8.9.4.29 · A HOUSEKEEPING

The changing table has a heavy accumulation of dirt underneath the changing mat. Immediate: Educators corrected on site by cleaning underneath the changing mat. Preventative: T/A was given to educators about not only cleaning the top of the mat but underneath the changing mat as well. Monitoring: Educators will moving forward clean on top and underneath changing mat to prevent center receiving another citation.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 5, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.29 · A HOUSEKEEPING

The garbage/refuse receptacle being used in the outdoor playground does not have a tight fitting lid. Co-Director will get a lid to place on trashcan. T/A was given to Director that a trashcan lid must be placed on the trashcan at all times.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 17, 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. **3rd quarter for the 2024 year was missing the emergency preparedness drill. Co-director will be on top of assuring that an emergency preparedness drill is completed each quarter moving forward.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 17, 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. The director created a training requirement summary page for all staff members to put in their personal folders outlining training requirements. The Director will keep track of the trainings the staff members must complete within the allowed timeframe. Each staff member is responsible for their required training hours and for finding courses online or in person. Staff members will review their training requirements every data day for HVPS which occurs every 6 weeks. Staff members are currently working on their CCDF/CCDBG Health and Safety Training. The staff members did have technical difficulties with the course. The goal is to finish by March 18th. Services and Care of Children in Centers:

Corrected Corrected by Apr 4, 2024

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 a background check. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff with this missing information. ***The staff member will submit a background check application due 180 days has passed since her clearance date; the staff member eligibility was verified on Epics*** The director will ensure the staff member submits all paperwork required to the Background Check Unit and will be requesting updates on the status. 01/30/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 5 Little Bear Child Development Center 4001665 Administrative Requirements for Centers: (continued)

Corrected Corrected by Feb 29, 2024

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. ***Staff members are currently enrolled in the CCDF/CCDBG Health and Safety 2023-2024 Learning Path, and will complete by 02/15/2024*** The director will submit the educator's training certificate and will check the staff member's files to ensure they complete the required training. 8.9.4.23.B.2.k.:Infant and toddler educators must have at least four hours of training in infant and toddler care annually and within three months of starting work. The four hours will count toward the 24-hour requirement. Finding It was observed that 4 out of 4 infant and toddler care givers failed to complete at least four hours of training in infant and toddler care annually or within six months of starting work. ***Staff members will be attending the New Mexico Early Learning System Supporting Infant and Toddler Development in-person training on 02/24/2024 in Las Cruces.*** Corrective Action Plan The director will submit the educator's training certificate and will check the staff member's files to ensure they complete the required training. Services and Care of Children in Centers:

Corrected Corrected by Feb 29, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.29 · H SAFETY COMPLIANCE

The center does not have verification of an annual fire inspection from the fire authority having jurisdiction. ***The fire inspection will be schedule, as the district safety officer has taken over scheduling the fire inspection.*** The director will work together with the school district to ensure the fire inspection is done annually. 01/30/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 4 of 5 Little Bear Child Development Center 4001665 Building, Ground and Safety Requirements for Centers: (continued)

Corrected Corrected by Feb 29, 2024

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 11 staff records does/do not include a background check. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff with this missing information. ***The staff member is missing her clearance letter; eligibility was verified in Epics*** ***One substitute teacher is expired and submitted her paperwork to the background check unit on 12/18/2023. 12/19/2023 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 6 Little Bear Child Development Center 4001665 Personnel (continued) (she has not been at the center for a couple of years).*** The director will contact the background check unit to request the clearance letters if not received in a timely manner. The director will check the staff records to ensure all required information is on file.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 19, 2024

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. The director will create a yearly calendar schedule and combine educators to ensure they complete the required trainings. 8.9.4.23.B.2.k.:Infant and toddler educators must have at least four hours of training in infant and toddler care annually and within three months of starting work. The four hours will count toward the 24-hour requirement. Finding It was observed that 4 out of 4 infant and toddler care givers failed to complete at least four hours of training in infant and toddler care annually or within six months of starting work. Corrective Action Plan The director will create a yearly calendar schedule and combine educators to ensure they complete the required trainings.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 19, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.24 · J OUTDOOR PLAY AREAS

Playground black border equipment is not safe as evidenced by the following: protruding nail heads or screws. The director will place a work order for the bolts to be repaired. 8.9.4.24 K SWIMMING, WADING AND WATER N/A

Corrected Corrected by Jan 19, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.29 · H SAFETY COMPLIANCE

The center does not have verification of an annual fire inspection from the fire authority having jurisdiction. ***The center updated the phone system that connects to the fire department. The center has scheduled an appointment for the new phone system to be updated*** The director will work together with the public school district to ensure that the fire inspection is done annually.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 19, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.29 · H SAFETY COMPLIANCE

The center does not have verification of an annual fire inspection from the fire authority having jurisdiction. The cennter will schedule a fire inspection with the fire authority having jurisdiction.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.21 · B CAPACITY OF CENTERS

It was observed that children were cared for in an unlicensed area. ***The children were observed playing outside of the enclosed playground area, the children were using bicycles in the sidewalk. The children had access to the back parking lot*** The center will instruct the educators to not have any children in an unlicensed area, the children will be in the enclosed playground area.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2023

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 center will ensure the capacity will be posted on the classroom. 09/28/2023 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 7 Little Bear Child Development Center 4001665

Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.21 · B (3)C CAPACITY OF CENTERS (continued)

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 center will ensure the capacity will be posted on the classroom.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2023

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 childcare regulations, most recent licensing survey. ***CORRECTED ON SITE*** The center will post the required documents.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 28, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.24 · A GUIDANCE

Guidance being used by staff in the Toddler - (12 - 24 mo.) classroom(s) is not positive and does not include redirection and clear limits to encourage the child's ability to become self-disciplined. The center will have the educator take training regarding guidance.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.24 · D DIAPERING AND TOILETING

The diaper changing surface in the Infant - (6 wk. - 12 mo.) class room(s) is not waterproof. The center will buy a new diaper changing mat, and instruct the educators to notify the director to replace the mats.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.24 · J OUTDOOR PLAY AREAS

Playground green handle in the slide structure 09/28/2023 http://www.nmececd.org 4 of 7 Little Bear Child Development Center 4001665 Outdoor Play (continued) equipment is not safe as evidenced by the following: loose bolts, nuts. ***The green handle in the entrance to the slide structure is missing the bolt and is loose posing a pinchign hazard to children*** The center will put a work order for the repair of the green handle and will instruct the educators to notify the director of any equipment that need repairs. 8.9.4.24 K SWIMMING, WADING AND WATER N/A

Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.25 · D KITCHENS

The bottles of infant formula or breast milk brought from home for children in the Infant - (6 wk. - 12 mo.) classroom(s) are not labeled. The center will check the bottles and breast milk packets in the morning to ensure they are labeled; the center will also send reminders to parents to label their child's belongings.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2023

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 August. The center will keep the documentation of the completed fire drills conducted in a monthly basis. Admin/Licensure 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 verification of an annual fire inspection from the fire authority having jurisdiction. ***The center updated the phone system that connects to the fire department. The center is waiting for the new phone system to update completely before the fire department can do a fire inspection*** Corrective Action Plan The center will schedule a fire inspection for the center.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.