8.9.4.24 · A GUIDANCE

A prohibited guidance practice was used as evidenced by the use of an educator hit a child while trying to change the behavior of the child. Room(s): School Age Classroom

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

8.9.4.24 · H SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL RESPONSIVE ENVIRONMENT

During the inspection, it was observed that the educator was not calm when a stressful situation occurred when an educator slapped a child after the child was acting out. Room(s): School Age Classroom

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

8.9.4.24 · A GUIDANCE

Guidance being used by staff is not appropriate as evidenced by an educator squeezed a child's cheeks in an attempt to stop him from crying. Immediate action: Educator was terminated. Preventative action: Co director has provided "The Way We Speak to Children Matters." reading materials to all staff. Compliance monitoring: Directors will provide extra resources to ensure educators are not getting frustrated. This will involve extra breaks if needed.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.25 · D KITCHENS

A drink is not properly stored; the item is not labeled in the infant room. Immediate action: Director will speak to staff and provide them with the label maker to label bottles. Preventative action: Director will do walk throughs once a month to ensure bottles are labeled. Compliance monitoring: Will continue to do monthly walk throughs.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2026

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 Owner's 2 adults sons riding in the vans did not have a background check done. Must follow conditions of operations issued with this survey.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 19, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.23 · A PERSONNEL AND STAFFING REQUIREMENTS

The educators 1 and 2 who were driving the transportation van(s) was not capable of providing care and supervision of children as evidenced by child being left alone in the van for 2.5 hours. Must follow conditions of operations issued with this survey. 8.9.4.23.A.9.:A program will maintain staff/child ratios and group sizes at all times based on the youngest child present in the group. Children must never be left unattended whether inside or outside the facility. Staff will be onsite, available and responsive to children during all hours of operation. All educators shall perform headcounts at regular intervals throughout the day. Finding The child in the van was left unattended when a headcount was not properly done and they still continued into the park. Corrective Action Plan Must follow conditions of operations issued with this survey.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 19, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.28 · A-J TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CENTERS

A child was left in the van unattended for 2.5 hours. Must follow conditions of operations issued with this survey. 8.9.4.28.J.:At all times, drivers will have a way to communicate to the facility the number of children being transported. Drivers will maintain a log to include the name of child, drop off and pick up times of all children being transported. The log will be kept for a minimum of 12 months for review. Finding The transportation log did not include drop off and pick up times of all children being transported. The log was not completed it was missing a check mark for the missing child. Corrective Action Plan Must follow conditions of operations issued with this survey. Building, Ground and Safety Requirements for Centers:

Corrected Corrected by Sep 19, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.12 · A, K, N LICENSING ACTIONS AND ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS

The licensing department may initiate negative licensing action based on (1) violation of any provision of these regulations, especially when the licensing authority has reason to believe that the health, safety or welfare of a child is at risk, or has reason to believe that the licensee cannot reasonably safeguard the health and safety of children., (6) failure to properly protect the health, safety and welfare of children due to impaired health or conduct or hiring or continuing to employ any person whose health or conduct impairs the person’s ability to properly protect the health, safety, and welfare of the children. Child was left unattended in a van for approximately 2 hours. No medical services were called to evaluate when the child was discovered. Immediate action: 8/6/2025 Conditions of Operations was delivered to suspend transportation services for children attending the center. This suspension of transportation services will remain in effect pending the outcome of the investigation, and pending the determination of what further action, if any, might be necessary as supported by the investigation results. Surveys for Child Care Facilities:

Corrected Corrected by Aug 6, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.22 · F PERSONNEL RECORDS

From the review of staff records, it was determined that 4 out of 22 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. 06/18/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 6 Small & Wondrous Child Development Center 25816717 Personnel (continued) Immediate action: There is a CPR class scheduled for June 28, 2025. All staff missing will be attending the training. Preventative action: Director keeps a list of employees in a binder that have upcoming training. Compliance monitoring: There is a check off list of all trainings that need to be done for each employee. Will review every other month. 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 The center failed to have 22 out of 22 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 Immediate action: Today 6/18/25, Director will print out and have all staff sign the annual statement. Preventative action: Director will make a spreadsheet of forms that need to be signed. Compliance monitoring: Director will review files every other month to ensure all staff has all trainings and forms signed.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 18, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.24 · I EQUIPMENT AND PROGRAM

Toys and equipment in the Preschool/Toddler playground are not safe in that the slide has sharp edges or points along with exposed screws under the slide. Immediate action: Director will move the wood chips to cover the areas. Have staff monitor daily. Preventative action: Director is looking at getting the wood chips replaced. Compliance monitoring: Ongoing will continue to replace wood chips as needed.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 18, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.24 · J OUTDOOR PLAY AREAS

The fall zone underneath the slides and swings is not adequate as evidenced by the energy absorbent material is not deep enough. The mulch also has areas where fungus is growing on the wood chips. Immediate action: Director will move the wood chips to cover the areas. Have staff monitor daily. Preventative action: Director is looking at getting the wood chips replaced. Compliance monitoring: Ongoing will continue to replace wood chips as needed 8.9.4.24 K SWIMMING, WADING AND WATER N/A

Corrected Corrected by Jul 18, 2025

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 May. 06/18/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 5 of 6 Small & Wondrous Child Development Center 25816717 Admin/Licensure (continued) Immediate action: There is a fire drill planned for this week. Preventative action: Fire drills will be placed monthly on the Director's calendar. Ongoing monitoring: Fire drills and emergency drills are scheduled on calendars.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 18, 2025

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 1 staff records does/do not include signed acknowledgement that the personnel handbook had been read and understood. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff who need to complete the acknowledgement. Education Program Coordinator was not allowing staff to pray which is a violation of the regulations because it is a required statement for the personnel handbook. On 8/8/24 the facility has amended the policies and procedures. On 8/12/24 the facility will have the Education Programs Coordinator sign the updated personal handbook and send to licensing. 08/08/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 4 Small & Wondrous Child Development Center 25816717 Administrative Requirements for Centers: (continued)

Corrected Corrected by Sep 9, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.