8.9.4.22 · E CHILDREN'S RECORDS

Of the 18 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. The provider will have 10 days to submit a corrective action plan to licensing for review. 09/26/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 7 A Gold Star Academy Gila Monsters 25712951 Administrative Requirements for Centers: (continued)

Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2025

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 6 staff records does/do not include documentation of training by date, time, hours and area of competency or a training certificate. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff with missing documentation. The provider will have 10 days to submit a corrective action plan to licensing for review. 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 6 out of 6 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. Corrective Action Plan The provider will have 10 days to submit a corrective action plan to licensing for review.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 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 6 out of 6 new staff does/do not have documentation of orientation training. See Staff Records 8.9.4.23 form for staff with missing documentation. The provider will have 10 days to submit a corrective action plan to licensing for review. 09/26/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 3 of 7 A Gold Star Academy Gila Monsters 25712951 Personnel (continued) 8.9.4.23.B.2.b.:All new educators regardless of the number of hours employed per week [will] shall complete the following training within three months of their date of hire. Training must be approved by ECECD to fulfill the following requirements. Approved trainings and substitutions will be listed on the ECECD’s website. 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: Health and Safety Training ( 3 out of 6 Staff) Corrective Action Plan The provider will have 10 days to submit a corrective action plan to licensing for review.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 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. The provider will have 10 days to submit a corrective action plan to licensing for review. 2 Year Old Classroom #1 8.9.4.24.B.4.:Each child will have an individual bed, cot, or mat clearly labeled to ensure each child uses the same items between washing. Finding 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. Corrective Action Plan The provider will have 10 days to submit a corrective action plan to licensing for review. 2 Year Old Classroom #2 8.9.4.24.B.4.:Each child will have an individual bed, cot, or mat clearly labeled to ensure each child uses the same items between washing. 09/26/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 4 of 7 A Gold Star Academy Gila Monsters 25712951 2 Year Old Classroom #2 (continued) Finding 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. Corrective Action Plan The provider will have 10 days to submit a corrective action plan to licensing for review. Preschool Classroom #1 8.9.4.24.B.4.:Each child will have an individual bed, cot, or mat clearly labeled to ensure each child uses the same items between washing. Finding 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. Corrective Action Plan The provider will have 10 days to submit a corrective action plan to licensing for review. Preschool Classroom #2 8.9.4.24.B.4.:Each child will have an individual bed, cot, or mat clearly labeled to ensure each child uses the same items between washing. Finding 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. Corrective Action Plan The provider will have 10 days to submit a corrective action plan to licensing for review.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.29 · A HOUSEKEEPING

The outside exit door in classroom #G3 did not operate properly and did not open to allow for exit. There are windows that do open around the classroom to be used in case of an emergency. Those windows were checked and were operating as designed. The provider will have 10 days to submit a corrective action plan to licensing for review.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2025

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. The director relayed that a drill was done in August, but it was not documented at the time of the visit. The provider will have 10 days to submit a corrective action plan to licensing for review.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.21 · B (4)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. Classroom G1 did not have the room capacity posted. Immediate Action: On 1/14/2025, a sign indicating the room capacity was created and posted inside and outside of Classroom G1. Preventative Action: Starting 2/3/2025, the Director will conduct bi-monthly walkthroughs of all classrooms to ensure all required documents, including room capacities, ratios and group sizes are posted and visible. Compliance Monitoring: As of 2/3/2025, the Director will continue with the preventative actions and will print and post immediately and missing documents. This will be conducted on a monthly basis. Classroom teachers will be instructed to notify the Director of any missing documents to ensure timely replacement.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 14, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.29 · A HOUSEKEEPING

The mats under the changing tables are not clean underneath as evidenced by the accumulation of dirt and debris. Immediate Action: On 1/14/2025, the teachers in Classrooms G1 and G2 cleaned the changing mats and the area beneath them. The Director personally vacuumed any remaining dirt or debris. Preventative Action: As of 1/14/2025 and going forward, before the end of each day, the Director will verify that teachers complete the daily cleaning log, which includes cleaning the diaper changing table. Compliance Monitoring: As of 1/14/2024, the Director will remind and inform teachers if the cleaning log is not completed and will initial off on the log as confirmation. 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 outlet cover in Room G#1,G#3 are not in good repair as evidenced by a broken outlet cover. Corrective Action Plan Immediate Action: On 1/14/2025, the Director contacted maintenance to replace the broken outlet covers in both classrooms. Preventative Action: Beginning 2/3/2025, the director will perform bi-monthly walkthroughs of the center to identify and address any broken or damaged items. Compliance Monitoring: On 2/3/2025 and going forward the Director will add this task to the monthly checklist to ensure ongoing compliance. 01/24/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 4 of 5 A Gold Star Academy Gila Monsters 25712951 Building, Ground and Safety Requirements for Centers: (continued)

Corrected Corrected by Feb 14, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

The Center's fire extinguishers have not been serviced since December of 2023. Immediate Action: On 1/14/2025, the Director contacted Summit Fire & Security to schedule servicing of the fire extinguishers. The service was completed on 1/14/2025. Preventative Action/Compliance Monitoring: As of 1/14/2025, the Director has added a recurring reminder to her calendar to schedule fire extinguisher service before the annual due date.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 14, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.21 · B (4)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. Classroom G1 did not have the room capacity posted. The director will have 10 days to submit a corrective action plan to licensing for review.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 28, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.29 · A HOUSEKEEPING

The mats on the changing tables are not clean underneath as evidenced by an accumulation of dirt and debris. The director will have 10 days to submit a corrective action plan to licensing for review. 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 One outlet cover in G1 is not in good repair as evidenced by a broken outlet cover creating a sharp edge. Corrective Action Plan The director will have 10 days to submit a corrective action plan to licensing for review. I/T Classroom #2 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 mats on the changing tables are not clean underneath as evidenced by an accumulation of dirt and debris. Corrective Action Plan The director will have 10 days to submit a corrective action plan to licensing for review. 2 Year Old Classroom #1 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. 01/14/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 4 of 5 A Gold Star Academy Gila Monsters 25712951 2 Year Old Classroom #1 (continued) Finding The outlet cover in Room G#3 is not in good repair as evidenced by a broken outlet cover. Corrective Action Plan The director will have 10 days to submit a corrective action plan to licensing for review.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 28, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

The Center's fire extinguishers have not been serviced since December of 2023. The director will have 10 days to submit a corrective action plan to licensing for review.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 28, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.25 · D KITCHENS

The refrigerator in the kitchen does not have a working internal thermometer. THIS WAS CORRECTED ON SITE. The staff immediately went and purchased two new internal thermometers and placed them in the refrigerator. 01/18/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 3 of 5 A Gold Star Academy Gila Monsters 25712951

Corrected Corrected by Feb 19, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.29 · A HOUSEKEEPING

The refrigerator in the kitchen is not clean as evidenced by an accumulation of crumbs in the bottom shelf. The Director will remind kitchen staff to make sure that the shelves inside the refrigerator are cleaned. The Director will create a cleaning list for the kitchen and this will be added to that list.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 19, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.