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504 West Gage Avenue, Artesia NM 88210 · License #25953996 · Center · Licensed Center
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8.9.4.24 · J OUTDOOR PLAY AREAS
The fall zone next to the swing set is not adequate as evidenced by needing absorbent material such as woodchips instead of adequate material. Immediate:12/30/25 The Director will put in a maintenance request to have the absorbent material replaced near the swings. Preventative: 12/30/25 The Educators will do a weekly walk through of the playground, log any deficiencies and submit any request to make repairs. Monitoring: 12/30/25 The Director will do a monthly and quarterly walk through of the playground, log any deficiencies and submit any request to make repairs. 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:
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8.9.4.25 · D KITCHENS
Food is not promptly sealed or dated. Immediate:12/30/25 The Director will request to have all food properly, labeled, dated, and ensure it is sealed in accordance with NMAC Regulations. Preventative: 12/30/25 The Kitchen staff will do a daily check of food prepared for the day, ensuring all items are sealed, dated and keep a running log. Monitoring: 12/30/25 The Director and Kitchen staff will conduct an inspection on a quarterly and monthly basis, checking that all items stored are sealed, dated and keep a running log.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.26 · B FIRST AID REQUIREMENTS
The center’s first aid kit does not contain soap or thermometer. Immediate:12/30/25 The Director will request to add thermometers and soap to all first aid kits. Preventative: 12/30/25 The Educators will inform the Director of any missing items from the first aid kits and request that these items be replenished. Monitoring: 12/30/25 The Director and the Educators will inspect the first aid kits on a quarterly and monthly basis to ensure that all items are present.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.29 · C MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
The temperature in rooms used by children is under 82 degrees for the hot water. Immediate:12/30/25 The Director will put in a maintenance request to have the hot water regulated and adjusted in accordance NMAC Regulations. Preventative: 12/30/25 The Educators will do a weekly temperature check, log any deficiencies with the water, and submit any request to regulate the water. Monitoring: 12/30/25 The Director will do a monthly and quarterly temperature check of the water and submit any request to regulate the water. Preschool Classroom #2 8.9.4.29.C.5.:Water coming from a faucet shall be below 110 degrees Fahrenheit. A center shall install a tempering valve ahead of all domestic water-heater piping. Finding Water coming from a faucet is above 110 degrees Fahrenheit, reading 124 degrees. Corrective Action Plan Immediate:12/30/25 The Director will put in a maintenance request to have the hot water regulated and adjusted in accordance NMAC Regulations. Preventative: 12/30/25 The Educators will do a weekly temperature check, log any deficiencies with the water, 12/30/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 5 of 9 YDI Artesia Head Start 25953996 Preschool Classroom #2 (continued) and submit any request to regulate the water. Monitoring: 12/30/25 The Director will do a monthly and quarterly temperature check of the water and submit any request to regulate the water.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 30, 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; hot water temperature needs to be regulated. Immediate:12/30/25 The Director will put in a maintenance request to have the hot water regulated and adjusted in accordance NMAC Regulations. Preventative: 12/30/25 The Educators will do a weekly temperature check, log any deficiencies with the water, and submit any request to regulate the water. Monitoring: 12/30/25 The Director will do a monthly and quarterly temperature check of the water and submit any request to regulate the water. Preschool Classroom #6 8.9.4.29.D.:Water and Waste: All food preparation areas, sinks, washrooms, laundries, bathrooms and any self- contained area for infants and toddlers in diapers will have hot and cold running water pressure. Finding The center does not have hot and cold running water pressure needs to be adjusted. Corrective Action Plan Immediate:12/30/25 The Director will put in a maintenance request to have the hot water regulated and adjusted in accordance NMAC Regulations. Preventative: 12/30/25 The Educators will do a weekly temperature check, log any deficiencies with the water, and submit any request to regulate the water. Monitoring: 12/30/25 The Director will do a monthly and quarterly temperature check of the water and submit any request to regulate the water. Preschool Classroom #7 8.9.4.29.D.:Water and Waste: All food preparation areas, sinks, washrooms, laundries, bathrooms and any self- contained area for infants and toddlers in diapers will have hot and cold running water pressure. 12/30/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 6 of 9 YDI Artesia Head Start 25953996 Preschool Classroom #7 (continued) Finding The center does not have hot and cold running water pressure needs to be adjusted. Corrective Action Plan Immediate:12/30/25 The Director will put in a maintenance request to have the hot water regulated and adjusted in accordance NMAC Regulations. Preventative: 12/30/25 The Educators will do a weekly temperature check, log any deficiencies with the water, and submit any request to regulate the water. Monitoring: 12/30/25 The Director will do a monthly and quarterly temperature check of the water and submit any request to regulate the water. Preschool Classroom #8 8.9.4.29.D.:Water and Waste: All food preparation areas, sinks, washrooms, laundries, bathrooms and any self- contained area for infants and toddlers in diapers will have hot and cold running water pressure. Finding The center does not have hot and cold running water pressure needs to be adjusted. Corrective Action Plan Immediate:12/30/25 The Director will put in a maintenance request to have the hot water regulated and adjusted in accordance NMAC Regulations. Preventative: 12/30/25 The Educators will do a weekly temperature check, log any deficiencies with the water, and submit any request to regulate the water. Monitoring: 12/30/25 The Director will do a monthly and quarterly temperature check of the water and submit any request to regulate the water. Preschool Classroom #9 8.9.4.29.D.:Water and Waste: All food preparation areas, sinks, washrooms, laundries, bathrooms and any self- contained area for infants and toddlers in diapers will have hot and cold running water pressure. Finding The center does not have hot and cold running water pressure needs to be adjusted. Corrective Action Plan Immediate:12/30/25 The Director will put in a maintenance request to have the hot water regulated and adjusted in accordance NMAC Regulations. Preventative: 12/30/25 The Educators will do a weekly temperature check, log any deficiencies with the water, and submit any request to regulate the water. Monitoring: 12/30/25 The Director will do a monthly and quarterly temperature check of the water and submit any request to regulate the water. 12/30/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 7 of 9 YDI Artesia Head Start 25953996
Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.29 · D WATER AND WASTE (continued)
The center does not have hot and cold running water pressure needs to be adjusted. Immediate:12/30/25 The Director will put in a maintenance request to have the hot water regulated and adjusted in accordance NMAC Regulations. Preventative: 12/30/25 The Educators will do a weekly temperature check, log any deficiencies with the water, and submit any request to regulate the water. Monitoring: 12/30/25 The Director will do a monthly and quarterly temperature check of the water and submit any request to regulate the water. Preschool Classroom #11 8.9.4.29.D.:Water and Waste: All food preparation areas, sinks, washrooms, laundries, bathrooms and any self- contained area for infants and toddlers in diapers will have hot and cold running water pressure. Finding The center does not have hot and cold running water pressure needs to be adjusted. Corrective Action Plan Immediate:12/30/25 The Director will put in a maintenance request to have the hot water regulated and adjusted in accordance NMAC Regulations. Preventative: 12/30/25 The Educators will do a weekly temperature check, log any deficiencies with the water, and submit any request to regulate the water. Monitoring: 12/30/25 The Director will do a monthly and quarterly temperature check of the water and submit any request to regulate the water.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.