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3001 Trellis Dr NW, Albuquerque NM 87107-2937 · License #4000796 · Center · Licensed Center
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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 most recent environmental health inspection report. Immediate - Center will reach out to environmental health to obtain an updated permit. Preventative - Center will post current permits right after inspection. Monitoring - Center will review admin postings annually to ensure they are up to date.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.22 · E CHILDREN'S RECORDS
Of the 8 children's records reviewed, 2 is/are missing a copy of an up-to-date immunization record or public health division approved exemption. See Children's Records 8.9.4.22 form for the child(ren) with no immunization/exemption. Immediate-Center will reach out to families to obtain a copy of current shot records for children.. Preventative - Center will put out to families twice a year to update childrens shot records. Monitoring - Center will review childrens files semiannually to ensure records are up to date. 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 8 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 Immediate - Center will reach out to family to update children's missing information./ Preventative - Center will review children's enrollment information at enrolment to ensure all required sections are completely filled out. Monitoring - Center will review childrens records semiannually to ensure all required documents are provided.
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Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.22 · F PERSONNEL RECORDS
From the review of staff records, it was determined that 2 out of 31 staff records does/do not include a background check. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff with this missing information. Immediate -Center has scheduled both staff members to start the background check process. Preventative - Center will ensure all center personal (Including cooks) will be background checked moving forward. 07/15/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 3 of 8 La Puerta de Los Ninos 4000796 Personnel (continued) Monitoring - Center will schedule a follow up if they haven' heard back from the background check untit prior too 30 days from their employment starting. 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 31 out of 31 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 - Center will have all center staff complete their annual professional development plans. Preventative - Center will ensure that all staff members will complete their professional development plans during the centers staff retreat. New staff who are hired after the retreat will complete a professional development plan during onboarding/during new staff training. Monitoring - Center will include professional development plans in required training log. 8.9.4.22.F.1.:A licensee will keep a complete file for each staff member, including substitutes and volunteers working more than six hours of any week and having direct contact with the children. A center will keep the file for one year after the staff member’s last day of employment. Records will contain at least the following: Finding From the review of staff records, it was determined that 1 out of 31 staff having direct contact with the children, does/do not have a complete file as required in 8.9.4.22F. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff with an incomplete file. Corrective Action Plan Immediate -Center will have educator complete new staff training requirements & complete all required staff documents. Preventative - Center will review staff files prior to their 3 month anniversary to ensure all required trainings/files are completed. Monitoring - Center will use digital reminders to schedule anniversary dates. 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 13 out of 31 staff records does/do not include documentation of training by date, time, hours and area of competency or a training certificate. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff with missing documentation. Corrective Action Plan Immediate - Center will put together a new/current training log for all staff on or by 8/15/2025. 07/15/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 4 of 8 La Puerta de Los Ninos 4000796 Personnel (continued) Preventative - Center will have educators complete/update their training logs during their semiannual staff retreats. Monitoring - Center admins will review/set reminders to ensure staff are turning in/updating their training logs.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 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, CPR Training, child development course that addresses all major domains of child development(7 of 31 staff for Health and Safety) (16 of 31 for Child Development course or equivalent) (13 of 31 for CPR) Immediate- Center will have educators enrolled to complete required trainings on or by 8/15/2025. Preventative - Center will follow up with educators prior too their 3 month anniversaries Monitoring - Center will use digital reminders to follow up on staff training requirement.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.26 · C MEDICATION
An expired medication was administered. (Medication was not administered but is expired in the medication Box in the roadrunner and pumpkin eaters classrooms.) Immediate - Center will contact the families of the children and return the expired medication. Center will also obtain a current medication if it is still required. Preventative - Center will have educators create and maintain a "Medication list to document expiration dates" Monitoring - Center will have administrators review classroom medication lists twice a year to check medications. Center will also use digital reminders to schedule checks. Illness Requirements for Centers:
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.29 · A HOUSEKEEPING
Material dangerous to children, Steak knife, is within arms reach of the children. Immediate - Corrected on site. Educator relocated the kitchen knife. Preventative - Center will make sure all cutting utensils are placed in a "dirty dishes bin" out of reach of children. Monitoring -Center will remind educators that sharp tools should not be walked around with.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.29 · C MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
Water coming from a faucet is above 110 degrees Fahrenheit. (in the Peacock, Pumpkin eaters and seahorses). Immediate -Center will have the water turned down to be under 110 degrees on or by 8/15/2025. Preventative -Center will have educators check water temperature periodically to ensure its not to hot. Monitoring -Center will use thermometers to check water routinely to ensure water temperature is not too hot.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 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 Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School-age and hallways are not safety outlets and they do not have protective covers. Immediate -Center will have all outlets covered on or by 8/15/2025. Preventative - Center will add outlet covers to the closing checklist for educators. Center will keep additional Outlet covers onsite ready to replace when one goes missing. Monitoring - Center will have administrators remind educators to check outlet covers during routine checks. 07/15/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 7 of 8 La Puerta de Los Ninos 4000796 Building, Ground and Safety Requirements for Centers: (continued)
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.22 · F PERSONNEL RECORDS
From the review of staff records, it was determined that 3 out of 11 staff having direct contact with the children, does/do not have a complete file as required in 8.9.4.22F. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff with an incomplete file. Immediate: The director sent home staff files to be completed and returned back on 3/17/25 Preventative/Monitoring: The director at the time of new hire training will have staff complete the new hire training and complete all documents 03/13/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 9 La Puerta de Los Ninos 4000796 Personnel (continued) 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 4 out of 11 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: Moving forward before new staff are hired all documents will be completed. Preventative/Monitoring: The director will ensure at the time of new hire training will have staff complete the new hire training and complete all documents 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 5 out of 11 staff records does/do not include a professional development plan based on seven areas of competency. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff who need a current plan. Corrective Action Plan Immediate: The director sent home development plan to be filled out and returned by the 3/17/25. Preventive/Monitoring: At the time of hire all new hire will complete all documents. To keep everyone on the same schedule with professional development during retreat in August this will be completed. 8.9.4.22.F.1.:A licensee will keep a complete file for each staff member, including substitutes and volunteers working more than six hours of any week and having direct contact with the children. A center will keep the file for one year after the staff member’s last day of employment. Records will contain at least the following: Finding From the review of staff records, it was determined that 1 out of 11 staff records does/do not include 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. Corrective Action Plan Immediate: The director did ensure the new staff member sigh the acknowledgement on the handbook on 3/13/25. Preventative/Monitoring: The director will ensure at the time of new hire training will have staff complete the new hire training and complete all documents. 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: 03/13/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 3 of 9 La Puerta de Los Ninos 4000796 Personnel (continued) Finding From the review of staff records, it was determined that 1 out of 11 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. Corrective Action Plan Immediate: The director will have staff sigh the document on 3/13/25. Preventative/Monitoring: The director will go over at the time of new hire training. The director will have staff complete the new hire training and complete all documents and this will be reviewed quarterly by the director. 8.9.4.22.F.1.:A licensee will keep a complete file for each staff member, including substitutes and volunteers working more than six hours of any week and having direct contact with the children. A center will keep the file for one year after the staff member’s last day of employment. Records will contain at least the following: Finding From the review of staff records, it was determined that 1 out of 11 staff records does/do not include signed acknowledgement that the center's disaster preparedness plan, public health emergency plan, and fire evacuation plan were reviewed. Corrective Action Plan Immediate: The director ensured that the disaster plan was signed 3/13/25 all staff have been trained and will be reviewed. Preventative/Monitoring: The director will ensure at the time of employments that all documents are being completed. The director will complete a new hire checklist the licensing checklist are completed at the time of hire.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.23 · B STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
From the review of staff records, it was determined that 2 out of 11 new staff does/do not have documentation of orientation training. See Staff Records 8.9.4.23 form for staff with missing documentation. Immediate: The director will discuss with the all-new staff on new hire documentation. Preventative/Monitoring: The director will ensure at the time of employments that all documents are being completed. The director will complete a new hire checklist using the licensing checklist to complete at the time of hire. 03/13/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 4 of 9 La Puerta de Los Ninos 4000796 Personnel (continued) 8.9.4.23.B.2.c.:New staff members working directly with children regardless of the number of hours employed per week will complete the following, or a three-credit early care and education course or an equivalent approved by the department prior to or within twelve months of employment or the effective date of these regulation amendments. Substitute educators are exempt from this requirement. Training must be approved by ECECD to fulfill the requirements. Approved trainings and substitutions will be listed on ECECD’s website. (i) Learning Environment: How Classroom Arrangement Impacts Behavior (ii) Challenging Behavior: Reveal the Meaning (iii) Building Strong Relationships with Families (iv) Honoring All Families Finding From the review of staff records, it was determined that 1 out of 11 staff does/do not have documentation of the 3 credit ECE or an approved equivalent within 12 months of employment. Corrective Action Plan Immediate: The director will discuss with employees to complete all training that are required. Preventative/Monitoring: The director will create a spreadsheet with in the 3 month and 6 month hire dates to ensure all employees are trained. The director will also be checking with staff weekly for staff training. 8.9.4.23.B.2.b.:All new educators regardless of the number of hours employed per week [will] shall complete the following training within three months of their date of hire. Training must be approved by ECECD to fulfill the following requirements. Approved trainings and substitutions will be listed on the ECECD’s website. All current educators will have three months to comply with the following training from the date these regulations are promulgated: Finding Educators did not complete the following training within 3-months: Health and Safety Training (1) of (11) staff missing Corrective Action Plan Immediate: The director will discuss with employees to complete all training that are required. Preventative/Monitoring: The director will create a spreadsheet with in the 3 month and 6 month hire dates to ensure all employees are trained. The director will also be checking with staff weekly for staff training
Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.23 · C STAFF/CHILD RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES
The center failed to post the capacity for each activity/interest area. 2 out of 7 classrooms failed to post the capacity for each activity/interest area. Sweet Peas (Infants) Pumpkin Eaters (2's) Immediate: Pumpkin Eaters (2's) classroom CORRECTED ON SITE, activity capacities were added by admin. Preventive/Monitoring: The director will do a quarterly walk through to check classroom posting. All staff will use licensing check list during the walk through 03/13/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 5 of 9 La Puerta de Los Ninos 4000796 Services and Care of Children in Centers:
Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.25 · D KITCHENS
A leftover, food is not properly stored; the item is not labeled and dated. Immediate: The director will discuss with kitchen staff about food not labeled or dated on 3/13/25. Preventative/Monitoring: The director will check with the kitchen staff to ensure all food is labeled and dated weekly.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.29 · A HOUSEKEEPING
The premises in the cubby area are not safe in that diaper cream is hanging and accessible to children. Immediate: CORRECTED ON SITE. The administrator put all diaper creams up and out of reach of children. Preventive/Monitoring: Director will use the new space to store diaper creams moving forward. Roadrunners 8.9.4.29.A.1.:A center will keep the premises, including furniture, fixtures, floors, drinking fountains, toys and equipment clean, safe, and in good repair. The center and premises will be free of debris and potential hazards. Finding The fixtures are not in good repair as evidenced by 3 lights out. Corrective Action Plan Immediate: The director will call the electrician to have the lights replaced. Preventive/Monitoring: The director will discuss with the teachers and when the director does her walk through quarterly Peacocks 8.9.4.29.A.1.:A center will keep the premises, including furniture, fixtures, floors, drinking fountains, toys and equipment clean, safe, and in good repair. The center and premises will be free of debris and potential hazards. Finding The fixtures are not in good repair as evidenced by light it out. Corrective Action Plan Immediate: The director will replace bulbs by submitting a work order. Preventative/Monitoring: The director will use checklist as part of monitoring tool. 03/13/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 7 of 9 La Puerta de Los Ninos 4000796
Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.29 · A HOUSEKEEPING (continued)
The equipment are not in good repair as evidenced by bike seat is broken. Immediate: Action the bike was removed Preventive/Monitoring: The director will ensure the staff who do the walk-through check outside toys and report any broken toys as part as the outside safety check list
Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 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: The director will call the plumber to check the water heater 3/13/25. Preventive/Monitoring: Moving forward the water will be tested in the classrooms quarterly. Pandas 8.9.4.29.C.5.:Water coming from a faucet will be below 110 degrees (Fahrenheit). A center will install a tempering valve ahead of all domestic water-heater piping. Finding Water coming from a faucet is above 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrective Action Plan Immediate: The director will have the plumber come out to check the water heater 3/13/25 Preventive/Monitoring: The director will check water heater quarterly as part of licensing monitoring.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.29 · E LIGHTING, LIGHTING FIXTURES AND ELECTRICAL
The center does not have emergency lighting that turns on automatically when electrical service is disrupted. Immediate: The director will have Maintenace replace the bulbs. Preventive/Monitoring. The director will use the licensing check list as part of her quarterly check list. Peacocks 8.9.4.29.E.2.:A center will have emergency lighting that turns on automatically when electrical service is disrupted. Finding The center does not have emergency lighting that turns on automatically when electrical service is disrupted. Corrective Action Plan Immediate: The director will be submitting a work order 3/13/25 Preventative/Monitoring: The director will use licensing checklist as part of monitoring tool.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.22 · E CHILDREN'S RECORDS
Of the 10 children's records reviewed, 1 is/are missing a 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. 7/3/24 Manager will contact parents of child and request a current copy of the child's immunization record. Manager will review all child's enrollment paperwork and ensure that the file is completed prior to start date. 07/03/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 6 La Puerta de Los Ninos 4000796 Admin/Licensure (continued) 8.9.4.22.E.2.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 10 children's records reviewed, 1 is/are missing the name and telephone number of two people in the local area to contact in an emergency when a parent or guardian cannot be reached. See Children's Records 8.9.4.22 form for the child(ren) with missing information. Corrective Action Plan 7/3/24 Manager will contact parents of child and have them fill out the missing information. Manager will review all child's enrollment paperwork and ensure that the file is completed prior to start date. 8.9.4.22.E.1.h.:written authorization from the child’s parent or guardian to remove a child from the premises to participate in off-site activities; authorization must contain fieldtrip destination, date and time of fieldtrip and expected return time from fieldtrip; Finding Of the 10 children's records reviewed, 1 is/are missing written authorization from the child's parent or guardian to remove the child from the premises to participate in off-site-activities. See Children's Records 8.9.4.22 form for the child(ren) with missing information and/or authorization. Corrective Action Plan 7/3/24 Manager will contact parents of child and have them fill out the missing information. Manager will review all child's enrollment paperwork and ensure that the file is completed prior to start date.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 3, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.29 · E LIGHTING, LIGHTING FIXTURES AND ELECTRICAL
The center does not have emergency lighting that turns on automatically when electrical service is disrupted. 7/3/24 manager will submit a work order for the emergency lighting to be repalced. Manager will ensure that when classroom checks are conducted that the educators notify the managers of any deficensies. Managers will collect classroom checks monthly to review.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 3, 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 June. 7/3/24 Manager will conduct a make-up drill for the month of June. Manager will ensure that drills are documented and conducted within the month. Manager will correct and submit documentation to licensing by 8/3/24.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 3, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.22 · F PERSONNEL RECORDS
From the review of staff records, it was determined that 2 out of 5 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. Director will ensure that the educators complete an annual professional development plan. 01/25/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 4 La Puerta de Los Ninos 4000796 Administrative Requirements for Centers: (continued)
Corrected Corrected by Feb 25, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.21 · C Incident Reporting Requirements
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
8.9.4.23 · A Personnel and Staffing Requirements
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.