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Home › NM › Portales › Samantha Preston Little Farmhouse LLC
216 Colorado Drive, Portales NM 88130 · License #HP25756838 · Center · Licensed Center
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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. For primary and secondary caregiver. : Directed CAP 5/4/2026 Immediate: Provider will work on sending copy or completing copy of Professional development plan by end of the week Preventative: Provider will work on reviewing and checking binders and documents monthly to ensure is keeping copy of all required documentation on hand Monitoring: Provider will work on reviewing and checking binders and documents monthly to ensure is keeping copy of all required documentation on hand. On-site Verification: Compliant 05/08/2026 Verified On-Site E.2: 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 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. For primary caregiver. 05/04/2026 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 4 SAMANTHA PRESTON 25756838 (continued) Corrective Action Plan: Directed CAP 5/4/2026 Immediate: Provider will work on sending copy or signing document by end of the day Preventative: Provider will work on reviewing and checking binders and documents monthly to ensure is keeping copy of all required documentation on hand Monitoring: Provider will work on reviewing and checking binders and documents monthly to ensure is keeping copy of all required documentation on hand. On-site Verification: Compliant 05/08/2026 Verified On-Site
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8.9.4.34 · C Additional Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
The home does not have a crib for each infant in care that is in good repair and that meets federal standards. The home has 0 cribs that meet requirements and 1 are needed. : Directed CAP 5/4/2026 Immediate: Provider will work on obtaining crib that meets federal standards by end of the month Preventative: Provider will ensure to check crib monthly to ensure is in good condition Monitoring: Provider will ensure to check crib weekly to ensure is in good condition On-site Verification: Compliant 05/08/2026 Verified On-Site
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
8.9.4.34 · J Outdoor Play
The fall zone underneath the swings is not adequate as evidenced by the absence of energy absorbent material 01/27/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 4 SAMANTHA PRESTON 25756838 (continued) - the surface is rubber play mat, the absence of energy absorbent material - the surface is carpet or unapproved artificial turf. **CORRECTED ON SITE** (removed the 2 swings) Will ensure to have proper absorbent material when using swings in the future.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 27, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.32 · D Children's Records
Of the 4 children's records reviewed, 1 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. I ask mom for records she got them and lost them. I will ask her for these records asap and the child will not be able to return until this is completed.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.33 · B Staff Qualifications and Training
1 educators did not complete the health and safety training within three (3) months of their date of hire. Was not told that this training was needed. Will get it done. Finding It was observed that 1 out of 1 infant and toddler care givers failed to complete at least two (2) hours of training in infant and toddler care annually or within six months of starting work. Corrective Action Plan Did the training but cannot get in Quorum for the certificate. 09/30/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 5 SAMANTHA PRESTON 25756838
Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.33 · B Staff Qualifications and Training (continued)
1From the review of staff records, it was determined that 1 out of 1 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. Was not aware that 12 hours of training was needed. Will finish. Services & Care of Children
Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.34 · D Diapering and Toileting
Soiled diapers were not stored in a secure container with a tight-fitting lid. Will get a lid for the trash cans.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.34 · J Outdoor Play
Playground equipment is not safe as evidenced by the following: swings/slide not securely anchored. Will get that anchored. Finding The fall zone underneath the swings and slides is not adequate as evidenced by the absence of energy absorbent material - the surface is bare soil. Corrective Action Plan Was not told that this was needed. Will get this done. 09/30/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 3 of 5 SAMANTHA PRESTON 25756838 (continued)
Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.36 · C Medication
The home does not have the written permission of parents or guardians to administer medication. Parent dropped off medication during her lunch break just to hold until pick. Is not administering.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 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. Was not aware that head count logs were needed. Printed some out for the future. Buildings, Grounds & Safety
Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.38 · G Safety Compliance
The home failed to conduct an emergency preparedness practice drills for at least once a quarter. Will start doing the emergency preparedness drills quarterly.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.34 · K Swimming, Wading and Water
The home does not meet requirements for the use of an above ground swimming pool as evidenced by children have access to the area when it is not in use. Will remove pool and put inside lock shed. 09/26/2023 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 4 SAMANTHA PRESTON 25756838 (continued)
Corrected Corrected by Oct 26, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.34 · K Swimming, Wading and Water
The home does not have written permission from a parent or guardian for each child that uses the pool. Will remove pool for the season. Next summer will have parents complete permission. 09/22/2023 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 5 SAMANTHA PRESTON 25756838 (continued) Finding The home does not meet requirements for the use of an above ground swimming pool as evidenced by use does not meet applicable state and local regulations, children have access to the area when it is not in use. Corrective Action Plan Will remove pool for the season. Next summer will have pool enclosed.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.34 · J Outdoor Play
Playground equipment is not safe as evidenced by the following: accessible sharp edges or points. Unlocked shed, "s" swing hooks need to be bolted into pool, and no landing area for slide. Will lock shed, remove all hazardous materials, tools, and materials from play area. Will remove slide as well and blot in swing.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.36 · B First Aid Requirements
The home does not keep the first-aid kit and first-aid manual together in the home. Will put manual inside first aid kit.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.37 · A-G Transportation Requirements for Homes
A vehicle used for transporting children is not equipped with a first-aid kit, a first-aid manual, water. 09/22/2023 http://www.nmececd.org 3 of 5 SAMANTHA PRESTON 25756838 (continued) Will get first aid manual, and water for vehicle. Buildings, Grounds & Safety
Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 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). Will purchase hot water tempering valve.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 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 purchase correct side and tagged yearly. Finding The home does not have a fully-charged 210ABC fire extinguishers mounted in the kitchen in a visible and easily accessible place. Corrective Action Plan Will purchase and tagged yearly. 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 None 09/22/2023 http://www.nmececd.org 4 of 5 SAMANTHA PRESTON 25756838 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: Everlyn Grajeda Facility Representative: Samantha Preston 09/22/2023 http://www.nmececd.org 5 of 5
Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.