8.9.4.21 · B (4)C CAPACITY OF CENTERS

The center failed to post classroom capacities, and ratios and group sizes in an area of the room that is easily visible to parents, staff and visitors. (Group size in Room 7) Immediate: On 7/11/25, the Director will create a group size posting. This will be posted by 8/11/25. Preventative: Effective 7/11/25, the Director will ask Educators to inspect their own classrooms using Licensing's classroom inspection quarterly. Monitoring: The Director will check the checklists of each Educator quarterly and inspect classrooms to ensure this was completed.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 11, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.22 · E CHILDREN'S RECORDS

Of the 10 children's records reviewed, 2 is/are missing a copy of an up-to-date immunization record or public health division approved exemption. See Children's Records 8.9.4.22 form for the child(ren) with no immunization/exemption. Immediate: On 7/11/25, the Director has asked for Parents to provide updated immunization records by 8/4/25. This will be verified by licensing on 8/11/25. Preventative: Effective 7/11/25, the Director will have admin assistants audit 10% of Children's records quarterly to ensure all required documentation is on file/updated. Monitoring: The admin assistants will create a calendar reminder to audit 10% of Children's records every 3 months.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 11, 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 25 staff records does/do not include employment history verification. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff with this missing information. Immediate: On 7/11/25, the Director called and verified the employment history of staff members. The Director documented the verification in the staff files. THIS WAS CORRECTED ONSITE. Preventative: Effective 7/11/25, the Director will review staff files within 30 days of employment to ensure the file is complete with required documentation. Monitoring: The Director will create an online reminder after each staff is hired to ensure the audit for their file is completed. This will be added to the staff's onboarding process. 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 The center failed to have 14 out of 25 07/11/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 3 of 10 Little Blessings Child Development Center 4002328 Personnel (continued) 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. Corrective Action Plan Immediate: On 7/11/25, the Director asked Staff missing this statement to sign the form and placed it in the staff files. THIS WAS CORRECTED ONSITE. Preventative: Effective 7/11/25, the Director will review staff files within 30 days of employment to ensure the file is complete with required documentation. Monitoring: The Director will create an online reminder after each staff is hired to ensure the audit for their file is completed. This will be added to the staff's onboarding process. 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 25 staff records does/do not include an emergency contact number. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff with this missing information. Corrective Action Plan Immediate: On 7/11/25, the Director asked Staff for the missing information and added it in the staff files. THIS WAS CORRECTED ONSITE. Preventative: Effective 7/11/25, the Director will review staff files within 30 days of employment to ensure the file is complete with required documentation. Monitoring: The Director will create an online reminder after each staff is hired to ensure the audit for their file is completed. This will be added to the staff's onboarding process. 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 25 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: On 7/11/25, the Director asked Staff to write a current PDP and placed it in the staff files. THIS WAS CORRECTED ONSITE. Preventative: Effective 7/11/25, the Director will review staff files within 30 days of employment to ensure the file is complete with required documentation. Monitoring: The Director will create an online reminder after each staff is hired to ensure the audit for their file is completed. This will be added to the staff's onboarding process. 07/11/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 4 of 10 Little Blessings Child Development Center 4002328 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 1 out of 25 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: On 7/11/25, the Director asked Staff missing this acknowledgment to sign the form and placed it in the staff files. THIS WAS CORRECTED ONSITE. Preventative: Effective 7/11/25, the Director will review staff files within 30 days of employment to ensure the file is complete with required documentation. Monitoring: The Director will create an online reminder after each staff is hired to ensure the audit for their file is completed. This will be added to the staff's onboarding process. 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 25 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: On 7/11/25, the Director asked Staff m

Corrected Corrected by Jul 11, 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 1 out of 25 new staff does/do not have documentation of orientation training. See Staff Records 8.9.4.23 form for staff with missing documentation. Immediate: On 7/11/25, the Director asked Staff to sign the NEO form and placed it in the staff files. THIS WAS CORRECTED ONSITE. Preventative: Effective 7/11/25, the Director will review staff files within 30 days of employment to ensure the file is complete with required documentation. Monitoring: The Director will create an online reminder after each staff is hired to ensure the audit for their file is completed. This will be added to the staff's onboarding process. 8.9.4.23.B.2.k.: A center will 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 Date of hire, Employee's name for 9 out of 25 staff. See Staff Records 8.9.4.23 form for staff who are missing a complete training log. Corrective Action Plan Immediate: On 7/11/25, the Director printed new training logs, filled them out, and placed them in staff files. THIS WAS CORRECTED ONSITE. Preventative: Effective 7/11/25, the Director will review staff training logs quarterly to ensure the file is complete and updated throughout the year. Monitoring: The Director will create an online reminder to check training logs and ensure the audit for their trainings are being completed/documented.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 11, 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. 3 out of 11 classrooms failed to post the capacity for each activity/interest area. (Room 1, 2 and 7) 07/11/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 6 of 10 Little Blessings Child Development Center 4002328 I/T Classroom (continued) Immediate: On 7/11/25, the Director will have the Educators create capacity postings for each learning area. This will be completed by 8/11/25. Preventative: Effective 7/11/25, the Director will ask Educators to inspect their own classrooms using Licensing's classroom inspection quarterly. Monitoring: The Director will check the checklists of each Educator quarterly and inspect classrooms to ensure this was completed. Services and Care of Children in Centers:

Corrected Corrected by Aug 11, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.24 · A1 GUIDANCE

Of the 25 staff's records reviewed, 2 is/are missing a signed staff 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. Immediate: On 7/11/25, the Director asked Staff to sign the acknowledgment and placed it in the staff files. THIS WAS CORRECTED ONSITE. Preventative: Effective 7/11/25, the Director will review staff files within 30 days of employment to ensure the file is complete with required documentation. Monitoring: The Director will create an online reminder after each staff is hired to ensure the audit for their file is completed. This will be added to the staff's onboarding process.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 11, 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. (Room 7 and 9) Immediate: On 7/11/25, the Director will ask Educators to label the cots for individual use. This will be completed and verified by 8/11/25. Preventative: Effective 7/11/25, the Director will ask Educators to inspect their own classrooms using Licensing's classroom inspection quarterly. 07/11/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 7 of 10 Little Blessings Child Development Center 4002328 Preschool Classroom (continued) Monitoring: The Director will check the checklists of each Educator quarterly and inspect classrooms to ensure this was completed.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 11, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.25 · D KITCHENS

The refrigerator, freezer in the NM Pre-K (Room 7) does not have a working internal thermometer. Immediate: On 7/11/25, the Director will add a thermometer to the freezer and fridge in Room 7. This will be completed by 8/11/25. Preventative: Effective 7/11/25, the Director will ask Educators to inspect their own classrooms using Licensing's classroom inspection quarterly. Monitoring: The Director will check the checklists of each Educator quarterly and inspect classrooms to ensure this was completed. 07/11/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 8 of 10 Little Blessings Child Development Center 4002328

Corrected Corrected by Aug 11, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.28 · A-J TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CENTERS

The vehicle used for transporting children does not have insurance coverage. (Current copy not in van.) Immediate: On 7/11/25, the Director requested a copy of the current registration. This will be received and verified by licensing on 7/14/25. Preventative: Effective 7/11/25, the Director will ask Drivers to inspect the transportation vehicles at the end of each month using a checklist that will be verified by admin. Monitoring: The Director will check the checklists of each Driver at the beginning of a new month to ensure this was completed. Building, Ground and Safety Requirements for Centers:

Corrected Corrected by Jul 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. (Rooms #10, #11, #8, #6, #3) 07/11/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 9 of 10 Little Blessings Child Development Center 4002328 Admin/Licensure (continued) Immediate: On 7/11/25, the Director will ask a plumber to inspect the water temperature and adjust it by 8/11/25. Preventative: Effective 7/11/25, the Director will ask Educators to inspect their own classrooms using Licensing's classroom inspection quarterly. Monitoring: The Director will check the checklists of each Educator quarterly and inspect classrooms to ensure this was completed.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 11, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.22 · F PERSONNEL RECORDS

From the review of staff records, it was determined that 1 out of 1 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. 1. This was corrected onsite. The Director had the Educator read and sign all of the acknowledgements needed in staff files. 2. Effective immediately, the Director will check in with staff within one week of being hired to ensure that all required staff documents are on file and to maintain ongoing compliance. 12/11/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 5 Little Blessings Child Development Center 4002328 Administrative Requirements for Centers: (continued)

Corrected Corrected by Dec 11, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.23 · A PERSONNEL AND STAFFING REQUIREMENTS

In the absence of the director, the center does not have a notice posted naming the person designated to be in charge. 1. This was corrected onsite. 2. Effective immediately, the Director will be provided with a Licensing inspectio checklist to use quarterly and conduct walk-through's to ensure all required postings are maintained.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 11, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.22 · E CHILDREN'S RECORDS

Of the 13 children's records reviewed, 3 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. (1 is missing Doctor/Facility name, 3 are missing Doctor/Facility telephone #.) 1. On 7/16/24, the Director will contact parents and request they fill out contact information for Dr/Facility. This will be completed by 8/16/24. 2. Effective 7/17/24, the Director will check children files to ensure ongoing compliance with Children's Records licensing requirements. 07/16/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 5 Little Blessings Child Development Center 4002328 Administrative Requirements for Centers: (continued)

Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.25 · D KITCHENS

The freezer in the Infants and toddler's classrooms (Rm #11 and Rm #10) do not have a working internal thermometer. 1. On 7/16/24, the Director will buy two thermometers for the freezers missing them. This will be completed by 8/16/24. 2. Effective 7/17/24, the Director will check all fridges/freezers in the center periodically to ensure ongoing compliance with Kitchen licensing requirements. 8.9.4.25.D.5.:If food is brought from the child’s home, a center will label it with the child’s name and refrigerate if necessary. A center will label and refrigerate bottles of infant formula or breast milk. The center must ensure children are fed the food or bottle provided by their parent/guardian and as instructed by them. Finding The water bottles brought from home for children in the School Age (Rm 5) are not labeled. Corrective Action Plan 1. On 7/16/24, the Director will ask Educators to ensure that all water children's water bottles are labeled. This has been completed onsite. 2. Effective 7/17/24, the Director will check all classroom bottles/cups are labeled to ensure ongoing compliance with Kitchen licensing requirements.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.29 · C MECHANICAL SYSTEMS

Water coming from a faucet is above 110 degrees Fahrenheit. (Hot water faucet from Younger Ones and Older Ones classrooms [Rm #3 and Rm #4], is extremely hot instantly.) 1. On 7/16/24, the Director will ask maintenance to fix the faucet for these classrooms. Educators will ensure to use cold water until this is repaired. This will be completed by 8/16/24. 2. Effective 7/17/24, the Director will check all water faucet temperatures to ensure ongoing compliance with Mechanical Systems licensing requirements.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.24 · J OUTDOOR PLAY AREAS

The fall zone underneath the swings and play structures is not adequate as evidenced by the energy absorbent material is not uniformly spread over the fall zone area. Director will ensure that the sand is spread evenly throughout the playground and under fall zones.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 25, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.29 · A HOUSEKEEPING

The fixtures are not in good repair as evidenced by broken blinds. Director will ensure that blinds are repaired. 2 Year Old Classroom #1 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 ceiling tiles are not in good repair as evidenced by water-stains. Corrective Action Plan Director will ensure that the tiles are replaced.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 25, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.