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Home › NM › Portales › The Village Child Care
Portales NM 88130 · License #25674326 · Home-based · Licensed Family Home
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8.9.4.32 · D Children's Records
Of the 6 children's records reviewed, 1 does/do not have any personal or emergency information on file. See the Children's Records 8.9.4.32 D(1)(e) form for the name of any child needing a complete record. Immediate-will request a completed form from parent today via text and at time of pickup Preventative-will ensure to keep a current copy of child information card for future review and will ensure it is completely filled out by doing monitor checks on all forms. Monitoring-will ensure if any changes are needed a new form will be completed by parent, reviewed by provider, and placed in children’s file for future review. Finding Of the 6 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 8.9.4.32 D(1)(e) form for the child(ren) with no immunization/exemption. Corrective Action Plan Immediate: Contact the parent/guardian of the identified child immediately to obtain an up-to-date immunization record or a public health division approved exemption form. Preventative: Educate parents during the enrollment process about the importance and legal requirement of providing up-to-date immunization records. Compliance Monitoring: Conduct an immediate audit of all existing children's records to ensure all immunization records are on file and up to date.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
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8.9.4.32 · E Personnel Records
Home educators do not have a signed statement that they would or would not be disqualified as a direct provider of care under the most current version of the Background Checks and Employment History Verification 03/10/2026 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 6 JE'NETTE MCDONALD 25674326 (continued) provisions pursuant to 8.8.3 NMAC. Immediate: Childcare specialist will provide via email with the annual statement with the required statement regarding disqualification under 8.8.3 NMAC and obtain their signed confirmation. Preventative: Include a review of personnel records, including this statement, as part of an annual compliance check. Compliance Monitoring: Verify that I have signed annual statement by creating a reminder on my calendar. Finding 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. Corrective Action Plan Immediate: Will ensure to draft an initial written professional development plan for the year and keep on file. Preventative: Research and identify any available trainings that align with my goals. Compliance Monitoring: Maintain file for all professional development statements along with certificates. Personnel & Staffing
Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.33 · B Staff Qualifications and Training
The home failed to keep a training log on file with date of hire, position, date of training, employee's name, clock hours, competency area, source of training for 1 out of 1 staff. See Staff Records 8.9.4.33B(3) form for staff who are missing a complete training log. Immediate: Create a training log for the trainings completed throughout the years. Preventative: Keep copies of all certificates and ensure to keep up with training log monthly. Compliance Monitoring: Review files quarterly to ensure I am maintaining log up to date. Services & Care of Children
Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.34 · G Physical Environment
Functional learning centers/areas are not organized into the following identifiable areas: a place for loud, active play, a place to pretend, a place to read, a place for messy play Immediate-will create new labels for the learning centers and will keep them posted and visible Preventative-will ensure they are not removed and will replace as needed Monitoring-will conduct routine checks of all centers and will replace any label as needed to ensure centers are identifiable.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.35 · C Menus
Weekly menus are not dated and posted in an area easily visible to parents, posted at least one week in advance. Immediate-will ensure to create weekly menus and will post for parents on the whiteboard. Preventative-will ensure to change the menu weekly and will adhere to the foods listed on the menu for each day. Monitoring-will ensure to plan meals accordingly and ahead of time to ensure food items are available as per written on the menu
Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.35 · D Kitchens
A food, drink, leftover is not properly stored; the item is not labeled and dated. Immediate-will ensure to label all open food items immediately when opened Preventative-will ensure to keep a sharpie or freezer tape and marker to write down dates Monitoring-will conduct routine checks on all food items in the refrigerator/pantry items. 03/10/2026 http://www.nmececd.org 4 of 6 JE'NETTE MCDONALD 25674326 (continued)
Corrected Corrected by Mar 10, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.38 · C Mechanical Systems
Water coming from a faucet was not below 110 degrees (Fahrenheit). Immediate: Provider adjusted the water heater temperature to ensure water from the faucet is below 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Preventative: Provider will check the water temperature daily for safety and will not alter the water heater settings from the safe temperature. Monitoring: Provider will ensure to always check the water temperature on a daily basis and confirm the water heater temperature is not altered and remains at a safe temperature for children.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.38 · I Pets
The home failed to inform parents or guardians before a pet was allowed in the home. Immediate- Specialist email ed a clean copy of the acknowledgement form and provider will ensure to have parents sign upon receiving the form. Preventative- will ensure to check to ensure form is always up to date and will replace/update if needed Monitoring-will do monthly checks to ensure form is complete and signed and ready for future review upon inspections. 03/10/2026 http://www.nmececd.org 5 of 6 JE'NETTE MCDONALD 25674326 (continued) Additional Comments This survey is in reference to semi annual inspection areas marked N/I are not part of the inspection. Signatures Please Note: Per ECECD regulation NMAC 8.9.4, failure to comply with the corrective action plans noted above, may result in further action taken against the licensee. Surveyor: Marcela Quezada Facility Representative: Je'nette Mcdonald 03/10/2026 http://www.nmececd.org 6 of 6
Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.38 · A Housekeeping
The premises in the outdoor play area are not safe in that children have access to broken flower pot and buckets. . ***CORRECTED ON SITE*** IMMEDIATE: Provider removed hazardous materials to correct. PREVENTATIVE: Will check daily to make sure outdoor play area is safe. MONITORING: Will do daily checks and weekly checks to remove any hazardous materials that may have broken.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.33 · B Staff Qualifications and Training
From the review of staff records, it was determined that the primary educator does not have documentation of the 45-hour entry level course or approved 3-credit early care and education course or an approved equivalent prior to or within six months of employment. Will ensure to complete the new required child development courses that are taking the place of the 45 hour course. Finding Primary educators did not complete the health and safety training within three (3) months of their date of hire. Corrective Action Plan Will ensure to complete the training through Quorum Services & Care of Children
Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.38 · G Safety Compliance
The home does not have a fully-charged 210ABC fire extinguishers mounted in the kitchen in a visible and easily accessible place. Fire extinguishers are 1-A-10BC. Will purchase a 2-A-10BC fire extinguisher. 8.9.4.38 H Smoking, Firearms, Alcoholic Beverages, Illegal Drugs and Controlled Substances N/A
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.32 · D Children's Records
Of the 4 children's records reviewed, 4 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. Once parent gets the approved exemption form, provider will send to compliance officer.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 6, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.32 · A Administrative Records
The licensee does not have on file the following: the current list of notifiable diseases and communicable diseases published by the office of epidemiology of the New Mexico department of health, the latest licensing inspection report, the guidance policy. Will print out and put in file.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 5, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.32 · B Mission, Philosophy and Curriculum Statement
The child care home does not have available for review the mission statement, philosophy statement, curriculum statement. Will have available in file when found and printed out.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 5, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.32 · C Parent Handbook
The child care home does not have a complete parent handbook. The following general information needs to be included: parent handbook that included policies and procedures, mission statement, philosophy statement, program information (location, license information, days and hours of operation, services offered), name of licensee and how he/she may be reached, meals, snacks and types of food served (or alternatively, guidelines for children bringing their own food), daily schedule, statement supportive of family involvement that includes an open door policy to the classroom, appropriate dress for children, including request for extra change of clothes, celebrating holidays, birthdays and parties, disclosure to parents that the licensee does not have liability or accident insurance coverage. Will find and print out. 09/05/2023 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 5 JE'NETTE MCDONALD 25674326 Administrative Requirements (continued)
Corrected Corrected by Oct 5, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.32 · D Children's Records
Of the 4 children's records reviewed, 4 is/are missing the date the child first attended the home. See Children's Records 8.9.4.32 D(1)(e) form for the child(ren) with missing information and/or authorization. Will add date to files. Finding Of the 4 children's records reviewed, 4 is/are missing a copy of an up-to-date immunization record or public health division approved exemption. See Children's Records 8.9.4.32 D(1)(e) form for the child(ren) with no immunization/exemption. Corrective Action Plan Will ask parents for updated immunization records. Finding Of the 4 children's records reviewed, 4 is/are missing information on allergies or medical conditions. See Children's Records 8.9.4.32 D(1)(e) form for the child(ren) with missing information. Corrective Action Plan Will add a section with area to mark if child has allergies or not. Finding Of the 4 children's records reviewed, 4 is/are missing the name and telephone number of a physician or emergency medical center authorized by a parent or guardian to contact in case of illness or emergency. See Children's Records 8.9.4.32 D(1)(e) form for the child(ren) with missing information. Corrective Action Plan Will ask parents to add medical center and phone number for physician.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 5, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.33 · B Staff Qualifications and Training
From the review of staff records, it was determined that the primary educator does not have documentation of the 45-hour entry level course or approved 3-credit early care and education course or an approved equivalent prior 09/05/2023 http://www.nmececd.org 3 of 5 JE'NETTE MCDONALD 25674326 (continued) to or within six months of employment. Will apply to take courses on Quorum. Services & Care of Children
Corrected Corrected by Oct 5, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.34 · J Outdoor Play
Children were not protected from the sun during outside play as evidenced by no shade . Will need to add a shaded area for children and staff.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 5, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.35 · D Kitchens
The home's refrigerator, freezer does not have a working internal thermometer. Will purchase thermometers for both the refrigerator and the freezer. 09/05/2023 http://www.nmececd.org 4 of 5 JE'NETTE MCDONALD 25674326
Corrected Corrected by Oct 5, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.36 · B First Aid Requirements
The home’s first aid kit does not contain nonporous gloves, soap. Will add soap and gloves.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 5, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.