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Home › NM › Las Cruces › Maria's Play House
Las Cruces NM 88001 · License #5995 · Home-based · Licensed Family Home
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8.9.4.32 · D Children's Records
There was no record of each child's arrival and departure time and dates of attendance initialed by a parent, guardian, or person authorized to pick up the child. Of 14 children present 14 were signed in. See Children's Records 8.9.4.32 D(1)(e) form for the child(ren) with missing information. Immediate: Provider will place sign in and sign out sheets by door to ensure parents sign out at pick up time. Preventative: Provider will ensure all parents sign in and out at drop off and pick up daily. Monitoring: Provider will review sign in and sign out sheets at the end of each day to ensure compliance, if not met provider will reach out to parents to advise that they must sign in and sign out children daily Finding Of the 14 children's records reviewed, 8 does/do not have any personal or emergency information on file. See the Children's Records 8.9.4.32 D(1)(e) form for the name of any child needing a complete record. Corrective Action Plan Immediate: Will have parents fill out information missing by the end of this week. Preventative: Will ensure to check forms before placing them in children's files. Monitoring: Will check children's files quarterly to make sure everything is in order.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 21, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
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8.9.4.34 · J Outdoor Play
The fall zone underneath the swings, rocking horse and slide is not adequate as evidenced by the absence of 08/21/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 4 MARIA GUERRA 5995 (continued) energy absorbent material - the surface is bare soil. Immediate: Fall zone compacted material has been moved around so it is soft. Preventative: Will ensure sand does not get compacted. Monitoring: Will be checking fall zones every morning to make sure sand is not compacted.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 21, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.38 · C Mechanical Systems
Water coming from a faucet was not below 110 degrees (Fahrenheit). Hot water is 128 degrees Fahrenheit. Immediate: Provider will adjust the water heater temperature to ensure water from the faucet is below 110 degrees Fahrenheit or purchase a regulator. Preventative: Will ensure water coming from faucets is below 110 degrees by lowering the water heater or installing a regulator. Monitoring: Will check temperature quarterly to ensure hot water is not over 110 degrees and ensuring settings have not been adjusted on the water heater. 08/21/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 3 of 4 MARIA GUERRA 5995 Buildings, Grounds & Safety (continued)
Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 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, clock hours, competency area, source of training for 2 out of 2 staff. See Staff Records 8.9.4.33B(3) form for staff who are missing a complete training log. Immediate: I will complete my training log and have my secondary caregiver complete it as well by the end of the day. Preventative Action: Will ensure to maintain training logs and ensure my staff is also up to date with it as well. Compliance Monitoring: Will ensure to review records every three months to make sure everything is in order. Services & Care of Children
Corrected Corrected by Aug 14, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.34 · D Diapering and Toileting
A staff member did not wear non-porous, single-use gloves when changing a diaper. Immediate: Will purchase gloves by the end of the day. Preventative: Will ensure to keep gloves in stock and replace as needed Monitoring: Will check stock on a monthly basis to make sure gloves have not run out. 07/14/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 5 MARIA GUERRA 5995 (continued)
Corrected Corrected by Aug 14, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.34 · J Outdoor Play
The fall zone underneath the swings, rocking horse and slide is not adequate as evidenced by the absence of energy absorbent material - the surface is bare soil. Immediate Action: Will not allow children to use swings, rocking horse and slide. Preventative Action: Will purchase sand and spread around fall zones with in 30 days. Compliance monitoring: Will make sure maintenance the sand once weekly and not let it get compacted.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 14, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.38 · C Mechanical Systems
Water coming from a faucet was not below 110 degrees (Fahrenheit). Hot water is 124 degrees Fahrenheit. Immediate: Provider will adjust the water heater temperature to ensure water from the faucet is below 110 degrees Fahrenheit or purchase a regulator. Preventative: Will ensure water coming from faucets is below 110 degrees (Fahrenheit) by lowering the water heater or installing a regulator. Monitoring: Will check temperature quarterly to ensure hot water is not over 100 degrees (Fahrenheit) and ensuring settings have not been adjusted on the water heater.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 14, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.38 · G Safety Compliance
The home failed to conduct a fire drill for the month(s) of March, April, May of 2025. Immediate: Will do a fire drill by the end of the week so I don't forget this month. Preventative: Will ensure to do the drills on a monthly basis. Monitoring: Will set a reminder on my phone to remember fire drills.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 14, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.32 · C Parent Handbook
The child care home does not have a complete parent handbook. The following general information needs to be included: mission statement, program information (location, license information, days and hours of operation, services offered), meals, snacks and types of food served (or alternatively, guidelines for children bringing their own food), statement supportive of family involvement that includes an open door policy to the classroom, appropriate dress for children, including request for extra change of clothes, celebrating holidays, birthdays and parties.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
8.9.4.32 · D Children's Records
Of the 8 children's records reviewed, 1 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. I will have parent complete the portion missing on hospital she prefers. Finding Of the 8 children's records reviewed, 6 is/are missing a signed acknowledgement that the parent or guardian has read and understands the parent handbook. See the Children's Records 8.9.4.32 D(1)(e) form for the child(ren) with missing information. Corrective Action Plan I will have parents read the parent handbook again and have them sign that they have read it. Finding Of the 8 children's records reviewed, 2 is/are missing an enrollment agreement form signed by the parent or guardian with an outline of services and costs. See the Children's Records 8.9.4.32 D(1)(e) form for the child(ren) with missing information. Corrective Action Plan I will create missing enrollment agreements and have parent sign them. 03/06/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 5 MARIA GUERRA 5995 (continued) Finding Of the 8 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 8.9.4.32 D(1)(e) form for the child(ren) with no immunization/exemption. Corrective Action Plan I will request current missing immunizations records from parents.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 4, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.32 · E Personnel Records
The home does not have a written plan for ongoing professional development for each staff member, including the director, that is based on the seven areas of competency, consistent with the career lattice, and based on the individual's goals. I will create a plan for ongoing development for myself and my secondary caregiver. 8.9.4.32 F Personnel Handbook N/A Personnel & Staffing
Corrected Corrected by Apr 4, 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 2 out of 2 staff. See Staff Records 8.9.4.33B(3) form for staff who are missing a complete training log. I will complete my training log and have my secondary caregiver complete it as well. Finding From the review of staff records, it was determined that 2 out of 2 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 I will look for all the training we have taken and have them available. Services & Care of Children
Corrected Corrected by Apr 4, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.34 · J Outdoor Play
The fall zone underneath the rocking horse and slide is not adequate as evidenced by the absence of energy absorbent material - the surface is bare soil. I will put sand in the fall zones. 8.9.4.34 L Field Trips N/A Food Service
Corrected Corrected by Apr 4, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.31 · B Capacity of a Home
Children were cared for in an unlicensed area of the home. Children in one of the bedrooms that is not licensed. **CORRECTED ON SITE** Will ensure to only have kids in the licensed back room.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 16, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.32 · E Personnel Records
Home educators do not have a signed statement that they would or would not be disqualified as a direct provider of care under the most current version of the Background Checks and Employment History Verification provisions pursuant to 8.8.3 NMAC. Will ensure to have all adults fill out and sign form.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.33 · B Staff Qualifications and Training
Educators did not complete the following training within 3-months: Health and Safety Training (secondary) Will ensure to have trainings completed and printed for future review. 07/16/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 5 MARIA GUERRA 5995 (continued) Services & Care of Children
Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.34 · J Outdoor Play
Playground equipment is not safe as evidenced by the following: Spider webs seen on equipment/toys that children have access to. Will ensure that items children use do not have sighting of excess spider webs.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.35 · D Kitchens
The food brought from home for children are not labeled. Will ensure to keep up with labeling food
Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.38 · C Mechanical Systems
Water coming from a faucet was not below 110 degrees (Fahrenheit). Hot water is at 117 degrees Will ensure to keep hot water at reqquired temperature.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.38 · G Safety Compliance
The list of emergency telephone numbers did not include a phone number for fire, police, ambulance and the poison control center. Will ensure to have them visibly posted
Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.32 · A Administrative Records
The licensee does not have on file the following: an up to date disaster preparedness plan approved annually by the licensing authority, a plan for care during a public health emergency. Will fill out form left by Specialist and keep in the file at all times for review
Corrected Corrected by Apr 13, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.32 · B Mission, Philosophy and Curriculum Statement
The child care home does not have available for review the philosophy statement, curriculum statement. Will ensure to include them in the parent handbook.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.32 · C Parent Handbook
The child care home does not have a complete parent handbook. The following general information needs to be included: parent handbook that included policies and procedures. Will ensure to have a complete parent handbook for distribution when enrolling new children.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.32 · D Children's Records
Of the 8 children's records reviewed, 3 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. Will ensure to have updated shot records available for review. Will ask parents to bring one every time they get new shots 03/14/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 5 MARIA GUERRA 5995 Administrative Requirements (continued)
Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 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 position, date of training, employee's name, clock hours, competency area, source of training, training certificate, date of hire for 2 out of 2 staff. See Staff Records 8.9.4.33B(3) form for staff who are missing a complete training log. Will ensure to have a training log with all trainings documented. Services & Care of Children
Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.35 · D Kitchens
The freezer, refrigerator does not maintain a temperature of 41 degrees (Fahrenheit) or below, keep frozen food at 0 degrees (Fahrenheit) or below. Will ensure to have an operable thermometer.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.37 · A-G Transportation Requirements for Homes
Providers did not conduct frequent head counts on all trips and when loading and unloading the vehicle. Will ensure to have head count log when transporting children. Finding A vehicle used for transporting children is not equipped with a blanket, water, a first-aid manual. Corrective Action Plan Will ensure to complete and place all items in vehicle first aid kit and will check every week and stock as needed. Buildings, Grounds & Safety
Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2024
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 sign acknowledgement form and will update per addition or passing of said pet. 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: Marcela Quezada Facility Representative: Maria Guerra 03/14/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 5 of 5
Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.32 · D Children's Records
Of the 8 children's records reviewed, 3 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. Will have parents bring an updated copy of their child's shot record. **recommended logging in to department of vital records for a copy**
Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.33 · A Personnel and Staffing Requirements
The licensee failed to ensure that required training was completed for substitutes, volunteers, and care givers working 20 hours or less a week. Will ensure training hours are completed
Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.33 · B Staff Qualifications and Training
Secondary educators did not complete the health and safety, first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) awareness with a pediatric component training within three (3) months of their date of hire. Will ensure to complete and archive in staff folder for future verification. 10/26/2023 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 4 MARIA GUERRA 5995 (continued) Services & Care of Children
Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.32 · D Children's Records
There was no record of each child's arrival and departure time and dates of attendance initialed by a parent, guardian, or person authorized to pick up the child. Of 3 children present 0 were signed in. See Children's Records 8.9.4.32 D(1)(e) form for the child(ren) with missing information. Will have sign in and out sheets accessible to children. Finding Of the 8 children's records reviewed, 3 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. Corrective Action Plan Will have parents bring an updated copy of their child's shot record Finding Of the 8 children's records reviewed, 1 does/do not have any personal or emergency information on file. See the Children's Records 8.9.4.32 D(1)(e) form for the name of any child needing a complete record.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.32 · E Personnel Records
The home does not have a record of the time the second care giver(s) arrived at and left work including breaks and lunch. Will have staff sign in and out when working and keep readily accessible near door. 08/29/2023 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 5 MARIA GUERRA 5995 Administrative Requirements (continued)
Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.33 · A Personnel and Staffing Requirements
The licensee failed to ensure that required training was completed for substitutes, volunteers, and care givers working 20 hours or less a week. Will ensure training hours are completed
Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.33 · B Staff Qualifications and Training
Secondary educators did not complete the health and safety, first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) awareness with a pediatric component training within three (3) months of their date of hire. Will ensure to complete and archive in staff folder for future verification. Services & Care of Children
Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.34 · J Outdoor Play
Playground equipment is not safe as evidenced by the following: protruding nail heads or screws, swing seats that are missing, damaged, or loose. Will either fix or remove, whatever is more feasible. 08/29/2023 http://www.nmececd.org 3 of 5 MARIA GUERRA 5995 (continued) 8.9.4.34 L Field Trips N/A Food Service
Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.35 · D Kitchens
A food, drink, leftover is not properly stored; the item is not labeled and dated. Will begin to label food and drinks when opened and stored
Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.38 · C Mechanical Systems
Water coming from a faucet was not below 110 degrees (Fahrenheit). Turned down water heater and will allow it to lower and will ensure to keep at that temperature
Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2023
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. Will have the extinguisher tagged in a timely manner to avoid certification tag become expired. A reminder on the cell phone will be made . 8.9.4.38 H Smoking, Firearms, Alcoholic Beverages, Illegal Drugs and Controlled Substances N/A 8.9.4.38 I Pets N/A Additional Comments Survey in reference to semi-annual inspection. Areas marked N/I are not part of the semi-annual inspection. 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: Marcela Quezada Facility Representative: Maria Guerra 08/29/2023 http://www.nmececd.org 5 of 5
Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.