8.9.4.24 · J OUTDOOR PLAY AREAS

The fall zone underneath the large playground is not adequate as evidenced by the energy absorbent material is not uniformly spread over the fall zone area. **Black tarp is visible and could pose as a tripping hazard Director stated that she has already contacted maintenance to bring in more rubber mulch to spread over the playground.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 23, 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 2 out of 2 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. Educators are waiting to complete the 2nd half. Services and Care of Children in Centers:

Corrected Corrected by Aug 21, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.24 · J OUTDOOR PLAY AREAS

The fall zone underneath the large playground is not adequate as evidenced by the energy absorbent material is not deep enough. The Director will put more material as it was not enough.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 21, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

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 current child care regulations, guidance policy, current list of notifiable diseases and communicable diseases published by the office of epidemiology of the New Mexico department of health. Assistant Director corrected on site

Corrected Corrected by Jun 7, 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 8 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. *1 staff is missing a PDP Assistant Director will have the educator complete a current PDP.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 5, 2024

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 2 out of 8 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. Assistant Director will have educators sign up for the 45 hour course. Resource was handed out to register 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: COVID-19 Training *2 staff are missing this training certificate Corrective Action Plan Assistant Director will have the educators complete the required training as soon as possible. 06/07/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 3 of 8 Cradles & Crayons #9 4000486 Personnel and Staffing Requirements for Centers: (continued)

Corrected Corrected by Jul 5, 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 1 classrooms failed to post the capacity for each activity/interest area. Assistant Director stated that they had the center painted and doors replaced so that is why signs were removed. She will have educator create signs to post. Services and Care of Children in Centers:

Corrected Corrected by Jul 5, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.24 · C ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS

Center did not provide an evacuation crib. Assistant Director corrected on site

Corrected Corrected by Jun 7, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.24 · G PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

Functional identifiable learning areas are not provided in the PreK Class room(s). **Some learning centers are not labeled The assistant director stated that she will have the educator place center signs in the designated learning areas. Signs were taken down due to walls being painted and doors being replaced.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 5, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.24 · I EQUIPMENT AND PROGRAM

The center did not post the daily activity schedule. Educator and Assistant Director stated that it was taken down but they will place it back on the wall.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 5, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.24 · J OUTDOOR PLAY AREAS

The fall zone underneath the large playground is not adequate as evidenced by the energy absorbent material is not deep enough. Assistant Director will talk with owner about either replacing the absorbent material or adding more to meet requirements.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 5, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.28 · A-H TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CENTERS

A vehicle used for transporting children is not equipped with an operable fire extinguisher. **2 vans did have expired fire extinguishers Assistant Director will call the owner to inform them of replacing fire extinguishers. Building, Ground and Safety Requirements for Centers:

Corrected Corrected by Jul 5, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.29 · A HOUSEKEEPING

The garbage/refuse receptacle being used in the bathroom does not have a tight fitting lid. Director corrected on site by placing a new trashcan with lid in the restroom. Admin/Licensure 06/07/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 6 of 8 Cradles & Crayons #9 4000486

Corrected Corrected by Jun 7, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.29 · A HOUSEKEEPING (continued)

The equipment are not in good repair as evidenced by seatbelt in the van with yellow key. Assistant Director will have seatbelt looked at to place a plastic barrier.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 5, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.29 · H SAFETY COMPLIANCE

The center’s fire extinguishers are not properly maintained. *Kitchen fire extinguisher was in maintained in the green area on meter. Assistant Director will have the fire extinguisher looked at. Admin/Licensure 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 Assistant Director created an emergency preparedness drill log on site. She stated she will conduct a drill this month.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 5, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

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 current child care regulations. The center has the old, outdated NMAC 8.16.2... regulations posted. The center will post the updated NMAC 8.9.4.. Regulations. A copy emailed to the director by the compliance officer. ***CORRECTED ON SITE****

Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.24 · J OUTDOOR PLAY AREAS

The facility’s outdoor play area is not adequately enclosed as evidenced by fencing has openings large enough for a child to crawl or fall through. Inform maintenance to fix the gates so they can be closed and check them more often. 12/18/2023 http://www.nmececd.org 3 of 6 Cradles & Crayons #9 4000486 Services and Care of Children in Centers: (continued)

Corrected Corrected by Jan 18, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.29 · A HOUSEKEEPING

The hand washing sink has a heavy accumulation of calcium build up in sink basin. The director will schedule a cleaning for the sink and inform the owners if the sink is not able to be cleaned, to replace it with a more easily cleaning one. 2 Year Old Classroom 12/18/2023 http://www.nmececd.org 4 of 6 Cradles & Crayons #9 4000486

Corrected Corrected by Jan 18, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.29 · A HOUSEKEEPING (continued)

The floors are not in good repair as evidenced by a broken ceramic tile in the center of the classroom. Inform the maintenance to fix the tile and check the floor tiles more often. Preschool 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 floors are not in good repair as evidenced by the carpet seams are splitting in the center of the classroom. Corrective Action Plan Inform maintenance to fix the seam in the carpet and check the carpet more often. 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 in the metal houses are not safe in that the screw ends are not rounded. Corrective Action Plan The director will inform Maintenace to fix this as soon as possible. The screw ends will be safe before using the equipment.. 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 playground entry gate are not safe in that there is rusty sharp pointed wire accessible to children. Corrective Action Plan The director will inform Maintenace to remove the old wires off the gate. Food Service 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 hood vent filters has a heavy accumulation of dust with grease. Corrective Action Plan The director will schedule a cleaning and will inform licensing when they are clean. 12/18/2023 http://www.nmececd.org 5 of 6 Cradles & Crayons #9 4000486 Building, Ground and Safety Requirements for Centers: (continued)

Corrected Corrected by Jan 18, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.29 · H SAFETY COMPLIANCE

The center does not make use of the fire alarm or detector system when holding a fire drill. Fire drill conducted at 12:00 PM by ringing a bell. The center will conduct a fire drill withing 10 business days by using the alarm system in place and will record the fire drill to show licensing it is working.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 18, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.22 · D FAMILY HANDBOOK

Center failed to obtain parent or guardian signature acknowledging the updates within 30 days. Center has added verbage pertaining to their transportation policies that were not in the original handbook given to parent and acknowledged by parent. When center updates the parent handbook with new policies, center will have parents sign acknowledgments indicating receipt and understanding of the policies to prevent and miscommunication. New Director has corrected this issue and given the parent the most recent handbook which covers the transportation policy. 09/14/2023 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 4 Cradles & Crayons #9 4000486 Administrative Requirements for Centers: (continued)

Corrected Corrected by Sep 14, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.21 · A LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

The licensee did not obtain background checks on all staff members, educators, volunteers, and prospective staff as per the requirements outlined in the department's most current version of the Background Check and Employment History Verification provisions. The cook on staff does not have a clearance or provisional on file yet and was allowed to escort a child out at pickup. Director was advised that no staff can work with/around children without a provisional on file. Cook does have 1st AID/CPR on file as well as Covid 19 and is working on Health and Safety. Director sent the cook home and will not allow staff to work in the center without a provisional/eligible clearance on file. 08/31/2023 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 4 Cradles & Crayons #9 4000486 Licensure Requirements for Centers: (continued) 8.9.4.21 B CAPACITY OF CENTERS N/A 8.9.4.21 C INCIDENT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS N/A Administrative Requirements for Centers: 8.9.4.22 A ADMINISTRATIVE RECORDS N/A 8.9.4.22 B MISSION, PHILOSOPHY AND CURRICULUM STATEMENT N/A 8.9.4.22 C POLICY AND PROCEDURES N/A 8.9.4.22 D FAMILY HANDBOOK N/A

Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.22 · E CHILDREN'S RECORDS

There was no record of each child's arrival and/or departure time and dates of attendance initialed by a parent, guardian, or person authorized to pick up the child. Of the 18 children present 18 were signed in. See Children's Records 8.9.4.22 form for the child(ren) with missing information and/or authorization. The center did not have a sign in and out sheet for the parents. No record of who has picked up children as a result of not having the sign in/out sheets Director corrected this while licensor was on site. Director will ensure that sign in/out sheets are kept daily for the parents to use and initial at pickup for record of who the child left with. 8.9.4.22 G PERSONNEL HANDBOOK N/A Services and Care of Children in Centers: 8.9.4.24 A1 GUIDANCE N/A 8.9.4.24 E ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS N/A 8.9.4.24 F ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR NIGHT CARE N/A 8.9.4.24 L FIELD TRIPS N/A Food Service Requirements for Centers: 8.9.4.25 C MENUS N/A Health and Safety Requirements for Centers: 8.9.4.26 B FIRST AID REQUIREMENTS N/A 08/31/2023 http://www.nmececd.org 3 of 4 Cradles & Crayons #9 4000486 8.9.4.26 C MEDICATION N/A Transportation Requirements for Centers: 8.9.4.28 A-H TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CENTERS N/A Building, Ground and Safety Requirements for Centers: 8.9.4.29 A HOUSEKEEPING N/A 8.9.4.29 B PEST CONTROL N/A 8.9.4.29 C MECHANICAL SYSTEMS N/A 8.9.4.29 H SAFETY COMPLIANCE N/A 8.9.4.29 H3 (F)(I)(J)(K)(L) SAFETY COMPLIANCE N/A 8.9.4.29 I SMOKING, FIREARMS, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, ILLEGAL DRUGS AND CONTROLLED N/A SUBSTANCES 8.9.4.29 J PETS N/A Additional Comments This survey is in reference to a partially substantiated complaint. Signatures Please Note: Per ECECD regulation NMAC 8.9.4, failure to comply with the corrective action plans noted above, may result in further action taken against the licensee. Surveyor: Shannon Mikesell Facility Representative: JOSEFINA VILLELA 08/31/2023 http://www.nmececd.org 4 of 4

Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.