8.9.4.22 · E CHILDREN'S RECORDS

Of the 4 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 7/22/25 the Director will reach out to parents to obtain a current copy of immunization records. 07/22/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 9 Peppermint Stick Preschool 20047471 Admin/Licensure (continued) Preventative: Effective immediately the Director will ensure every child has an up-to-date immunization record upon enrollment. Monitoring: Effective immediately the Director will audit children's files annually. 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 4 children's records reviewed, 2 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: On 7/22/25 the Director will reach out to parents to obtain required information. Preventative: Effective immediately the Director will ensure every child has the required information upon enrollment. Monitoring: Effective immediately the Director will audit children's files annually. 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 4 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 Immediate: On 7/22/25 the Director will reach out to parents to obtain required information. Preventative: Effective immediately the Director will ensure every child has the required information upon enrollment. Monitoring: Effective immediately the Director will audit children's files annually. 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 4 children's records reviewed, 4 is/are missing a signed parent or guardian acknowledgement that the parent handbook had been read and understood. See the Children's Records 8.9.4.22 form for the child(ren) who have this missing. Corrective Action Plan Immediate: On 7/22/25 the Director will reach out to parents to obtain required information. Preventative: Effective immediately the Director will ensure every child has the required information upon enrollment. The Director will ensure the form is included in enrollment form. 07/22/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 3 of 9 Peppermint Stick Preschool 20047471 Admin/Licensure (continued) Monitoring: Effective immediately the Director will audit children's files annually.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.22 · F PERSONNEL RECORDS

The center failed to have 2 out of 8 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. Immediate: On 7/22/25 the Director will have staff sign the annual abuse statement. Preventative: Effective immediately the Director will have new staff sign the annual abuse statement the day of their orientation. Monitoring: Effective immediately the Director will audit staff files annually to ensure all staff files have required 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 3 out of 8 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 7/22/25 the Director will get the emergency numbers for all staff. Preventative: Effective immediately the Director will ensure all new staff has a form and will get it on the day of their orientation. Monitoring: Effective immediately the Director will check staff files once a month. 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 8 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 will go over the New Employee Orientation on 7/23/25 with educator and ensure they sign off on all acknowledgement forms. 07/22/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 4 of 9 Peppermint Stick Preschool 20047471 Personnel (continued) Preventative: Effective immediately the Director will ensure all new staff has a form and will get it on the day of their orientation. Monitoring: Effective immediately the Director will check staff files once a month. 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 8 staff records does/do not include a background check. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff with this missing information. Corrective Action Plan Immediate: On 7/22/25 the Director sent educator home pending background clearance. The Director will ensure the owner obtains background clearance. Preventative: Effective immediately the Director will ensure all new staff has a background clearance and before being around children. Monitoring: Effective immediately the Director will check staff files once a month.

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 8 Staff), child development course that addresses all major domains of child development (3 out of 8 Staff) Immediate: The Director will check with new employees on 7/22/25 to ensure they have started required training. Preventative: Effective immediately the Director will check in with new hired weekly to ensure they are working on required trainings. Monitoring: Effective immediately the Director will check training logs monthly to ensure training is being complete. 07/22/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 5 of 9 Peppermint Stick Preschool 20047471 Personnel (continued) 8.9.4.23.B.2.a.:The director will develop and document an orientation and training plan for new staff members and volunteers and will provide information on training opportunities. The director will have on file a signed acknowledgment of completion of orientation by employees, volunteers and substitutes as well as the director. New staff members will participate in an orientation before working with children. Initial orientation will include training on the following: Finding From the review of staff records, it was determined that 1 out of 8 new staff does/do not have documentation of orientation training. See Staff Records 8.9.4.23 form for staff with missing documentation. Corrective Action Plan Immediate: The Director will go over the New Employee Orientation on 7/23/25 with educator and ensure they sign off on all acknowledgement forms. Preventative: Effective immediately the Director will ensure all new staff has a form and will get it on the day of their orientation. Monitoring: Effective immediately the Director will check staff files once a month. 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, Date of training, Position, Clock hours, Competency area, Source of training, Training certificate for 6 out of 8 staff. See Staff Records 8.9.4.23 form for staff who are missing a complete training log. Corrective Action Plan Immediate: On 7/22/25 the Director will meet with all staff to ensure they is filling out training logs. Preventative: Effective immediately the Director will check training logs monthly. Monitoring: Effective immediately the Director will check training logs monthly. The Director will set a reminder on her calendar to check training monthly.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.24 · A1 GUIDANCE

Of the 4 children's records reviewed, 4 is/are missing a signed parent or guardian 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. 07/22/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 6 of 9 Peppermint Stick Preschool 20047471 Admin/Licensure (continued) Immediate: On 7/22/25 the Director will reach out to parents to obtain required information. Preventative: Effective immediately the Director will ensure every child has the required information upon enrollment. The Director will ensure the form is included in enrollment form. Monitoring: Effective immediately the Director will audit children's files annually.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.25 · D KITCHENS

The refrigerator, freezer in the Early Pre-K classroom does not have a working internal thermometer. Immediate: On 7/18/25 the owner ordered working internal thermometers. Preventative: Effective immediately the Director will create a classroom checklist to have educator utilize every Friday. Monitoring: Effective immediately the Director will check classroom checklist weekly to ensure they are being complete. 07/22/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 7 of 9 Peppermint Stick Preschool 20047471 Food Service Requirements for Centers: (continued)

Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.29 · A HOUSEKEEPING

The premises are not in good repair as evidenced by water stains on the ceiling. Immediate: On 7/22/25 the Director will contact the owner to have someone come out and fix the ceiling. Preventative: Effective immediately the Director will create a classroom checklist to have educator utilize every Friday. Monitoring: Effective immediately the Director will check classroom checklist weekly to ensure they are being complete.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.29 · H3 (F)(I)(J)(K)(L) SAFETY COMPLIANCE

The center’s fire extinguishers are not inspected yearly. Immediate: On 7/22/25 the Director will call the fire authority to ensure they come in to tag the fire extinguishers. Preventative: Effective immediately the Director will create a classroom checklist to have educator utilize every Friday. Monitoring: Effective immediately the Director will check classroom checklist weekly to ensure they are being complete.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.29 · A HOUSEKEEPING

The premises are not in good repair as evidenced by Sinks coming off the wall in boys and girls bathroom (4 year olds). Immediate - Director will submit a work order to have sinks repaired on or by 2/24/2025. Preventative - Director will conduct walkthroughs of bathrooms weekly to check for needed repairs. Monitoring - Director will set digital reminders to follow up on work orders if they are not being completed timely. 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. Finding The premises are not in good repair as evidenced by Broken fence panels/Screws & Nails sticking out of fence.. Corrective Action Plan Immediate -Director will submit work order to have fence repaired on or by 2/24/2025. Preventative - Owner is seeking other options/getting quotes on having the fence replaced. Monitoring - Director will submit work orders timely if damages are found on the playground.

Corrected Corrected by May 28, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.22 · F PERSONNEL RECORDS

From the review of staff records, it was determined that 5 out of 5 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 -Director will work on completing each staff file to include all ECECD required items on or by 2/24/2025. Preventative - Director will conduct staff file reviews quarterly to ensure all required items are on site. Monitoring - Director will use the ECECD Staff checklist when conducting quarterly reviews. Director will also set digital reminders to schedule staff file reviews. 01/24/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 6 Peppermint Stick Preschool 20047471 Administrative Requirements for Centers: (continued)

Corrected Corrected by Feb 24, 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 Training1 of 5 staff Immediate - Director will enroll in the 2024-25 Health and Safety class on or by 2/24/2025. Preventative/monitoring - Director will set a digital reminder to follow up with staff members prior to their 3 month anniversary to obtain required items/trainings for staff files. 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: CPR Training1 of 5 staff Corrective Action Plan Immediate - Director will have educator enrolled to complete CPR on or by 2/24/2025. Preventative/monitoring - Director will set a digital reminder to follow up with staff members prior to their 3 month anniversary to obtain required items/trainings for staff files.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 24, 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 2 classrooms failed to post the capacity for each activity/interest area. Immediate - Director will post area capacities in both classrooms on or by 2/24/2025. Preventative -Director will conduct monthly walkthrough of classrooms to make sure capacities are posted. Monitoring - Director will use a checlist when conducting monthly walkthroughs of classrooms. 01/24/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 3 of 6 Peppermint Stick Preschool 20047471 Services and Care of Children in Centers:

Corrected Corrected by Feb 25, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.29 · A HOUSEKEEPING

The premises are not in good repair as evidenced by Lightbulb is out in the 4s classroom. Immediate - Director will submit a work order to have light bulb replaced on or by 2/24/2025. Preventative - Director will conduct monthly classroom inspections to check for bulbs/other needed repairs. Monitoring - Director will use a checklist that includes light bulbs when conducting monthly inspections. 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 Sinks coming off the wall in boys and girls bathroom (4 year olds). Corrective Action Plan Immediate - Director will submit a work order to have sinks repaired on or by 2/24/2025. Preventative - Director will conduct walkthroughs of bathrooms weekly to check for needed repairs. Monitoring - Director will set digital reminders to follow up on work orders if they are not being completed timely. 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. Finding The premises are not in good repair as evidenced by Broken fence panels/Screws & Nails sticking out of fence. Corrective Action Plan Immediate -Director will submit work order to have fence repaired on or by 2/24/2025. Preventative - Owner is seeking other options/getting quotes on having the fence replaced. Monitoring - Director will submit work orders timely if damages are found on the playground.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 24, 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 3s classroom are not safety outlets and they do not have protective covers. Immediate -Director will have outlet covers replaced by end of day 1/24/2025. Preventative - Director keeps additional/replacement covers available. Monitoring - Director will have educators check outlet covers before and after program starts daily.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 25, 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 5 staff records does/do not include a background check. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff with this missing information. On 7/22/24 the Director reached out to the owner for a copy of staff members provisional. The Director will send the employee home until they receive a provisional or background clearance. Effective 7/26/24 the Director will send in application to have address changed for mail. The Director will monitor background checks through EPICS and will reach out to the BCU incase an employee is expired. 07/22/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 5 Peppermint Stick Preschool 20047471 Personnel (continued) 8.9.4.22.F.1.e.:documentation of a background check and employment history verification; if background check is in process then documentation of the notice of provisional employment showing that it is in process, must be placed in file. A background check must be conducted at least once every five (5) years on all required individuals; Finding From the review of staff records, it was determined that 2 out of 5 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 The Director will need to document and file employee history to employee files. Effective 7/22/24 the Director will work with the FOCUS consultant to develop a checklist. Effective 7/22/24 the Director will utilize the checklist monthly to ensure all required documents are in employee files.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2024

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 and COVID-19. 2 out of 5 staff. Staff have already started training. The director will place proof of progress in employee files. Effective 7/22/24 the Director will check in with staff progress monthly. Effective 7/22/24 the Director wants to implement paid training time for employees to get required training complete. 8.9.4.23.B.2.c.:New staff members working directly with children regardless of the number of hours per week will complete the 45-hour entry level course or approved three-credit early care and education course or an equivalent approved by the department prior to or within six months of employment. Substitutes are exempt from this requirement. Finding From the review of staff records, it was determined that 2 out of 5 staff does/do not have documentation of the 45-hour entry level course or an approved equivalent prior to or within six months of employment. Corrective Action Plan Staff have already started training. The director will place proof of progress in employee files. Effective 7/22/24 the Director will check in with staff progress monthly. Effective 7/22/24 the Director wants to implement paid training time for employees to get required training complete. 07/22/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 3 of 5 Peppermint Stick Preschool 20047471 Personnel and Staffing Requirements for Centers: (continued)

Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.24 · J OUTDOOR PLAY AREAS

The playground equipment isn't inspected weekly. On 7/22/24 the Director will conduct the weekly playground inspection. Effective 7/22/24 the Director will check every Monday to ensure playground inspections are being conducted.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 22, 2024

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 3 staff records does/do not include an emergency contact number. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff with this missing information. The director will ensure that all staff files are complete. 03/29/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 7 Peppermint Stick Preschool 20047471 Personnel (continued) 8.9.4.22.F.1.o.:signed acknowledgment that the staff have read and understand the personnel handbook; Finding From the review of staff records, it was determined that 1 out of 3 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 The director will ensure that all staff files are complete. 8.9.4.22.F.1.p.:signed acknowledgement that all staff have reviewed and are aware of the center’s disaster preparedness plan, plan for care during a public health emergency, and evacuation plan. Finding From the review of staff records, it was determined that 2 out of 3 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 The director will ensure that all staff files are complete. 8.9.4.22.F.1.k.:confidentiality form; Finding From the review of staff records, it was determined that 2 out of 3 staff records does/do not include a signed confidentiality form. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff who need to complete a signed confidentiality form. Corrective Action Plan The director will ensure that all staff files are complete. 8.9.4.22.F.1.j.:universal precaution acknowledgment form; Finding From the review of staff records, it was determined that 2 out of 3 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 The director will ensure that all staff files are complete. 8.9.4.22.F.1.q.:Form I-9, employment eligibility verification. Finding From the review of staff records, it was determined that 2 out of 3 staff records does/do not include the required Form I-9. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff missing the form. Corrective Action Plan The director will ensure that all staff files are complete. 03/29/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 3 of 7 Peppermint Stick Preschool 20047471 Personnel (continued) 8.9.4.22.F.1.h.:documentation of all appropriate training by date, time, hours and area of competency; Finding From the review of staff records, it was determined that 2 out of 3 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 The director will ensure that all staff files are complete.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 12, 2024

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: CPR Training 2 out of 3 staff. All educators will complete and renew their CPR training 8.9.4.23.B.2.b.:All new educators regardless of the number of hours per week will complete the following training within three (3) months of their date of hire. 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 out of 3 staff. Corrective Action Plan All staff will compete the required training within 3-months of date of hire.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 12, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.24 · I EQUIPMENT AND PROGRAM

The center did not post the daily activity schedule. All classrooms will post daily activity schedule.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 12, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.25 · D KITCHENS

The refrigerator in the kitchen does not have a working internal thermometer. The director will order a new thermometer for the refrigerator. 03/29/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 5 of 7 Peppermint Stick Preschool 20047471

Corrected Corrected by Apr 12, 2024

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 4 staff records does/do not include the staff's position. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff with this missing information. All staff will have a complete file. 02/20/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 8 Peppermint Stick Preschool 20047471 Personnel (continued) 8.9.4.22.F.1.c.:current and past duties and responsibilities; Finding From the review of staff records, it was determined that 1 out of 4 staff records do/does not include the staff's current and past duties and responsibilities. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff with this missing information. Corrective Action Plan All staff will have a complete file. 8.9.4.22.F.1.i.:emergency contact number; Finding From the review of staff records, it was determined that 3 out of 4 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 All staff will have a complete file. 8.9.4.22.F.1.o.:signed acknowledgment that the staff have read and understand the personnel handbook; Finding From the review of staff records, it was determined that 2 out of 4 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 All staff will have a complete file. 8.9.4.22.F.1.p.:signed acknowledgement that all staff have reviewed and are aware of the center’s disaster preparedness plan, plan for care during a public health emergency, and evacuation plan. Finding From the review of staff records, it was determined that 2 out of 4 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 All staff will have a complete file. 8.9.4.22.F.1.k.:confidentiality form; Finding From the review of staff records, it was determined that 2 out of 4 staff records does/do not include a signed confidentiality form. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff who need to complete a signed confidentiality form. Corrective Action Plan All staff will have a complete file. 02/20/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 3 of 8 Peppermint Stick Preschool 20047471 Personnel (continued) 8.9.4.22.F.1.j.:universal precaution acknowledgment form; Finding From the review of staff records, it was determined that 2 out of 4 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 All staff will have a complete file. 8.9.4.22.F.1.f.:an annual signed statement that the staff member 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 8.9.6 NMAC; Finding The center failed to have 2 out of 4 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 All staff will have a complete file. 8.9.4.22.F.1.q.:Form I-9, employment eligibility verification. Finding From the review of staff records, it was determined that 2 out of 4 staff records does/do not include the required Form I-9. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff missing the form. Corrective Action Plan All staff will have a complete file. 8.9.4.22.F.1.h.:documentation of all appropriate training by date, time, hours and area of competency; Finding From the review of staff records, it was determined that 2 out of 4 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 All staff will have a complete file. 8.9.4.22.F.1.n.:written plan for ongoing professional development for each educator, including the director, that is based on the seven areas of competency, consistent with the career lattice, and based on the individual’s goals; and Finding From the review of staff records, it was determined that 1 out of 4 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 All staff will have a complete file. 02/20/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 4 of 8 Peppermint Stick Preschool 20047471 Administrative Requirements for Centers: (continued)

Corrected Corrected by Mar 20, 2024

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: CPR Training 2 out of 4 staff. 8.9.4.23.B.2.b.:All new educators regardless of the number of hours per week will complete the following training within three (3) months of their date of hire. 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 out of 4 staff. All staff will complete the required training within 3-months of date of hire.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 20, 2024

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. 1 out of 2 classrooms failed to post the capacity for each activity/interest area. Each classroom will have a capacity for each activity/interest area. Services and Care of Children in Centers:

Corrected Corrected by Mar 20, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.24 · I EQUIPMENT AND PROGRAM

The center did not post the daily activity schedule. All classrooms will post the daily activity schedule.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 20, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.25 · D KITCHENS

The refrigerator in the kitchen does not have a working internal thermometer. The center will have working thermometers refrigerators and freezers. 02/20/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 6 of 8 Peppermint Stick Preschool 20047471 Food Service Requirements for Centers: (continued)

Corrected Corrected by Mar 20, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.22 · A Administrative Records

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

8.9.4.22 · E Children's Records

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

8.9.4.22 · F Personnel Records

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

8.9.4.23 · B Staff Qualifications and Training

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

8.9.4.23 · C Staff/Child Ratios and Group Sizes

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

8.9.4.26 · C Medication

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

8.9.4.29 · E Lighting, Lighting Fixtures and Electrical

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.