Loading
Loading facility…
Pulling inspections, violations, and complaints.
Loading
Pulling inspections, violations, and complaints.
Home › NM › Las Cruces › The Children's Garden Development Centers III
1195 East Court Ave, Las Cruces NM 88001 · License #4000025 · Center · Licensed Center
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
When they operate
Schedule type not published.
Ages served
Ages not published.
8.9.4.22 · E CHILDREN'S RECORDS
Of the 12 children's records reviewed, 1 is 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 with no immunization/exemption. Immediate: Director will speak with respective families to complete missing information. Preventative: Director and Assistant will check the center's files prior to finalizing the records. Monitoring: Director and Assistant will conduct 3 month audits of files to ensure no missing records exist. 02/11/2026 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 8 The Children's Garden Child Development Center III 4000025 Admin/Licensure (continued) 8.9.4.22.E.:Children's Records: A center shall maintain a complete record for each child, including drop-ins, completed before the child is admitted. Records shall be kept at the center for 12 months after the child’s last day of attendance. Records shall contain at least: Finding Of the 12 children's records reviewed, 1 is 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 speak with respective families to complete missing information. Preventative: Director and Assistant will check the center's files prior to finalizing the records. Monitoring: Director and Assistant will conduct 3 month audits of files to ensure no missing records exist. 8.9.4.22.E.:Children's Records: A center shall maintain a complete record for each child, including drop-ins, completed before the child is admitted. Records shall be kept at the center for 12 months after the child’s last day of attendance. Records shall contain at least: Finding Of the 12 children's records reviewed, 1 is 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 speak with respective families to complete missing information. Preventative: Director and Assistant will check the center's files prior to finalizing the records. Monitoring: Director and Assistant will conduct 3 month audits of files to ensure no missing records exist. 8.9.4.22.E.:Children's Records: A center shall maintain a complete record for each child, including drop-ins, completed before the child is admitted. Records shall be kept at the center for 12 months after the child’s last day of attendance. Records shall contain at least: Finding Of the 12 children's records reviewed, 1 is missing a signed parent or guardian acknowledgement that the family handbook had been read and understood. See the Children's Records 8.9.4.22 form for the child who have this missing. Corrective Action Plan Immediate: Director will speak with respective families to complete missing information. Preventative: Director and Assistant will check the center's files prior to finalizing the records. Monitoring: Director and Assistant will conduct 3 month audits of files to ensure no missing records exist.
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
Data synced from New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) on Jul 11, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.24 · C ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS
Center did not provide an evacuation crib. Immediate: Director labeled the evacuation crib. Preventative: Educators will be show the proper use of an evacuation crib and check o the labeling of the crib. Monitoring: Director will assure that crib is labeled at all time. Director will check the labels every 3 months. 8.9.4.24.C.2.:Cribs shall meet federal standards and be kept in good repair. The center shall not use plastic bags or lightweight plastic sheeting to cover a mattress and shall not use pillows in cribs. Stacking cribs is prohibited. Cribs shall not be used for storage. Animals and pets will not be allowed in cribs or on sleeping materials. Finding Crib was utilized as a storage area for artwork. Corrective Action Plan Immediate: Educator removed all artwork from crib and let them know that cribs shall not be used as storage. Preventative: Director will host training for educators regarding cribs and storage. Monitoring: Director will perform daily checks on the cribs.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.24 · D DIAPERING AND TOILETING
The diaper changing surface was not cleaned/free from debris and disinfected. Immediate: Educators cleaned off the changing station. Preventative: Director will order dust pans to remove sand and continue cleaning routines. Monitoring: Director will check the matts daily to ensure the matts are cleaned and well kept. 02/11/2026 http://www.nmececd.org 4 of 8 The Children's Garden Child Development Center III 4000025 Services and Care of Children in Centers: (continued)
Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.24 · G PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
Adults are not able to visually supervise all centers at all times due to furniture or shelving that obstructs the view. Child crawled into the underneath space of a changing table and the educator did not notice the child go in or our while the educator was changing a child at the changing station. Immediate: Director will meet with Educators to ensure that children do not go inside the changing table and that proper redirection takes place. Preventative: Director will add staircase so that children cannot climb inside the changing station. Monitoring: Director will check that all children are visible at all times.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.24 · J OUTDOOR PLAY AREAS
Playground Little Tikes Basketball equipment is not safe as evidenced by the following: the equipment is not secured or anchored and easily moved or tipped. Immediate: Director will place a work order to anchor this equipment. Preventative: Director will conduct the outdoor checklist and will add anchoring to the checklist. Monitoring: Director will conduct daily walk-throughs and reference her checklist.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.29 · A HOUSEKEEPING
The bathroom wall was not in good repair as evidenced by a hole in the drywall. Immediate: Director sent in workorder for the hole. Preventative: Director will issue monthly maintenance forms will be handed out to educators to see what needs to be fixed. Monitoring: Educators will report to the director immediately when maintenance is needed.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.29 · F EXITS AND WINDOWS
Exit ways are obstructed and do not permit free egress from inside the center to the outside. Immediate: Educators removed the table from the emergency exit. Preventative: Director will train and model to educators to place items so as to prevent blocking doors and exits. Monitoring: Director will monitor exits during her daily class check-in to make sure exits are not blocked.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.29 · H3 (F)(I)(J)(K)(L) SAFETY COMPLIANCE
The center’s fire extinguisher was blocked by highchairs. Immediate: Director will have educators place high chairs away from fire extinguishers. The Director will show them an appropriate are to be placed. Preventative: Director will identify appropriate storage area for highchairs and will train educators on proper storage and not blocking fire extinguishers. Monitor: Director will review this during her daily check-in in each class room.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.23 · B STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
From the review of staff records, it was determined that 5 out of 14 staff does/do not have documentation of the 45-hour entry level course or an approved equivalent prior to or within six months of employment. Director will ensure that this is done. 8.9.4.23.B.2.d.:Each staff person working directly with children and more than 20 hours per week, including the director, is required to obtain at least 24 hours of training each year. For this purpose, a year begins and ends at the anniversary date of employment. Training must address all seven competency areas within two years. The competency areas are Finding From the review of staff records, it was determined that 7 out of 14 staff working more than 20 hours a week, has/have no documentation of at least 24 hours of qualified annual training, See Staff Records 8.9.4.23 form for staff with missing documentation of training. Corrective Action Plan Director will ensure that all trainings are completed timely. 8.9.4.23.B.2.b.:All new educators regardless of the number of hours per week will complete the following training within three (3) months of their date of hire. All current educators will have three months to comply with the following training from the date these regulations are promulgated: Finding Educators did not complete the following training within 3-months: Health and Safety Training, CPR Training Corrective Action Plan Director will ensure that all trainings are completed timely.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 20, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.25 · D KITCHENS
A drink is not properly stored; the item is not labeled and dated. ****CORRECTED ON SITE****
Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.29 · A HOUSEKEEPING
The equipment are not in good repair as evidenced by changing mat is torn.. Director states she has submitted a material request the beginning of January and is waiting for the shipment to arrive. Toddler I Classroom 8.9.4.29.A.1.:A center will keep the premises, including furniture, fixtures, floors, drinking fountains, toys and equipment clean, safe, and in good repair. The center and premises will be free of debris and potential hazards. Finding The equipment are not in good repair as evidenced by torn changing mat.. Corrective Action Plan Director states she has submitted a material request the beginning of January and is waiting for the shipment to arrive. Toddler II Classroom 8.9.4.29.A.1.:A center will keep the premises, including furniture, fixtures, floors, drinking fountains, toys and equipment clean, safe, and in good repair. The center and premises will be free of debris and potential hazards. Finding The fixtures in the toddler room are not clean as evidenced by debris under changing mat.. Corrective Action Plan ****CORRECTED ON SITE***
Corrected Corrected by Mar 20, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.29 · F EXITS AND WINDOWS
Exits are not marked with signs having letters at least six inches high and 3/4 inch wide in the Infant class room(s). ***CORRECTED ON SITE**** Infant II 8.9.4.29.F.2.a.:All exits must be marked, including fire exits, by signs having letters at least six inches high whose principal strokes are at least three-fourths of an inch wide. Finding Exits are not marked with signs having letters at least six inches high and 3/4 inch wide in the Infant class room(s). Corrective Action Plan ****CORRECTED ON SITE*** Toddler I Classroom 8.9.4.29.F.2.a.:All exits must be marked, including fire exits, by signs having letters at least six inches high whose principal strokes are at least three-fourths of an inch wide. Finding Exits are not marked with signs having letters at least six inches high and 3/4 inch wide in the toddler room(s). Corrective Action Plan ****CORRECTED ON SITE****
Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.23 · C STAFF/CHILD RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES
The center failed to post the capacity for each activity/interest area. 1 out of 1 classrooms failed to post the capacity for each activity/interest area. ****CORRECTED ON SITE**** Services and Care of Children in Centers:
Corrected Corrected by Aug 14, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.24 · C ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS
Cribs do not meet federal standards. The Director will speak with the owner to replace the crib.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.24 · D DIAPERING AND TOILETING
The diaper changing surface in the 18 mo. - 35 mo., Toddler - (12 - 24 mo.) class room(s) changing mat is torn The Director states an order has been placed to repalce the mat. 08/14/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 3 of 5 The Children's Garden Child Development Center III 4000025 Services and Care of Children in Centers: (continued)
Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.24 · I EQUIPMENT AND PROGRAM
The center did not post the daily activity schedule. ***CORRECTED ON SITE***
Corrected Corrected by Aug 14, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.23 · A PERSONNEL AND STAFFING REQUIREMENTS
The child(ren) in the Toddler - (12 - 24 mo.) classroom(s) was/were left unattended when returning from outside play. Center has come up with a Roster that will be implemented during outside time where teachers have to check off children that are outside during that time, it will have a head count on it along with educators' signatures; Director is also going outside to monitor.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 12, 2024
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. *****CORRECTED ON SITE*****
Corrected Corrected by Feb 15, 2024
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 most recent licensing survey, current child care regulations. ****CORRECTED ON SITE**** 02/15/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 8 The Children's Garden Child Development Center III 4000025 Administrative Requirements for Centers: (continued)
Corrected Corrected by Feb 15, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.22 · E CHILDREN'S RECORDS
Of the 12 children's records reviewed, 5 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. Director will send memo to families for updated shot records 8.9.4.22.E.2.a.:Information on any allergies or medical conditions suffered by the child. Finding Of the 12 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 Director will ensure all forms are completed at time of registration. 8.9.4.22.E.1.h.:written authorization from the child’s parent or guardian to remove a child from the premises to participate in off-site activities; authorization must contain fieldtrip destination, date and time of fieldtrip and expected return time from fieldtrip; Finding Of the 12 children's records reviewed, 1 is/are missing written authorization from the child's parent or guardian to remove the child from the premises to participate in off-site-activities. See Children's Records 8.9.4.22 form for the child(ren) with missing information and/or authorization. Corrective Action Plan Director will ensure all forms are completed at time of registration. 8.9.4.22.E.1.l.:a signed acknowledgment that the parent or guardian has read and understands the parent handbook. Finding Of the 12 children's records reviewed, 1 is/are missing a signed parent or guardian acknowledgement that the parent handbook had been read and understood. See the Children's Records 8.9.4.22 form for the child(ren) who have this missing. Corrective Action Plan Director will ensure all forms are completed at time of registration. 02/15/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 3 of 8 The Children's Garden Child Development Center III 4000025 Admin/Licensure (continued) 8.9.4.22.E.2.c.: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. Finding Of the 12 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 8.9.4.22 form for the child(ren) with missing information. Corrective Action Plan Director will ensure all forms are completed at time of registration. 8.9.4.22.E.2.d.:A document giving a center permission to transport the child in a medical emergency and an authorization for medical treatment signed by a parent or guardian. Finding Of the 12 children's records reviewed, 1 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 Director will ensure all forms are completed at time of registration.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 15, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.22 · F PERSONNEL RECORDS
From the review of staff records, it was determined that 2 out of 20 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. Director has CPR trackform that will be updated periodically; 8.9.4.22.F.1.n.:written plan for ongoing professional development for each educator, including the director, that is based on the seven areas of competency, consistent with the career lattice, and based on the individual’s goals; and Finding From the review of staff records, it was determined that 1 out of 20 staff records does/do not include a professional development plan based on seven areas of competency. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff who need a current plan. Corrective Action Plan *****CORRECTED ON SITE***** 02/15/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 4 of 8 The Children's Garden Child Development Center III 4000025 Personnel (continued) 8.9.4.22.F.1.f.:an annual signed statement that the staff member 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 8.9.6 NMAC; Finding The center failed to have 20 out of 20 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 ****CORRECTED ON SITE****
Corrected Corrected by Mar 15, 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. Director will ensure training's are completed timely
Corrected Corrected by Mar 15, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.23 · C STAFF/CHILD RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES
The center failed to post the capacity for each activity/interest area. 1 out of 1 classrooms failed to post the capacity for each activity/interest area. Director will ensure all areas are posted. Services and Care of Children in Centers:
Corrected Corrected by Mar 15, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.24 · I EQUIPMENT AND PROGRAM
The center did not post the daily activity schedule. Director will ensure that schedule is posted
Corrected Corrected by Mar 22, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.29 · A HOUSEKEEPING
The changing table has a heavy accumulation of debris under the mat. ****CORRECTED ON SITE***** 8.9.4.29.A.1.:A center will keep the premises, including furniture, fixtures, floors, drinking fountains, toys and equipment clean, safe, and in good repair. The center and premises will be free of debris and potential hazards. Finding The equipment in the CLASSROOMM are not safe in that cleaning supplies by the changing table accessible to children. Corrective Action Plan ***CORRECTED ON SITE**** Infant I Classroom 8.9.4.29.A.1.:A center will keep the premises, including furniture, fixtures, floors, drinking fountains, toys and equipment clean, safe, and in good repair. The center and premises will be free of debris and potential hazards. Finding The equipment are not in good repair as evidenced by changing matt has holes in it. . Corrective Action Plan Director will replace mat and will check periodically to ensure they are in good condition. Preschool II Classroom 8.9.4.29.A.3.:All garbage and refuse receptacles in kitchens and in outdoor areas will be durable, constructed of materials that will not absorb liquids and have tight fitting lids. Finding The garbage/refuse receptacle being used in the Prescool II Classroom does not have a tight fitting lid. Corrective Action Plan ****CORRECTED ON SITE**** 02/15/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 7 of 8 The Children's Garden Child Development Center III 4000025 Building, Ground and Safety Requirements for Centers: (continued)
Corrected Corrected by Feb 15, 2024
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 most recent licensing survey. Director will ensure that each licensing survey is posted after each visit
Corrected Corrected by Sep 22, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.22 · E CHILDREN'S RECORDS
Of the 11 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. Director will have parents complete the admission packet during enrollment. Director will have parents fill in these blanks today. 8.9.4.22.E.1.e.:a copy of the child’s up-to-date immunization record or a public health division approved exemption from the requirement [, a] . A grace period of a maximum of 30 days will be granted for children in foster care, homeless children and youth [;], or at-risk children and youth as determined by the department; Finding Of the 11 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 Director will have parents bring in updated shot records right away. Director will stay on top of the immunization tracker on procare to ensure all records are up to date
Corrected Corrected by Sep 22, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.23 · B STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
From the review of staff records, it was determined that 1 out of 1 staff does/do not have documentation of the 45-hour entry level course or an approved equivalent prior to or within six months of employment. Director will have educator sign up for this course asap. 08/22/2023 http://www.nmececd.org 3 of 7 The Children's Garden Child Development Center III 4000025 Personnel and Staffing Requirements for Centers: (continued)
Corrected Corrected by Sep 22, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.24 · C ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS
Center did not provide an evacuation crib. The center did have an evacuation crib, however it was being used as storage. The educator immediately removed the bouncy seat stored in the crib. This was corrected on site as the educator was advised to not use the crib as storage moving forward.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.24 · J OUTDOOR PLAY AREAS
The fall zone underneath the slide is not adequate as evidenced by the energy absorbent material is not deep enough. Director will notify owner of correction needed so that enough energy absorbing material to meet the requirements asap 08/22/2023 http://www.nmececd.org 4 of 7 The Children's Garden Child Development Center III 4000025 Services and Care of Children in Centers: (continued) 8.9.4.24 K SWIMMING, WADING AND WATER N/A
Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.29 · A HOUSEKEEPING
The furniture in the Toddler II class are not safe in that the changing table door is missing a knob and has a screw sticking out exposing a hazard. The outlet on the wall outside of the bathroom in the class is also missing a faceplate cover causing that outlet to be unsafe. The Director called maintenance for the center to fix the hazards today Preschool Classroom Preschool II/UPK 2:14 08/22/2023 http://www.nmececd.org 5 of 7 The Children's Garden Child Development Center III 4000025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 22, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.29 · A HOUSEKEEPING (continued)
The garbage/refuse receptacle being used in the bathroom does not have a tight fitting lid. The Director will have maintenance get a lid for the trashcan while making other repairs at center Outdoor Play 8.9.4.29.A.3.:All garbage and refuse receptacles in kitchens and in outdoor areas will be durable, constructed of materials that will not absorb liquids and have tight fitting lids. Finding The garbage/refuse receptacle being used in the playground area does not have a tight fitting lid. Corrective Action Plan Maintenance will get a lid for the trashcan outside while doing other repairs at the center
Corrected Corrected by Sep 22, 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 March, July. Director will add this to her personal agenda to make sure that these are not missed monthly moving forward.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 22, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.21 · C Incident Reporting Requirements
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
8.9.4.23 · A Personnel and Staffing Requirements
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
8.9.4.24 · G Physical Environment
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.