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Las Cruces NM 88012 · License #2736 · Home-based · Licensed Family Home
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8.9.4.31 · A Licensing Requirements
The licensee did not obtain background checks on all staff, 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. : Directed CAP 6/1/2026 Immediate: Worked with provider on-site to help her to get her appointment for fingerprinting done on/scheduled. Preventative: Provider will work on checking files monthly to ensure documentation is up to date Monitoring: Provider will work on checking files weekly to ensure documentation is up to date. On-site Verification: Compliant 06/18/2026 Verified On-Site
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
8.9.4.38 · I Pets
The home does not have a record of inoculations for a pet dog in the home. For smaller dog. : Directed CAP 6/1/2026 Immediate: Provider will work on obtaining copy of most recent inoculation from vet and send copy by end of the week. Preventative: Provider will work on checking documents monthly to ensure all files are up to date Monitoring: Provider will work on checking documents weekly to ensure all files are up to date. On-site Verification: Compliant 06/15/2026 Verified On-Site Additional Comments Secondary caregiver present at time of SA Secondary CPR/First Aid expires 12/27 First aid/CPR expires 2/28 Fire Extinguisher expires 11/26 This survey also includes a change of room New room measurements are for capacity of 6. Signatures Please Note: Per ECECD regulation NMAC 8.9.4, failure to comply with the corrective action plans noted above, may result in further action taken against the licensee. Surveyor: Gabriel Herrera Facility Representative: Anita Coles 06/01/2026 http://www.nmececd.org 4 of 4
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Open / not marked corrected.
8.9.4.33 · B Staff Qualifications and Training
On line CPR and/or First Aid Training was used to meet requirements. ** SECONDARY CAREGIVER. ** Immediate: Provider will submit the recently obtained CPR and First Aid certification with a pediatric component as soon as it is received via mail this week. Preventative: Provider will ensure to keep a current and updated certificate in hand at all times, as required by regulation. Monitoring: Provider will review records quarterly to check that the certificate is updated and on file, ensuring continuous compliance. Services & Care of Children
Corrected Corrected by Jan 15, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.31 · A Licensing Requirements
The licensee did not obtain background checks on all staff, 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. Immediate: Individual onsite was asked to leave as background check is noneligible. Preventative: Technical assistance was given to provider and informed that individual should not be around children without a background clearance. Monitoring: Provider will ensure that individual is only permitted to pick up and drop off her own children.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 6, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.32 · D Children's Records
Of the 13 children's records reviewed, 7 is/are missing a copy of an up-to-date immunization record or public health division approved exemption. See Children's Records 8.9.4.32 D(1)(e) form for the child(ren) with no immunization/exemption. Immediate: Provider will request an updated immunization record for each child. Preventative: Provider will ensure to keep all files of immunizations updated and on file. Monitoring: Provider will conduct a monthly audit of all files and make sure that immunizations are kept up to date. Finding Of the 13 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 8.9.4.32 D(1)(e) form for the child(ren) with missing information. Corrective Action Plan Immediate: Provider will request and have parents' complete enrollment form for missing information for each child. Preventative: Provider will ensure to have parents complete and fill out all information during enrollment. Monitoring: Provider will conduct a monthly audit to ensure that all children records are complete. 11/06/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 7 ANITA COLES 2736 (continued)
Corrected Corrected by Dec 6, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.33 · B Staff Qualifications and Training
The educator does not have the following health and safety training: prevention and control of infectious diseases (including immunization), prevention of sudden infant death syndrome and use of safe sleeping practices, administration of medication, consistent with standards for parental consent, prevention of and response to emergencies due to food or other allergic reactions, building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic, prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head traum, emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster, or a man-caused, handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of bio contaminants, precautions in transporting children, first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) awareness with a pediatric component, a child development course that addresses all major domains of child development, including cognitive, social emotional, physical development and approach to learning as defined by the federal Child Care and Development Fund in 45 CFR § 98.44 Training and Professional development, or approved three-credit early care and education course or an equivalent approved by the department, recognition and reporting of child abuse and neglect. Immediate: Primary and one secondary caregiver will ensure to search for certificate online or in archives and third caregiver has three months to complete after hire date. Preventative: Primary and secondary caregiver will ensure to have all certificates on file and updated at all times. Monitoring: Primary and secondary caregiver will place reminders on calendar to check that all files are archived and updated as needed. Finding The home failed to keep a training log on file with date of hire, position, date of training, employee's name, clock hours, competency area, source of training, training certificate for 3 out of 3 staff. See Staff Records 8.9.4.33B(3) form for staff who are missing a complete training log. Corrective Action Plan Immediate: Primary will ensure to complete training log and keep certificates on file of all trainings completed yearly for all staff. Preventative: Primary and secondary caregiver will ensure to have all certificates on file and entered into the training log. Monitoring: Primary and secondary caregiver will place reminders on calendar to check that all files are archived and updated into the training log quarterly. 11/06/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 3 of 7 ANITA COLES 2736
Corrected Corrected by Dec 6, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.33 · B Staff Qualifications and Training (continued)
The home does not have all educators certified in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) with a pediatric component. Immediate: Primary will ensure to complete first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and keep certificates on file for all staff. Preventative: Primary will ensure to have all certificates on file and entered into the training log. Monitoring: Primary will place reminders on calendar to check that all files are archived and updated into the training log quarterly. Finding It was observed that 2 out of 3 infant and toddler care givers failed to complete at least two (2) hours of training in infant and toddler care annually or within six months of starting work. Corrective Action Plan Immediate: Provider will ensure to search for certificates for herself and staff and make sure that new staff complete training within the six months of the hire date. Preventative: Provider will ensure to meet all the required trainings and keep track of the training log and all certificates. Monitoring: Primary provider will review and monitor staff records to ensure that all training certificates are logged and entered as needed. Finding From the review of staff records, it was determined that 3 out of 3 staff working more than 20 hours a week, has/have no documentation of at least 12 hours of annual training in the approved subject areas. See Staff Records 8.9.4.33B(3) for staff missing documentation of training. Corrective Action Plan Immediate: Provider will ensure that 12 hours of training are being conducted per year for herself and all staff. Preventative: Provider will ensure they are registering for trainings and they are completed at their appropriate date. Monitoring: Provider will review training logs to ensure that staff and herself are meeting requirements of all trainings. Services & Care of Children
Corrected Corrected by Dec 6, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.37 · A-G Transportation Requirements for Homes
A vehicle used for transporting children is not equipped with water, a blanket. Immediate: Provider will ensure to place waters and blanket in car for safety. Preventative: Provider will keep extra blankets and waters in hand for safety and to replenish when needed. Monitoring: Provider will inspect daily before transporting that all items are on site as requested. Buildings, Grounds & Safety
Corrected Corrected by Dec 6, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.38 · G Safety Compliance
The home's fire extinguisher does not have a tag with a date verifying yearly inspection. Immediate: Provider will ensure to tag and certify fire extinguisher and update its yearly inspection on or by 11/10/2025. Preventative: Provider will ensure to keep her fire extinguisher tagged with a date verifying yearly inspection. Monitoring: Provider will place a reminder on her calendar for her yearly fire extinguisher inspection certification tag. Finding The home failed to conduct an emergency preparedness practice drills for at least once a quarter. Corrective Action Plan Immediate: Provider will start conducting emergency preparedness practice drills for at least once a quarter. Preventative: Provider will verbalize and demonstrate to all staff and children the importance of conducting an emergency preparedness practice drills for at least once a quarter. Monitoring: Provider will initialize a written plan to conduct an emergency preparedness practice drills for at least once a quarter.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 6, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.38 · I Pets
The home failed to inform parents or guardians before a pet was allowed in the home. **1 CHILD OUT OF 10 CHILDREN. ** Immediate: Provider will inform parents on or by 11/6/2025 to sign pet acknowledgement form. Preventative: Provider will make sure that all signed forms are on file and collected during enrollment. Monitoring: Provider will place monthly reminders on her planner for any updates and signatures of pet acknowledgement forms. Additional Comments This is an annual inspection for license year 2025-2026. Provider is not using outdoor play area while in construction and will temporarily use nearby park, parents have been informed and have signed permission slips. 11/06/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 6 of 7 ANITA COLES 2736 Signatures Please Note: Per ECECD regulation NMAC 8.9.4, failure to comply with the corrective action plans noted above, may result in further action taken against the licensee. Surveyor: Fabiola Navarro Facility Representative: Anita Coles 11/06/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 7 of 7
Corrected Corrected by Dec 6, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.38 · I Pets
The home failed to inform parents or guardians before a pet was allowed in the home. FOR 3 CHILDREN RECORDS Will have parents complete pet acknowledgement form and place in child file. Additional Comments This is a follow up to annual inspection conducted on 01/03/2025 02/06/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 3 of 4 ANITA COLES 2736 Signatures Please Note: Per ECECD regulation NMAC 8.9.4, failure to comply with the corrective action plans noted above, may result in further action taken against the licensee. Surveyor: Jessica Pineda Facility Representative: Anita Coles 02/06/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 4 of 4
Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.32 · E Personnel Records
The home does not have documentation of a care giver(s) for background check. Will contact background check to get copies of clearance letters and keep on file
Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.33 · B Staff Qualifications and Training
The home failed to keep a training log on file with date of hire, position, date of training, employee's name, clock hours, competency area, source of training, training certificate for 3 out of 3 staff. See Staff Records 8.9.4.33B(3) form for staff who are missing a complete training log. Will create training log for employees and myself and keep on file every year. Services & Care of Children
Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.34 · G Physical Environment
Examples of children's individually expressed artwork were not displayed in the environment. Will have designated area to display artwork
Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.34 · J Outdoor Play
The fall zone underneath the structure is not adequate as evidenced by the energy absorbent material is not uniformly spread over the fall zone area. Will make sure sand does not get compacted, add sand as needed and spread it around fall zone area
Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.36 · B First Aid Requirements
The home’s first aid kit does not contain soap, a thermometer. Will purchase missing items and make sure to restock first aid kit as needed. 01/03/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 3 of 5 ANITA COLES 2736 Health & Safety Requirements (continued)
Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.38 · G Safety Compliance
The home failed to conduct an emergency preparedness practice drills for at least once a quarter. Will make sure to conduct quarterly emergency preparedness drills set up a reminder 8.9.4.38 H Smoking, Firearms, Alcoholic Beverages, Illegal Drugs and Controlled Substances N/A
Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.38 · I Pets
The home failed to inform parents or guardians before a pet was allowed in the home. Will have parents complete pet acknowledgement form at time of enrollment and yearly. Additional Comments None 01/03/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 4 of 5 ANITA COLES 2736 Signatures Please Note: Per ECECD regulation NMAC 8.9.4, failure to comply with the corrective action plans noted above, may result in further action taken against the licensee. Surveyor: Jessica Pineda Facility Representative: Anita Coles 01/03/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 5 of 5
Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.32 · E Personnel Records
The home does not have documentation of a care giver(s) for background check. Will not have caregiver's working with no approved Background check.
Corrected Corrected by May 2, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.32 · E Personnel Records
The home does not have documentation of a care giver(s) for background check. FOR SECONDARY CAREGIVER. Will obtain copy of background check and keep on file.
Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.34 · J Outdoor Play
Playground equipment is not safe as evidenced by the following: visible bending or warping. GARDENING STATION Will fix gardening station with visible bending/warping.
Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.33 · B Staff Qualifications and Training
The home failed to keep a training log on file with date of training, competency area, source of training, training certificate for 1 out of 2 staff. See Staff Records 8.9.4.33B(3) form for staff who are missing a complete training log. will provide personnel training files Services & Care of Children
Corrected Corrected by Jan 5, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.34 · C Additional Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
A child was observed sleeping in a playpen; the child was not removed to a crib. Provider will place crib until infant meets age requirement for mat. 12/05/2023 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 4 ANITA COLES 2736 Services & Care of Children (continued)
Corrected Corrected by Jan 5, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.34 · J Outdoor Play
The fall zone underneath the swing/slide is not adequate as evidenced by the absence of energy absorbent material - the surface is bare soil. Will turn sand over
Corrected Corrected by Jan 5, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.35 · D Kitchens
A drink is not properly stored; the item is not labeled and dated. Provider will label bottles and sippy cups
Corrected Corrected by Jan 12, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.36 · A Hygiene
Children’s individual items for personal hygiene are not labeled with the child's name. **Corrected onsite** Provider labeled hygiene item 12/05/2023 http://www.nmececd.org 3 of 4 ANITA COLES 2736 (continued)
Corrected Corrected by Dec 5, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.38 · I Pets
The home does not have a record of inoculations for a pet dog in the home. 1 dogs white spotted Additional Comments None Signatures Please Note: Per ECECD regulation NMAC 8.9.4, failure to comply with the corrective action plans noted above, may result in further action taken against the licensee. Surveyor: Catherine Banegas Facility Representative: Anita Coles 12/05/2023 http://www.nmececd.org 4 of 4
Corrected Corrected by Jan 5, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.34 · B Naps or Rest Period
A child/children were in an unlicensed area of the home or behind closed doors. Children will not be taken to any room that is not licensed. I will call licensing once the room is ready for inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 10, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.