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3860 Sonoma Springs Avenue, Las Cruces NM 88011 · License #4000016 · Center · Licensed Center
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8.9.4.22 · E CHILDREN'S RECORDS
Of the 12 children's records reviewed, 1 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. IMMEDIATE: Director will request parent completes during pick up today. PREVENTATIVE: Director or Assistant Director will review the applications for completeness at time of enrollment. MONITORING: Director and Assistant Director will conduct a quarterly file audit. 11/21/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 9 The Children's Garden Child Development Center VI 4000016 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, 3 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 have the phone numbers added to the children's files by next week. PREVENTATIVE: Director or Assistant Director will review the applications for completeness at time of enrollment. MONITORING: Director and Assistant Director will conduct a quarterly file audit. 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/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 request parent completes during pick up today. PREVENTATIVE: Director or Assistant Director will review the applications for completeness at time of enrollment. MONITORING: Director and Assistant Director will conduct a quarterly file audit.
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Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2025
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 25 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. 11/21/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 3 of 9 The Children's Garden Child Development Center VI 4000016 Personnel (continued) IMMEDIATE: Director will reiterate to educators during the staff meeting on Monday that trainings must be completed and will provide guidance on how many hours are expected to be completed during fall and winter breaks. PREVENTATIVE: Director is recently new to the center and has already implemented a new system to monitor educator's training. Director will remind educators to use scheduled planning time for training as needed. MONITORING: Director will review and remind educators on needed trainings monthly. 8.9.4.23.B.2.b.:All new staff members working directly with children regardless of the number of hours employed per week shall complete the following training within three months of their date of hire. Training must be approved by ECECD to fulfill the following requirements. Approved trainings and substitutions will be listed on the ECECD’s website. All current educators shall 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 ( 6 out of 25 Staff), child development course that addresses all major domains of child development ( 1 out of 25 Staff) Corrective Action Plan IMMEDIATE: Director will advise educators to complete these trainings by the first week of December. PREVENTATIVE: Director is recently new to the center and has already implemented a new system to monitor educator's training. Director will remind educators to use scheduled planning time for training as needed. MONITORING: Director will review and remind educators on needed trainings monthly. 8.9.4.23.B.2.c.:New staff members working directly with children regardless of the number of hours employed per week shall complete the following, or a three-credit early care and education course or an equivalent approved by the department prior to or within twelve months of employment or the effective date of these regulation amendments. Substitute educators are exempt from this requirement. Training must be approved by ECECD to fulfill the requirements. Approved trainings and substitutions will be listed on ECECD’s website. Finding From the review of staff records, it was determined that 3 out of 25 staff does/do not have documentation of the 3 credit ECE or an approved equivalent within 12 months of employment. Corrective Action Plan IMMEDIATE: Director will advise educators to complete these trainings by the second week of December. One educator is on course to complete her CDC this December. PREVENTATIVE: Director is recently new to the center and has already implemented a new system to monitor educator's training. Director will remind educators to use scheduled planning time for training as needed. MONITORING: Director will review and remind educators on needed trainings monthly.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2025
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.) #1 class room(s) are not labeled. IMMEDIATE: ***CORRECTED ON SITE*** Educator labeled the breast milk with the child's name during the inspection. PREVENTATIVE: Director will remind staff of the importance of labeling breast milk appropriately during the staff meeting scheduled for Monday. MONITORING: Director will check that breast milk is labeled during her walkthroughs weekly. 11/21/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 5 of 9 The Children's Garden Child Development Center VI 4000016
Corrected Corrected by Nov 21, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.26 · C MEDICATION
Medication was observed in the center that does not have a label with the child's name and the date the medication was brought to the center. Diaper cream was not labeled with child's name in the toddler 2 and infant classrooms. IMMEDIATE: ***CORRECTED ON SITE*** Educators labeled the diaper creams during the inspection. PREVENTATIVE: Director will remind all staff during Monday's staff meeting to properly label incoming medications. MONITORING: Director will conduct spot checks every two weeks to ensure that all medications are appropriately labeled. Illness Requirements for Centers:
Corrected Corrected by Nov 21, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.28 · A-J TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CENTERS
A vehicle used for transporting children is not equipped with a first-aid kit. The first-aid kit is missing a thermometer and soap. IMMEDIATE: ***CORRECTED ON SITE*** Director added missing supplies to the first aid kit during the inspection. PREVENTATIVE: Director will have drivers check the first aid kits for completeness monthly. MONITORING: Director will double check the first aid kits for completeness quarterly. 11/21/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 6 of 9 The Children's Garden Child Development Center VI 4000016 Admin/Licensure (continued) 8.9.4.28.C.:Vehicles used for transporting children shall be enclosed and properly maintained. Vehicles shall be cleaned and inspected inside and out. Finding The vehicle used for transporting children is not clean inside and out. Corrective Action Plan IMMEDIATE: Director will have the driver clean the van today. PREVENTATIVE: Director will assign a schedule for van cleaning and add this to the weekly checklist. MONITORING: Director will conduct spot checks for cleanliness weekly. 8.9.4.28.J.:At all times, drivers shall have a way to communicate to the facility the number of children being transported. Drivers shall maintain a log to include the name of child, drop off and pick up times of all children being transported. The log shall be kept for a minimum of 12 months for review. Finding Transportation log does not include pick up times for all children being transported. Corrective Action Plan IMMEDIATE: Director will advise drivers today that they must mark the time during pick up. PREVENTATIVE: Director will update the transport log to include a column for pick up times. MONITORING: Director will check for pick up times during the weekly check of transportation logs. Building, Ground and Safety Requirements for Centers:
Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.29 · A HOUSEKEEPING
The furniture in the infant classes 1 and 2 are not safe in that the changing mats are not secured. IMMEDIATE: Director will purchase Velcro to secure both changing mats to the countertop. PREVENTATIVE: Director will advise educators to ensure that Velcro remains in place and good condition when they sanitize the changing mats daily. MONITORING: Director will check that changing mats are secured during her walkthroughs weekly. Outdoor Play 8.9.4.29.A.1.:A center shall keep the premises, including furniture, fixtures, floors, drinking fountains, toys and equipment clean, safe, and in good repair. The center and premises shall be free of debris and potential hazards. Finding The restroom vents and light shielding has a heavy accumulation of dust and debris. 11/21/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 7 of 9 The Children's Garden Child Development Center VI 4000016 Outdoor Play (continued) Corrective Action Plan IMMEDIATE: Director will request janitorial staff clean the vents and will put in a maintenance request for the light shielding today. PREVENTATIVE: Director will add this to the weekly playground checklist. MONITORING: Director will add to her seasonal playground checklist to check for housekeeping in the restroom. Admin/Licensure 8.9.4.29.A.1.:A center shall keep the premises, including furniture, fixtures, floors, drinking fountains, toys and equipment clean, safe, and in good repair. The center and premises shall be free of debris and potential hazards. Finding The vents in the preschool class and mix Pre-K #2 restroom, as well as fire alarms throughout has a heavy accumulation of dust. Corrective Action Plan IMMEDIATE: Director will request janitorial staff clean the vents today. PREVENTATIVE: Director will set up a recurring maintenance request for maintenance to clean vents quarterly. MONITORING: Director will add to her seasonal checklist to check for general housekeeping.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.29 · E LIGHTING, LIGHTING FIXTURES AND ELECTRICAL
The center uses multi-prong or gang plugs. IMMEDIATE: ***CORRECTED ON SITE*** This was removed during the inspection. PREVENTATIVE: Director will remind all staff during Monday's staff meeting that gang plugs are prohibited. MONITORING: Director will conduct spot checks every two weeks to ensure that no gang plugs are in use.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 21, 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. IMMEDIATE: Director is new as of June 2025 and has held an emergency preparedness drill in October. PREVENTATIVE: Director will set up a calendar reminder to schedule emergency preparedness drills quarterly. MONITORING: Director will have Assistant Director review the logs quarterly.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.23 · A PERSONNEL AND STAFFING REQUIREMENTS
The child(ren) in the early pre-K classroom(s) was/were left unattended when the educator walks into another room and leaves the children by themselves. Immediate: Director called the educator to speak one on one. Educator was terminated Preventive/Monitoring: The educators involved received a verbal and written warning. The Director held a meeting and went over Redirection, Active Supervision, Naptime, Ratios, Communication and Engagement with Children 8.9.4.23.A.2.:All educators will demonstrate the ability to perform essential job functions that reasonably ensure the health, safety and welfare of children in care. Finding The educator does not demonstrate the ability to perform essential job functions that reasonably ensure the welfare, health, safety of children in care. Corrective Action Plan Immediate: Director called the educator to speak one on one. Educator was terminated Preventive/Monitoring: The educators involved received a verbal and written warning. The Director held a meeting and went over Redirection, Active Supervision, Naptime, Ratios, Communication and Engagement with Children
Corrected Corrected by Jul 15, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.24 · A GUIDANCE
Children were lifted by the arms. Immediate: Director called the educator to speak one on one. Educator was terminated Preventive/Monitoring: The educators involved received a verbal and written warning. The Director held a meeting and went over Redirection, Active Supervision, Naptime, Ratios, Communication and Engagement with Children 07/15/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 3 of 6 The Children's Garden Child Development Center VI 4000016 Preschool Classroom (continued) 8.9.4.24.A.3.:Guidance shall be positive and include redirection and clear limits that encourage the child’s ability to become self-disciplined. The use of physical or mechanical restraints is prohibited unless due to documented emergencies or medically documented necessity. Finding Guidance being used by staff in the Early Pre K classroom(s) is not positive and does not include redirection and clear limits to encourage the child's ability to become self-disciplined. Corrective Action Plan Immediate: Director called the educator to speak one on one. Educator was terminated Preventive/Monitoring: The educators involved received a verbal and written warning. The Director held a meeting and went over Redirection, Active Supervision, Naptime, Ratios, Communication and Engagement with Children
Corrected Corrected by Jul 15, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.24 · H SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL RESPONSIVE ENVIRONMENT
Educator(s) in the Early Pre K classroom failed to make appropriate physical contact to comfort and support children in daily routines and interactions when children were distressed. The following was observed: A child is seen crying after he busted his finger when a laptop fell on him, the child is sent to a quiet area, both educators in the classroom failed to comfort the child. Immediate: Director called the educator to speak one on one. Educator was terminated Preventive/Monitoring: The educators involved received a verbal and written warning. The Director held a meeting and went over Redirection, Active Supervision, Naptime, Ratios, Communication and Engagement with Children
Corrected Corrected by Jul 15, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.24 · J OUTDOOR PLAY AREAS
Playground basketball hoop equipment is not safe as evidenced by the following: swings/slide not securely anchored. Immediate: Director will put the basketball hoop aside until it is anchored down. Preventive/ Monitoring: Director will ensure that basketball hoop is anchored to a designated area. 8.9.4.24 K SWIMMING, WADING AND WATER N/A
Corrected Corrected by Aug 12, 2025
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 January, February, March, April, May. Immediate: Director has scheduled a Fire Drill with the local Fire Department for July Preventive/Monitoring: Director is new to the center and understands the importance of the drills and will ensure that they are conducted monthly. 8.9.4.29.H.3.:A center will: Finding The center’s fire extinguishers are not properly maintained. Corrective Action Plan Immediate: Director spoke to staff about not using that particular fire extinguisher until it is replaced. Preventive/Monitoring: The fire extinguisher was tagged and inspected on February 2025, except the meter is out of range, the Director will get it inspected and or replaced. 07/15/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 4 of 5 The Children's Garden Child Development Center VI 4000016 Building, Ground and Safety Requirements for Centers: (continued)
Corrected Corrected by Aug 12, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.23 · A PERSONNEL AND STAFFING REQUIREMENTS
The child(ren) in the Toddler - (12 - 24 mo.) 2 class room(s) was/were left unattended when the class went outside and a child was left behind in one of the activity areas. One of the Educators is then observed on video coming into the class and retrieving the child. IMMEDIATE: The Educators will have written reprimands PREVENTATIVE: Director had a staff meeting with all staff and covered several topics to include, incident reporting and face to name head counts. Director is also assigning Active Supervision training to the two educators MONITORING: Licensing will be following up in 30 days to ensure the trainings have been completed and there are no other incidents involving unattended children 8.9.4.23 B STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING N/A Services and Care of Children in Centers: 8.9.4.24 A1 GUIDANCE N/A 8.9.4.24 E ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS N/A 8.9.4.24 F ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR NIGHT CARE N/A 8.9.4.24 L FIELD TRIPS N/A Food Service Requirements for Centers: 8.9.4.25 C MENUS N/A Health and Safety Requirements for Centers: 8.9.4.26 B FIRST AID REQUIREMENTS N/A 8.9.4.26 C MEDICATION N/A Transportation Requirements for Centers: 8.9.4.28 A-J TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CENTERS N/A Building, Ground and Safety Requirements for Centers: 8.9.4.29 A HOUSEKEEPING N/A 8.9.4.29 B PEST CONTROL N/A 8.9.4.29 C MECHANICAL SYSTEMS N/A 8.9.4.29 H SAFETY COMPLIANCE N/A 8.9.4.29 H3 (F)(I)(J)(K)(L) SAFETY COMPLIANCE N/A 8.9.4.29 I SMOKING, FIREARMS, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, ILLEGAL DRUGS AND CONTROLLED N/A SUBSTANCES 02/24/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 3 of 4 The Children's Garden Child Development Center VI 4000016 Building, Ground and Safety Requirements for Centers: (continued) 8.9.4.29 J PETS N/A Additional Comments This survey is in reference to a self reported substantiated incident. 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: Shannon Mikesell Facility Representative: ESPARZA, VIVIAN 02/24/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 4 of 4
Corrected Corrected by Mar 24, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.22 · E CHILDREN'S RECORDS
Of the 16 children's records reviewed, 3 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. 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. 12/06/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 6 The Children's Garden Child Development Center VI 4000016 Admin/Licensure (continued) Finding Of the 16 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. 8.9.4.22.E.2.a.:Information on any allergies or medical conditions suffered by the child. Finding Of the 16 children's records reviewed, 5 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.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
8.9.4.22 · F PERSONNEL RECORDS
From the review of staff records, it was determined that 1 out of 17 staff records does/do not include an emergency contact number. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff with this missing information. Director will have the employee fill out the emergency contact form. 8.9.4.22.F.1.q.:Form I-9, employment eligibility verification. Finding From the review of staff records, it was determined that 17 out of 17 staff records does/do not include the required Form I-9. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff missing the form. Corrective Action Plan Director stated that all employee I9 forms are kept at the main office. Compliance officer will go review them at the main office.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 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. classroom is being rearranged; Director will ensure that this is done. Services and Care of Children in Centers:
Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.24 · I EQUIPMENT AND PROGRAM
The center did not post the daily activity schedule. Classroom is being rearranged, the Director will ensure that this is done.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.28 · A-J TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CENTERS
The vehicle used for transporting children does not have current registration, insurance coverage. Director will obtain copies from HR. Building, Ground and Safety Requirements for Centers:
Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.29 · H SAFETY COMPLIANCE
The center’s fire extinguishers are not inspected yearly. The Director will get this done.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.21 · C INCIDENT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
The center failed to notify the parent or guardian in the event of a head injury. A child was hurt in the class on her face and parents should've been immediately notified. Educators failed to notify management/Director which led to no notification to parents. Director has taken corrective action with the educators regarding this incident. Director had educator view video of incident and describe what went wrong and how incident could have been prevented. Director has also assigned trainings and given reprimands to the educators as well. Administrative Requirements for Centers: 8.9.4.22 A ADMINISTRATIVE RECORDS N/A 8.9.4.22 B MISSION, PHILOSOPHY AND CURRICULUM STATEMENT N/A 07/23/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 4 The Children's Garden Child Development Center VI 4000016 Administrative Requirements for Centers: (continued) 8.9.4.22 C POLICY AND PROCEDURES N/A 8.9.4.22 D FAMILY HANDBOOK N/A 8.9.4.22 E CHILDREN'S RECORDS N/A 8.9.4.22 G PERSONNEL HANDBOOK N/A Services and Care of Children in Centers: 8.9.4.24 A1 GUIDANCE N/A 8.9.4.24 E ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS N/A 8.9.4.24 F ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR NIGHT CARE N/A 8.9.4.24 L FIELD TRIPS N/A Food Service Requirements for Centers: 8.9.4.25 C MENUS N/A Health and Safety Requirements for Centers: 8.9.4.26 B FIRST AID REQUIREMENTS N/A 8.9.4.26 C MEDICATION N/A Transportation Requirements for Centers: 8.9.4.28 A-H TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CENTERS N/A Building, Ground and Safety Requirements for Centers: 8.9.4.29 A HOUSEKEEPING N/A 8.9.4.29 B PEST CONTROL N/A 8.9.4.29 C MECHANICAL SYSTEMS N/A 8.9.4.29 H SAFETY COMPLIANCE N/A 8.9.4.29 H3 (F)(I)(J)(K)(L) SAFETY COMPLIANCE N/A 8.9.4.29 I SMOKING, FIREARMS, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, ILLEGAL DRUGS AND CONTROLLED N/A SUBSTANCES 8.9.4.29 J PETS N/A Additional Comments This survey is in reference to a substantiated complaint. 07/23/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 3 of 4 The Children's Garden Child Development Center VI 4000016 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: Shannon Mikesell Facility Representative: Esparza, Vivian/ Marylu Corral 07/23/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 4 of 4
Corrected Corrected by Aug 23, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.29 · A HOUSEKEEPING
The furniture are not in good repair as evidenced by the changing mat in the Infant 2 classroom changing has a hole.. Order had been placed and changing mat is arriving late.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 8, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.23 · A PERSONNEL AND STAFFING REQUIREMENTS
In the absence of the director, the center does not have a notice posted naming the person designated to be in charge. Center has new Director, but sign posted did have the previous Directors name on sign. **Corrected on site**
Corrected Corrected by May 21, 2024
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 May 21, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.29 · A HOUSEKEEPING
The furniture are not in good repair as evidenced by the changing mat on the infant 2 changing table had a hole.. The Director stated that they have ordered a new changing mat for the changing table.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2024
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 in the infant 2 classroom(s). **FIRE EXTINGUISHERS DOOR WAS TAPED CLOSED** **CORRECTED ON SITE*** Director will speak to staff to assure that the doors are not taped closed. Toddler I Classroom 8.9.4.29.F.3.:Exit ways must be kept free from obstructions at all times. Finding Exit ways are obstructed and do not permit free egress from inside the center to the outside in the Toddler 1 classroom(s). **FIRE EXTINGUISHERS DOOR WAS TAPED CLOSED** Corrective Action Plan **Corrected on site Director will speak to staff to assure that doors are not taped closed.
Corrected Corrected by May 21, 2024
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. The center has a new Director, new Director was unable to find documents. New Director will create a new binder and ensure drills are being conducted quarterly. 8.9.4.29.H.2.:A center will conduct at least one fire drill each month. 05/21/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 5 of 6 The Children's Garden Child Development Center VI 4000016 Admin/Licensure (continued) Finding The center failed to conduct a fire drill for the month(s) of January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. Corrective Action Plan The center has a new Director, new Director was unable to find documents. New Director will create a new binder and ensure drills are being conducted monthly.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.23 · A PERSONNEL AND STAFFING REQUIREMENTS
In the Infant - (6 wk. - 12 mo.), Toddler - (12 - 24 mo.) Pre K Class room(s) the staffing/child ratio was exceeded when more children arrived in the classes in the mornings and not enough educators were on hand and when educators are sent to lunch without coverage in the classrooms. Center has hired more staff. The past two weeks with the new staff the classes are running at ratio. During calls ins the center is also using educators from sister centers. Director and Assistant Director/food coordinator will also step in to cover when needed. 8.9.4.23 B STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING N/A Services and Care of Children in Centers: 8.9.4.24 A1 GUIDANCE N/A 8.9.4.24 E ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS N/A 8.9.4.24 F ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR NIGHT CARE N/A 8.9.4.24 L FIELD TRIPS N/A Food Service Requirements for Centers: 8.9.4.25 C MENUS N/A Health and Safety Requirements for Centers: 8.9.4.26 B FIRST AID REQUIREMENTS N/A 8.9.4.26 C MEDICATION N/A Transportation Requirements for Centers: 8.9.4.28 A-H TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CENTERS N/A Building, Ground and Safety Requirements for Centers: 8.9.4.29 A HOUSEKEEPING N/A 8.9.4.29 B PEST CONTROL N/A 8.9.4.29 C MECHANICAL SYSTEMS N/A 8.9.4.29 H SAFETY COMPLIANCE N/A 8.9.4.29 H3 (F)(I)(J)(K)(L) SAFETY COMPLIANCE N/A 8.9.4.29 I SMOKING, FIREARMS, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, ILLEGAL DRUGS AND CONTROLLED N/A SUBSTANCES 8.9.4.29 J PETS N/A 05/16/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 3 of 4 The Children's Garden Child Development Center VI 4000016 Additional Comments This survey is in reference to a substantiated complaint. 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: Shannon Mikesell Facility Representative: MADRID, ALEXANDRA F/Vivian Esparza 05/16/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 4 of 4
Corrected Corrected by Jun 17, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.23 · A PERSONNEL AND STAFFING REQUIREMENTS
The educator does not demonstrate the ability to perform essential job functions that reasonably ensure the health, safety, welfare of children in care. An educator in the class was not being responsive or engaging when a child was scratched in the class by another child at the table directly next to her. Director has written up the educator for this incident. The Director has been very proactive in trying to improve the class and ensuring that educators are actively engaged with children at all times to prevent any incidents. Director shows educators video of the class after she has observed them to ask them what could be done differently in the class. 8.9.4.23 B STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING N/A Services and Care of Children in Centers: 8.9.4.24 A1 GUIDANCE N/A 8.9.4.24 E ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS N/A 8.9.4.24 F ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR NIGHT CARE N/A 8.9.4.24 L FIELD TRIPS N/A Food Service Requirements for Centers: 8.9.4.25 C MENUS N/A Health and Safety Requirements for Centers: 8.9.4.26 B FIRST AID REQUIREMENTS N/A 8.9.4.26 C MEDICATION N/A Transportation Requirements for Centers: 8.9.4.28 A-H TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CENTERS N/A Building, Ground and Safety Requirements for Centers: 8.9.4.29 A HOUSEKEEPING N/A 8.9.4.29 B PEST CONTROL N/A 8.9.4.29 C MECHANICAL SYSTEMS N/A 8.9.4.29 H SAFETY COMPLIANCE N/A 8.9.4.29 H3 (F)(I)(J)(K)(L) SAFETY COMPLIANCE N/A 8.9.4.29 I SMOKING, FIREARMS, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, ILLEGAL DRUGS AND CONTROLLED N/A SUBSTANCES 04/08/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 3 of 4 The Children's Garden Child Development Center VI 4000016 Building, Ground and Safety Requirements for Centers: (continued) 8.9.4.29 J PETS N/A Additional Comments This survey is in reference to a deficiency found during a substantiated complaint investigation 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: Shannon Mikesell Facility Representative: MADRID, ALEXANDRA F/Vivian Esparza 04/08/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 4 of 4
Corrected Corrected by May 8, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.23 · A PERSONNEL AND STAFFING REQUIREMENTS
The educator does not demonstrate the ability to perform essential job functions that reasonably ensure the health of children in care. ***The educator has tried to register an account with Quorum Learning but has been having difficulties registering*** Note: the educator is currently out for personal leave and will complete a training from NMELS, Childcare Licensing Regulations: Back to Basics to come into compliance. A copy of the certificate for the completed training will be emailed to childcare licensing by 01/12/2024. The educator will also complete the Quroum Learning Registration.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 12, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.23 · A PERSONNEL AND STAFFING REQUIREMENTS
The educator does not demonstrate the ability to perform essential job functions that reasonably ensure the health of children in care. The educator failed to perform two diaper checks for a child at 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM on 11/02/2023. The director is providing infant and toddler teachers a training opportunity at NMSU through SFCC and PITC. Staff meeting and training to be held on Wednesday, November 15th at 6:00. As part of the corrective action plan, an online training from Quroum Learning on Schedules, Routines and Transition, will be required to be completed by the Lead Teacher in Toddler 1 Classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 13, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.24 · D DIAPERING AND TOILETING
A child in the 2 yr. old classroom remained in a wet and soiled diaper/clothing. The director is providing infant and toddler teachers a training opportunity at NMSU through SFCC and PITC. Staff meeting and training to be held on Wednesday, November 15th at 6:00. As part of the corrective action plan, an online training from Quroum Learning on Schedules, Routines and Transition, will be required to be completed by the Lead Teacher in Toddler 1 Classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 13, 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 most recent fire inspection report. Director is working on scheduling Fire Inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 7, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.22 · E CHILDREN'S RECORDS
Of the 5 children's records reviewed, 14 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 has reached out to the parent and asked for verification. 8.9.4.22.E.2.a.:Information on any allergies or medical conditions suffered by the child. Finding Of the 2 children's records reviewed, 14 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 has reached out to parent to have this updated on file.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 7, 2023
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 19 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 is looking for having training scheduled in December for all new staff and everyone else that needs an update.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 7, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.24 · D DIAPERING AND TOILETING
The diaper changing surface in the Toddler II Classroom has heavy accumulation of Debris. ****CORRECTED ON SITE****** Toddler II (7-1) 8.9.4.24.D.4.:An educator will change a child’s diaper on a clean, safe, waterproof surface and discard any disposable cover and disinfect the surface after each diaper change. Finding The diaper changing surface in the Toddler II Classroom has heavy accumulation of Debris. Corrective Action Plan *****COREECTED ON SITE******
Corrected Corrected by Nov 6, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.