8.9.4.22 · F PERSONNEL RECORDS

From the review of staff records, it was determined that 4 out of 7 staff records does/do not include dates of hire and termination. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff with this missing information. 09/09/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 5 Little Warriors Daycare 9201311 Personnel (continued) Immediate Action: Today, 9/9/25, director will go through files and ensure all information is added, including date of hire. Preventive action: Starting today, 9/9/25 and every 3 months, director will go through the files. Compliance monitoring: Continue to review files every 3 months and when new employees are hired. 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 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. Corrective Action Plan Immediate action: Today, 9/9/25, employee will go for lunch and get her CPR card from home. Preventative monitoring: Director will keep updated with all staff to ensure they have updated CPR cards. Compliance monitoring: Director will check records every 3 months.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 9, 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. 3 out of 3 classrooms failed to post the capacity for each activity/interest area. Immediate action: Today 9/9/25, Director will reprint and post the capacities. Preventative Action: Will tape capacity signs to shelves so they do not get pulled down. 09/09/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 3 of 5 Little Warriors Daycare 9201311 Preschool Classroom (continued) Compliance monitoring: Starting today 9/9/25 and weekly, Director will check to ensure signs have not been taken down. Services and Care of Children in Centers:

Corrected Corrected by Oct 9, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.22 · E CHILDREN'S RECORDS

Of the 4 children's records reviewed, 3 is/are missing a copy of an up-to-date immunization record or public health division approved exemption. See Children's Records 8.9.4.22 form for the child(ren) with no immunization/exemption. Immediate Action: Today 03/25/25 made a list of children that need up- to -date immunization records in children's files Preventative Action: On 03/31/25, I reached out to parents to inform them that their child needs an up-to-date immunization record. On 04/01/2025 parents responded back to my message and by the end of the day they brought in child's immunization record. Compliance Monitoring: Every 3 months I will go through children's records to make sure they are up to date on their immunizations 04/14/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 6 Little Warriors Daycare 9201311 Administrative Requirements for Centers: (continued)

Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.23 · B STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

Educators did not complete the following training within 3- months. Health and Safety Training. CPR training Immediate Action: Today 03/25/2025 I informed all staff that they must create a Quorum training account. All staff will need to complete Health and Safety Training within the week. Preventative Action: On 4/4/25 all staff signed up for Quorum but had to wait 24 hours to get access. On 4/7/25 all staff started the training for health and safety. On 4/7/25 all staff completed the training for health and safety. On 4/7/25 staff CPR training certificates were emailed to Director. Compliance Monitoring: Every month I will check to make sure staff are completing the required training.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.24 · B NAPS OR REST PERIOD

The center does not provide a clearly labeled individual bed, cot or mat for each child to ensure each child uses the same items between washing. Immediate Action: On 03/27/25 labels were made for all children's mat, cot with their names being visible. Blankets were also labeled with marker. Preventative Action: On 03/28/25 the Director informed all staff to label mat, cot when a new child starts at daycare. Compliance Monitoring: Director will check daily to make sure labels are not being taken off by children.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.25 · D KITCHENS

The bottles in the infant room are not labeled. Immediate Action: On 03/26/25 Director had staff label the bottles Preventative Action: Staff will put a label on each bottle when a child is dropped off at daycare. Compliance Monitoring: Director will go through each room every day to look at all bottles to make sure they have a label. 04/14/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 4 of 6 Little Warriors Daycare 9201311 Food Service Requirements for Centers: (continued)

Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.29 · A HOUSEKEEPING

Material dangerous to children, cleaning products in the bathroom (cleaning agents) are accessible and within reach to children in the pre-k bathroom. Immediate Action: On 03/25/25 the Director went into the bathroom and removed cleaning products that were left in child's reach. Preventative Action: On 03/25/25 Informed all staff to remember to keep all dangerous cleaning supplies out of child's reach. Compliance Monitoring: Director will do a walk through daily to make sure all cleaning supplies are not in the child's reach.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.29 · E LIGHTING, LIGHTING FIXTURES AND ELECTRICAL

Electrical outlets within reach of children in the pre-k classroom are not safety outlets and they do not have protective covers. Immediate Action: On 03/25/25 the director walked around and placed outlet covers on the ones that were missing them. Preventative Action: Talked with all staff and children about not touching the outlets and covers. And to replace them if they are missing. Compliance Monitoring: Director will do a walk through in the mornings and throughout the day to make sure they are all covered.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.22 · E CHILDREN'S RECORDS

Of the 4 children's records reviewed, 3 is/are missing a copy of an up-to-date immunization record or public health division approved exemption. See Children's Records 8.9.4.22 form for the child(ren) with no immunization/exemption. Director will have ten days to submit corrective action plan to Licensing for review. 03/25/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 6 Little Warriors Daycare 9201311 Administrative Requirements for Centers: (continued)

Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.23 · B STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

Educators did not complete the following training within 3-months: Health and Safety Training, CPR Training Director will have ten days to submit corrective action plan to Licensing for review.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.24 · B NAPS OR REST PERIOD

The center does not provide a clearly labeled individual bed, cot or mat for each child to ensure each child uses the same items between washing. Cots and blankets are not labeled individually.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

8.9.4.25 · D KITCHENS

The bottles in the infant room are not labeled. Director will have ten days to submit corrective action plan to Licensing for review.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.29 · A HOUSEKEEPING

Material dangerous to children, cleaning products in the bathroom (cleaning agents) are accessible and within reach to children in the pre-k bathroom.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

8.9.4.29 · E LIGHTING, LIGHTING FIXTURES AND ELECTRICAL

Electrical outlets within reach of children in the Pre-K classroom are not safety outlets and they do not have protective covers. Director will have ten days to submit corrective action plan to Licensing for review.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.22 · E CHILDREN'S RECORDS

Of the 6 children's records reviewed, 1 is/are missing the name and telephone number of a physician or emergency medical center authorized by a parent or guardian to contact in case of illness or emergency. See Children's Records 8.9.4.22 form for the child(ren) with missing information. On 10/9/24 Director will contact parent to update the Dr. # and send proof to licensing. (Ongoing) Director will assign auditor to send report findings each to ensure all files are complete. (Ongoing) Auditor will conduct monthly audit on the files and send report to director to ensure files are maintained. 10/09/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 5 Little Warriors Daycare 9201311 Administrative Requirements for Centers: (continued)

Corrected Corrected by Oct 11, 2024

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. By 10/31/2024 director will conduct a emergency practice drill and send log to licensing. (Ongoing) Quarterly, director will set a reminder in calendar to ensure drill and logs are completed. 8.9.4.29.H.3.e.:a center shall request an annual fire inspection from the fire authority having jurisdiction over the center; if the policy of the fire authority having jurisdiction does not provide for an annual inspection of the center, the center must document the date the request was made and to whom; a copy of the latest inspection must be posted in the center; Finding The center does not have documentation that a request for fire inspection had been made to the fire authority 10/09/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 4 of 5 Little Warriors Daycare 9201311 Admin/Licensure (continued) whose policy does not provide for an annual inspection of the center. Corrective Action Plan On 10/11/24 Director will contact the Fire Marshal to schedule a fire inspection. (Ongoing) Director will set a calendar reminder to contact fire marshal 3 months in advance to ensure it is completed.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 31, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.21 · C INCIDENT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

The center failed to notify parents or guardians in writing of an incident regarding an incident where a child was acting out outside. The Director sent a picture from her personal phone to the parent of her child with her diaper coming off showing the child's bottom. On 4/16/24 Director created new incident/accident forms to utilize to give to parents when an incident occurs with a child at the center instead of sending messages on personal phones. On 4/16/24 Director informed parents at center that they will now be using the Bright Wheel App to communicate with them. They will no longer be using personal phones to communicate unless an emergency occurs. Effective 5/24/24 Director will have a parent meeting to ensure that the parents are getting the hang of using the app and will check in with parents often. 05/16/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 5 Little Warriors Daycare 9201311 Administrative Requirements for Centers:

Corrected Corrected by Jun 16, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.24 · A GUIDANCE

Guidance being used by staff in the Preschool Classroom is not positive and does not include redirection and clear limits to encourage the child's ability to become self-disciplined. The center will call parents to pick up the children for misbehaving instead of redirecting the children to do something else so they can stop the behaviors from happening. On 5/2/24 the centers FOCUS consultant completed a thorough visit at the center and discussed with the Director and Educators positive ways to redirect children who have challenging behaviors. On 5/2/24 the center was given a plan to follow by their FOCUS consultant and they will revisit the plan on 6/6/24. The center will be utilizing new skills to use with the children. Effective 5/16/24 Director and Educators will be taking more trainings with FOCUS consultant. Director will go into the classrooms daily to ensure that things are running smoothly and that the educators are engaged and using positive redirection. 05/16/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 3 of 5 Little Warriors Daycare 9201311 Services and Care of Children in Centers: (continued)

Corrected Corrected by Jun 16, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.23 · A PERSONNEL AND STAFFING REQUIREMENTS

The children in the Preschool Classroom during a follow-up inspection on 4/12/24 was/were left unattended when the educators in the classroom were walking in and out of the classroom to tend to other things going on at the center. On 4/15/24 Director and Owners had a meeting with licensing to discuss ways to ensure the children are not being unattended. On 4/15/24 it Director and Owners will make sure that there will always be a designated person in the front answering the phones or doors. Effective 4/16/24 Educators in the classroom will no longer come out of their classrooms to open the doors or answer phones.

Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.25 · A MEAL PATTERN REQUIREMENTS

All foods prepared by the center will conform to the guidelines from United States department of agriculture’s (USDA’s) child and adult care food program (CACFP) for foods, meal patterns and serving sizes. During a follow- up visit, it was found that the center has been serving foods that do not follow CACFP. On 4/15/24 Director ensured the parents will provide both breakfast and lunch for their child going forward. On 4/15/24 Director states she has revised the whole parent handbook to ensure that all of the information about the food process is explained. Effective 4/16/24 all children will be bringing in their own food. For breakfast, if a child is not in by 9, the parent will have to ensure that the child has breakfast at home before coming to the school.

Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.24 · I EQUIPMENT AND PROGRAM

Children in the preschool classroom watched television for more than six hours per month as evidenced by director and staff stating that the children watch television for half an hour between 7-7:30 in the mornings. On 2/27/24 Director took immediate action and took out the television that was in the preschool classroom and they no longer use or have a television in the classroom. Going forward none of the classrooms will have and televisions in their classrooms.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 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, current list of notifiable diseases and communicable diseases published by the office of epidemiology of the New Mexico department of health. Immediate action was taken by Director on 3/19/24 she printed out the missing notifiable diseases and regulations and posted them on the board visible to parents. On 6/3/24 Director will check for any missing forms or documentation in office and classrooms and will do on going monitoring every 3 months. 03/19/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 8 Little Warriors Daycare 9201311 Administrative Requirements for Centers: (continued)

Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.22 · E CHILDREN'S RECORDS

Of the 7 children's records reviewed, 1 is/are missing the date the child first attended the center. See Children's Records 8.9.4.22 form for the child(ren) with missing information and/or authorization. 3/20/24 Director will go through all files and make sure to retain all missing information. On 3/25/24 Director is going to have parents fill out new enrollment forms with children's information due to children having old forms prior to new director starting. On 4/12/24 Director will have all forms filled out by the parents and will go through files every 3 months to ensure all information is filled out. 8.9.4.22.E.2.b.: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. Emergency contact numbers must be kept up to date at all times. Finding Of the 7 children's records reviewed, 2 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. Corrective Action Plan 3/20/24 Director will go through all files and make sure to retain all missing information. On 3/25/24 Director is going to have parents fill out new enrollment forms with children's information due to children having old forms prior to new director starting. On 4/12/24 Director will have all forms filled out by the parents and will go through files every 3 months to ensure all information is filled out.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 12, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.22 · F PERSONNEL RECORDS

From the review of staff records, it was determined that 2 out of 6 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. 3/20/24 Director will go through all files and make sure to retain all missing information. On 3/22/24 Director should have missing information put into each employees file. On 6/3/24 Director will check all employee files for missing information and will do on going monitoring every 3 months. 8.9.4.22.F.1.d.:dates of hire and termination; Finding From the review of staff records, it was determined that 3 out of 6 staff records does/do not include dates of hire and termination. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff with this missing information. Corrective Action Plan 3/20/24 Director will go through all files and make sure to retain all missing information. On 3/22/24 Director should have missing information put into each employees file. On 6/3/24 Director will check all employee files for missing information and will do on going monitoring every 3 months. 8.9.4.22.F.1.i.:emergency contact number; Finding From the review of staff records, it was determined that 6 out of 6 staff records does/do not include an emergency contact number. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff with this missing information. Corrective Action Plan 3/20/24 Director will go through all files and make sure to retain all missing information. On 3/22/24 Director should have missing information put into each employees file. On 6/3/24 Director will check all employee files for missing information and will do on going monitoring every 3 months. 8.9.4.22.F.1.f.:an annual signed statement that the staff member would or would not be disqualified as a direct provider of care under the most current version of the Background Checks and Employment History Verification provisions pursuant to 8.9.6 NMAC; Finding The center failed to have 6 out of 6 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. Corrective Action Plan 3/20/24 Director will go through all files and make sure to retain all missing information. On 3/22/24 Director should have missing information put into each employees file. On 6/3/24 Director will check all employee files for missing information and will do on going monitoring every 3 months. 03/19/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 4 of 8 Little Warriors Daycare 9201311 Personnel (continued) 8.9.4.22.F.1.g.:documentation of current first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation training; Finding From the review of staff records, it was determined that 2 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. Corrective Action Plan On 3/21/24 employee's missing training will be taking the class. On 3/25/24 all employees will have completed First Aide/CPR. On 6/3/24 Director will check all employee files for missing information and will do on going monitoring every 3 months.

8.9.4.24 · J OUTDOOR PLAY AREAS

The playground equipment isn't inspected weekly. On 3/20/24 Director will start working on a new playground inspection form. Effective 3/25/24 weekly playground inspections will be done on new forms. 8.9.4.24 K SWIMMING, WADING AND WATER N/A

Corrected Corrected by Mar 25, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.25 · D KITCHENS

The refrigerator, freezer in the preschool classroom does not have a working internal thermometer. Immediate action will be taken by the Director on 3/19/24 by going and purchasing thermometers for the refrigerator and freezer. On 3/20/24 Provider will create a checklist to use to check thermometers. Effective 3/20/24 center will start utilizing checklist and checking that the thermometers are in the refrigerator and temperatures are where they need to be.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 25, 2024

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 December, January, February. On 3/20/24 Director will create new form for fire drills and emergency preparedness drills. On 3/20/24 Director will ensure that both a fire drill and emergency drills gets done. Effective 3/25/24 Director will post the fire drills and emergency preparedness drills behind her desk that way she is reminded to do the fire drill monthly and emergency preparedness drill quarterly. 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 On 3/20/24 Director will create new form for fire drills and emergency preparedness drills. On 3/20/24 Director will ensure that both a fire drill and emergency drills gets done. Effective 3/25/24 Director will post the fire drills and emergency preparedness drills behind her desk that way she is reminded to do the fire drill monthly and emergency preparedness drill quarterly. 03/19/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 7 of 8 Little Warriors Daycare 9201311 Admin/Licensure (continued) 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’s fire extinguishers are not inspected yearly. Corrective Action Plan On 3/21/24 Director will reach out to have someone come out and check fire extinguishers. Effective 3/25/24 Director will have a calendar reminder to have fire extinguishers checked yearly and will also post a reminder on the fire drill log.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 25, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.22 · F PERSONNEL RECORDS

From the review of staff records, it was determined that 5 out of 7 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 add position of all staff and future staff. 10/04/2023 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 6 Little Warriors Daycare 9201311 Personnel (continued) 8.9.4.22.F.1.d.:dates of hire and termination; Finding From the review of staff records, it was determined that 1 out of 7 staff records does/do not include dates of hire and termination. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff with this missing information. Corrective Action Plan Director will make sure date of hire is placed in all of the staff's files and future staff. 8.9.4.22.F.1.i.:emergency contact number; Finding From the review of staff records, it was determined that 7 out of 7 staff records does/do not include an emergency contact number. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff with this missing information. Corrective Action Plan Director will ensure an emergency number is listen in all current and future staff's files. 8.9.4.22.F.1.e.:documentation of a background check and employment history verification; if background check is in process then documentation of the notice of provisional employment showing that it is in process, must be placed in file. A background check must be conducted at least once every five (5) years on all required individuals; Finding From the review of staff records, it was determined that 1 out of 7 staff records does/do not include a background check. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff with this missing information. Corrective Action Plan Director will ensure that all staff's background checks are placed in the files. 8.9.4.22.F.1.f.:an annual signed statement that the staff member would or would not be disqualified as a direct provider of care under the most current version of the Background Checks and Employment History Verification provisions pursuant to 8.9.6 NMAC; Finding The center failed to have 7 out of 7 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. Corrective Action Plan Director will have each staff sign an annual statement. 8.9.4.22.F.1.g.:documentation of current first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation training; Finding From the review of staff records, it was determined that 2 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. Corrective Action Plan Director will ensure that missing staff take the First Aide/CPR and place certificate in file. 10/04/2023 http://www.nmececd.org 3 of 6 Little Warriors Daycare 9201311 Administrative Requirements for Centers: (continued)

Corrected Corrected by Nov 4, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.23 · A PERSONNEL AND STAFFING REQUIREMENTS

In the absence of the director, the center does not have a notice posted naming the person designated to be in charge. Director will post a notice at the center stating who is in charge when she is not here and will update it if need be.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 4, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.25 · D KITCHENS

The refrigerator, freezer in the 3-5 classroom does not have a working internal thermometer. Director will place thermometers in the refrigerator and freezer and make sure that they are working at all times.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 4, 2023

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. Center will conduct an emergency preparedness drill and will do one every 3 months going forward.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 4, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.23 · A PERSONNEL AND STAFFING REQUIREMENTS

At the center the staffing/child ratio was exceeded when the center had 1 educator with 15 children that were mixed ages between infants and 4 year olds. Center will be closed until they turn in the amended application with new acting Director and will be hiring other educators. 8.9.4.23.A.5.:Volunteers shall not be counted in the staff/child ratios or left alone with children unless they meet all requirements for an educator. Finding It was observed that the children in the centers were left alone with a volunteer who does not meet all the requirements for staff members. Corrective Action Plan Volunteers will work on getting background checks.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 21, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.