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Home › NM › Albuquerque › Noah's Ark Children's Academy- Morris Campus
4525 Morris St. NE, Albuquerque NM 87111 · License #21135283 · Center · Licensed Center
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8.9.4.11 · A TYPES OF LICENSES
The child care facility failed to submit a new application to the licensing authority before modifying information required to be stated on the license as follows: capacity. Immediate Action Plan: Admin staff will speak with the executive director to submit an application for change of capacity. Preventative Action Plan: Admin staff will ensure that the classrooms are assigned for children of a specific age and not using them for others. Monitoring Action Plan: Admin staff will keep an attendance list of the children with their birthdates in each classroom to ensure children are in the right classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 24, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.11 · A TYPES OF LICENSES
The child care facility failed to submit a new application to the licensing authority before modifying information required to be stated on the license as follows: capacity. Immediate Action Plan: Admin staff will speak with the executive director to submit an application for change of capacity. Preventative Action Plan: Admin staff will ensure that the classrooms are assigned for children of a specific age and not using them for others. Monitoring Action Plan: Admin staff will keep an attendance list of the children with their birthdates in each classroom to ensure children are in the right classroom.
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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
Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.22 · E CHILDREN'S RECORDS
Of the 8 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. Immediate Action Plan: Effective immediately, Admin staff will ask parents for an updated immunization record. Preventative Action Plan: Admin staff will follow through with the children's files and will be checking children's files for children that are 3 years-old every 6 months and for children that are 2 years-old and under every 3 months. Monitoring Action Plan: Admin staff will set a reminder to check children's files on her computer starting on 1/12/26. 8.9.4.22.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: Finding Of the 8 children's records reviewed, 2 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 Immediate Action Plan: Admin staff will contact families to add the two emergency contacts on the children's files. Preventative Action Plan: Admin staff will follow through with the children's files and will be checking children's files for children that are 3 years-old every 6 months and for children that are 2 years-old and under every 3 months. Monitoring Action Plan: Admin staff will set a reminder to check children's files on her computer starting on 1/12/26.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2026
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: child development course that addresses all major domains of child development (2 out of 17 Staff) Immediate Action Plan: Director will speak with educators to ensure they finish their trainings. Preventative Action Plan: Admin staff will create a list with the trainings that educator should complete within the first three months of employment. Monitoring Action Plan: Admin staff will be checking monthly educators' trainings progress within the first three months of employment. Admin staff will add a reminder to their calendar the new educators hired date. 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 1 out of 17 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 ask educator for college transcripts once college post them on the school website. Preventative Action Plan: Admin staff will check educators' training logs to ensure they are meeting the licensing trainings requirements within their first year of employment. Monitoring Action Plan: Admin staff will start checking educators' files every two months to ensure trainings are completed. Admin staff will set a reminder to check educators' files starting on 1/5/26. 11/24/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 4 of 9 Noahs Ark Childrens Academy - Morris 21135283 Personnel and Staffing Requirements for Centers: (continued)
Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.23 · C STAFF/CHILD RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES
The center groups children by age. The required group size for the Age in group: four years - - Maximum group size: 24. The observed group size was 15 children combined pre-k children with school age children. Immediate Action Plan: Effective immediately, Director called parents to pick up the 2 school age children in the Lions classroom. Corrected Onsite Preventative Action Plan: Admin staff will have a schedule with the days that school age children will be present and pre-k children will be going into another pre-k classroom always following licensing capacity and ratios. Monitoring Action Plan: Admin staff will follow a schedule so children from both classrooms are not in the classroom at the same time. Services and Care of Children in Centers:
Corrected Corrected by Nov 24, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.24 · A GUIDANCE
A prohibited guidance practice was used as evidenced by the use of yelling. 11/24/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 5 of 9 Noahs Ark Childrens Academy - Morris 21135283 Penguins Classroom (continued) Immediate Action Plan: Immediately Director spoke with the educator that had a loud tone of voice. Corrected Onsite Preventative Action Plan: Center will have a staff meeting on 12/23/25 where Director will talk about guidance discipline for children. Monitoring Action Plan: Admin staff will be doing walk throughs into the classroom starting on 12/1/25 to ensure educators are following the right guidance discipline for children.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 24, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.24 · I EQUIPMENT AND PROGRAM
Toys and equipment are not safe in that the pretend car equipment has sharp edges or points. Play car is missing the wheel and children can get hurt. Immediate Action Plan: Admin staff will remove the pretend play car from the playground immediately and will put a work order on place so maintenance can repair the pretend play car. Preventative Action Plan: Admin staff will do a double check of the playground inspection to ensure all the toys and equipment are on good conditions for children to play with it. Monitoring Action Plan: Admin staff will start doing the playground inspections daily starting on 12/9/25 to ensure all the toys and equipment are safe.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.29 · A HOUSEKEEPING
The playground has a heavy accumulation of leaves. Immediate Action Plan: Effective immediately, Admin staff will put a work order on place so maintenance can clean the playground. Preventative Action Plan: Admin staff will do a double check of the playground inspection to ensure the playground is clean. Monitoring Action Plan: Admin staff will start doing the playground inspections daily starting on 12/9/25 to ensure the playground doesn't have accumulation of leaves.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.29 · F EXITS AND WINDOWS
Exits are not marked with signs having letters at least six inches high and 3/4 inch wide. All doors should have an Exit sign in the facility. Immediate Action Plan: Effective immediately, Director will create signs and print them out to post them on the exits. Corrected Onsite Preventative Action Plan: Admin staff will utilize Licensing checklist to ensure all the classrooms requirements are met. Monitoring Action Plan: Admin staff will check monthly to ensure all the classrooms have exits signs on all the doors. Admin staff will put a reminder for the 10th of each month on their calendar to ensure signs are post it at all times.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 24, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.22 · E CHILDREN'S RECORDS
Of the 8 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. The Director will email the parents today for updated immunization records. 05/27/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 6 Noahs Ark Childrens Academy - Morris 21135283 Admin/Licensure (continued) The Director will check children's files quarterly to be in compliance and add it to her calendar and agenda.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 27, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.29 · A HOUSEKEEPING
The fixtures are not in good repair as evidenced by loose faucet. The Director will put a workorder in to get faucet replaced today. The Director will add it to the classroom checklist and check classroom weekly and add it to her agenda and Outlook Calendar.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 27, 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 2 year old classroom are not safety outlets and they do not have protective covers. 05/27/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 4 of 6 Noahs Ark Childrens Academy - Morris 21135283 2 Year Old Classroom (continued) The Director will have educators cover outlets today. The Director will add it to classroom checklist and check the classrooms weekly to be in compliance, also the Director will add it to her agenda and Outlook Calendar. Preschool Classroom 3 Year Olds Racoons 8.9.4.29.E.3.b.:All electrical outlets within reach of children will be safety outlets or will have protective covers. Finding Electrical outlets within reach of children in the 3 year old classroom are not safety outlets and they do not have protective covers. Corrective Action Plan The Director will have educators cover outlets today. The Director will add it to classroom checklist and check the classrooms weekly to be in compliance, also the Director will add it to her agenda and Outlook Calendar.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 27, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.29 · G TOILET AND BATHING FACILITIES
The toilet room for 2 yr. old does not have toilet paper at a height accessible to children. The Director will have educator put toilet paper in the bathroom today. The Director will add it to the classroom checklist, and to her agenda and Outlook Calendar.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 27, 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 and COVID-19. 11/19/24- Director will speak with educators to complete required training. Director will ensure that files are checked quarterly to ensure that staff files are in compliance.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.29 · A HOUSEKEEPING
The equipment are not in good repair as evidenced by battery operated toys are inoperable. replace batteries 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 equipment are not in good repair as evidenced by plastic lid (sensory table) is cracked. Corrective Action Plan will replace 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 equipment are not in good repair as evidenced by plastic sink in dramatic play area is cracked. 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 furniture in the Tigers are not safe in that one cubby is not anchored Corrective Action Plan will anchor Outdoor Play 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. 11/09/2023 http://www.nmececd.org 4 of 5 Noahs Ark Childrens Academy - Morris 21135283 Outdoor Play (continued) Finding The equipment are not in good repair as evidenced by little tyke picnic bench is cracked. Corrective Action Plan Will replace
Corrected Corrected by Dec 8, 2023
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. will repair
Corrected Corrected by Dec 8, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.