8.9.4.31 · B Capacity of a Home

The home is caring for 3 children under age 2 with no second educator present. Immediate: 1/8/2026 primary provider showed up to assist secondary with the younger children. This was corrected on site. Preventative: Provider will highlight the regulations and will make a posting of the regulations to ensure compliance. Monitoring: Provider will write down the ages of the children and ensure that there is the right number of staff present this will be checked daily.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.32 · D Children's Records

Of the 1 children's records reviewed, 1 does/do not have any personal or emergency information on file. See the Children's Records 8.9.4.32 D(1)(e) form for the name of any child needing a complete record. Immediate: On 1/8/2025 provider will contact parent to complete the file. Preventative: Provider will ensure files are completed prior to enrollment. Monitoring: Provider will come up with a checklist to use prior to enrollment to monitor files.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.34 · C Additional Requirements for Infants and Toddlers

Feeding practices are inappropriate as evidenced by bottles are propped. Immediate: This was corrected onsite on 1/8/2025, provider held the child and fed the child. Preventative: Provider will continue to monitor the children and remind her staff to not prop the bottles. Monitoring: Provider will do constant walk throughs to ensure bottles are not being propped.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.37 · A-G Transportation Requirements for Homes

The vehicle used for transporting children does not have current registration. Immediate: Provider will be going to the MVD to obtain current registration. Preventative: Provider will check mail and make sure she has proper documentation. Monitoring: Provider will set phone calendar reminders and sticky notes to renew registration. 01/08/2026 http://www.nmececd.org 3 of 4 FRANCES APODACA 8904 (continued) Buildings, Grounds & Safety

Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.32 · D Children's Records

Of the 2 children's records reviewed, 1 is/are missing a list of people authorized to pick up the child and an authorization form signed by the parent or guardian. See Children's Records 8.9.4.32 D(1)(e) form for the child(ren) with missing information and/or authorization. Immediate: 9/24/2025 will contact parent to fill out missing information. Preventative: 9/24/2025 provider will review records before enrollment. Monitoring: 9/24/2025 Provider will check children's records monthly to ensure they are kept in order. Finding Of the 2 children's records reviewed, 2 is/are missing the date the child first attended the home. See Children's Records 8.9.4.32 D(1)(e) form for the child(ren) with missing information and/or authorization. Corrective Action Plan Immediate: 9/24/2025 will fill out missing information. Preventative: 9/24/2025 provider will review records before enrollment. Monitoring: 9/24/2025 Provider will check children's records monthly to ensure they are kept in order. Finding There was no record of each child's arrival and departure time and dates of attendance initialed by a parent, guardian, or person authorized to pick up the child. Of 2 children present 1 were signed in. See Children's Records 8.9.4.32 D(1)(e) form for the child(ren) with missing information. Corrective Action Plan Immediate: 9/24/2025 will have parents sign in the children daily. Preventative: 9/24/2025 provider will review sign in and out daily. Monitoring: 9/24/2025 Provider will check children's records monthly to ensure they are kept in order. 09/24/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 7 FRANCES APODACA 8904

Corrected Corrected by Oct 24, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.32 · D Children's Records (continued)

Of the 2 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 8.9.4.32 D(1)(e) form for the child(ren) with missing information. Immediate: 9/24/2025 will contact parent to fill out missing information. Preventative: 9/24/2025 provider will review records before enrollment. Monitoring: 9/24/2025 Provider will check children's records monthly to ensure they are kept in order. Finding Of the 2 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 8.9.4.32 D(1)(e) form for the child(ren) with missing information. Corrective Action Plan Immediate: 9/24/2025 will contact parent to fill out missing information. Preventative: 9/24/2025 provider will review records before enrollment. Monitoring: 9/24/2025 Provider will check children's records monthly to ensure they are kept in order. Finding Of the 2 children's records reviewed, 1 is/are missing a document giving the home permission to transport the child in a medical emergency and authorization for medical treatment signed by a parent or guardian. See Children's Records 8.9.4.32 D(1)(e) form for the child(ren) with missing information. Corrective Action Plan Immediate: 9/24/2025 will contact parent to fill out missing information. Preventative: 9/24/2025 provider will review records before enrollment. Monitoring: 9/24/2025 Provider will check children's records monthly to ensure they are kept in order.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 24, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.32 · E Personnel Records

Home educators do not have a signed statement that they would or would not be disqualified as a direct provider of care under the most current version of the Background Checks and Employment History Verification provisions pursuant to 8.8.3 NMAC. Immediate: 9/24/2025 provider will sign abuse statement. Preventative: 9/24/2025 provider will review records quarterly to make sure records are maintained. Monitoring: 9/24/2025 Provider will check staff records monthly to ensure they are kept in order. Finding The home does not have a written plan for ongoing professional development for each staff member, including 09/24/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 3 of 7 FRANCES APODACA 8904 (continued) the director, that is based on the seven areas of competency, consistent with the career lattice, and based on the individual's goals. Corrective Action Plan Immediate: 9/24/2025 provider will fill out the development plan. Preventative: 9/24/2025 provider will review records quarterly Monitoring: 9/24/2025 Provider will set a reminder on her phone to check staff records quarterly.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 24, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.33 · B Staff Qualifications and Training

From the review of staff records, it was determined that 2 out of 2 staff working more than 20 hours a week, has/have no documentation of at least 12 hours of annual training in the approved subject areas See Staff Records 8.9.4.33B(3) for staff missing documentation of training. Immediate: 9/24/2025 provider will fill complete 12 hours of training. Preventative: 9/24/2025 provider will review records quarterly Monitoring: 9/24/2025 Provider will set a reminder on her phone to check staff records quarterly to review training. Finding Educator does not have health and safety training. Corrective Action Plan Immediate: 9/24/2025 provider will print out training certificate. Preventative: 9/24/2025 provider will review records quarterly Monitoring: 9/24/2025 Provider will set a reminder on her phone to check staff records quarterly to review training. Finding The home failed to keep a training log on file with date of hire, position, date of training, employee's name, clock hours, competency area, source of training, training certificate for 2 out of 2 staff. See Staff Records 8.9.4.33B(3) form for staff who are missing a complete training log. Corrective Action Plan Immediate: 9/24/2025 provider will complete training log Preventative: 9/24/2025 provider will review records quarterly Monitoring: 9/24/2025 Provider will set a reminder on her phone to check staff records quarterly to review logs. 09/24/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 4 of 7 FRANCES APODACA 8904

Corrected Corrected by Oct 24, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.33 · B Staff Qualifications and Training (continued)

Does not have a child development course that addresses all major domains of child development or approved 3 credit ECE course. Immediate: 9/24/2025 provider will complete 3 credit ECE course. Preventative: 9/24/2025 provider will review records quarterly Monitoring: 9/24/2025 Provider will set a reminder on her phone to check staff records quarterly to review training. Services & Care of Children

Corrected Corrected by Oct 24, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.34 · C Additional Requirements for Infants and Toddlers

Feeding practices are inappropriate as evidenced by bottles are propped, children sleep with a bottle in their mouth. Immediate: 9/24/2025 this was corrected on site. Provider removed the child from the crib. Preventative: 9/24/2025 provider states she will not place baby in the crib with a bottle. Monitoring: 9/24/2025 Provider will set a reminder on wall to follow feeding practices.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 24, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.38 · A Housekeeping

The outdoor play has a heavy accumulation of cob webs. Immediate: 9/24/2025 provider will clean the webs. Preventative: 9/24/2025 provider will clean every morning to clean play ground. Monitoring: 9/24/2025 Provider will set a reminder on her phone to inspect playground daily.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 24, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.38 · D Lighting, Lighting Fixtures and Electrical

Electrical outlets within reach of children in the licensed are are not safety outlets and they do not have protective covers. Immediate: 9/24/2025 provider corrected this onsite by covering outlets. Preventative: 9/24/2025 provider will do a walk through of the licensed area daily. Monitoring: 9/24/2025 Provider will set a reminder on her phone to do daily walk throughs.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 24, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.32 · D Children's Records

Of the four children's records reviewed, one is missing a copy of an up-to-date immunization record or public health division approved exemption. See Children's Records 8.9.4.32 D(1)(e) form for the child(ren) with no immunization/exemption. 04/09/2025 Provider failed to have updated immunization for one child in her care. Immediate Action: 04/09/2025 Provider sent a text message to parent requesting updated immunization. Preventative Action: 04/09/2025 Provider will check children's folders on a monthly basis starting next month April 2025. Compliance Monitoring: 04/09/2025 Provider set an alarm in her phone to complete a monthly check in children's folder starting April 2025.

Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.38 · D Lighting, Lighting Fixtures and Electrical

Electrical outlets within reach of children in the play area are not safety outlets and they do not have protective covers. 04/09/2025 Provider failed to have protective covers in electrical outlet in play area. Immediate Action: 04/09/2025 Provider corrected this on site, electrical outlet has a protective cover. Preventative Action: 04/09/2025 Provider will check electrical outlets periodically going forward. Compliance Monitoring: 04/09/2025 Provider will start checking electrical outlets every morning going forward. 04/09/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 3 of 4 FRANCES APODACA 8904 (continued)

Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.32 · D Children's Records

There was no record of each child's arrival and departure time and dates of attendance initialed by a parent, guardian, or person authorized to pick up the child. Of 1 children present 0 were signed in. See Children's Records 8.9.4.32 D(1)(e) form for the child(ren) with missing information. On 03/17/2025 provider will have a talk to parents to remind them about sign in and out children. On or before 04/17/2025 provider will have record of each child's arrival and departure time and dates of attendance initialed by a parent, guardian, or person authorized to pick up the child. Provider stated she will look into Wonder school to help with sign in and out.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 17, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.35 · C Menus

Weekly menus are not dated and posted in an area easily visible to parents. On 03/17/2025 provider will work on menu. On or before 04/17/2025 provider will have menus dated and posted in an area easily visible to parents. Provider stated will have menu posted at the beginning of the month.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 17, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.32 · D Children's Records

There was no record of each child's arrival and departure time and dates of attendance initialed by a parent, guardian, or person authorized to pick up the child. Of 4 children present 4 were signed in. See Children's Records 8.9.4.32 D(1)(e) form for the child(ren) with missing information. On 3/13/2025 provider stated she will make a big sign to let the parents know they have to sign the kids in and out. On or before 4/14/2025 licensing will conduct an onsite follow up to verify sign-in and outs are being conducted. Ongoing, provider stated she will check the sign in and out daily to ensure parents are conducting them.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.34 · C Additional Requirements for Infants and Toddlers

The home does not have a crib for each infant in care that is in good repair and that meets federal standards. The home has 1 cribs that meet requirements and 1 are needed. By evidence of evacuation crib needed. On 3/13/2025 provider stated she will get wheels put on the crib by tomorrow 3/13/2025. On or before 4/14/2024 licensing will do an onsite follow up to verify the wheels are on the crib. Ongoing provider stated she will check the crib monthly to ensure the wheels are maintained. 03/13/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 4 FRANCES APODACA 8904 (continued)

Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.37 · A-G Transportation Requirements for Homes

The vehicle used for transporting children does not have insurance coverage. On 3/13/2025 provider stated she will call insurance company to send new proof of current insurance. On or before 4/14/2025 provider will email proof of insurance to licensing for verification. Ongoing provider will ensure the insurance is placed in the car as soon as it is received. Buildings, Grounds & Safety

Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.31 · C Incident Reporting Requirements

The provider failed to obtain parent signature on incident report within 24 hours. Provider will immediately notify and obtain signature from parents regarding any incident reports. Provider will also give parents a copy of signed incident report. Provider will review regulations regarding incident reporting monthly to make sure all proper procedures are being followed. Administrative Requirements

Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.34 · B Naps or Rest Period

A child was asleep in an unlicensed area of the home or behind closed doors. On 12/17/24, provider immediately brought child back into licensed area. Provider will move crib into licensed area and send proof to department via email or text message. On 12/17/24, provider will make sure all children stay in licensed area, especially when napping. Provider will review regulations monthly so that she is well versed in all rules. 12/17/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 4 FRANCES APODACA 8904 (continued) Finding Sleeping children are not adequately supervised as evidenced by being in an unlicensed room in the back of the licensed home.. Corrective Action Plan On 12/17/24, provider immediately brought child back into licensed area so that all children can be supervised. Provider will move crib into licensed area and send proof to department via email or text message. On 12/17/24, provider will make sure all children stay in licensed area and that she will be able to supervise/physically see all children at all times, especially when napping. Provider will review regulations monthly so that she is well versed in all rules.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.34 · B Naps or Rest Period

The home does not provide an individual bed, cot, or mat for each child. On 06/14/2024, provider stated that she will label the sleeping cots with children's names on masking tape. On 06/14/2024, provider stated she will place labels underneath the cots so that children are not able to remove the labels. She will also check daily to make sure labels are legible and intact when she cleans the cots.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 14, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.34 · J Outdoor Play

The fall zone underneath the swings is not adequate as evidenced by the energy absorbent material is not deep enough, the energy absorbent material is not uniformly spread over the fall zone area. 6/14/24 - Provider will not allow children to use swings until energy absorbent material is added. 7/14/24 - Provider will add sand to fall zones. Provider will maintain outside areas by checking playground areas weekly. 8.9.4.34 L Field Trips N/A Food Service

Corrected Corrected by Jul 14, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.35 · C Menus

Weekly menus are not dated and posted in an area easily visible to parents. Dates missing 6/14/24 - Provider will add dates to menus. 7/14/24 - Provider will add dates to menus in advance and check menus for dates monthly by adding a reminder to personal calendar.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 14, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.36 · A Hygiene

The staff, children failed to wash their hands with soap and warm running water before and after eating. 6/14/24- Provider will wash children's hands before and after snack and after coming inside from the playground. 7/14/24 - Provider will remind children to wash hands so it becomes a habit. 06/14/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 3 of 5 FRANCES APODACA 8904 (continued)

Corrected Corrected by Jul 14, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.38 · A Housekeeping

The premises in the playground area are not safe in that water lines and yard lining/mesh is exposed causing a potential tripping hazard for children. 6/14/24- Provider will monitor children when outside to avoid tripping hazards until sand is added. 7/14/24- Provider will add sand to areas of hazards and check outside areas weekly. Finding The premises in the playground area are not clean/disinfected as evidenced by bird feces on toddler's play equipment. Corrective Action Plan 6/14/24- Provider will clean equipment with disinfectant/ sanitizer. 7/14/24- Provider will check outside play equipment daily when children are outside. Finding The garbage/refuse receptacle being used in the outdoor storage area does not have a tight fitting lid. Corrective Action Plan 6/14/24- Provider will remove trash can from outside. 7/14/24- Provider will add lid if trash can is brought back to outside play area. Finding The play area has a heavy accumulation of trash and weeds. Corrective Action Plan 6/14/24- Provider will throw trash and pull weeds. 7/14/24- Provider will check outside play area daily when children go outside. Finding The premises in the cubby area are not safe in that toddler/children's personal hygiene items (powder, diaper cream, lotion, etc) is stored in cubby/shelves accessible to children . Corrective Action Plan 6/14/24- Provider removed diaper creams, powders, lotions, etc. to a higher space where children cannot reach. 7/14/24- Provider will store children's personal items out of reach of children. 06/14/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 4 of 5 FRANCES APODACA 8904 (continued) Finding The premises in the outside play area are not safe in that a child size trampoline is kept out for use. Corrective Action Plan 6/14/24- Provider will remove trampoline from outside play area. 7/14/24- Provider will not allow trampoline to be placed outside for children's use.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 14, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.38 · C Mechanical Systems

Water coming from a faucet was not below 110 degrees (Fahrenheit). 6/14/24- Provider will lower water heater again. 7/14/24 - Provider will check water with thermometer daily to maintain water temperature stays in compliance.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 14, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.5.24 · Record Keeping Requirements

Information card is missing known food or drug allergies, the name and telephone number of he child's physician, an immunization record showing current, age-appropriate immunizations for each child or a written waiver for immunizations granted by the department of health. Correction Date to be Completed: 05/09/2024 Provider will review all children's records to make sure all required information is filled out and also obtain copies of immunization records for all children. Provider will show proof to department via email or text message. Caregiver Requirements

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

8.9.5.10 · L CPR and First Aid Certification

Substitute caregivers did not obtain current first aid and CPR certification with a pediatric component. Correction Date to be Completed: 05/09/2024 Substitute provider will either obtain or submit proof of first aide and cpr certificate with pediatric component and submit proof to department via email or text. 04/10/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 5 FRANCES APODACA 8904

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

8.9.5.22 · G Hot and Cold Running Water

Water coming from faucet is not below 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Correction Date to be Completed: 05/09/2024 Provider will either lower water heater or install water regulator on bathroom sink. Provider will contact department to come recheck the water temperature once it is addressed.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

8.9.5.23 · J Refrigerator Thermometers

Freezer does not have a working thermometer. Correction Date to be Completed: 05/09/2024 Provider will obtain a thermometer for the freezer. Caregiver's Responsibilities

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

8.9.5.24 · Record Keeping Requirements

Information card is missing written permission from parent to transport children outside of the registered home. Missing information for 3 children. Caregiver Requirements

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

8.9.5.22 · BB Transportation

Children are transported in vehicles that do not have insurance coverage. Provider did not have proof of current insurance. 08/09/2023 http://www.nmececd.org 3 of 5 FRANCES APODACA 8904 (continued)

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

8.9.5.22 · KK

Persons transporting children did not take the safe transportation practices training.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.