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The Children's Center

2221 W Llano Estacado Blvd, Clovis NM 88101 · License #FP4000154 · Center · Licensed Center

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Capacity 71 childrenAges 2 mo – 5 yr3-Star programLast inspected Mar 30, 2026

Contact

Director: Anna Kolek
Phone: (575) 985-2453
Website: Add via profile claim
Address: 2221 W Llano Estacado Blvd, Clovis NM 88101 · Directions

Hours

Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.

Care & schedule

When they operate

Schedule type not published.

Ages served

Ages not published.

3-Star quality rating
Licensed for 71 children

Violations, past 3 yrs

From inspections (not complaints)

High-risk violations

Serious / high-risk non-compliance

Substantiated complaints

Published by NM ECECD

Inspections, past 3 yrs

Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr

This facility

1.7

New Mexico average

1.6

Inspection history & violations

Source: New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD)

Mar 30, 2026 — Semi-annual inspection report

3 violations cited · view state record

3 violations

Non-compliance
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 Director will speak with educator and re-train Preventative Director will retrain all educators Monitoring Director will add to training schedule
Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
Non-compliance
8.9.4.29 · A HOUSEKEEPING
Material dangerous to children, outside play area fence on bottom, is broken and splintered in two places. Immediate Director will have maintenance repair/replace Preventative Director will add to weekly playground checklist Monitoring Director will add to monthly outlook calendar
Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
Non-compliance
8.9.4.29 · F EXITS AND WINDOWS
Exits are not marked with signs having letters at least six inches high and 3/4 inch wide. Exits not marked with signs on entrance to ALL classrooms. Immediate Director will purchase exit signs and place above entrance/exit doors to ALL classrooms. Preventative Director will ensure educators check weekly Monitoring Director will add to Monthly outlook calendar 03/30/2026 http://www.nmececd.org 4 of 5 The Children's Center 4000154 Building, Ground and Safety Requirements for Centers: (continued)
Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.

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Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

1The Mar 30, 2026 inspection noted: “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 Director will sp…” — what has changed since then?
2The Jul 23, 2025 inspection noted: “From the review of staff records, it was determined that 16 out of 7 staff records does/do not include documentation of current first-aid and cardiopulmonary re…” — what has changed since then?
3The May 7, 2025 inspection noted: “From the review of staff records, it was determined that 3 out of 6 staff records does/do not include documentation of current first-aid and cardiopulmonary res…” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) on Jul 11, 2026 · Source records · Report an error

Jul 23, 2025 — Annual inspection report

7 violations cited · view state record

7 violations

Non-compliance
8.9.4.22 · F PERSONNEL RECORDS
From the review of staff records, it was determined that 16 out of 7 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. 07/23/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 7 The Children's Center 4000154 Personnel (continued) Immediate-CPR Class is scheduled on September 6th for all staff needing the class. In the immediate, staff will take an online CPR provided by the American Heart Association. The director will pay for staff to take this class. Preventative-Work with Clovis Community College to provide CPR classes. Monitor- The director will work with new employees to ensure that the CPR class is completed within 3 months.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 25, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
Non-compliance
8.9.4.23 · C STAFF/CHILD RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES
The center failed to post the capacity for each activity/interest area. Reading Center capacity is 2 not posted, classrooms failed to post the capacity for each activity/interest area. Immediate: The Director will identify the capacity in these two areas reading capacity. Preventative: The Educators will do an end-of-day walk through to ensure the capacities are displayed. Monitoring: The Director will remind staff at weekly meetings to do a thorough walk through and identify any missing areas. Services and Care of Children in Centers:
Corrected Corrected by Aug 25, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
Non-compliance
8.9.4.24 · G PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
Functional identifiable learning areas are not provided in the room. Fine Motor Capacity was missing 4 and Pretend play missing 4 Immediate: The Director will identify the capacity in these two areas fine Motor 4 and Pretend play 4 Preventative: The Educators will do an end of day walk through to ensure the capacities are displayed. Monitoring: The Director will remind staff at weekly meetings to do a thorough walk through and identify any missing walk throughs.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 25, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
Non-compliance
8.9.4.24 · J OUTDOOR PLAY AREAS
Playground Toys and equipment are not adequate due to the wear and tear of a hole and four of the ropes are torn in half. Equipment is not safe as evidenced by the following: Immediate: The Director will sand off the hole to make it safe for the kids to play on and will remove the ropes. Preventative: The Educators will do a walk through to ensure the equipment is safe for the kids to play on. Monitoring: A checklist will be created and reviewed so that the Educators can include the playground equipment to monitor and keep safe for the children to play on. 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:
Corrected Corrected by Aug 25, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
Non-compliance
8.9.4.29 · C MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
Water coming from a faucet is above 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Preschool Classroom #2 8.9.4.29.C.5.:Water coming from a faucet will be below 110 degrees (Fahrenheit). A center will install a tempering valve ahead of all domestic water-heater piping. Finding Water coming from a faucet is above 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Immediate: The Director will have the water heater adjusted immediately. Preventative: The Director will have the water heater regulated and inspected on a monthly basis. Monitoring: Maintenance will regularly check on water heaters and Educators will monitor water temperatures weekly, The Director will remind staff at their weekly meetings 07/23/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 5 of 7 The Children's Center 4000154 Building, Ground and Safety Requirements for Centers: (continued)
Corrected Corrected by Aug 25, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
Non-compliance
8.9.4.29 · D WATER AND WASTE
The center does not have hot and cold running water pressure the water temperature is reading 118 degrees Fahrenheit. in this classroom. Immediate: The Director will have the water heater adjusted immediately. Preventative: The Director will have the water heater regulated and inspected on a monthly basis. Monitoring: Maintenance will regularly check on water heaters and Educators will monitor water temperatures weekly, The Director will remind staff at their weekly meetings
Corrected Corrected by Jul 30, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
Non-compliance
8.9.4.29 · E LIGHTING, LIGHTING FIXTURES AND ELECTRICAL
Electrical outlets within reach of children in the are not safety outlets and they do not have protective covers. Covers on the wall where children do not have access to. Immediate: The Director corrected on site. Preventative: The Director will do an end of day walk through to ensure the protective covers are inserted outlets are plugged and have not been removed. Monitoring: The Director will remind staff at weekly meetings to do a thorough walk through and identify any missing protective covers are not missing, will replace any items. Preschool Classroom #2 8.9.4.29.E.3.b.:All electrical outlets within reach of children will be safety outlets or will have protective covers. Finding Electrical outlets not within reach of children in the are not safety outlets and they do not have protective covers. Corrective Action Plan Preventative: The Educators will do an end-of-day walk through to ensure the capacities are displayed. Monitoring: The Director will remind staff at weekly meetings to do a thorough walk through and identify any missing walk through. Immediate: The Director corrected on site. 07/23/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 6 of 7 The Children's Center 4000154 Building, Ground and Safety Requirements for Centers: (continued)
Corrected Corrected by Aug 25, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.

May 7, 2025 — Semi-annual inspection report

2 violations cited · view state record

2 violations

Non-compliance
8.9.4.22 · F PERSONNEL RECORDS
From the review of staff records, it was determined that 3 out of 6 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. Director will call Red Cross and ask for immediate assistance with CPR/First Aid training. Director will continue to work with the Red Cross to provide training to new staff and or those staff who need to recertify. Co-Director is responsible for monitoring personnel 05/07/2025 forms. http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 5 The Children's Center 4000154 Administrative Requirements for Centers: (continued)
Corrected Corrected by Jun 9, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
Non-compliance
8.9.4.29 · F EXITS AND WINDOWS
Illuminated exit signs are not maintained in operable condition in the Infant - (6 wk. - 12 mo.) Infant 2 room(s). Director will contact Snider Electric to check exit signs and replace lights. We will check the exit signs monthly as fire drills are conducted. Monitor the exit signs monthly as well as working with Firehawk Alarm System as they check semi-annually. Preschool Classroom 8.9.4.29.F.3.:Exit ways must be kept free from obstructions at all times. Finding Exit ways are obstructed and do not permit free egress from inside the center to the outside in the Preschool room(s). Corrective Action Plan Staff will be instructed to use Room 5 for exiting to the playground. Staff will be aware of sharp pieces on the door and monitor the children until it is repaired. The director will call a contractor to come and make repairs to Room 6 door. Staff will be instructed to take a weekly playground form and monitor the playground for issues such as this. 05/07/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 4 of 5 The Children's Center 4000154 Building, Ground and Safety Requirements for Centers: (continued)
Corrected Corrected by Jun 9, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.