8.9.4.22 · E CHILDREN'S RECORDS

Of the 4 children's records reviewed, 1 is/are missing the name and telephone number of two people in the local area to contact in an emergency when a parent or guardian cannot be reached. See Children's Records 8.9.4.22 form for the child(ren) with missing information. Immediate Action Plan: Director will have parents add another emergency contact to their child's file. 09/23/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 9 Happy Hearts Child Development Center 20163977 Admin/Licensure (continued) Preventative Action Plan: Director will ensure that each child has two emergency contacts listed at the time of enrollment. Monitoring Action Plan: Director will ensure that each child has two emergency contacts listed at the time of enrollment. 8.9.4.22.E.:CHILDREN’S RECORDS: A center will maintain a complete record for each child, including drop-ins, completed before the child is admitted. Records will be kept at the center for 12 months after the child’s last day of attendance. Records will contain at least: Finding Of the 4 children's records reviewed, 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 Immediate Action Plan: Director will have parents sign the parent handbook acknowledgment and put it in their child's file. Preventative Action Plan: Director will ensure that parents sign the parent handbook acknowledgment at the time of enrollment. Monitoring Action Plan: Director will ensure that parents sign the parent handbook acknowledgment at the time of enrollment

Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.22 · F PERSONNEL RECORDS

From the review of staff records, it was determined that 5 out of 11 staff records does/do not include employment history verification. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff with this missing information. Immediate Action Plan: Director will review files to ensure that Employment History Verifications are done. Preventative Action Plan: Director will ensure that for future hirings she will verify and sign their employment history. Monitoring Action Plan: Director will review the employment history verification form at orientation. 8.9.4.22.F.1.:A licensee will keep a complete file for each staff member, including substitutes and volunteers working more than six hours of any week and having direct contact with the children. A center will keep the file for one year after the staff member’s last day of employment. Records will contain at least the following: Finding From the review of staff records, it was determined that 4 out of 11 staff records does/do not include results of the performance evaluation. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff who need documentation of a performance evaluation. 09/23/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 3 of 9 Happy Hearts Child Development Center 20163977 Personnel (continued) Corrective Action Plan Immediate Action Plan: Director will do performance evaluation in October of 2025. Preventative Action Plan: Director will do performance evaluations every October starting on October of 2025. Monitoring Action Plan: Director will do performance evaluations every October starting on October of 2025.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.23 · B STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

It was observed that 1 out of 1 infant and toddler care givers failed to complete at least four hours of training in infant and toddler care annually or within three months of starting work. Immediate Action Plan: Educator just moved to the infant's classroom. Educator will work to complete the 4 hours of the infant and toddler trainings. Preventative Action Plan: Director will have educator to take the infants and todllers trainings every year. Monitoring Action Plan: Director will ensure that educator takes the 4 hours of training.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.24 · D DIAPERING AND TOILETING

The diaper changing surface is not disinfected after use. 09/23/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 4 of 9 Happy Hearts Child Development Center 20163977 Bathroom (continued) Immediate Action Plan: Director add Lysol wipes to the diaper changing table. Corrected Onsite. Preventative Action Plan: Director will review diaper change procedure with educator to ensure that diaper change table gets sanitize after each diaper change. Monitoring Action Plan: Director will observe diaper changes to ensure they are getting done correctly. Director will start observing next week. 8.9.4.24.D.2.:A center will have a change of clothes on hand, including dry, clean clothing and diapers sufficient to meet the needs of each child. A center will label diapers and diapering supplies for each child and store them properly. Diaper bags will be inaccessible to children. Soiled diapers will be stored in a secure container with a tight-fitting lid to assure proper hygiene and control of odors. Finding A staff member did not wear non-porous, single-use gloves when changing a diaper |. Corrective Action Plan Immediate Action Plan: Director will talk with educator about wearing gloves during diaper change procedure. Preventative Action Plan: Director will review diaper change procedure with educator to ensure that educator change gloves after each diaper change. Monitoring Action Plan: Director will observe diaper changes to ensure they are getting done correctly. Director will start observing next week.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.24 · G PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

Examples of children's individually expressed artwork were not at eye level of the children in the environment. Immediate Action Plan: On 9/23/25, Director will place artwork at the children's eye level. Preventative Action Plan: Effective today, Director will ensure that artwork will keep on children's eye level. Monitoring Action Plan: Director will talk with the Lead educator to see what can work for the classroom. Director will talk with educator on September 26, 2025, during the In-Service-Day. Cool Kids 8.9.4.24.G.6.:Materials are well cared for and organized by type. Where appropriate, materials are labeled with words or pictures. Adaptations to materials are made when needed to accommodate various abilities of all children. Unused materials are stored in inaccessible storage. 09/23/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 5 of 9 Happy Hearts Child Development Center 20163977 Cool Kids (continued) Finding Materials were not cared for and organized by type and labeled with words and/or pictures where appropriate. Corrective Action Plan Immediate Action Plan: Director will talk with educators during the In-Service-Day, so educators can add labels during that day, 09/26/25. Preventative Action Plan: Director will have educators to work on labeling toys on their monthly In-Service-Day. Monitoring Action Plan: Director will check at the end of each In-Service-Day, to ensure that laberls are done. The Brave Bears 8.9.4.24.G.6.:Materials are well cared for and organized by type. Where appropriate, materials are labeled with words or pictures. Adaptations to materials are made when needed to accommodate various abilities of all children. Unused materials are stored in inaccessible storage. Finding Materials were not cared for and organized by type and labeled with words and/or pictures where appropriate. Corrective Action Plan Immediate Action Plan: Director will talk with educators during the In-Service-Day, so educators can add labels during that day, 09/26/25. Preventative Action Plan: Director will have educators to work on labeling toys on their monthly In-Service-Day. Monitoring Action Plan: Director will check at the end of each In-Service-Day, to ensure that laberls are done. School Age Classroom #1 8.9.4.24.G.6.:Materials are well cared for and organized by type. Where appropriate, materials are labeled with words or pictures. Adaptations to materials are made when needed to accommodate various abilities of all children. Unused materials are stored in inaccessible storage. Finding Materials were not cared for and organized by type and labeled with words and/or pictures where appropriate. Corrective Action Plan Immediate Action Plan: Director will talk with educators during the In-Service-Day, so educators can add labels during that day, 09/26/25. Preventative Action Plan: Director will have educators to work on labeling toys on their monthly In-Service-Day. Monitoring Action Plan: Director will check at the end of each In-Service-Day, to ensure that labels are done.

8.9.4.24 · I EQUIPMENT AND PROGRAM

The center did not post the daily activity schedule. 09/23/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 6 of 9 Happy Hearts Child Development Center 20163977 Cool Kids (continued) Immediate Action Plan: Director will talk to educators about the postings during the In-Service-Day on 9/26/25. Preventative Action Plan: Director will check at the end of each monthly In-Service Day. Monitoring Action Plan: Director will check at the end of each monthly In-Service Day.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.25 · E MEAL TIMES

Adults do not sit with the children at meal and snack times to assist them with eating, drinking and self-feeding. Immediate Action Plan: Director will talk with educators on 9/24/25, about sitting with the children during the meal times and follow the family style dining. Preventative Action Plan: Director will observe on a regular basis that educator are sitting with children during meal times. Monitoring Action Plan: Director will start observing educators next week, after talking with educators. Health and Safety Requirements for Centers:

Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.26 · B FIRST AID REQUIREMENTS

The center’s first aid kit does not contain a thermometer, soap, adhesive tape.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

8.9.4.29 · A HOUSEKEEPING

The vent on the dramatic area has a heavy accumulation of dust. Immediate Action Plan: Director will have educators to clean and sanitize during the In-Service-Day on 9/26/25. Preventative Action Plan: Director will reinforce educators to clean and sanitize classrooms during monthly In- Service-Day. Monitoring Action Plan: Director will reinforce educators to clean and sanitize classrooms during monthly In- Service-Day. The Brave Bears 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 vent on the door has a heavy accumulation of dust. Corrective Action Plan Immediate Action Plan: Director will have educators to clean and sanitize during the In-Service-Day on 9/26/25. Preventative Action Plan: Director will reinforce educators to clean and sanitize classrooms during monthly In- Service-Day. Monitoring Action Plan: Director will reinforce educators to clean and sanitize classrooms during monthly In- Service-Day.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.29 · E LIGHTING, LIGHTING FIXTURES AND ELECTRICAL

Electrical outlets within reach of children in the science area are not safety outlets and they do not have protective covers. Immediate Action Plan: Director will get covers for the outlets today. Corrected Onsite Preventative Action Plan: Effective today, educators will add to check outlets to their closing list. Monitoring Action Plan: Director will ensure that educators are following closing checklist weekly starting next week.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.29 · A HOUSEKEEPING

The ceiling has a heavy accumulation of cobwebbs. On 4/25/2025 the director will go through the center and clean all the cobwebs throughout the center. Ongoing, the director will add checking and dusting the ceilings to the closing checklist and each educator will be responsible for checking the classrooms.

Corrected Corrected by May 26, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.29 · C MECHANICAL SYSTEMS

Water coming from a faucet is above 110 degrees Fahrenheit. On 4/25/2025 director states she will buy a digital thermometer to check her water temperature to be consistent with the thermometer licensing is using. Ongoing, Director will continue to log the water temperature weekly, and then monthly. Care bears 2-3 Year Old Classroom 8.9.4.29.C.5.:Water coming from a faucet will be below 110 degrees (Fahrenheit). A center will install a tempering valve ahead of all domestic water-heater piping. Finding Water coming from a faucet is above 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrective Action Plan On 4/25/2025 director states she will buy a digital thermometer to check her water temperature to be consistent with the thermometer licensing is using. Ongoing, Director will continue to log the water temperature weekly, and then monthly. Common area- School Age Classroom #2 04/24/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 4 of 5 Happy Hearts Child Development Center 20163977

Corrected Corrected by May 26, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.29 · C MECHANICAL SYSTEMS (continued)

Water coming from a faucet is above 110 degrees Fahrenheit. On 4/25/2025 director states she will buy a digital thermometer to check her water temperature to be consistent with the thermometer licensing is using. Ongoing, Director will continue to log the water temperature weekly, and then monthly.

Corrected Corrected by May 26, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.26 · C MEDICATION

The center does not have the written permission of parents or guardians to administer medication. 10/2/24 - The director will reach out to the parents to get all permission forms needed. On going the educators will make sure that all medications brought in have permission form filled out for each child. 8.9.4.26.C.5.:When the medication is no longer needed, it shall be returned to the parents or guardians or destroyed. The center shall not administer expired medication. Finding When medication is no longer needed, it is not returned to the parents or guardians or destroyed but it remains in the center. Corrective Action Plan 10/2/24 - The director removed all medications that were no longer needed. On going the director will check medications monthly by creating a medication checklist. Illness Requirements for Centers:

Corrected Corrected by Nov 2, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.29 · A HOUSEKEEPING

The premises in the teacher cabinet are not safe in that Infant food/snacks are stored with cleaning supplies. 10/2/24- The director will remove snacks from cabinet and store in kitchen. On going the director will ask the cook to keep all food/snacks in kitchen unless a meal is being served. 10/02/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 4 of 6 Happy Hearts Child Development Center 20163977

Corrected Corrected by Nov 2, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.29 · A HOUSEKEEPING (continued)

The climbing structures has a heavy accumulation of spider webs. 10/2/24 - The director will clean out spider webs and have pest control spray. On going the director will check weekly for spider webs when completing weekly playground checklist.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 2, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.29 · C MECHANICAL SYSTEMS

Water coming from a faucet is above 110 degrees Fahrenheit. 10/2/24- The director will turn water temperature down. On going the director will add water temperature to weekly checklist to ensure water temp is being maintained. Admin/Licensure 8.9.4.29.C.5.:Water coming from a faucet will be below 110 degrees (Fahrenheit). A center will install a tempering valve ahead of all domestic water-heater piping. Finding Water coming from a faucet is above 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Boys restroom in Common Area room Corrective Action Plan 10/2/24- The director will turn water temperature down. On going the director will add water temperature to weekly checklist to ensure water temp is being maintained.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 2, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.29 · H SAFETY COMPLIANCE

The center does not have verification of an annual fire inspection from the fire authority having jurisdiction. 10/2/24- The director will schedule an inspection. On going, the director will check inspection dates regularly by setting a reminder and adding it on the checklist.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 2, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.29 · H SAFETY COMPLIANCE

The center’s fire extinguishers are not inspected yearly. Director will ensure that fire extinguishers are serviced annually.

Corrected Corrected by May 3, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.26 · C MEDICATION

A medication was observed that was not in its original container. Will speak with parents about bringing in medications in original containters. 8.9.4.26.C.5.:When the medication is no longer needed, it shall be returned to the parents or guardians or destroyed. The center shall not administer expired medication. Finding An expired medication was administered. Corrective Action Plan Will discard expired medications. Illness Requirements for Centers:

Corrected Corrected by Oct 7, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.29 · A HOUSEKEEPING

The premises are not in good repair as evidenced by the ceiling shows signs of possible water damage by playground exit door. Will look into replacing and repairing ceiling. Pre-K 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 premises are not in good repair as evidenced by a whole is in the ceiling. Corrective Action Plan Will have replaced/repaired. 09/07/2023 http://www.nmececd.org 4 of 6 Happy Hearts Child Development Center 20163977

Corrected Corrected by Oct 7, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.29 · A HOUSEKEEPING (continued)

The premises in the ceiling areas are not clean as evidenced by cob webs throughout various places in building/classrooms. Will have deep clean of facility.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 7, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.29 · C MECHANICAL SYSTEMS

The center uses a portable fan in the classroom that is not secured, is accessible to children. Will have fan removed.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 7, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.29 · E LIGHTING, LIGHTING FIXTURES AND ELECTRICAL

The center does not have emergency lighting that turns on automatically when electrical service is disrupted. Will have repaired.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 7, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.