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1133 Dakota St Se, Albuquerque NM 87108 · License #4002643 · Center · Licensed Center
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8.9.4.22 · F PERSONNEL RECORDS (continued)
From the review of staff records, it was determined that 2 out of 15 staff records does/do not include employment history verification. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff with this missing information. Room(s): Personnel : Not Accepted 05/18/2026 See attached. inmediato. - se completó la documentación faltante Corrective Action Plan: Not Accepted 05/29/2026 Immediate action: Staff that had missing employment history were asked to register past employment history. Preventive action: At the time of hire, the director will ensure the employee has filled out all necessary information in the employment packet including adding all employment history. Plan: As part of administration, staff records will be revised every 6 months to ensure there is not any missing information or update any information that may have changed. Corrective Action Plan: Accepted 06/08/2026 Immediate action: Staff that had missing employment history were asked to register past employment history. Preventive action: At the time of hire, the director will ensure the employee has filled out all necessary information 06/11/2026 http://www.nmececd.org 9 of 27 Happy Feet Childcare 4002643
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8.9.4.22 · F PERSONNEL RECORDS (continued)
The center failed to have 7 out of 15 person(s) providing care to sign an annual statement that they have, or have never had, an arrest or substantiated referral to a child protective services agency. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff with this missing information. Room(s): Personnel : Not Accepted 05/18/2026 See attached. inmediato. - se firmo por parte de todo el personal el annual statement Corrective Action Plan: Not Accepted 05/29/2026 Immediate action: Staff that had not signed annual statement were requested to sign documentation. Preventive action: At the time of hire, the director will ensure the employee has filled out all necessary information in the employment packet including verifying and having employee sign the annual statement indicating they have not had an arrest or substantiated referral to any CPS agency. Plan: As part of administration, staff records will be revised every 6 months to ensure there is not any missing information or update any information that may have changed. Corrective Action Plan: Accepted 06/08/2026 Immediate action: Staff that had not signed annual statement were requested to sign documentation. Preventive action: At the time of hire, the director will ensure the employee has filled out all necessary information in the employment packet including verifying and having employee sign the annual statement indicating they have not had an arrest or substantiated referral to any CPS agency. Plan: As part of administration, staff records will be revised every 6 months to ensure there is not any missing information or update any information that may have changed. F.1: A licensee shall keep and maintain a complete up-to-date file in ECECD’s professional development information system (PDIS), for each staff member, including substitutes and volunteers working more than six hours of any week and having direct contact with the children. If the center chooses to retain duplicate physical copies of these records, these records shall be stored in a secure location for the privacy of the staff members. New information shall be updated in a timely manner in PDIS. Providers will have six months to comply from the date these regulations are promulgated. Records shall contain at a minimum the following: 06/11/2026 http://www.nmececd.org 10 of 27 Happy Feet Childcare 4002643
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8.9.4.22 · F PERSONNEL RECORDS (continued)
From the review of staff records, it was determined that 2 out of 15 staff records does/do not include an emergency contact number. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff with this missing information. Room(s): Personnel : Not Accepted 05/18/2026 See attached. inmediato. - se firmo la documentación faltante Corrective Action Plan: Not Accepted 05/29/2026 Immediate action: Staff that had missing emergency contact information were asked to provide missing information. Preventive action: At the time of hire, the director will ensure the employee has filled out all necessary information in the employment packet including verifying employee has provided emergency contact information and number. Plan: As part of administration, staff records will be revised every 6 months to ensure there is not any missing information or update any information that may have changed. Corrective Action Plan: Accepted 06/08/2026 Immediate action: Staff that had missing emergency contact information were asked to provide missing information. Preventive action: At the time of hire, the director will ensure the employee has filled out all necessary information in the employment packet including verifying employee has provided emergency contact information and number. Plan: As part of administration, staff records will be revised every 6 months to ensure there is not any missing information or update any information that may have changed. F.1: A licensee shall keep and maintain a complete up-to-date file in ECECD’s professional development information system (PDIS), for each staff member, including substitutes and volunteers working more than six hours of any week and having direct contact with the children. If the center chooses to retain duplicate physical copies of these records, these records shall be stored in a secure location for the privacy of the staff members. New information shall be updated in a timely manner in PDIS. Providers will have six months to comply from the date these regulations are promulgated. Records shall contain at a minimum the following: j: universal precaution acknowledgment form; Finding From the review of staff records, it was determined that 1 out of 15 staff records does/do not include a signed universal precaution acknowledgement form. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff with missing documentation. Room(s): Personnel Corrective Action Plan: Not Accepted 05/18/2026 See attached. inmediato. - se revisó y firmo la documentación faltante Corrective Action Plan: Not Accepted 05/29/2026 Immediate action: Staff that had missing universal precaution acknowledgment form was asked to sign acknowledgment form. Preventive action: At the time of hire, the director will ensure the employee has filled out all necessary information in the employment packet including verifying employee has read and signed universal precaution acknowledgement 06/11/2026 http://www.nmececd.org 11 of 27 Happy Feet Childcare 4002643
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8.9.4.22 · F PERSONNEL RECORDS (continued)
From the review of staff records, it was determined that 1 out of 15 staff records does/do not include a signed confidentiality form. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff who need to complete a signed confidentiality form. Room(s): Personnel : Not Accepted 05/18/2026 See attached. inmediato. - se firmó la documentación faltante Corrective Action Plan: Not Accepted 05/29/2026 Immediate action: Staff that had missing signed confidentiality form was requested to sign document. Preventive action: At the time of hire, the director will ensure the employee has filled out all necessary information in the employment packet including verifying employee has read and signed confidentiality form. Plan: As part of administration, staff records will be revised every 6 months to ensure there is not any missing information or update any information that may have changed. Corrective Action Plan: Accepted 06/08/2026 Immediate action: Staff that had missing signed confidentiality form was requested to sign document. Preventive action: At the time of hire, the director will ensure the employee has filled out all necessary information in the employment packet including verifying employee has read and signed confidentiality form. Plan: As part of administration, staff records will be revised every 6 months to ensure there is not any missing information or update any information that may have changed. 06/11/2026 http://www.nmececd.org 12 of 27 Happy Feet Childcare 4002643
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8.9.4.22 · F PERSONNEL RECORDS (continued)
From the review of staff records, it was determined that 1 out of 15 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. Room(s): Personnel : Not Accepted 05/18/2026 See attached. inmediato. - se revisó y realizo el plan profesional, ya que se desconocía que el personal de la cocía necesitaba el plan anual. Corrective Action Plan: Not Accepted 05/29/2026 Immediate action: Staff that had missing professional development plan was met with and developed a plan to follow moving forward. Preventive action: Administration will meet with staff members every 3 months to ensure a professional development plan has been put in placed and is being abided by. Plan: Administration will meet with staff members every 3 months to ensure employees have a professional development plan that meets training requirements. Corrective Action Plan: Accepted 06/08/2026 Immediate action: Staff that had missing professional development plan was met with and developed a plan to follow moving forward. Preventive action: Administration will meet with staff members every 3 months to ensure a professional development plan has been put in placed and is being abided by. Plan: Administration will meet with staff members every 3 months to ensure employees have a professional development plan that meets training requirements. F.1: A licensee shall keep and maintain a complete up-to-date file in ECECD’s professional development information system (PDIS), for each staff member, including substitutes and volunteers working more than six hours of any week and having direct contact with the children. If the center chooses to retain duplicate physical copies of these records, these records shall be stored in a secure location for the privacy of the staff members. New information shall be updated in a timely manner in PDIS. Providers will have six months to comply from the date these regulations are promulgated. Records shall contain at a minimum the following: g: documentation of current first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation training; Finding From the review of staff records, it was determined that 1 out of 15 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. Room(s): Personnel 06/11/2026 http://www.nmececd.org 13 of 27 Happy Feet Childcare 4002643
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8.9.4.22 · F PERSONNEL RECORDS (continued)
From the review of staff records, it was determined that 15 out of 15 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. Room(s): Personnel : Not Accepted 05/18/2026 inmediato- se revisó los archivos de todos los empleados y realizo el llenado de la documentación preventivo. - se realizará revisión de los archivos cada mes para verificar que estén al día. Corrective Action Plan: Not Accepted 05/29/2026 Immediate action: All staff member records were updated to reflect training done by staff including date, time, hours and area of competency. Preventive action: Administration will meet with staff members every 3 months to ensure a professional development plan put in place is being abided by and update current trainings. Plan: Administration will meet with staff members every 3 months to ensure employees are following their individual professional development plans and are meeting their training requirements. 06/11/2026 http://www.nmececd.org 14 of 27 Happy Feet Childcare 4002643
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8.9.4.22 · F PERSONNEL RECORDS (continued)
From the review of staff records, it was determined that 2 out of 15 staff records does/do not include signed acknowledgement that the personnel handbook had been read and understood. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff who need to complete the acknowledgement. Room(s): Personnel : Not Accepted 05/18/2026 inmediato. - se habló con las maestras y se firmaron los registros faltantes preventivo. - se revisará la documentación de los nuevos ingresos que este completo y firmados. Corrective Action Plan: Not Accepted 05/29/2026 Immediate action: Staff that had missing personnel handbook acknowledgement signatures were requested to review and sign personnel handbook. Preventive action: At the time of hire, the director will ensure the employee has read, understood and signed both personnel handbook and acknowledgement. Plan: As part of administration, staff records will be revised every 6 months to ensure there is not any missing information or update any information that may have changed. Corrective Action Plan: Accepted 06/08/2026 Immediate action: Staff that had missing personnel handbook acknowledgement signatures were requested to review and sign personnel handbook. Preventive action: At the time of hire, the director will ensure the employee has read, understood and signed both personnel handbook and acknowledgement. Plan: As part of administration, staff records will be revised every 6 months to ensure there is not any missing information or update any information that may have changed.
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8.9.4.23 · B STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
From the review of staff records, it was determined that 4 out of 15 staff does/do not have documentation of the 3 credit ECE or an approved equivalent within 12 months of employment. Room(s): Personnel : Not Accepted 05/18/2026 inmediato. - se notificación a las maestras que no cuentan con la certificación, se inscribieron al curso preventivo. - se revisará en el momento de su contratación cuales de las certificaciones son las faltantes. Corrective Action Plan: Not Accepted 05/29/2026 Immediate action: Staff that had missing credits were asked to complete courses that were 3 credits or approved equivalent within a 20-day period. Preventive action: At the time of hire, the director will ensure the employee has completed a minimum of 3 credits or approved equivalent with in a 3 month period from date of hire. Plan: As part of administration, staff records will be revised every 6 months to ensure there is not any missing information or update any information that may have changed. Corrective Action Plan: Accepted 06/08/2026 Immediate action: Staff that had missing credits were asked to complete courses that were 3 credits or approved equivalent within a 20-day period. Preventive action: At the time of hire, the director will ensure the employee has completed a minimum of 3 credits or approved equivalent with in a 3 month period from date of hire. Plan: As part of administration, staff records will be revised every 6 months to ensure there is not any missing information or update any information that may have changed. B.2.a: The director shall develop and document an orientation and training plan for new staff members and volunteers and shall provide information on training opportunities. The director shall have on file a signed acknowledgment of completion of orientation by employees, volunteers and substitutes as well as the director. New staff members shall participate in an orientation before working with children. Initial orientation shall include training on the following: Finding From the review of staff records, it was determined that 3 out of 15 new staff does/do not have documentation of orientation training. See Staff Records 8.9.4.23 form for staff with missing documentation. Room(s): Personnel Corrective Action Plan: Not Accepted 05/18/2026 inmediato. - se habló con las maestras y se firmaron la documentación faltante preventivo.- se revisara por parte de dirección, que toda la documentación este firmada y completa al momento de 06/11/2026 http://www.nmececd.org 16 of 27 Happy Feet Childcare 4002643
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8.9.4.23 · B STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING (continued)
The center failed to keep a training log on file with Competency area, Training certificate, Position, Employee's name, Clock hours, Source of training for 15 out of 15 staff. See Staff Records 8.9.4.23 form for staff who are missing a complete training log. Room(s): Personnel : Not Accepted 05/18/2026 inmediato. - se revisó todos los files del personal y re completo la documentación faltante preventivo. - se realizará por dirección el chequeo de los files del personal para que este completo Corrective Action Plan: Not Accepted 05/29/2026 Immediate action: Administration reviewed training log with each staff member to verify employee name, position, competency area, training certificates with sources and clock hours. The logs were then added to each employee file. Preventive action: At the time of hire, the director will ensure the employee has an updated training log. Plan: As part of administration, staff records will be revised every 6 months to ensure there is not any missing information or update any information that may have changed. Corrective Action Plan: Accepted 06/08/2026 Immediate action: Administration reviewed training log with each staff member to verify employee name, position, competency area, training certificates with sources and clock hours. The logs were then added to each employee file. Preventive action: At the time of hire, the director will ensure the employee has an updated training log. Plan: As part of administration, staff records will be revised every 6 months to ensure there is not any missing information or update any information that may have changed. B.2.d: Each staff person working directly with children and more than 20 hours per week, including the director, is required to obtain at least 24 hours of training each year. For this purpose, a year begins and ends at the anniversary date of employment. Training must address all seven competency areas within two years. The competency areas are 06/11/2026 http://www.nmececd.org 17 of 27 Happy Feet Childcare 4002643
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8.9.4.23 · B STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING (continued)
From the review of staff records, it was determined that 7 out of 15 staff working more than 20 hours a week, has/have no documentation of at least 24 hours of qualified annual training, See Staff Records 8.9.4.23 form for staff with missing documentation of training. Room(s): Personnel : Not Accepted 05/18/2026 inmediato. - completo la documentación faltante de todo el personal Corrective Action Plan: Not Accepted 05/29/2026 Immediate action: We spoke with the teachers to remind them that they must complete at least 24 hours of training per year. Preventive action: At the time of hire, the director will ensure the employee has acknowledged that a center requirement is they complete 24 hours of training annually. Plan: As part of administration, staff records will be revised every 6 months to ensure there staff have at least 12 hours of training each semester. Corrective Action Plan: Accepted 06/08/2026 Immediate action: We spoke with the teachers to remind them that they must complete at least 24 hours of training per year. Preventive action: At the time of hire, the director will ensure the employee has acknowledged that a center requirement is they complete 24 hours of training annually. Plan: As part of administration, staff records will be revised every 6 months to ensure there staff have at least 12 hours of training each semester. B.2.b: All new staff members working directly with children regardless of the number of hours employed per week 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 shall have three months to comply with the following training from the date these regulations are promulgated: Finding Educators did not complete the following training within 3-months: Health and Safety Training ( 7 out of 15 Staff) Room(s): Personnel Corrective Action Plan: Not Accepted 05/18/2026 inmediato. - se realizó el registro de cuentas para la realización de certificaciones faltantes preventivo. - se enviará por medio de nuestra consultora del estado el listado de certificaciones requeridos, para nuestros nuevo personal Corrective Action Plan: Not Accepted 05/29/2026 Immediate action: We assisted the teachers in registering for the Health and Safety course, but it is no longer available on NMELS. We are currently awaiting a response regarding users on Quorum. Preventive action: We will implement a checklist of the training sessions that the teachers must complete, and will be reviewed them every six months. Plan: As part of administration, staff records will be revised every 6 months to ensure staff have completed required trainings. 06/11/2026 http://www.nmececd.org 18 of 27 Happy Feet Childcare 4002643
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8.9.4.23 · B STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING (continued)
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8.9.4.24 · A1 GUIDANCE
Of the 5 staff's records reviewed, 2 is/are missing a signed parent or guardian acknowledgement that the center's guidance policy had been read and understood. See the Children's Records 8.9.4.24 form for the child(ren) who have this missing. Room(s): Admin/Licensure : Not Accepted 05/18/2026 inmediato. - se habló con los padres y firmaron la documentación faltante ya que la guía de política del centro se encuentra dentro de nuestra forma de Parent handbook Child Guidance Policy NO CHILD WILL BE HIT, SPANKED, BELITTLED, OR OTHERWISE IMTIMIDATED AT HAPPY FEET CHILDCARE---EVEN WITH PARENTAL PERMISSION. NO CORPORAL PUNISHMENT WILL BE USED. Children having rough behavior moments will be spoken to using I- messages, and given choices to help redirect, and change the behavior. Children endangering other children will be moved to a safer place in the center till they are calm. After the child is calm a teacher will talk to them about how they feel, and give them choices as to what they would like to do to redirect their own behavior. No child will be discriminated against for any reason. All children will be treated fairly and respected as a person. Children will be given choices in conflicts, therefore helping them to take control and problem solve. All incidents and accidents will be documented and reported to the director/ assistant director. Behavior that is not manageable by our methods will be explained to parents to ask for guidance and strategies. Behavior that continues to disrupt other children and the center for more than 1 week will be noted and a meeting with parents will take place to promote an action plan. Its encouraged that any employee that is having a difficult time 06/11/2026 http://www.nmececd.org 19 of 27 Happy Feet Childcare 4002643
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8.9.4.24 · A1 GUIDANCE (continued)
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8.9.4.24 · I EQUIPMENT AND PROGRAM
The center did not follow the daily activity schedule. (Babies are not going outside) (Licensed North playground is used for storage) Room(s): I/T Pioneer Feet (infants 6wk-12mo) Capacity 12 : Not Accepted 05/18/2026 inmediato. - se habló con las maestras que tienen que seguir su horario y que se requiere que los bebe salgan al patio preventivo. - se va a limpiar el patio norte para que se pueda utilizar y sea seguro para los niños Corrective Action Plan: Not Accepted 05/29/2026 Immediate action: We spoke with the teachers in charge of the Pioneer classroom to ensure they follow the schedule established by the center and are taking the babies outside. 06/11/2026 http://www.nmececd.org 20 of 27 Happy Feet Childcare 4002643
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8.9.4.24 · I EQUIPMENT AND PROGRAM (continued)
Full-time, Part-time children did not have daily physical activity for minimum of 30-60 minutes. Room(s): I/T Pioneer Feet (infants 6wk-12mo) Capacity 12 : Not Accepted 05/18/2026 inmediato. - se hablo con las maestras que se tiene que seguir el lesson plan de la semana y que tiene que tener actividades para los niños. Corrective Action Plan: Not Accepted 05/29/2026 Immediate action: We spoke with the teachers to create a plan for the children to have more physical activity. Preventive action: During the staff meetings, the director will remind staff that the children must engage in physical activity every day for a minimum of 30-60 minutes. Plan: The teachers will establish a schedule with appropriate physical activities for babies aged 6 weeks to 1 year. Corrective Action Plan: Accepted 06/08/2026 Immediate action: We spoke with the teachers to create a plan for the children to have more physical activity. Preventive action: During the staff meetings, the director will remind staff that the children must engage in physical activity every day for a minimum of 30-60 minutes. Plan: The teachers will establish a schedule with appropriate physical activities for babies aged 6 weeks to 1 year. I.4: A center shall provide sufficient equipment, materials, and furnishings for both indoor and outdoor activities so that at any one time, each child can be individually involved. Finding The center does not provide children sufficient equipment, materials for indoor activities so that at any one time each child can be individually involved. (toys not on shelf for children and locked in a cabinet) Room(s): 2's Mixed Explorer Feet Capacity 13 Corrective Action Plan: Not Accepted 05/18/2026 inmediato. - se habló con las maestras que exponga los juguetes en cuanto se abra el centro. 06/11/2026 http://www.nmececd.org 21 of 27 Happy Feet Childcare 4002643
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8.9.4.24 · I EQUIPMENT AND PROGRAM (continued)
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8.9.4.24 · J OUTDOOR PLAY AREAS
The fall zone underneath the swings is not adequate as evidenced by the energy absorbent material is not deep enough. (south playground) Room(s): Outdoor Play : Not Accepted 05/18/2026 inmediato. - se realizó la compra de más arena para distribuir en todo el play grounds Corrective Action Plan: Not Accepted 05/29/2026 Immediate action: Additional sand was purchased to be distributed throughout the playground. Preventive action: We ask staff to be vigilant and notify administration whenever they observe that any playground equipment or the sand is not in proper working order. Plan: We will designate a specific person to conduct the weekly check of the playgrounds to ensure all equipment and sand are in proper condition. Corrective Action Plan: Accepted 06/08/2026 Immediate action: Additional sand was purchased to be distributed throughout the playground. Preventive action: We ask staff to be vigilant and notify administration whenever they observe that any playground equipment or the sand is not in proper working order. Plan: We will designate a specific person to conduct the weekly check of the playgrounds to ensure all equipment and sand are in proper condition. 8.9.4.24 K SWIMMING, WADING AND WATER N/A
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8.9.4.25 · D KITCHENS
A food is not properly stored; the item is not labeled and dated. (kitchen and cups-Explore feet 2's ) Room(s): Food Service : Not Accepted 05/18/2026 inmediato. - se colocó el nombre en todos los vasos de todo el salón Explorer y se le coloco el nombre de staff al alimento de la cocina y se habló con las maestras que tienen que etiquetar su lonche cuando lo dejen en el refrigerador u otra parte de la cocina Corrective Action Plan: Not Accepted 05/29/2026 Immediate action: All food items were checked, and those without a date were properly labeled. Preventive action: The cook will check all food items daily to verify that everything is properly labeled. Plan: Every week, the director will conduct an inspection of the kitchen, with special emphasis on food storage to ensure food items are labeled properly. Corrective Action Plan: Accepted 06/08/2026 Immediate action: All food items were checked, and those without a date were properly labeled. Preventive action: The cook will check all food items daily to verify that everything is properly labeled. Plan: Every week, the director will conduct an inspection of the kitchen, with special emphasis on food storage to ensure food items are labeled properly.
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8.9.4.29 · A HOUSEKEEPING
The premises are not in good repair as evidenced by dust on the restroom vent. (jumping feet classroom, shared restroom for little feet, & advanced feet classroom restrooms) Room(s): 4's Jumping Feet Pre K Capacity 10 A.1: A center shall keep the premises, including furniture, fixtures, floors, drinking fountains, toys and equipment clean, safe, and in good repair. The center and premises shall be free of debris and potential hazards. Finding The premises are not in good repair as evidenced by dust on the restroom vent. (jumping feet classroom, shared restroom for little feet, & advanced feet classroom restrooms) Room(s): NM Pre-K Advanced Feet /SA-Capacity 21 : Not Accepted 05/18/2026 inmediato. - se realizó la limpieza de las rejillas de los baños de cada salón Corrective Action Plan: Not Accepted 05/29/2026 Immediate action: The restroom vents in all the bathrooms were cleaned immediately. Preventive action: The director will conduct weekly cleaning inspections of all restrooms to ensure cleanliness. Plan: Friday is designated as the cleaning day for each classroom, including deep clean of the restrooms. Corrective Action Plan: Accepted 06/08/2026 Immediate action: The restroom vents in all the bathrooms were cleaned immediately. Preventive action: The director will conduct weekly cleaning inspections of all restrooms to ensure cleanliness. Plan: Friday is designated as the cleaning day for each classroom, including deep clean of the restrooms. A.1: A center shall keep the premises, including furniture, fixtures, floors, drinking fountains, toys and equipment clean, safe, and in good repair. The center and premises shall be free of debris and potential hazards. Finding The premises in the north playground are not safe in that the playground is unmaintained and used for storge. Playground is not set up with playground equipment. Room(s): Outdoor Play Corrective Action Plan: Not Accepted 05/18/2026 inmediato. - se realizará la limpieza del play ground para equiparlo como jardín de plantas preventivo. - se realizara la revisión semanal como en los otros dos play grounds Corrective Action Plan: Not Accepted 05/29/2026 Immediate action: We conducted a general inspection of the north playground and established a plan to make it operational. Preventive action: A person will be assigned to conduct a weekly inspection of all playgrounds to ensure playgrounds are clean and in working order. Plan: A contractor will be hired to clear out the north playground; we will purchase suitable playground equipment 06/11/2026 http://www.nmececd.org 24 of 27 Happy Feet Childcare 4002643
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8.9.4.29 · A HOUSEKEEPING (continued)
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8.9.4.29 · E LIGHTING, LIGHTING FIXTURES AND ELECTRICAL
Electrical outlets within reach of children in the jumping feet classroom are not safety outlets and they do not have protective covers. (by the tv) Room(s): 4's Jumping Feet Pre K Capacity 10 : Not Accepted 05/18/2026 inmediato. - hay mismo se le clocó la cubierta al enchufe faltante Corrective Action Plan: Not Accepted 05/29/2026 Immediate action: Right then and there, the electrical outlet cover was put in place. Preventive action: Every day, upon arriving at the classroom, we will check to ensure that all the outlet covers are in place. Plan: The director's assistant will conduct rounds every morning to ensure that all classrooms are safe and equipped with everything needed. Corrective Action Plan: Accepted 06/08/2026 Immediate action: Right then and there, the electrical outlet cover was put in place. 06/11/2026 http://www.nmececd.org 25 of 27 Happy Feet Childcare 4002643
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8.9.4.29 · E LIGHTING, LIGHTING FIXTURES AND ELECTRICAL (continued)
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8.9.4.29 · G TOILET AND BATHING FACILITIES
The toilet room does not have toilet paper at a height accessible to children. Room(s): NM Pre-K Advanced Feet /SA-Capacity 21 : Not Accepted 05/18/2026 inmediato. - se colocó el papel al alcance de los niños en ese momento Corrective Action Plan: Not Accepted 05/29/2026 Immediate action: A roll of toilet paper was placed in each restroom. Preventive action: We will ask lead teachers to check, at the start of each day, that their restroom is stocked with the necessary supplies. Plan: The director's assistant will conduct daily rounds of the classrooms and restrooms to verify that everything is in order. Corrective Action Plan: Accepted 06/08/2026 Immediate action: A roll of toilet paper was placed in each restroom. Preventive action: We will ask lead teachers to check, at the start of each day, that their restroom is stocked with the necessary supplies. Plan: The director's assistant will conduct daily rounds of the classrooms and restrooms to verify that everything is in order.
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8.9.4.29 · H SAFETY COMPLIANCE
The list of emergency telephone numbers did not include a phone number for fire, police, ambulance and the poison control center, was not posted next to the phone, was not posted on the cordless or cellular telephone. Room(s): Admin/Licensure 06/11/2026 http://www.nmececd.org 26 of 27 Happy Feet Childcare 4002643
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8.9.4.29 · H SAFETY COMPLIANCE (continued)
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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8.9.4.21 · B CAPACITY OF CENTERS
The center exceeded the allowable number of children stated on the license by either total or age as evidenced by 18 under age 2. (capacity under age 2 is 12) Room(s): Admin/Licensure
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
8.9.4.22 · A ADMINISTRATIVE RECORDS
The center failed to display in a prominent place that is readily visible to parents, staff and visitors the current list of notifiable diseases and communicable diseases published by the office of epidemiology of the New Mexico department of health. Room(s): Admin/Licensure 05/06/2026 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 13 Happy Feet Childcare 4002643 Administrative Requirements for Centers: (continued)
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
8.9.4.22 · E CHILDREN'S RECORDS
Of the 5 children's records reviewed, 1 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. Room(s): Admin/Licensure 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: 2: Emergency Information: b: 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. Emergency contact numbers must be kept up to date at all times. Finding Of the 5 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. Room(s): Admin/Licensure 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: 2: Emergency Information: c: 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. Finding Of the 5 children's records reviewed, 1 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. Room(s): Admin/Licensure 05/06/2026 http://www.nmececd.org 3 of 13 Happy Feet Childcare 4002643
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
8.9.4.22 · E CHILDREN'S RECORDS (continued)
Of the 5 children's records reviewed, 2 is/are missing a signed parent or guardian acknowledgement that the family handbook had been read and understood. See the Children's Records 8.9.4.22 form for the child(ren) who have this missing. Room(s): Admin/Licensure 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: 1: Personal Information: k: an enrollment agreement form which must be signed by a parent or guardian with an outline of the services and the costs being provided by the facility; and Finding Of the 5 children's records reviewed, 1 is/are missing an enrollment agreement form signed by the parent or guardian with an outline of services and costs. See the Children's Records 8.9.4.22 form for the child(ren) with missing information. Room(s): Admin/Licensure
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
8.9.4.22 · F PERSONNEL RECORDS
From the review of staff records, it was determined that 4 out of 15 staff records does/do not include the staff's position. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff with this missing information. Room(s): Personnel F.1: A licensee shall keep and maintain a complete up-to-date file in ECECD’s professional development information system (PDIS), for each staff member, including substitutes and volunteers working more than six hours of any week and having direct contact with the children. If the center chooses to retain duplicate physical copies of these records, these records shall be stored in a secure location for the privacy of the staff members. New information shall be updated in a timely manner in PDIS. Providers will have six months to comply from the date these regulations are promulgated. Records shall contain at a minimum the following: 05/06/2026 http://www.nmececd.org 4 of 13 Happy Feet Childcare 4002643
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Open / not marked corrected.
8.9.4.22 · F PERSONNEL RECORDS (continued)
From the review of staff records, it was determined that 11 out of 15 staff records do/does not include the staff's current and past duties and responsibilities. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff with this missing information. Room(s): Personnel F.1: A licensee shall keep and maintain a complete up-to-date file in ECECD’s professional development information system (PDIS), for each staff member, including substitutes and volunteers working more than six hours of any week and having direct contact with the children. If the center chooses to retain duplicate physical copies of these records, these records shall be stored in a secure location for the privacy of the staff members. New information shall be updated in a timely manner in PDIS. Providers will have six months to comply from the date these regulations are promulgated. Records shall contain at a minimum the following: d: dates of hire and termination; Finding From the review of staff records, it was determined that 4 out of 15 staff records does/do not include dates of hire and termination. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff with this missing information. Room(s): Personnel F.1: A licensee shall keep and maintain a complete up-to-date file in ECECD’s professional development information system (PDIS), for each staff member, including substitutes and volunteers working more than six hours of any week and having direct contact with the children. If the center chooses to retain duplicate physical copies of these records, these records shall be stored in a secure location for the privacy of the staff members. New information shall be updated in a timely manner in PDIS. Providers will have six months to comply from the date these regulations are promulgated. Records shall contain at a minimum the following: 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 per five year interval on all required individuals; Finding From the review of staff records, it was determined that 2 out of 15 staff records does/do not include employment history verification. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff with this missing information. Room(s): Personnel F.1: A licensee shall keep and maintain a complete up-to-date file in ECECD’s professional development information system (PDIS), for each staff member, including substitutes and volunteers working more than six hours of any week and having direct contact with the children. If the center chooses to retain duplicate physical copies of these records, these records shall be stored in a secure location for the privacy of the staff members. New information shall be updated in a timely manner in PDIS. Providers will have six months to comply from the date these regulations are promulgated. Records shall contain at a minimum the following: f: an annual signed statement that the staff member 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 8.9.6 NMAC; Finding The center failed to have 7 out of 15 person(s) providing care to sign an annual statement that they have, or have never had, an arrest or substantiated referral to a child protective services agency. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff with this missing information. Room(s): Personnel 05/06/2026 http://www.nmececd.org 5 of 13 Happy Feet Childcare 4002643
8.9.4.22 · F PERSONNEL RECORDS (continued)
From the review of staff records, it was determined that 2 out of 15 staff records does/do not include an emergency contact number. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff with this missing information. Room(s): Personnel F.1: A licensee shall keep and maintain a complete up-to-date file in ECECD’s professional development information system (PDIS), for each staff member, including substitutes and volunteers working more than six hours of any week and having direct contact with the children. If the center chooses to retain duplicate physical copies of these records, these records shall be stored in a secure location for the privacy of the staff members. New information shall be updated in a timely manner in PDIS. Providers will have six months to comply from the date these regulations are promulgated. Records shall contain at a minimum the following: j: universal precaution acknowledgment form; Finding From the review of staff records, it was determined that 1 out of 15 staff records does/do not include a signed universal precaution acknowledgement form. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff with missing documentation. Room(s): Personnel F.1: A licensee shall keep and maintain a complete up-to-date file in ECECD’s professional development information system (PDIS), for each staff member, including substitutes and volunteers working more than six hours of any week and having direct contact with the children. If the center chooses to retain duplicate physical copies of these records, these records shall be stored in a secure location for the privacy of the staff members. New information shall be updated in a timely manner in PDIS. Providers will have six months to comply from the date these regulations are promulgated. Records shall contain at a minimum the following: k: confidentiality form; Finding From the review of staff records, it was determined that 1 out of 15 staff records does/do not include a signed confidentiality form. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff who need to complete a signed confidentiality form. Room(s): Personnel F.1: A licensee shall keep and maintain a complete up-to-date file in ECECD’s professional development information system (PDIS), for each staff member, including substitutes and volunteers working more than six hours of any week and having direct contact with the children. If the center chooses to retain duplicate physical copies of these records, these records shall be stored in a secure location for the privacy of the staff members. New information shall be updated in a timely manner in PDIS. Providers will have six months to comply from the date these regulations are promulgated. Records shall contain at a minimum the following: 05/06/2026 http://www.nmececd.org 6 of 13 Happy Feet Childcare 4002643
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Open / not marked corrected.
8.9.4.22 · F PERSONNEL RECORDS (continued)
From the review of staff records, it was determined that 1 out of 15 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. Room(s): Personnel F.1: A licensee shall keep and maintain a complete up-to-date file in ECECD’s professional development information system (PDIS), for each staff member, including substitutes and volunteers working more than six hours of any week and having direct contact with the children. If the center chooses to retain duplicate physical copies of these records, these records shall be stored in a secure location for the privacy of the staff members. New information shall be updated in a timely manner in PDIS. Providers will have six months to comply from the date these regulations are promulgated. Records shall contain at a minimum the following: g: documentation of current first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation training; Finding From the review of staff records, it was determined that 1 out of 15 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. Room(s): Personnel F.1: A licensee shall keep and maintain a complete up-to-date file in ECECD’s professional development information system (PDIS), for each staff member, including substitutes and volunteers working more than six hours of any week and having direct contact with the children. If the center chooses to retain duplicate physical copies of these records, these records shall be stored in a secure location for the privacy of the staff members. New information shall be updated in a timely manner in PDIS. Providers will have six months to comply from the date these regulations are promulgated. Records shall contain at a minimum the following: h: documentation of all appropriate training by date, time, hours and area of competency; Finding From the review of staff records, it was determined that 15 out of 15 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. Room(s): Personnel F.1: A licensee shall keep and maintain a complete up-to-date file in ECECD’s professional development information system (PDIS), for each staff member, including substitutes and volunteers working more than six hours of any week and having direct contact with the children. If the center chooses to retain duplicate physical copies of these records, these records shall be stored in a secure location for the privacy of the staff members. New information shall be updated in a timely manner in PDIS. Providers will have six months to comply from the date these regulations are promulgated. Records shall contain at a minimum the following: o: signed acknowledgment that the staff have read and understand the personnel handbook; Finding From the review of staff records, it was determined that 2 out of 15 staff records does/do not include signed acknowledgement that the personnel handbook had been read and understood. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff who need to complete the acknowledgement. Room(s): Personnel 05/06/2026 http://www.nmececd.org 7 of 13 Happy Feet Childcare 4002643
8.9.4.22 · F PERSONNEL RECORDS (continued)
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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8.9.4.23 · B STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
From the review of staff records, it was determined that 4 out of 15 staff does/do not have documentation of the 3 credit ECE or an approved equivalent within 12 months of employment. Room(s): Personnel B.2.a: The director shall develop and document an orientation and training plan for new staff members and volunteers and shall provide information on training opportunities. The director shall have on file a signed acknowledgment of completion of orientation by employees, volunteers and substitutes as well as the director. New staff members shall participate in an orientation before working with children. Initial orientation shall include training on the following: Finding From the review of staff records, it was determined that 3 out of 15 new staff does/do not have documentation of orientation training. See Staff Records 8.9.4.23 form for staff with missing documentation. Room(s): Personnel B.2.k: A center shall keep a training log on file for all staff with the employee’s name, date of hire, and position. The log must include date of training, clock hours, competency area, source of training, and training certificate. Finding The center failed to keep a training log on file with Competency area, Training certificate, Position, Employee's name, Clock hours, Source of training for 15 out of 15 staff. See Staff Records 8.9.4.23 form for staff who are missing a complete training log. Room(s): Personnel B.2.d: Each staff person working directly with children and more than 20 hours per week, including the director, is required to obtain at least 24 hours of training each year. For this purpose, a year begins and ends at the anniversary date of employment. Training must address all seven competency areas within two years. The competency areas are Finding From the review of staff records, it was determined that 7 out of 15 staff working more than 20 hours a week, has/have no documentation of at least 24 hours of qualified annual training, See Staff Records 8.9.4.23 form for staff with missing documentation of training. Room(s): Personnel 05/06/2026 http://www.nmececd.org 8 of 13 Happy Feet Childcare 4002643
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
8.9.4.23 · B STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING (continued)
Educators did not complete the following training within 3-months: Health and Safety Training ( 7 out of 15 Staff) Room(s): Personnel
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
8.9.4.24 · A1 GUIDANCE
Of the 5 staff's records reviewed, 2 is/are missing a signed parent or guardian acknowledgement that the center's guidance policy had been read and understood. See the Children's Records 8.9.4.24 form for the child(ren) who have this missing. Room(s): Admin/Licensure
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
8.9.4.24 · I EQUIPMENT AND PROGRAM
The center did not follow the daily activity schedule. (Babies are not going outside) (Licensed North playground is used for storage) Room(s): I/T Pioneer Feet (infants 6wk-12mo) Capacity 12 05/06/2026 http://www.nmececd.org 9 of 13 Happy Feet Childcare 4002643
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
8.9.4.24 · I EQUIPMENT AND PROGRAM (continued)
Full-time, Part-time children did not have daily physical activity for minimum of 30-60 minutes. Room(s): I/T Pioneer Feet (infants 6wk-12mo) Capacity 12 I.4: A center shall provide sufficient equipment, materials, and furnishings for both indoor and outdoor activities so that at any one time, each child can be individually involved. Finding The center does not provide children sufficient equipment, materials for indoor activities so that at any one time each child can be individually involved. (toys not on shelf for children and locked in a cabinet) Room(s): 2's Mixed Explorer Feet Capacity 13
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
8.9.4.24 · J OUTDOOR PLAY AREAS
The fall zone underneath the swings is not adequate as evidenced by the energy absorbent material is not deep enough. (south playground) Room(s): Outdoor Play 8.9.4.24 K SWIMMING, WADING AND WATER N/A
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
8.9.4.25 · D KITCHENS
A food is not properly stored; the item is not labeled and dated. (kitchen and cups-Explore feet 2's ) Room(s): Food Service 05/06/2026 http://www.nmececd.org 10 of 13 Happy Feet Childcare 4002643 Food Service Requirements for Centers: (continued)
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
8.9.4.29 · A HOUSEKEEPING
The premises are not in good repair as evidenced by dust on the restroom vent. (jumping feet classroom, shared restroom for little feet, & advanced feet classroom restrooms) Room(s): 4's Jumping Feet Pre K Capacity 10 A.1: A center shall keep the premises, including furniture, fixtures, floors, drinking fountains, toys and equipment clean, safe, and in good repair. The center and premises shall be free of debris and potential hazards. Finding The premises are not in good repair as evidenced by dust on the restroom vent. (jumping feet classroom, shared restroom for little feet, & advanced feet classroom restrooms) Room(s): NM Pre-K Advanced Feet /SA-Capacity 21 A.1: A center shall keep the premises, including furniture, fixtures, floors, drinking fountains, toys and equipment clean, safe, and in good repair. The center and premises shall be free of debris and potential hazards. Finding The premises in the north playground are not safe in that the playground is unmaintained and used for storge. Playground is not set up with playground equipment. Room(s): Outdoor Play
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
8.9.4.29 · E LIGHTING, LIGHTING FIXTURES AND ELECTRICAL
Electrical outlets within reach of children in the jumping feet classroom are not safety outlets and they do not have protective covers. (by the tv) Room(s): 4's Jumping Feet Pre K Capacity 10
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
8.9.4.29 · G TOILET AND BATHING FACILITIES
The toilet room does not have toilet paper at a height accessible to children. Room(s): NM Pre-K Advanced Feet /SA-Capacity 21
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
8.9.4.29 · H SAFETY COMPLIANCE
The list of emergency telephone numbers did not include a phone number for fire, police, ambulance and the poison control center, was not posted next to the phone, was not posted on the cordless or cellular telephone. Room(s): Admin/Licensure
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
8.9.4.21 · B CAPACITY OF CENTERS
The center exceeded the allowable number of children stated on the license by either total or age as evidenced by 4 children under 2. Immediate: 10/1/25 The owner will submit for a capacity change by 10/1/25. The owner sent home 4 children. Preventative: 10/1/25 The owner will not except children under age 2 until capacity change can be approved. Monitoring: 10/1/25 The owner will review enrollment and monitor monthly to not exceed capacity.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 1, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.24 · B NAPS OR REST PERIOD
The center does not provide a clearly labeled individual bed, cot or mat for each child to ensure each child uses the same items between washing. Immediate: 10/1/25 CORRECTED ON SITE. The Director labeled cots. Preventative: 10/1/25 The Director will discuss with staff about creating a numbered chart and post it by cots. Monitoring: 10/1/25 The Director will have Co-Director add required posting on outlook as a reminder and monitor weekly.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.24 · I EQUIPMENT AND PROGRAM
The center did not post the daily activity schedule. Immediate: 10/1/25 CORRECTED ON SITE. The Director posted schedule. Preventative: 10/1/25 The Director will discuss with staff about required posting. Monitoring: 10/1/25 The Director will have Co-Director add required posting on outlook as a reminder and monitor weekly.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.25 · D KITCHENS
A food is not properly stored; the item is not labeled and dated. Immediate: 10/1/25 CORRECTED ON SITE. The Director labeled and dated food. Preventative: 10/1/25 The Director will create and place a log on the freezer and refrigerator and have kitchen staff log daily. Monitoring: 10/1/25 The Co-Director will monitor weekly and will add a reminder on outlook.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.26 · C MEDICATION
Medication that does not require refrigeration is not stored in a locked and identified container. The following items were accessible to the children: Pioneer class. Immediate: 10/1/25 CORRECTED ON SITE. The Director removed all medication and placed it in the office until a lock box is on premises. Preventative: 10/1/25 The Director ordered a locked medication box at the time of the visit. Monitoring: 10/1/25 The Director review all medications forms and ensure they are in the original container. The Director will review medication box weekly and will set a reminder on outlook as a reminder. Illness Requirements for Centers:
Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 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: 10/1/25 CORRECTED ON SITE. The water temperature was lowered. Licensing rechecked temperature to verify the water temperature was at the correct temperature. Preventative: 10/1/25 The Director will add on outlook a reminder and monitor weekly. 10/01/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 5 of 6 Happy Feet Childcare 4002643 Admin/Licensure (continued) Monitoring: 10/1/25 The Director will add on outlook a reminder and monitor weekly.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2025
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 Combination Class Explorer room(s) used by children. Immediate: 10/1/25 CORRECTED ON SITE. The Director printed and posted evacuation. Preventative: 10/1/25 The Director will keep map on the exit door and discuss with staff not to remove the map. Monitoring: 10/1/25 The Director will have Co-Director add required posting on outlook as a reminder and monitor weekly.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.22 · E CHILDREN'S RECORDS
Of the 1 children's records reviewed, 7 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. Immediate: child is newly enrolled and has not been assigned a Primary Care Physician yet. Parent will let 05/15/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 9 Happy Feet Childcare 4002643 Admin/Licensure (continued) provider know as soon as she has the name of physician. Preventative: Monitoring: Will check file daily as a reminder. 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 2 children's records reviewed, 7 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: The director will speak to the parent today 5/15/25 Preventative: The director will review all children's files today Monitor: The director will review files every 3 months 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 1 children's records reviewed, 7 is/are missing a signed parent or guardian acknowledgement that the parent handbook had been read and understood. See the Children's Records 8.9.4.22 form for the child(ren) who have this missing. Corrective Action Plan Immediate: The director will review staff files for incomplete information Preventative: The director will review quarterly staff files Monitoring: The director will use licensing checklist as a guide
Corrected Corrected by Jun 23, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.22 · F PERSONNEL RECORDS
From the review of staff records, it was determined that 12 out of 3 staff records does/do not include results of the performance evaluation. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff who need documentation of a performance evaluation. Immediate: The director will review staff files for incomplete information Preventative: The director will review quarterly staff files 05/15/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 3 of 9 Happy Feet Childcare 4002643 Personnel (continued) Monitoring: The director will use licensing checklist as a guide 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 2 out of 12 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. Corrective Action Plan Immediate: The director will review staff files for incomplete information Preventative: The director will review quarterly staff files Monitoring: The director will use licensing checklist as a guide 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 6 out of 12 staff records does/do not include the staff's position. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff with this missing information. Corrective Action Plan Immediate: The director will review staff files for incomplete information Preventative: The director will review quarterly staff files Monitoring: The director will use licensing checklist as a guide 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 3 out of 12 staff records does/do not include employment history verification. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff with this missing information. Corrective Action Plan Immediate: The director will review staff files for incomplete information Preventative: The director will review quarterly staff files Monitoring: The director will use licensing checklist as a guide 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: 05/15/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 4 of 9 Happy Feet Childcare 4002643 Personnel (continued) Finding From the review of staff records, it was determined that 9 out of 12 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: The director will review staff files for incomplete information Preventative: The director will review quarterly staff files Monitoring: The director will use licensing checklist as a guide
Corrected Corrected by Jun 16, 2025
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 by June 16, 2025 Immediate: The director will review staff files for incomplete information Preventative: The director will review quarterly staff files Monitoring: The director will use licensing checklist as a guide
Corrected Corrected by Jun 16, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.24 · J OUTDOOR PLAY AREAS
Playground slide equipment is not safe as evidenced by the following: visible cracks. Immediate: 5/15/25 the director replaced the cracked swings, CORRECTED ON SITE Preventative: The director keeps extra equipment on hand and replaced it today Monitoring: The director will order new equipment to replace the slide. The teacher will use checklist to monitor
Corrected Corrected by Jun 16, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.25 · D KITCHENS
A food is not properly stored; the item is not labeled and dated. immediate: 5/15/25 The kitchen staff date and labeled food items Preventative: The kitchen staff will label all food items as soon as they get opened Compliance Monitoring: The director will work with kitchen staff to check and label daily
Corrected Corrected by Jun 16, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.26 · B FIRST AID REQUIREMENTS
The center’s first aid kit does not contain soap. Immediate: Director will go to store to by a bar of soap for the First Aid Kit in the Van Preventative: director will check First Aid Kit once a month Monitoring: Director will create check list for items in the First Aid Kit
Corrected Corrected by Jun 16, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.28 · A-J TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CENTERS
A vehicle used for transporting children is not equipped with an operable fire extinguisher. Immediate: Director will call the Fire Marhall today, to make an appointment to have all fire extinguishers inspected. Preventative: Director will use the licensing checklist as a guide and google to set reminder. Building, Ground and Safety Requirements for Centers:
Corrected Corrected by Jun 16, 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 pre-k Advance room are not safety outlets and they do not have protective covers. Immediate: 5/15/25 Director CORRECTED ON SITE Preventative: Director will check daily the outlet covers Monitoring: Director will have teacher use licensing checklist to help monitor
Corrected Corrected by Jun 16, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.29 · H3 (F)(I)(J)(K)(L) SAFETY COMPLIANCE
The center’s fire extinguishers are not inspected yearly. Immediate: The director will call the fire marshal today 5/15/24 Preventative: The director will add a reminder to her outlook calendar Monitoring: The director will use licensing checklist for a reference guide 8.9.4.29 I SMOKING, FIREARMS, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, ILLEGAL DRUGS AND CONTROLLED N/A SUBSTANCES 8.9.4.29 J PETS N/A Additional Comments Amended survey for capacity corrections 05/15/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 8 of 9 Happy Feet Childcare 4002643 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: Michelle Aguilar Facility Representative: Guerrero, Lesli J 05/15/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 9 of 9
Corrected Corrected by Jun 16, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.22 · E CHILDREN'S RECORDS
Of the 5 children's records reviewed, 1 is/are missing complete information as follows: the names of parents or guardians, parents or guardians current places of employment, addresses, pager, cellular and/or work telephone numbers. See Children's Records 8.9.4.22 form for the child(ren) with missing information. Director is implementing ProCare and will have parents fill out the information there and update the files. Director will have the updated paperwork by 5/3/24. 05/02/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 6 Happy Feet Childcare 4002643 Admin/Licensure (continued) 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 5 children's records reviewed, 1 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 is implementing ProCare and will have parents fill out the information there and update the files. Director will have the updated paperwork by 5/3/24. 8.9.4.22.E.2.c.: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. Finding Of the 5 children's records reviewed, 1 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 Director is implementing ProCare and will have parents fill out the information there and update the files. Director will have the updated paperwork by 5/3/24.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 1, 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. Director will have staff members complete the health and safety training by 6/1/24. Once complete the director will place certificate in files. 05/02/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 3 of 6 Happy Feet Childcare 4002643 Personnel and Staffing Requirements for Centers: (continued)
Corrected Corrected by Jun 1, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.24 · C ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS
Feeding practices are inappropriate as evidenced by bottles are propped. Director will have infant staff take a training on feeding practices. Corrected onsite.
Corrected Corrected by May 2, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.25 · D KITCHENS
The bottles of infant formula or breast milk brought from home for children in the Infant - (6 wk. - 12 mo.) class room(s) are not labeled. On 5/2/24 director will create labels with the child's name and add to the bottles. Corrected onsite.
Corrected Corrected by May 2, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.29 · H SAFETY COMPLIANCE
The center failed to conduct a fire drill for the month(s) of February, March, April. Director will conduct make up drills. Director will log the drills once drill is complete. 8.9.4.29.H.1.:A center will conduct emergency preparedness practice drills at least quarterly beginning January of each calendar year. Finding The center failed to conduct an emergency preparedness practice drills for at least once a quarter. Corrective Action Plan Director will conduct make up drills. Director will log the drills once drill is complete.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 1, 2024
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 4 classrooms failed to post the capacity for each activity/interest area. Director will ensure educators post the area capacity for each center. Services and Care of Children in Centers:
Corrected Corrected by Nov 3, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.29 · H SAFETY COMPLIANCE
The center does not have verification of an annual fire inspection from the fire authority having jurisdiction. Director stated that they came and conducted the visit but did not receive any inspection report. Director will request the report and submit it to licensing. 10/02/2023 http://www.nmececd.org 4 of 5 Happy Feet Childcare 4002643 Building, Ground and Safety Requirements for Centers: (continued)
Corrected Corrected by Nov 3, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.