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Home › NM › Albuquerque › Noah's Ark Children's Academy- Candelaria Campus
Albuquerque NM 87112 · License #21135284 · Home-based · Licensed Family Home
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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 having 10 infants in the turtles room and capacity is 9. Immediate Action Plan: Assistant director took one of the infants that is 1 year old to the penguins' classroom. Corrected Onsite Preventative Action Plan: Admin staff will maintain ratios and will start transitioning children that are 1 year old to the penguins' classroom. Admin staff will have a waiting list for new infants until they have space available for new infants. Monitoring Action Plan: Admin staff will check the list of enrollments to ensure capacity is always met.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 15, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
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Data synced from New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) on Jul 11, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
8.9.4.22 · E CHILDREN'S RECORDS
Of the 13 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 Action Plan: Effective immediately, admin staff will contact parents to have them bring their child's immunization records updated. Preventative Action Plan: Admin staff will utilize ProCare to ensure immunization records are update it. Monitoring Action Plan: Admin staff will check ProCare monthly to ensure immunization records are update it. Admin staff will start checking ProCare on 11/14/25.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 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 1 out of 24 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. Immediate Action Plan: Effective immediately, Admin staff will add the training log to the educator's file. Preventative Action Plan: Admin staff will utilize the internal audit form for employee files. Monitoring Action Plan: Admin staff will check the internal audit form and the licensing checklist to check educators' files quarterly. Admin staff will start checking files on January 2026. 11/12/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 3 of 9 Noahs Ark Childrens Academy – Candelaria 21135284 Personnel (continued) 8.9.4.22.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: Finding From the review of staff records, it was determined that 11 out of 24 staff records does/do not include results of the performance evaluation maintained outside of PDIS. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff who need documentation of a performance evaluation. Corrective Action Plan Immediate Action Plan: Admin staff will start doing performance evaluations on 11/14/25 and have them done by next week. Preventative Action Plan: Admin staff will conduct performance evaluations right after educators' employment anniversary. Monitoring Action Plan: Admin staff will create a list of the educators with their hire date. Admin staff will add every employee anniversary to their calendar as a reminder.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 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 (3 out of 24 Staff), child development course that addresses all major domains of child development (7 out of 24Staff) Immediate Action Plan: Admin staff will have educators sign up for trainings on Quorum. Admin staff will utilize the staff records checklist from the annual visit to ensure all the educators complete their trainings. Preventative Action Plan: Admin staff will ensure to file the educators' certificates once trainings are complete. Admin staff will utilize licensing checklist to ensure trainings are complete it within the 3 first months of hiring. Monitoring Action Plan: Admin staff will check monthly educators' trainings progress within the first three months of employment. 11/12/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 4 of 9 Noahs Ark Childrens Academy – Candelaria 21135284 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 shall 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. Finding From the review of staff records, it was determined that 3 out of 24 staff does/do not have documentation of the 3 credit ECE or an approved equivalent within 12 months of employment. Corrective Action Plan Immediate Action Plan: Admin staff will have educators sign up for trainings on Quorum. Admin staff will utilize the staff records checklist from the annual visit to ensure all the educators complete their trainings. Preventative Action Plan: Admin staff will ensure to file the educators' certificates once trainings are complete. Admin staff will utilize licensing checklist to ensure trainings are complete it within the first 12 months of employment. Monitoring Action Plan: Admin staff will check quarterly educators' files to ensure their trainings requirements are complete. Admin staff will start checking files January 2026.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 15, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.24 · B NAPS OR REST PERIOD
The required spacing of 30 inches is not provided between cots to permit easy access to each child. Immediate Action Plan: Admin staff will talk to educators so they can start using the empty cribs and use only 4 cots and have them 30 inches separate. Preventative Action Plan: Admin staff will go daily into the turtles' classroom to check cots are 30 inches apart. Monitoring Action Plan: Admin staff will set a reminder on her cell phone at 12:00 pm starting on 11/14/25, to go into the classroom and check cots are 30 inches apart. Bunnies Early Pre-K Classroom 11/12/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 5 of 9 Noahs Ark Childrens Academy – Candelaria 21135284
Corrected Corrected by Dec 15, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.24 · B NAPS OR REST PERIOD (continued)
The required spacing of 30 inches is not provided between cots to permit easy access to each child. Immediate Action Plan: Educators put the cots 30 inches apart. Corrected Onsite Preventative Action Plan: Admin staff will go daily into the bunnies' classroom to check cots are 30 inches apart. Monitoring Action Plan: Admin staff will set a reminder on her cell phone at 12:00 pm starting on 11/14/25, to go into the classroom and check cots are 30 inches apart.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 12, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.24 · G PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
Examples of children's individually expressed artwork were not displayed at children eye level. Immediate Action Plan: Admin staff will have educators bring down the children's artwork to the children's eye level. Preventative Action Plan: Admin staff will ensure that educators put the artwork at the children's eye level utilizing sheet protectors. Monitoring Action Plan: Admin staff will talk to educators during her weekly classroom minutes and will check children's artwork in the classroom. Tigers Mixed Pre-K Classroom 8.9.4.24.G.7.:Examples of children’s individually expressed artwork are displayed in the environment at the children’s eye level. Finding Examples of children's individually expressed artwork were not displayed at children's eye level. 11/12/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 6 of 9 Noahs Ark Childrens Academy – Candelaria 21135284 Tigers Mixed Pre-K Classroom (continued) Corrective Action Plan Immediate Action Plan: Admin staff will have educators bring down the children's artwork to the children's eye level. Preventative Action Plan: Admin staff will ensure that educators put the artwork at the children's eye level utilizing sheet protectors. Monitoring Action Plan: Admin staff will talk to educators during her weekly classroom minutes and will check children's artwork in the classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 15, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.29 · A HOUSEKEEPING
The ceiling tiles are not in good repair as evidenced by stains. Immediate Action Plan: On 11/14/25 Admin staff will put a work order to replace the ceiling tiles in the classroom. Preventative Action Plan: Admin staff will check during winter and rainy seasons to ensure that tiles are replace at the time they have stains on it. Monitoring Action Plan: Admin staff will add ceiling tiles inspection to the maintenance checklist. Maintenance staff will be conducting inspections daily starting on 11/14/25. Outdoor Play 8.9.4.29.A.3.:All garbage and refuse receptacles in kitchens and in outdoor areas will be durable, constructed of materials that will not absorb liquids and have tight fitting lids. Finding The garbage/refuse receptacle being used in the Pre-K playground does not have a tight fitting lid. Corrective Action Plan Immediate Action Plan: Admin staff will replace the trash can in the playground on 11/14/25. Preventative Action Plan: Admin staff will add to the playground checklist to check that the trash can has a lid on for maintenance person to inspect. Monitoring Action Plan: Maintenance person will conduct playground inspections daily starting on 11/14/25 and will ensure playground requirements are met.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 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. Immediate: On 6/26/25 The Director will put in a work order to have the water temperature turned down. Preventative: Effective 6/26/25 The Admin and maintenance will check the tempering valve daily to ensure water is not above the required temperature. Monitoring: Effective 6/26/25 The Director will add checking the tempering valve to the daily checklist. Racoons 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: On 6/26/25 The Director will put in a work order to have the water temperature turned down. Preventative: Effective 6/26/25 The Admin and maintenance will check the tempering valve daily to ensure water is not above the required temperature. Monitoring: Effective 6/26/25 The Director will add checking the tempering valve to the daily checklist. Tigers Classroom #2 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: On 6/26/25 The Director will put in a work order to have the water temperature turned down. Preventative: Effective 6/26/25 The Admin and maintenance will check the tempering valve daily to ensure water is not above the required temperature. Monitoring: Effective 6/26/25 The Director will add checking the tempering valve to the daily checklist. 06/26/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 4 of 5 Noahs Ark Childrens Academy – Candelaria 21135284 Building, Ground and Safety Requirements for Centers: (continued)
Corrected Corrected by Jul 26, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.29 · D WATER AND WASTE
The center does not have hot and cold running water pressure in bathrooms. CORRECTED ON SITE Immediate: On 6/26/25 The Director turned on the water in the bathroom. Preventative: Effective 6/26/25 The Admin and maintenance will ensure all hot and cold running water is on at all times. Monitoring: Effective 6/26/25 The Director will utilize their daily checklist to ensure water is turned.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 26, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.23 · B STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
It was observed that 2 out of 3 infant and toddler care givers failed to complete at least four hours of training in infant and toddler care annually or within six months of starting work. 11/25/24 Director will get educators registered for the trainings. Director will ensure that educators who work directly with infants and toddlers have completed the required training. Director will monitor staff files every quarter to ensure files are up to date.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 25, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.21 · B (3)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. 1. 7/8/24 Corrected on site. 2. 7/8/24 Corrected on site.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 8, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.23 · C STAFF/CHILD RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES
The center combines age groups of children. The required group size for the Age in group: two through four years - 1:12 or fraction of group thereof. The observed group size was 3:15. The center had one two year old mixed with 3, 4, 5 +.. 1. 7/8/24 On July 1, 2024, Director and Assistant Director revised closing procedures. 2. 7/8/24 Director stated children are no longer combined in one classroom. Services and Care of Children in Centers:
Corrected Corrected by Jul 8, 2024
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. will update 11/20/2023 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 8 Noahs Ark Childrens Academy – Candelaria 21135284 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 Will update
Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.24 · D DIAPERING AND TOILETING
The diaper changing surface in the 2 yr. old Penguins room(s) is unclean. There is an accumulation of sand around the diaper changing mat. will clean
Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.24 · J OUTDOOR PLAY AREAS
Playground metal equipment is not safe as evidenced by the following: red and green driving pieces not securely anchored. will anchor 8.9.4.24.J.3.:A center will place sufficient energy absorbing surfaces beneath climbing structures, swings, and slides (as determined by Subsection N of 8.9.4.8 NMAC). Based on the consumer product safety commission (CPSC) playground guidelines, grass, artificial turf, and rubber play mats are not energy absorbent material. Finding The fall zone underneath the climbers is not adequate as evidenced by the energy absorbent material is not deep enough. Corrective Action Plan will replenish 8.9.4.24.J.1.:Outdoor play equipment used in child care centers shall be: Finding Playground small activity tree house equipment is not safe as evidenced by the following: visible cracks. Corrective Action Plan will remove 8.9.4.24 K SWIMMING, WADING AND WATER N/A 8.9.4.24 L FIELD TRIPS N/A Food Service Requirements for Centers:
Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.29 · A HOUSEKEEPING
The equipment are not in good repair as evidenced by contact paper on small table is peeling. will repair 2 Year Old Classroom 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 premises in the Penguins room are not clean as evidenced by the dolls are unclean. Corrective Action Plan will clean Preschool Classroom 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 ceiling tile above exit sign in the Bunny Room is stained. Corrective Action Plan Will replace 11/20/2023 http://www.nmececd.org 5 of 8 Noahs Ark Childrens Academy – Candelaria 21135284
Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.29 · A HOUSEKEEPING (continued)
The furniture in the Cougar Room are not safe in that the cubby is not anchored. Will anchor 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 premises in the Cougar Room are not clean as evidenced by wall vent is unclean. Corrective Action Plan Will clean Bathroom 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 premises are not in good repair as evidenced by baseboard in the hallway restroom is not secured. Corrective Action Plan will secure Admin/Licensure 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 equipment are not in good repair as evidenced by scooters on playground are broken, sharp edges exposed. Corrective Action Plan will replace 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 toys in the classrooms are not clean as evidenced by cloth dolls are unclean. Corrective Action Plan will launder 11/20/2023 http://www.nmececd.org 6 of 8 Noahs Ark Childrens Academy – Candelaria 21135284 Admin/Licensure (continued) 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 tiles in hallway are stained. Corrective Action Plan will replace
Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.29 · F EXITS AND WINDOWS
Exit ways are obstructed and do not permit free egress from inside the center to the outside in the Infant - (6 wk. - 12 mo.) class room(s). will relocate
Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.