8.9.4.22 · A ADMINISTRATIVE RECORDS

The center failed to display in a prominent place that is readily visible to parents, staff and visitors the center's license, most recent fire inspection report, most recent environmental health inspection report. Immediate: The director will contact health inspection office to request an inspection. Preventative/Monitoring: The director will use her calendar to remind of when her inspection is due.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 23, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.22 · E CHILDREN'S RECORDS

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. Immediate: Director will contact parents to fill out missing information. Preventative/Monitoring: The director will use licensing child records checklist to maintain records up to date. The director will check child records quarterly. 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 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. Corrective Action Plan Immediate: Director will contact parents to obtain most recent immunizations. Preventative/Monitoring: The director will use licensing child records checklist to maintain records up to date. The director will check child records quarterly. 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 a list of people authorized to pick up the child and an authorization form signed by the parent or guardian. See Children's Records 8.9.4.22 form for the child(ren) with missing information and/or authorization. Corrective Action Plan Immediate: Director will contact parents to fill out missing information. Preventative/Monitoring: The director will use licensing child records checklist to maintain records up to date. The director will check child records quarterly. 05/12/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 3 of 10 Love & Care Child Development Center 18232464 Administrative Requirements for Centers: (continued)

Corrected Corrected by Jun 23, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.22 · F PERSONNEL RECORDS

From the review of staff records, it was determined that 2 out of 4 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: The director will locate missing file and email to licensing for review. Preventative/Monitoring: The director will create a filing /storage system to maintain files. 8.9.4.22.F.1.:A licensee will keep a complete file for each staff member, including substitutes and volunteers working more than six hours of any week and having direct contact with the children. A center will keep the file for one year after the staff member’s last day of employment. Records will contain at least the following: Finding From the review of staff records, it was determined that 4 out of 4 staff records does/do not include results of the performance evaluation. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff who need documentation of a performance evaluation. Corrective Action Plan Immediate: The director will create performance evaluations plans by 5/30/25 Preventative/Monitoring: The director will use licensing staff files checklist to review files on a quarterly basis. 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 4 staff records does/do not include documentation of current first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation training. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff without verification of training. Corrective Action Plan Immediate: The director has scheduled the CPR class to be taken on June 7, 2025. Preventative/Monitoring: The director will use a calendar for reminders to review expirations for staff files on a quarterly basis. 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: 05/12/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 4 of 10 Love & Care Child Development Center 18232464 Personnel (continued) 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 Immediate: The director will review all staff files by 5/30/25. Preventative/Monitoring: The director will use a calendar for reminders to review expirations for staff files on a quarterly basis. 8.9.4.22.F.1.:A licensee will keep a complete file for each staff member, including substitutes and volunteers working more than six hours of any week and having direct contact with the children. A center will keep the file for one year after the staff member’s last day of employment. Records will contain at least the following: Finding From the review of staff records, it was determined that 4 out of 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 Immediate: The director will create professional development plan with staff by 5/30/25. Preventative/Monitoring: The director will use licensing staff files checklist to review files on a quarterly basis.

8.9.4.23 · B STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

From the review of staff records, it was determined that 2 out of 4 staff working more than 20 hours a week, has/have no documentation of at least 24 hours of qualified annual training, See Staff Records 8.9.4.23 form for staff with missing documentation of training. Immediate: The director will review staff files for missing training by 5/30/25 Preventative/Monitoring: The director will use licensing staff files checklist to review files on a quarterly basis. 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. 05/12/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 5 of 10 Love & Care Child Development Center 18232464 Personnel (continued) Finding The center failed to keep a training log on file with Date of training, Date of hire, Employee's name, Position, Clock hours, Competency area, Source of training for 4 out of 4 staff. See Staff Records 8.9.4.23 form for staff who are missing a complete training log. Corrective Action Plan Immediate: The director will review staff files for missing training by 5/30/25 Preventative/Monitoring: The director will use licensing staff files checklist to review files on a quarterly basis.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 23, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.24 · B NAPS OR REST PERIOD

The center does not provide a clearly labeled individual bed, cot or mat for each child to ensure each child uses the same items between washing. Immediate: The director will label all cots today 5/23/25 Preventative/Monitoring: The director will create a number checklist to help monitor the cots in the classroom.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 23, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.25 · D KITCHENS

A food is not properly stored; the item is not labeled and dated. Immediate: The director will label food and discard any food as needed. CORRECTED ON SITE. Preventative/Monitoring: The director will create a kitchen checklist to help monitor weekly.

Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.26 · B FIRST AID REQUIREMENTS

The center’s first aid kit does not contain a thermometer, soap. Immediate: The director corrected this onsite. Director placed missing items in the first aid kit. Preventative/Monitoring: Director will place an items checklist in the first aid kit. Check it monthly.

Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.28 · A-J TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CENTERS

The vehicle used for transporting children does not have insurance coverage. Immediate: CORRECTED ON SITE, director obtained most recent insurance card. Preventative/Monitoring: Director will set a calendar reminder when insurance is renewed and will print out immediately. Building, Ground and Safety Requirements for Centers:

Corrected Corrected by Jun 23, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.29 · A HOUSEKEEPING

The equipment, fixtures are not in good repair as evidenced by slide is broken. Immediate: The director will purchase and replace slide seat when the part comes in. Preventative/Monitoring: The director will remind teachers to utilize playground check list daily, the teachers will turn in the playground inspections daily for director to review. 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 infant/toddler playground and preschool playground are not clean as evidenced by trash bags and other trash on premisis.. Corrective Action Plan Immediate: The director removed the trash from the infant playground. CORRECTED ON SITE. Preventative/Monitoring: The director will remind teachers to utilize playground check list daily. The teachers will turn in the playground inspections daily for director to review.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 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 preschool/school age classroom are not safety outlets and they do not have protective covers. Immediate: CORRECTED ON SITE. The director replaced outlets that are missing. Preventative/Monitoring: The director will use licensing classroom checklist to use as a monitoring tool, teacher will be responsible to check this at closing time, daily.

Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.29 · H SAFETY COMPLIANCE

The center does not have verification of an annual fire inspection from the fire authority having jurisdiction. Immediate: The director contact health fire inspectors to request an inspection. Preventative/Monitoring: The director will use her calendar to remind of when her inspection is due.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 23, 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 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. Immediate: On 1/3/25 the director will meet with staff to complete the professional development plan. Preventative: On 1/3/25 the director will review staff files and monitoring one month after hire and twice a year after. The director will submit documents to licensing authority. 01/03/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 6 Love & Care Child Development Center 18232464 Administrative Requirements for Centers: (continued)

Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 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 (1 out of 4 staff) Immediate: On 1/3/25 the director will meet with the educator to discuss scheduling training requirements. Preventative: On 1/3/25 the director will review staff files and monitoring one month after hire and twice a year after that. The director will submit documents to licensing authority. 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 training, Date of hire, Employee's name, Clock hours, Competency area, Source of training for 2 out of 4 staff. See Staff Records 8.9.4.23 form for staff who are missing a complete training log. Corrective Action Plan Immediate: On 1/3/25 the director will meet with the educators to discuss completing the training log. Preventative: The director will use a tracking sheet to track and monitoring staff files twice a year for completeness. The director will submit documents to licensing authority.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.25 · C MENUS

Menu was not posted at least one week in advance. Immediate: On 1/3/25 the director will create menus for three weeks. Preventative: On 1/6/25 the director will schedule in her planner to create menus for each month in advance and monitor her planner monthly. The director will submit documents to licensing authority.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.29 · H SAFETY COMPLIANCE

The center does not have verification of an annual fire inspection from the fire authority having jurisdiction. Immediate: On 1/3/24 the director check through files and emails for last inspection, if not conducted she will call and schedule for an inspection. Preventative: The director will use a planner to track needed inspections and monitoring monthly. The director will submit documents to licensing authority.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.22 · E CHILDREN'S RECORDS

Of the 3 children's records reviewed of those children who are no longer attending, 1 is/are missing the date of the child's last day at the center. See Children's Records 8.9.4.22 form for the child(ren) with missing information and/or authorization. On 5/15/24 the director will complete the enrollment date. On May 17, 2024, the director will review the forms and file. The director will review children's records monthly to ensure required documents are complete. 05/15/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 8 Love & Care Child Development Center 18232464 Admin/Licensure (continued) 8.9.4.22.E.1.e.:a copy of the child’s up-to-date immunization record or a public health division approved exemption from the requirement [, a] . A grace period of a maximum of 30 days will be granted for children in foster care, homeless children and youth [;], or at-risk children and youth as determined by the department; Finding Of the 3 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. Corrective Action Plan On 5/15/24 the director will meet with the family to request an immunization record. On June 17, 2024, the director will review the forms and file. The director will review children's records monthly to ensure required documents are complete. 8.9.4.22.E.1.c.:a list of people authorized to pick up the child and an authorization form signed by parent or guardian; identification of person authorized by the parent or guardian to pick up the child shall be verified at pick up; Finding Of the 3 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 8.9.4.22 form for the child(ren) with missing information and/or authorization. Corrective Action Plan On 5/15/24 the director will meet with the family to complete the authorization to pick up information. On May 17, 2024, the director will review the forms and file. The director will review children's records monthly to ensure required documents are complete. 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 3 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 On 5/15/24 the director will meet with the family to complete the emergency contact information. On May 17, 2024, the director will review the forms and file. The director will review children's records monthly to ensure required documents are complete. 8.9.4.22.E.2.c.: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. Finding Of the 3 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 8.9.4.22 form for the child(ren) with missing information. Corrective Action Plan On 5/15/24 the director will meet with the family to complete the physician's information. On May 17, 2024, the director will review the forms and file. The director will review children's records monthly to ensure required documents are complete. 05/15/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 3 of 8 Love & Care Child Development Center 18232464 Administrative Requirements for Centers: (continued)

Corrected Corrected by Jun 17, 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 a signed universal precaution acknowledgement form. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff with missing documentation. The director will provide the staff with required forms on 5/15/24 to complete by 5/17/24. On May 17, 2024, the director will review the forms and file. The director will review staff records monthly to ensure required documents are complete. 8.9.4.22.F.1.k.:confidentiality form; Finding From the review of staff records, it was determined that 1 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 The director will provide the staff with required forms on 5/15/24 to complete by 5/17/24. On May 17, 2024, the director will review the forms and file. The director will review staff records monthly to ensure required documents are complete. 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 The director will provide the staff with required forms on 5/15/24 to complete by 5/17/24. On May 17, 2024, the director will review the forms and file. The director will review staff records monthly to ensure required documents are complete. 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 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 The director will provide the staff with required forms on 5/15/24 to complete by 5/17/24. On May 17, 2024, the director will review the forms and file. The director will review staff records monthly to ensure required documents are complete. 05/15/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 4 of 8 Love & Care Child Development Center 18232464 Personnel (continued) 8.9.4.22.F.1.q.:Form I-9, employment eligibility verification. Finding From the review of staff records, it was determined that 1 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 The director will provide the staff with required forms on 5/15/24 to complete by 5/17/24. On May 17, 2024, the director will review the forms and file. The director will review staff records monthly to ensure required documents 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 1 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 The director will provide the staff with required forms on 5/15/24 to complete by 5/17/24. On May 17, 2024, the director will review the forms and file. The director will review staff records monthly to ensure required documents are complete.

8.9.4.23 · B STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

From the review of staff records, it was determined that 1 out of 4 new staff does/do not have documentation of orientation training. See Staff Records 8.16.2.22 form for staff with missing documentation. The director will provide the staff with required forms on 5/15/24 to complete by 5/17/24. On May 17, 2024, the director will review the forms and file. The director will review staff records monthly to ensure required documents are complete. 05/15/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 5 of 8 Love & Care Child Development Center 18232464 Personnel (continued) 8.9.4.23.B.2.h.:Online first aid and CPR training will not be approved, unless there is a hands-on component included. In-person requirements may be waived in case of an emergency. Finding On line CPR and/or First Aid Training was used to meet requirements. (2 out of 4 staff). Corrective Action Plan The director will provide the staff with required forms on 5/15/24 to complete by 5/17/24. On May 17, 2024, the director will review the forms and file. The director will review staff records monthly to ensure required documents are complete. 8.9.4.23.B.2.l.: 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, Position, Training certificate for 2 out of 4 staff. See Staff Records 8.16.2.22 form for staff who are missing a complete training log. Corrective Action Plan The director will provide the staff with required forms on 5/15/24 to complete by 5/17/24. On May 17, 2024, the director will review the forms and file. The director will review staff records monthly to ensure required documents are complete. 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& COVID (1 out of 4 staff) Corrective Action Plan The director will provide the staff with required forms on 5/15/24 to complete by 5/17/24. On May 17, 2024, the director will review the forms and file. The director will review staff records monthly to ensure required documents are complete.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 17, 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 Trainingand COVID-19; 2 out of 4 staff Provider will ensure that all staff complete required trainings.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 24, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.22 · F PERSONNEL RECORDS

From the review of staff records, it was determined that 4 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. 8.9.4.22.F.1.h.:documentation of all appropriate training by date, time, hours and area of competency; 10/12/2023 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 9 Love & Care Child Development Center 18232464 Personnel (continued) Finding From the review of staff records, it was determined that 1 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. 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 2 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. Center will ensure all staff records have the professional development plan current. 8.9.4.22.F.1.k.:confidentiality form; Finding From the review of staff records, it was determined that 1 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 Center will ensure all staff sign the confidentiality agreement. 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 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 Center will ensure all staff sign the personnel handbook acknowledgement statement. 8.9.4.22.F.1.q.:Form I-9, employment eligibility verification. Finding From the review of staff records, it was determined that 1 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 Center will ensure all staff complete the I-9 form 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. 10/12/2023 http://www.nmececd.org 3 of 9 Love & Care Child Development Center 18232464 Personnel (continued) Finding From the review of staff records, it was determined that 1 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 Center will ensure all staff complete the disaster preparedness plan acknowledgement. 8.9.4.22.F.1.j.:universal precaution acknowledgment form; Finding From the review of staff records, it was determined that 1 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 Center will ensure the universal precautions acknowledgement form is signed by all staff. 8.9.4.22.F.1.i.:emergency contact number; Finding From the review of staff records, it was determined that 1 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 Center will ensure staff emergency contact are complete. 8.9.4.22.F.1.g.:documentation of current first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation training; Finding From the review of staff records, it was determined that 1 out of 4 staff records does/do not include documentation of current first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation training. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff without verification of training. Corrective Action Plan Staff will completer 1st aid and CPR training

Corrected Corrected by Nov 13, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.23 · A PERSONNEL AND STAFFING REQUIREMENTS

In the absence of the director, the center does not have a person named to be in charge. Center will have a person in charge when director is out. 8.9.4.23.A.9.:A program will maintain staff/child ratios and group sizes at all times based on the youngest child present in the group. Children must never be left unattended whether inside or outside the facility. Staff will be onsite, available and responsive to children during all hours of operation. All educators shall perform headcounts at regular intervals throughout the day. Finding In the School Age, Infant - (6 wk. - 12 mo.) class room(s) the staffing/child ratio was exceeded when all children were gouped from ages 1 year - 12 years old. Corrective Action Plan Center will ensure staff are available to group by age and ensure staff to child ratio is met. 8.9.4.23.A.9.:A program will maintain staff/child ratios and group sizes at all times based on the youngest child present in the group. Children must never be left unattended whether inside or outside the facility. Staff will be onsite, available and responsive to children during all hours of operation. All educators shall perform headcounts at regular intervals throughout the day. Finding The child(ren) in the School Age class room(s) was/were left unattended when the children were found outsid hiding behind the shed. Corrective Action Plan Center will ensure all children are being cared for by educator. 8.9.4.23.A.9.:A program will maintain staff/child ratios and group sizes at all times based on the youngest child present in the group. Children must never be left unattended whether inside or outside the facility. Staff will be onsite, available and responsive to children during all hours of operation. All educators shall perform headcounts at regular intervals throughout the day. Finding The staff for the Infant - (6 wk. - 12 mo.), School Age class room(s) was not Onsite as evidenced by Compliance Officer during visit.. Corrective Action Plan Center will ensure staff are onsite, available and responsive to children during all hour of operation. 10/12/2023 http://www.nmececd.org 5 of 9 Love & Care Child Development Center 18232464 Personnel and Staffing Requirements for Centers: (continued)

Corrected Corrected by Nov 13, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.23 · B STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

From the review of staff records, it was determined that 1 out of 4 new staff does/do not have documentation of orientation training. See Staff Records 8.16.2.22 form for staff with missing documentation. Staff will complete training. 8.9.4.23.B.2.l.: 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, Date of training, Position, Employee's name, Clock hours, Competency area, Source of training, Training certificate for 4 out of 4 staff. See Staff Records 8.16.2.22 form for staff who are missing a complete training log. Corrective Action Plan Training log and certificates will be filed and completed. 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 and COVID 3 out of 4 staff. Corrective Action Plan Staff will complete trainings 10/12/2023 http://www.nmececd.org 6 of 9 Love & Care Child Development Center 18232464 Personnel and Staffing Requirements for Centers: (continued)

Corrected Corrected by Nov 13, 2023

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 staff/child ratio for the Age in group: six years and older - 1:15 or fraction of group thereof, Age in group: infants - 1:6 or fraction of group thereof, Age in group: four years - 1:12 or fraction of group thereof. The observed staff/child ratio was 1:12. Center will ensure groups are by age and staff/child ratio is met at all times. Services and Care of Children in Centers:

Corrected Corrected by Nov 13, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.24 · I EQUIPMENT AND PROGRAM

The center did not post the daily activity schedule. Center will ensure daily schedule is posted.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 13, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.29 · H SAFETY COMPLIANCE

The center does not have verification of an annual fire inspection from the fire authority having jurisdiction. Center will ensure fire inspection is conducted.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 13, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.