8.9.4.22 · F PERSONNEL RECORDS

From the review of staff records, it was determined that 1 out of 17 staff records does/do not include the staff's position. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff with this missing information. 1. On 3/18/25, the Director placed a copy of this record in the staff file. This was corrected onsite. 2. Effective 3/18/25, the Director will audit 50% of staff files quarterly to ensure that required documents and information is on file and to maintain ongoing 03/18/2025 compliance with licensing requirements. The Director will http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 8 remember to do this by creating a calendar reminder. Building Blocks Learning Center 4000195 Personnel (continued) 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 17 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 1. On 3/18/25, the Director placed a copy of this record in the staff file. This was corrected onsite. 2. Effective 3/18/25, the Director will audit 50% of staff files quarterly to ensure that required documents and information is on file and to maintain ongoing compliance with licensing requirements. The Director will remember to do this by creating a calendar reminder. 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 17 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. Corrective Action Plan 1. On 3/18/25, the Director will ask the Educators to complete filling out their paperwork. This will be completed by 4/18/25. 2. Effective 3/18/25, the Director will check staff files 2 weeks after they have been hired to ensure that they are complete and to maintain ongoing compliance with licensing requirements. The Director will remember to do this by scheduling a follow-up meeting with new hires within 2 weeks of their hire date. 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 17 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 1. On 3/18/25, the Director had the Educator sign this acknowledgment and placed it on file. This was corrected on site. 2. Effective 3/18/25, the Director will audit 50% of staff files quarterly to ensure that required documents and information is on file and to maintain ongoing compliance with licensing requirements. The Director will remember to do this by creating a calendar reminder. 03/18/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 3 of 8 Building Blocks Learning Center 4000195

Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2025

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 4 out of 17 staff does/do not have documentation of the 3 credit ECE or an approved equivalent within 12 months of employment. 1. On 3/18/25, the Director had the Educators print their most current transcripts and place on file. All Educators have completed and ECE 3 credit course. This was corrected onsite. 2. Effective 3/18/25, the Director will audit 50% of staff files quarterly to ensure that required documents and information is on file and to maintain ongoing compliance with licensing requirements. The Director will remember to do this by creating a calendar reminder. 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 Training: (1 out of 17.), Health and Safety Training: (1 out of 17) Corrective Action Plan 1. On 3/18/25, the Director had the Educators print their training certifications and place on file. All Educators have completed the required courses. This was corrected onsite. 2. Effective 3/18/25, the Director will audit 50% of staff files quarterly to ensure that required documents and information is on file and to maintain ongoing compliance with licensing requirements. The Director will remember to do this by creating a calendar reminder. 03/18/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 4 of 8 Building Blocks Learning Center 4000195 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 17 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 1. On 3/18/25, the Director had the Educator read and sign the NEO acknowledgment and placed it on file. This was corrected on site. 2. Effective 3/18/25, the Director will audit 50% of staff files quarterly to ensure that required documents and information is on file and to maintain ongoing compliance with licensing requirements. The Director will remember to do this by creating a calendar reminder.

Corrected by Mar 18, 2025

8.9.4.24 · A1 GUIDANCE

Of the 17 staff's records reviewed, 1 is/are missing a signed staff 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. 1. On 3/18/25, the Director had the Educator sign this acknowledgment and placed it on file. This was corrected on site. 2. Effective 3/18/25, the Director will audit 50% of staff files quarterly to ensure that required documents and information is on file and to maintain ongoing compliance with licensing requirements. The Director will remember to do this by creating a calendar reminder.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 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 current registration. 1. On 3/18/25, the Assistant Director provided an image showing the vehicle registration is current. The Directorwill place a copy of the current registration by the end of the day. 2. Effective 3/18/25, the Director will place the copy of the current registration and insurance in the transporting vehicles as soon as they are received to ensure ongoing compliance with licensing requirements. These will be checked semi-annually to ensure they are maintained current. Building, Ground and Safety Requirements for Centers:

Corrected Corrected by Apr 18, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.29 · A HOUSEKEEPING

The premises are not in good repair as evidenced by chipping paint on wall. (Near sink in 1's classroom.) 1. On 3/18/25, the Director will ask the Maintenance Personnel to repair the chipping paint on the wall. This will be completed by 4/18/25. 2. Effective 3/18/25, the Director will ask Educators to inspect their classrooms weekly and to submit work orders needed to ensure that housekeeping requirements are always met and to maintain ongoing compliance with licensing requirements. The Educators will check their classrooms at the end of each week and submit a work order by Friday afternoons when needed. 2 Year Old Classroom 8.9.4.29.A.1.:A center will keep the premises, including furniture, fixtures, floors, drinking fountains, toys and equipment clean, safe, and in good repair. The center and premises will be free of debris and potential hazards. Finding The premises in the One's and Two's classrooms are not safe in that cleaning supplies are within children's reach. Corrective Action Plan 1. On 3/18/25, the Educators in the classrooms placed the supplies away from children's reach. This was corrected onsite. 2. Effective 3/18/25, the Director will remind Educators about keeping cleaning supplies away from children's reach by creating a posting reminder for each classroom to maintain ongoing compliance with licensing requirement.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 18, 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 6 classrooms failed to post the capacity for each activity/interest area. 1. THIS WAS CORRECTED ONSITE. On 8/26/24, the Educators in Room #8 and Room #7 posted capacities in each activity area. 2. Effective 8/27/24, the Director will check classrooms quarterly to ensure all required postings are up and to maintain ongoing compliance with Staff/Child Ratios and Group Sizes requirements. Services and Care of Children in Centers:

Corrected Corrected by Sep 26, 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 15 staff records does/do not include the staff's position. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff with this missing information. Director will ensure that all staff files include staff position. 03/22/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 6 Building Blocks Learning Center 4000195 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 15 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 Director will ensure that all staff files include staff duties. 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 5 out of 15 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 Director will ensure that all staff files include a written professional development plan based on the seven areas of competencies. (Annually renewed.)

Corrected Corrected by Apr 22, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.23 · B STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

The center failed to keep a training log on file with Date of hire, Date of training, Employee's name, Position, Competency area, Clock hours, Source of training, Training certificate for 3 out of 15 staff. See Staff Records 8.16.2.22 form for staff who are missing a complete training log. Director will ensure that all staff include training logs with: Date of hire, Date of training, Employee's name, Position, Competency area, Clock hours, Source of training, Training certificate. (Annually renewed.)

Corrected Corrected by Apr 22, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.24 · J OUTDOOR PLAY AREAS

Playground car equipment is not safe as evidenced by the following: splintered, cracked or deteriorating wood. Playground fence equipment is not safe as evidenced by the following: curled up and is a hazard. Director will ensure to repair or replace the fence and car equipment. 8.9.4.24.J.4.:Playground equipment shall be inspected and inspections documented weekly. Finding The playground equipment isn't inspected weekly. Corrective Action Plan Director will ensure that playground inspections are done weekly and documented.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 22, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.28 · A-H TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CENTERS

Transportation log does not include drop off times for all children being transported, does not include pick up times for all children being transported. Director will ensure that head count logs include pick-up and drop-off times from the school location of each child. Building, Ground and Safety Requirements for Centers:

Corrected Corrected by Apr 22, 2024

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. Director will ensure to request annual fire inspection and post the inspection report once received.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 22, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.21 · B (3)C CAPACITY OF CENTERS

The center failed to post classroom capacities, and ratios and group sizes in an area of the room that is easily visible to parents, staff and visitors. Director will ensure capacity of room and group sizing is posted.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 16, 2023

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 6 classrooms failed to post the capacity for each activity/interest area. Director will ensure activity interest areas have capacity posted. Services and Care of Children in Centers:

Corrected Corrected by Oct 16, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.24 · I EQUIPMENT AND PROGRAM

The center did not post the daily activity schedule. Director will ensure the daily schedule is posted. 2 Year Old Classroom 8.9.4.24.I.8.:A center will post a daily activity schedule. A center will follow a consistent pattern for routine activities such as meals, snacks and rest. Finding The center did not post the daily activity schedule. Corrective Action Plan Director will ensure daily schedule is posted.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 16, 2023

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. Director will ensure all food is labeled and dated.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 16, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.29 · H SAFETY COMPLIANCE

The center failed to conduct a fire drill for the month(s) of February, April, August. Director will ensure fire drills are conducted monthly. Make up drills will be conducted and documented. 8.9.4.29.H.1.:A center will conduct emergency preparedness practice drills at least quarterly beginning January of each calendar year. Finding The center failed to conduct an emergency preparedness practice drills for at least once a quarter. Corrective Action Plan Director will ensure emergency preparedness drills are conducted and documented quarterly. Make up drill will be completed for January within 30 days.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 16, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.