8.9.4.22 · E CHILDREN'S RECORDS

Of the 4 children's records reviewed, 2 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. IMMEDIATE: Director will ensure all parents have completed paperwork prior to children being left at the center. PREVENTATIVE: Director will not allow children to be dropped off without having proper documentation on file 08/04/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 9 Little Gems Academy LC 25856748 Admin/Licensure (continued) for the children as required. MONITORING: Director will review all admission paperwork to ensure all required information is gathered prior to children being left at the center. This will be done each time a child in enrolled at the time of enrollment. 8.9.4.22.E.:CHILDREN’S RECORDS: A center will maintain a complete record for each child, including drop-ins, completed before the child is admitted. Records will be kept at the center for 12 months after the child’s last day of attendance. Records will contain at least: Finding Of the 4 children's records reviewed, 2 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. Corrective Action Plan IMMEDIATE: Director will ensure all parents have completed paperwork prior to children being left at the center. PREVENTATIVE: Director will not allow children to be dropped off without having proper documentation on file for the children as required. MONITORING: Director will review all admission paperwork to ensure all required information is gathered prior to children being left at the center. This will be done each time a child in enrolled at the time of enrollment. 8.9.4.22.E.:CHILDREN’S RECORDS: A center will maintain a complete record for each child, including drop-ins, completed before the child is admitted. Records will be kept at the center for 12 months after the child’s last day of attendance. Records will contain at least: Finding Of the 4 children's records reviewed, 2 is/are missing information on allergies or medical conditions. See Children's Records 8.9.4.22 form for the child(ren) with missing information. Corrective Action Plan IMMEDIATE: Director will ensure all parents have completed paperwork prior to children being left at the center. PREVENTATIVE: Director will not allow children to be dropped off without having proper documentation on file for the children as required. MONITORING: Director will review all admission paperwork to ensure all required information is gathered prior to children being left at the center. This will be done each time a child in enrolled at the time of enrollment. 8.9.4.22.E.:CHILDREN’S RECORDS: A center will maintain a complete record for each child, including drop-ins, completed before the child is admitted. Records will be kept at the center for 12 months after the child’s last day of attendance. Records will contain at least: Finding Of the 4 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. 08/04/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 3 of 9 Little Gems Academy LC 25856748 Admin/Licensure (continued) Corrective Action Plan IMMEDIATE: Director will ensure all parents have completed paperwork prior to children being left at the center. PREVENTATIVE: Director will not allow children to be dropped off without having proper documentation on file for the children as required. MONITORING: Director will review all admission paperwork to ensure all required information is gathered prior to children being left at the center. This will be done each time a child in enrolled at the time of enrollment. 8.9.4.22.E.:CHILDREN’S RECORDS: A center will maintain a complete record for each child, including drop-ins, completed before the child is admitted. Records will be kept at the center for 12 months after the child’s last day of attendance. Records will contain at least: Finding Of the 4 children's records reviewed, 2 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. Corrective Action Plan IMMEDIATE: Director will ensure all parents have completed paperwork prior to children being left at the center. PREVENTATIVE: Director will not allow children to be dropped off without having proper documentation on file for the children as required. MONITORING: Director will review all admission paperwork to ensure all required information is gathered prior to children being left at the center. This will be done each time a child in enrolled at the time of enrollment. 8.9.4.22.E.:CHILDREN’S RECORDS: A center will maintain a complete record for each child, including drop-ins, completed before the child is admitted. Records will be kept at the center for 12 months after the child’s last day of attendance. Records will contain at least: Finding Of the 4 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 IMMEDIATE: Director will ensure all parents have completed paperwork prior to children being left at the center. PREVENTATIVE: Director will not allow children to be dropped off without having proper documentation on file for the children as required. MONITORING: Director will review all admission paperwork to ensure all required information is gathered prior to children being left at the center. This will be done each time a child

Corrected Corrected by Aug 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 4 staff records does/do not include a background check. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff with this missing information. 1 Staff member was cleared through PED previously however TA was given regarding the background clearance having to be through ECECD. IMMEDIATE: Educator was sent home. Educator registered onsite to have fingerprints completed. PREVENTATIVE: TA was given regarding the requirements for background clearances and no staff member can be with the children without proof of at least a provisional on file and working with an educator with a full clearance. MONITORING: Director will ensure all staff register to be fingerprinted through ECECD moving forward. Director will not allow anyone without a provisional or a clearance on file around the children.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 18, 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 ( _1 out of _ 4 Staff), child development course that addresses all major domains of child development ( 1_ out of _4 Staff) One staff member has been here for three months at this time and has not completed these trainings yet. IMMEDIATE: Director will register today to start working on these trainings PREVENTATIVE: Director was given TA regarding the timeframe for specific trainings. Director will discuss the requirements for educators during orientation and use the training log for each educator MONITORING: Director will monitor the training logs monthly to ensure educators are completing the trainings needed to meet the requirements throughout the year

Corrected Corrected by Aug 18, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.24 · I EQUIPMENT AND PROGRAM

The center does not provide children sufficient materials, equipment for indoor activities so that at any one time each child can be individually involved. IMMEDIATE: Director advised the center has more materials, also showed licensor materials in closet. Director will pull the materials out for the children for the activity areas. PREVENTATIVE: Center is in a mosque and shares the space. Because of this Center will keep materials in easy accessible containers that can be moved from the activity areas to storage when not in use during the weekend. MONITORING: Director will do checks each morning prior to children arriving to ensure that activity areas have the required materials/equipment 08/04/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 6 of 9 Little Gems Academy LC 25856748

Corrected Corrected by Aug 18, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.24 · I EQUIPMENT AND PROGRAM (continued)

The center does not provide children sufficient materials, equipment for indoor activities so that at any one time each child can be individually involved. IMMEDIATE: Director advised the center has more materials, also showed licensor materials in closet. Director will pull the materials out for the children for the activity areas. PREVENTATIVE: Center is in a mosque and shares the space. Because of this Center will keep materials in easy accessible containers that can be moved from the activity areas to storage when not in use during the weekend. MONITORING: Director will do checks each morning prior to children arriving to ensure that activity areas have the required materials/equipment

Corrected Corrected by Aug 18, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.24 · J OUTDOOR PLAY AREAS

The fall zone underneath the climber is not adequate as evidenced by the energy absorbent material is not deep enough. Center had wood chips brought in however the depth requirement is still not met. IMMEDIATE: Director will not allow children to use the climber until more woodchips are brought in. Director will call today to have more brought in. PREVENTATIVE: Director will use the playground inspection log to check for any deficiencies and document them to be corrected immediately. MONITORING: Director will check the depth of the energy absorbing material ensuring the requirement is met and if more needs to be added accordingly.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 18, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.22 · C POLICY AND PROCEDURES

The program does not have an up to date emergency evacuation, disaster preparedness plan, and plan for care during public health emergencies approved by the department. Director is working on finalizing the emergency preparedness plan. This will be completed before the center opens.

Corrected Corrected by May 30, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.24 · J OUTDOOR PLAY AREAS

The fall zone underneath the playground equipment is not adequate as evidenced by the energy absorbent material is not deep enough. Director has a vendor that will be working on the playground before the center opens up to children. This will be inspected again before use.

Corrected Corrected by May 30, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.26 · B FIRST AID REQUIREMENTS

The center’s first aid kit does not contain a thermometer, scissors, soap, nonporous gloves. Director is going to purchase a complete first aid to be inspected during follow up

Corrected Corrected by May 30, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.