8.9.4.24 · C ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS

Feeding practices are inappropriate as evidenced by infants unable to sit are not held for bottle-feeding, children sleep with a bottle in their mouth. It was observed that one infant was lying in a supine position inside the crib. The child's eyes were closed, and the child was drinking from a bottle. Immediate Action: On 02/15/2026, all infant room staff were spoken to regarding proper bottle-feeding procedures. Staff were instructed that infants who are unable to sit must always be held while bottle feeding and that no child is permitted to drink from a bottle while lying down or sleeping. Bottles were removed from cribs and nap areas immediately. Staff members have signed an acknowledgement that they are aware of and understand the center's policy. Preventative Action: On or before 02/25/2026 all infant/toddler teachers will complete the training "Responsive Feeding for Infants and Young Toddlers" in Quorum. Certificates of completion will be sent to the compliance officer for review upon completion. A weekly infant and toddler feeding safety log has been implemented and is posted in all infant and toddler classrooms. Teachers complete the log daily (Monday-Friday) and supervisors review and initial for compliance. The log reinforces that infants must be held if unable to sit, children must be seated upright, no bottles in cribs or during sleep, no supine feeding. Compliance Monitoring: As of 02/15/2026, the director conducts regular observations during feeding times and verifies compliance through the weekly feeding logs. All non-compliance will be addressed and documented immediately.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.24 · J OUTDOOR PLAY AREAS

The fall zone underneath the slide is not adequate as evidenced by not enough rubber mulch in the fall zone. The sandy area of the playground has the black paper barrier exposed which could present a tripping hazard. Immediate Action: On 02/18/2026, additional rubber mulch was added to all fall zones by the maintenance team. The exposed barrier in the sand area was covered and corrected to eliminate tripping hazards. Preventative Action: The center already utilizes a weekly playground and safety maintenance log to monitor playground conditions. This log includes documentation of mulch depth, exposed barriers, and equipment safety. Staff are required to report hazards immediately. Staff members responsible for completing the playground checklists have been trained and acknowledged their understanding of expectations. Compliance Monitoring: As of 02/18/2026, the director reviews the playground log weekly and ensures any maintenance issues are addressed promptly and documented. 8.9.4.24 K SWIMMING, WADING AND WATER N/A Food Service Requirements for Centers:

Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.29 · A HOUSEKEEPING

The bathroom in the hallway between CM1 and CM2 was not clean as evidenced by an excessive amount toilet paper on the floor. Immediate Action: On 02/15/2026, the restroom was cleaned and sanitized. Staff were reminded of daily cleaning responsibilities and supervision expectations. Preventative Action: A daily Restroom Cleanliness Checklist has been implemented and posted inside all shared bathrooms. Teachers complete the checklist daily and supervisors review and initial. The checklist includes: Floor free of debris. Toilets and sinks clean. Supplies stocked. Trash emptied. Compliance Monitoring: As of 02/15/26, the Director conducts daily walkthroughs to ensure restrooms are maintained in clean and safe condition and verifies compliance through the restroom checklists.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.24 · C ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS

Feeding practices are inappropriate as evidenced by infants unable to sit are not held for bottle-feeding, children sleep with a bottle in their mouth. It was observed that one infant was laying in a supine position inside the crib. The child's eyes were closed, and the child was drinking from a bottle. The director will have 10 days to submit a corrective action plan to licensing for review.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 25, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.24 · J OUTDOOR PLAY AREAS

The fall zone underneath the slide is not adequate as evidenced by not enough rubber mulch in the fall zone. The sandy area of the playground has the black paper barrier exposed which could present a tripping hazard. The director will have 10 days to submit a corrective action plan to licensing for review. 8.9.4.24 K SWIMMING, WADING AND WATER N/A

Corrected Corrected by Feb 25, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.29 · A HOUSEKEEPING

The bathroom in the hallway between CM1 and CM2 was not clean as evidenced by an excessive amount toilet paper on the floor. The director will have 10 days to submit a corrective action plan to licensing for review.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 25, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.21 · C INCIDENT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

The center failed to make a report to the licensing authority within 24 hours after the incident occurred regarding an accident that required medical care beyond on-site first aid. Immediate Action: Upon discovering that the incident had not been reported within the 24-hour regulatory timeframe, the owner contacted the licensing department directly on June 13, 2025, to report the incident. The administrative staff member who was initially instructed to report the incident and failed to do so was terminated by the facility owner for not following regulatory procedures and internal reporting expectations. Preventative Action: As 6/13/2025, all administrative staff were reminded of the regulatory requirement to report incidents to the licensing authority within 24 hours. Compliance Monitoring: 07/15/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 4 A Gold Star Academy - Crouch Mesa 4002878 Admin/Licensure (continued) To ensure ongoing compliance the owner will reiterate to staff the importance of reporting incidents to the licensing authority within the required timeframe. The facility owner is committed to ensuring that all future incidents are reported in accordance with state guidelines. Administrative Requirements for Centers:

Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.23 · A PERSONNEL AND STAFFING REQUIREMENTS

The child(ren) in the 2 yr. old, 3 yr. old CM@ rooms(s) was/were left unattended when the children were sent to the restroom by themselves while two educators remained inside the classroom. The children could not be seen by either educator during the time they were in the bathroom. Immediate Action: On 6/18/2025 teachers were spoken to about never leaving children unattended and being available in the restroom at all times while children are in there. Preventative Action: On and after 6/18/2025 teachers will retrain on Keeping Our Children Safe: Planning Ahead and Being Prepared through Quorum. Compliance Monitoring: On or after 6/18/2025 the director will go around each classroom asking for headcount and monitoring teachers and children.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 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. 1 out of 6 classrooms failed to post the capacity for each activity/interest area. Immediate Action: On 6/20/2025 capacity signs were made and posted in CMP2. Preventative Action: On or after 6/18/2025, teachers will have a checklist to do a walkthrough of their classrooms to make sure items are posted as needed. Compliance Monitoring: On or after 6/18/2025, the director will go around each classroom asking for headcount and monitoring teachers and children. Services and Care of Children in Centers:

Corrected Corrected by Jul 18, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.25 · D KITCHENS

Infant bottle located in the fridge in CM3 is not labeled. Water bottles in CMP2 and CMP3 are not all labeled. 07/02/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 3 of 6 A Gold Star Academy - Crouch Mesa 4002878 Food Service (continued) Immediate Action: On 6/23/2025 teachers were spoken to that each child's belongings including their water bottle must be labeled with the child's name clearly on the bottle. Preventative Action: On or after 6/18/2025, teachers will be given a checklist that they must check the child's belongings once every week to ensure labeling. Compliance Monitoring: On or after 6/18/2025 the director will periodically remind parents and staff (verbally and through email) that all belongings to the child must be labeled with the child's name while also going and checking that the list is being used effectively in each of the classrooms.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 18, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.26 · A HYGIENE

The children in the Combination Class CM2 failed to wash their hands with soap and warm running water after changing a diaper. Immediate Action: On 6/24/2025 teachers were spoken to that they are to demonstrate the handwashing process with the children to ensure cleanliness. Preventative Action: On or after 6/18/2025, teachers will retrain on Cut The Cooties! Communicable Disease Prevention 2024-2025 in Quorum. Compliance Monitoring: On or after 6/18/2025, the director will remind teachers that hand washing signs are to be followed and demonstrated with children.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 18, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.29 · A HOUSEKEEPING

The electrical box on the wall is not in good repair as evidenced by a broken cover plate. Immediate Action: On 6/25/2025, the outlet was covered and blocked off from external stimuli and immediately filed for maintenance to come and replace the broken faceplate. Documentation was submitted to show the faceplate was replaced). Preventative Action: On or after 6/18/2025 teachers/staff will be trained on maintenance checklists and filling out a report for anything that needs maintenance. Compliance Monitoring: On or after 6/18/2025, checklists will be done and verified every week to ensure that the center maintenance is kept up to date.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 18, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.23 · A PERSONNEL AND STAFFING REQUIREMENTS

The child(ren) in the 2 yr. old, 3 yr. old CM2 room(s) was/were left unattended when the children were sent to the restroom by themselves while two educators remained inside the classroom. The children could not be seen by either educator during the time they were in the bathroom. . The provider will have 10 days to submit a Corrective Action Plan to licensing for review.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 2, 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. 1 out of 6 classrooms failed to post the capacity for each activity/interest area. CMP2 did not have capacities posted for the different activity areas. The provider will have 10 days to submit a Corrective Action Plan to licensing for review. Services and Care of Children in Centers:

Corrected Corrected by Jul 2, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.25 · D KITCHENS

Infant bottle located in the fridge in CM3 is not labeled. Water bottles in CMP2, CMP3 are not all labeled. The provider will have 10 days to submit a Corrective Action Plan to licensing for review.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 2, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.26 · A HYGIENE

The children in the Combination Class CM2 classroom failed to wash their hands with soap and warm running water after changing a diaper. The provider will have 10 days to submit a Corrective Action Plan to licensing for review. 06/18/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 4 of 6 A Gold Star Academy - Crouch Mesa 4002878 Health and Safety Requirements for Centers: (continued)

Corrected Corrected by Jul 2, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.29 · A HOUSEKEEPING

The electrical box on the wall are not in good repair as evidenced by a broken cover plate. The provider will have 10 days to submit a Corrective Action Plan to licensing for review.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 2, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.22 · E CHILDREN'S RECORDS

Of the 4 children's records reviewed, 1 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. 1. On 06/05/2024, the administrative assistant will email the family and request and updated copy of the immunization record. 2. As of 06/05/2024, the administrative assistant is going through the children's records to make sure they are updated, and all necessary information is contained in the files. 3. As of 06/05/2024, the administrative assistant will go through the files every month to make sure that all files are up to date. The administrative assistant will put this reminder on her calendar as a reminder. 06/05/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 6 A Gold Star Academy - Crouch Mesa 4002878 Administrative Requirements for Centers: (continued)

Corrected Corrected by Jul 5, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.25 · D KITCHENS

The refrigerator, freezer in the infant room does not have a working internal thermometer. 1. On 06/05/2024 the administrative assistant will get a thermometer placed in the fridge/freezer in the infant room. 2. As of 06/06/2024 the educator will check daily for the thermometers and make sure they are working correctly. 3. As of 06/05/2024, the administrative assistant will add this task to the daily cleaning schedule checklist for the infant room.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 5, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.29 · A HOUSEKEEPING

The toilet seat in the first stall in the hallway bathroom are not in good repair as evidenced by the seat being loose and has a lot of movement. 1. On 06/05/2024, the Director will contact maintenance to come and fix the toilet seat. 2. As of 06/05/2024, the staff that clean the bathroom will continue to notify the administrative assistant of any issues in the bathrooms. There is a task board with the cleaning chores on it for the educators and that is done daily. 3. As of 06/05/2024 the administrative assistant will use the maintenance app to notify maintenance of any issues that need addressed. When the administrative assistant is made aware of any concerns, she immediately will put that in the app to schedule repairs. 06/05/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 4 of 6 A Gold Star Academy - Crouch Mesa 4002878 Building, Ground and Safety Requirements for Centers: (continued)

Corrected Corrected by Jul 5, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.29 · E LIGHTING, LIGHTING FIXTURES AND ELECTRICAL

Electrical outlets within reach of children in the 2/3 year old room are not safety outlets and they do not have protective covers. 1. On 06/05/2024, the administrative assistant will replace all missing plug covers. 2. As of 06/05/2024, educators in the classroom will observe all plug covers and make sure they are secured and in place. 3. As of 06/05/2024, the educators will be reminded to make sure all outlets are covered. The director will check outlets in the morning and the administrative assistant will check them in the evenings before she goes home.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 5, 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. 1. On 06/05/2024 the Center will plan to conduct an emergency preparedness drill within the next week. 2. As of 06/05/2024, the administrative assistant will schedule and utilize a Calander to remind the Director to conduct an emergency preparedness drill. 3. As of 06/05/2024, the administrative assistant will fill out the forms for all fire drills and emergency preparedness drills. The Director will review the logs once per quarter to ensure that they are being conducted. The administrative assistant will add this to the Calander to remind the Director to check the logs. 06/05/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 5 of 6 A Gold Star Academy - Crouch Mesa 4002878 Building, Ground and Safety Requirements for Centers: (continued)

Corrected Corrected by Jul 5, 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. The Director will ensure that each classroom has these items posted.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 14, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.22 · E CHILDREN'S RECORDS

Of the 7 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. A lot of families had to register online. Some of the records did not transfer to the Center and they will need to print those and get the in the files. The Director will see about getting the missing shot records for the files. The Director will go through the files and make sure all relevant information is contained in the file. 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, 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. Corrective Action Plan The Director will get with the parent and get the information. The Director will get into the online database and see if that information is available. The Director will go through the files and make sure they are complete and accurate. 8.9.4.22.E.2.d.:A document giving a center permission to transport the child in a medical emergency and an authorization for medical treatment signed by a parent or guardian. Finding Of the 7 children's records reviewed, 2 is/are missing a document giving the center permission to transport the child in a medical emergency and authorization for medical treatment signed by a parent or guardian. See Children's Records 8.9.4.22 form for the child(ren) with missing information. Corrective Action Plan The Director will review files and obtain the accurate information from the parent/guardian. 02/28/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 3 of 7 A Gold Star Academy - Crouch Mesa 4002878 Admin/Licensure (continued) 8.9.4.22.E.1.l.:a signed acknowledgment that the parent or guardian has read and understands the parent handbook. Finding Of the 7 children's records reviewed, 2 is/are missing a signed parent or guardian acknowledgement that the parent handbook had been read and understood. See the Children's Records 8.9.4.22 form for the child(ren) who have this missing. Corrective Action Plan The Director will review the files and make sure they are up to date and contain all necessary information.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 14, 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 5 staff records does/do not include employment history verification. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff with this missing information. The Director will review the files and makes sure they are accurate and up to date.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 14, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.29 · A HOUSEKEEPING

The countertop in the bathroom used by the two-year-olds are not clean as evidenced by soap residue on the counter space. The toilets need to be cleaned and flushed. There is also toilet paper on the floor. 02/28/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 5 of 7 A Gold Star Academy - Crouch Mesa 4002878

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

8.9.4.29 · A HOUSEKEEPING (continued)

The premises in the play area are not safe in that there are broken cinder blocks accessible to children. There is also trash on the ground throughout the playground. Upgrades to the playground and fencing are currently being done with the addition of the new PreK building. A brand-new cinder block fence has been finished and a new two foot retaining wall was in the process of installed during the licensing visit. There was a broken cinder block from the installation next to the wall. The contracting crew will finish the wall, clean up the area and removed the broken pieces. The retaining wall will be complete by 2/16/2024 with all necessary clean up.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 14, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.29 · G TOILET AND BATHING FACILITIES

The toilet room for 2 yr. old does not have disposable towels at a height accessible to children. The Center will usually put a basket on the counter for paper towels. However, there was no basket on the counter during this visit and no paper towels were in the restroom. The Director will make sure that towels are available for children's use.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 14, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.29 · H3 (F)(I)(J)(K)(L) SAFETY COMPLIANCE

An evacuation plan is not posted in the 2 yr. old room(s) used by children. The Director will obtain the evacuation plans and post in each classroom. The Director will post the evacuation plans and send to licensing for review. 02/28/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 6 of 7 A Gold Star Academy - Crouch Mesa 4002878

Corrected Corrected by Mar 14, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.29 · H3 (F)(I)(J)(K)(L) SAFETY COMPLIANCE (continued)

An evacuation plan is not posted in the Preschool # room(s) used by children. The Director will obtain the evacuation plans and post in each classroom. Preschool Classroom #2 8.9.4.29.H.3.f.:will post an evacuation plan in each room used by children; Finding An evacuation plan is not posted in the Preschool #2 room(s) used by children. Corrective Action Plan The Director will obtain the evacuation plans and post in each classroom.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 14, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.