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 employment history verification. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff with this missing information. 03/09/2026 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 8 Love the Children Learning Center 4000144 Personnel (continued) Immediate Action: On or after 03/05/2026 the director reviewed all current personnel files to ensure required documentation, including verification of work history, was present. Any missing employment verifications were completed by contacting previous employers by phone, and the director or Human Resource Manager signed and dated the work history page once verification was confirmed. Documentation was placed in the employee's personnel file and noted on the personnel record checklist. Preventative Action: As of 03/05/2026, the director and office staff will ensure all new hire and employee paperwork, including verification of work history, is reviewed for completeness before being filed. The director will verify with the Human Resource Manager whether employment verification has been completed and will conduct the verification calls if needed. Once verified, the Director will sign and document completion on the work history page and personnel record checklist. Compliance Monitoring: As of 03/05/2026, the Director will review personnel files regularly to ensure all required documentation, including work history verification, is completed and properly documented. A personnel record checklist located at the front of each staff member's file will be used to track completion. The Director will sign and date the checklist during routine file reviews to ensure ongoing compliance.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.24 · D DIAPERING AND TOILETING

A staff member did not wear non-porous, single-use gloves when changing a diaper |, did not wash their hands after changing a diaper. Immediate Action: As of 03/05/2026, the Director addressed proper diapering procedures with staff and reviewed the requirement for glove use and handwashing of both the child and the educator after each diaper change. Staff were reminded that these procedures must be followed consistently to ensure proper health and sanitation practices. Preventative Action: As of 03/05/2026, the Director and office staff will provide direct observation and guidance to staff during diapering procedures to ensure gloves are used and proper handwashing of both the child and educator occurs after each diaper change. Expectations for diapering procedures were reviewed with staff to reinforce compliance with health and sanitation requirements. Compliance Monitoring: As of 03/05/2026, the Director and office staff will conduct daily observations of diapering procedures in the classroom. Observations will be documented on an observation chart noting the date, time and brief notes of what was observed to ensure ongoing compliance with diapering procedures.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.25 · D KITCHENS

It was observed that milk was separated into individual containers but was not labeled or dated in the refrigerator inside the infant classroom. Immediate Action: As of 03/05/2026, infant room staff were immediately reminded of the requirement to properly label all milk containers with the name/description, the date the mile was opened or poured, and the expiration date before serving or storing in the refrigerator. Preventative Action: As of 03/05/2026, infant room staff will ensure that all milk containers are labeled with the name/description the date the milk was opened or poured, and the expiration date prior to being served or placed in the refrigerator. Staff will verify that all labeling is completed before milk is stored or provided to a child. Compliance Monitoring: As of 03/05/2026, the Director and office staff will conduct routine checks of milk containers in the infant room refrigerator to ensure proper labeling requirements are followed. Compliance will be verified by visually confirming that all containers are labeled before storage and service throughout the day.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.27 · A-E ILLNESS REQUIREMENTS FOR CENTERS

The center did not document daily health check/screenings of all children in care. Immediate Action: As of 03/05/2026, staff were immediately reminded that a daily health check must be conducted with families at drop-off and documented each morning. Staff began completing verbal health checks with families and recording the information on the monthly roll call sheet. Preventative Action: 03/09/2026 http://www.nmececd.org 5 of 8 Love the Children Learning Center 4000144 I/T Classroom (continued) As of 03/05/2026, staff will conduct a verbal health check with each family at the time of drop-off every day to identify any health concerns prior to the child entering the classroom. The information obtained during the health check will be documented each morning on the monthly roll call sheet. Compliance Monitoring: As of 03/05/2026, the Director and office staff will review the monthly roll call sheets to ensure daily verbal health checks are documented for each child. Monitoring will occur through routine review of the completed forms to ensure entries are recorded each morning. 2 Year Old Classroom 8.9.4.27.E.:The center must perform daily health check/screenings of all children in care. Findings will be documented and maintained for review. Finding The center did not document daily health check/screenings of all children in care. Corrective Action Plan Immediate Action: As of 03/05/2026, staff were immediately reminded that a daily health check must be conducted with families at drop-off and documented each morning. Staff began completing verbal health checks with families and recording the information on the monthly roll call sheet. Preventative Action: As of 03/05/2026, staff will conduct a verbal health check with each family at the time of drop-off every day to identify any health concerns prior to the child entering the classroom. The information obtained during the health check will be documented each morning on the monthly roll call sheet. Compliance Monitoring: As of 03/05/2026, the Director and office staff will review the monthly roll call sheets to ensure daily verbal health checks are documented for each child. Monitoring will occur through routine review of the completed forms to ensure entries are recorded each morning. Transportation Requirements for Centers:

Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.29 · F EXITS AND WINDOWS

Exit ways are obstructed and do not permit free egress from inside the center to the outside. It was observed that an infant bouncy chair was located directly in front of the emergency exit door. Immediate Action: As of 03/05/2026, staff were immediately reminded that swings and/or bouncer chairs must not be placed near emergency exit doors or in walkways. Classroom staff repositioned the equipment to ensure all exits and pathways remained clear. Preventative Action: As of 03/05/2026, educators will ensure that all swings and/or bouncer chairs are placed away from emergency exit doors and walkways to maintain clear and unobstructed egress pathways at all times. Equipment: placement will be checked during classroom set up each day. Compliance Monitoring: As of 03/05/2026, compliance will be monitored through the classroom opening chore chart. Staff will document that equipment has been properly placed during the opening chore check, and the Director will conduct routine walkthroughs to ensure exits and walkways remain clear.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.29 · H SAFETY COMPLIANCE

The center failed to conduct an emergency preparedness practice drills for at least once a quarter. Documentation showed that there was no emergency preparedness drills conducted for the 3rd and 4th quarter of 2025. Immediate Action: As of 03/05/2026, the director reviewed emergency drill requirements and ensured that upcoming drills for natural disaster, lockdown, and relocation are scheduled. Staff were reminded of the requirement to conduct these drills and properly document them on the disaster drill log. Preventative Action: 03/09/2026 http://www.nmececd.org 7 of 8 Love the Children Learning Center 4000144 Admin/Licensure (continued) As of 03/5/2026, the Director will ensure that emergency drills are conducted quarterly in March, June, September, and December, with natural disaster lockdown and relocation drills completed during the year. Staff will document the date, time, number of children, number of adults, and type of drill on the disaster drill log. Compliance Monitoring: As of 03/05/2026, the Director will review the disaster drill log to ensure all required drills are conducted and documented each quarter. Completed logs will be maintained in the school binder located in the office for ongoing compliance verification.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 2026

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 employment history verification. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff with this missing information. 02/19/2026 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 6 Love the Children Learning Center 4000144 Personnel (continued) The director will have 10 days to submit the corrective action plans to licensing for review.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.24 · D DIAPERING AND TOILETING

A staff member did not wear non-porous, single-use gloves when changing a diaper, did not wash their hands or the child's hands after changing a diaper. The director will have 10 days to submit the corrective action plans to licensing for review.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.25 · D KITCHENS

It was observed that milk was separated into individual containers but was not labeled or dated in the refrigerator inside the infant classroom. The director will have 10 days to submit the corrective action plans to licensing for review.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.27 · A-E ILLNESS REQUIREMENTS FOR CENTERS

The center did not document daily health check/screenings of all children in care. The director will have 10 days to submit the corrective action plans to licensing for review. 2 Year Old Classroom 8.9.4.27.E.:The center must perform daily health check/screenings of all children in care. Findings will be documented and maintained for review. 02/19/2026 http://www.nmececd.org 4 of 6 Love the Children Learning Center 4000144 2 Year Old Classroom (continued) Finding The center did not document daily health check/screenings of all children in care. Corrective Action Plan The director will have 10 days to submit the corrective action plans to licensing for review. Transportation Requirements for Centers:

Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.29 · F EXITS AND WINDOWS

Exit ways are obstructed and do not permit free egress from inside the center to the outside. It was observed that an infant bouncy chair was located directly in front of the emergency exit door. The director will have 10 days to submit the corrective action plans to licensing for review.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.29 · H SAFETY COMPLIANCE

The center failed to conduct an emergency preparedness practice drills for at least once a quarter. Documentation showed that there was no emergency preparedness drills conducted for the 3rd and 4th quarter of 2025. The director will have 10 days to submit the corrective action plans to licensing for review. 02/19/2026 http://www.nmececd.org 5 of 6 Love the Children Learning Center 4000144 Building, Ground and Safety Requirements for Centers: (continued)

Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.22 · E CHILDREN'S RECORDS

Of the 5 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. The file did include one emergency contact. 06/10/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 5 Love the Children Learning Center 4000144 Admin/Licensure (continued) Immediate Action: On 6/10/2025 the director had the parent add an additional emergency contact to the child's enrollment form. Preventative Action: As of 6/10/2025 the director will continue to check the children's files monthly to ensure all information is updated. Compliance Monitoring: As of 6/10/2025, the educational coordinater will also check files semi annual during the mock state inspection.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.22 · F PERSONNEL RECORDS

The center failed to have 1 out of 12 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 Action: On 6/10/2025 the director called the employee to have her come in and sign the conviction notice. Preventative Action: As of 6/10/2025 the director will check files each month to make sure they are accurate and up to date. Compliance Monitoring: As of 6/10/2025 the educational coordinator will double check the files semi-annualy to ensure they are accuate and up to date.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2025

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 October. The Director did do two fire drills in November. 1. The Director conducted the fire drill for October on 11/1/2024. 2. As of 12/9/2024, the Director will remember to check the fire drills for the month to ensure they are completed. This is on a checklist that the Director checks monthly. 3. As of 12/9/2024 the Director will continue to check the monthly checklist to make sure that fire drills are completed on different days and different times.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.25 · D KITCHENS

There are several gallons of milk in the infant refrigerator that are expired. As of 6/11/2024, the Center has done the following: * Checked the refrigerator for expired or out of date foods. * Threw out all expired and/or out of date foods. * Spoke with Infant room and office staff about how we can ensure that we do not have expired or out of date foods. This is our Preventative Action Plan moving forward. * Every morning when staff fill milk pitchers, they will check milk dates and food dates. * If any are expired or out of date staff will through away expired or out of date foods. * Every Friday staff will clean out the refrigerator. *The director, co-director and office staff will check all milk coming into the center to ensure non are expired. * If they are expired, we will dispose of them immediately. As of 06/11/2024, the director, co-director and office staff will follow up by examining the refrigerator for expired or out of date foods every Friday at closing or Monday at opening. We will ensure the refrigerator is free of expired and out of date foods and is in compliance with our Corrective Action Plan. Health and Safety Requirements for Centers:

Corrected Corrected by Jul 11, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.25 · D KITCHENS

There are several gallons of milk in the infant refrigerator that are expired. The provider will submit a corrective action plant to licensing within 10 days.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 21, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.