reviewed, 6 is/are missing a signed acknowledgement that the parent or guardian has read and understands the parent handbook. See the Children's Records 8.9.4.32 D(1)(e) form for the child(ren) with missing information. Immediate- On 09/09/2025 provider will begin to ask parents to sign and acknowledge parent handbook. Preventive- On or before 10/09/2025 provider will have signed acknowledgement for each child on file. Monitoring- Provider stated she will go over annual checklist to ensure compliance.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 9, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.38 · I Pets
The home does not have a record of inoculations for a pet dog in the home. Immediate- Provider has scheduled a veterinary visit for today 09/09/2025 @ 1:00PM. Preventive- On or before 10/09/2025 provider will have inoculation record for 2 dogs on file. Monitoring- Provider stated she will use annual checklist to ensure compliance. Additional Comments Survey for semiannual inspection 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: Yaritza Rodriguez Facility Representative: Esther Tarin Favela 09/09/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 4 of 4
Corrected Corrected by Oct 9, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.