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Home › NM › Rio Rancho › Discovery Jungle Preschool
841 Saratoga Dr. NE, Rio Rancho NM 87144 · License #FP5319025 · Center · Licensed Center
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8.9.4.29 · A HOUSEKEEPING
The premises are not in good repair as evidenced by Light Bulbs Out. Immediate: on 3/20/26 Co Director will notify Church to have bulbs replaced. Preventative: on 3/20/26 Co Director will have lighting checked by educators weekly and have them notify Co Director when they are out. Monitoring: Moving Forward Co Directors will set Monthly calendar reminder to have all lighting in Center checked to ensure regulatory compliance. 2 Year Old Classroom 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 premises are not in good repair as evidenced by Light Bulbs out. Corrective Action Plan Immediate: on 3/20/26 Co Director will notify Church to have bulbs replaced. Preventative: on 3/20/26 Co Director will have lighting checked by educators weekly and have them notify Co Director when they are out. Monitoring: Moving Forward Co Directors will set Monthly calendar reminder to have all lighting in Center checked to ensure regulatory compliance. Preschool Classroom 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 premises are not in good repair as evidenced by Light Bulbs Out. Corrective Action Plan Immediate: on 3/20/26 Co Director will notify Church to have bulbs replaced. Preventative: on 3/20/26 Co Director will have lighting checked by educators weekly and have them notify Co Director when they are out. Monitoring: Moving Forward Co Directors will set Monthly calendar reminder to have all lighting in Center checked to ensure regulatory compliance. 03/20/2026 http://www.nmececd.org 4 of 5 Discovery Jungle Preschool 5319025 Building, Ground and Safety Requirements for Centers: (continued)
Corrected Corrected by Apr 24, 2026
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Data synced from New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) on Jul 11, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.25 · D KITCHENS
The food brought from home for children in the Toddler - (12 - 24 mo.), Preschool water bottles room(s) are not labeled.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
8.9.4.28 · A-J TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CENTERS
A vehicle used for transporting children is not licensed. Immediate: on 10/7/25 Assistant Director let Director know that registration is expired. Will get vehicle registered ASAP Preventative: ongoing Assistant Director will check registration yearly and set calendar reminder. Monitoring: On going Assistant Director will set reminders on work calendar. Building, Ground and Safety Requirements for Centers:
Corrected Corrected by Nov 7, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.29 · A HOUSEKEEPING
The fixtures are not in good repair as evidenced by Light Bulbs out. Immediate: on 10/7/25 Assistant Director will let church know bulbs need to be replaced. Preventative: ongoing Asst. Director will add checking bulbs to your classroom checklist. Monitoring: Ongoing Asst. Director will set calendar reminder to check classrooms checklist. to ensure they are being done. Preschool Classroom 10/07/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 4 of 6 Discovery Jungle Preschool 5319025
Corrected Corrected by Nov 7, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.29 · A HOUSEKEEPING (continued)
The fixtures are not in good repair as evidenced by Light bulbs out. Immediate: on 10/7/25 Assistant Director will let church know bulbs need to be replaced. Preventative: ongoing Asst. Director will add checking bulbs to your classroom checklist. Monitoring: Ongoing Asst. Director will set calendar reminder to check classrooms checklist. to ensure they are being done. 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 Vents has a heavy accumulation of Dust. Corrective Action Plan Immediate: on 10/7/25 Asst Director will have educator's clean vents. Preventative: Ongoing Asst. Director will add it to the classroom checklist Monitoring: Ongoing Asst. Director will set reminder to review checklist to ensure vents are being clean.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 7, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.29 · C MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
Water coming from a faucet is above 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperature was STILL reaching 124 degrees in both boys and girls bathroom despite new water heater being installed and set to lowest temperature as evident by Compliance Officer on 6/20/25. Immediate: On 6/25/25 Director has contacted plumber to set an appointment to fix temperature in boys and girls bathroom. Preventative: When Plumber has lowered temperature Director will have maintenance continue to check temperature. Monitoring: Director will continue to add checking temperatures to checklist.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 11, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.22 · E CHILDREN'S RECORDS
Of the 3 children's records reviewed, 3 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. Immediate: Director will asks parents for currents Immunization records. 05/27/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 6 Discovery Jungle Preschool 5319025 Admin/Licensure (continued) Preventative/Monitoring: Will start checklist and make sure all records up to date. Will be done by June 27th
Corrected Corrected by Jun 27, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.23 · C STAFF/CHILD RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES
The center groups children by age. The required staff/child ratio for the Age in group: infants - 1:6 or fraction of group thereof. The observed staff/child ratio was 1-7. Immediate: CORRECTED ON SITE Preventative/Monitoring: Director will make sure ratios stay within Regulation. Will have staff check ratio daily. Services and Care of Children in Centers:
Corrected Corrected by May 27, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.24 · J OUTDOOR PLAY AREAS
Children were not protected from the sun during outside play as [ ]evidenced by no shade . Immediate: Director will let owner know that it needs replacing. Preventative/ Monitoring: Director will add to checklist. 8.9.4.24.J.3.:A center will place sufficient energy absorbing surfaces beneath climbing structures, swings, and slides (as determined by Subsection N of 8.9.4.8 NMAC). Based on the consumer product safety commission (CPSC) playground guidelines, grass, artificial turf, and rubber play mats are not energy absorbent material. Finding The fall zone underneath the Slide is not adequate as evidenced by the energy absorbent material is not uniformly spread over the fall zone area. Corrective Action Plan Immediate: Replace wood chips. Preventative/Monitoring: Director will add to playground checklist. Will be done by June 27th. 8.9.4.24 K SWIMMING, WADING AND WATER N/A
Corrected Corrected by Jun 27, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.29 · A HOUSEKEEPING
The equipment are not in good repair as evidenced by Mats coming apart at seams, held together by staples.. Immediate: Replace Mats, Director has already ordered replacements Preventative/Monitoring: Add checking Mats to weekly checklist.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 27, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.29 · C MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
Water coming from a faucet is above 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperature was 124 in both boys and girls bathroom. Immediate: Talk to Maintenance about Lowering temp Preventative/Monitoring: Director will check in the morning
Corrected Corrected by Jun 27, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.22 · E CHILDREN'S RECORDS
Of the 1 children's records reviewed, 1 does/do not have any personal or emergency information on file. See the Children's Records 8.9.4.22 form for the name of any child needing a complete record. Immediate - Child is no longer enrolled in facility. Moving forward center will follow/implement their preventative/monitoring plan. See below. Preventative - Director will review children's records prior to the children attending to ensure all required documents are filled out entirely. Monitoring - Director will use the ECECD Children records checklist when reviewing children's records prior to children attending. 02/26/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 4 Discovery Jungle Preschool 5319025 Administrative Requirements for Centers: (continued)
Corrected Corrected by Mar 26, 2025
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 someone in charge. Immediate - Director will conduct a staff meeting on or before 2/10/2025 to discuss person in charge responsibilities. Preventative - Director will always have a person in charged named in the event that the Director, assistant director and 3rd in charge are unavailable. Monitoring - Director will review person in charge responsibilities with staff members annually.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.22 · E CHILDREN'S RECORDS
Of the 2 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. 1. On 10/3/24, the Director will ask the parents to add a second emergency contact. This will be complete by 11/3/24 2. Effective 10/4/24, the Director will check children's files quarterly to ensure they have 2 emergency contacts and to maintain ongoing compliance with licensing's Children's Records requirements. 10/03/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 5 Discovery Jungle Preschool 5319025 Admin/Licensure (continued) 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 2 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 1. On 10/3/24, the Director will let the parent know this is missing and ask for a signature. This will be complete by 11/3/24 2. Effective 10/4/24, the Director will go over enrollment paperwork with parents to ensure everything is filled out and will check children's records quarterly to maintain ongoing compliance with licensing's Children's Records requirements.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 3, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.29 · A HOUSEKEEPING
The vents has a heavy accumulation of dust. (2 out of 4 classrooms.) 1. On 10/3/24, the Director will clean the vents and ensure they are free of dust. This will be complete by 10/3/24. 2. Effective 10/4/24, the Director will add this task to their classroom checklist to ensure ongoing compliance with licensing's Housekeeping requirements. 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 outlet plate is not in good repair as evidenced by cracked plate. Corrective Action Plan 1. On 10/3/24, the Director will buy and fix the broken outlet plated. This will be complete by 10/3/24 2. Effective 10/4/24, the Director will add outlet cover inspection to classroom checklist to ensure ongoing compliance with licensing's Housekeeping requirements. 10/03/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 4 of 5 Discovery Jungle Preschool 5319025 Pre-K Classroom (continued) 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 ceiling tiles are not in good repair as evidenced by water stains. (1 tile near bathroom in Transition room.) Corrective Action Plan 1. On 10/3/24, the Director will notify the Church to have it repaired. This will be complete by 11/3/24 2. Effective 10/4/24, the Director will add ceiling tile inspection to the classroom checklist to ensure ongoing compliance with licensing's Housekeeping requirements.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 3, 2024
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 7 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. On 5/1/24 assistant director printed out professional development plans for the staff to fill out and place in file. 05/01/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 5 Discovery Jungle Preschool 5319025 Administrative Requirements for Centers: (continued)
Corrected Corrected by Jun 1, 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 and COVID-19 Training. (2 staff) On 5/1/24 assistant director stated that she will have staff print certificates.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 1, 2024
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 October, November, December. On 5/1/24 assistant director stated that she will document the drills as soon as they are done with the drill. The assistant director stated that they will conduct make-up drills. 05/01/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 4 of 5 Discovery Jungle Preschool 5319025 Building, Ground and Safety Requirements for Centers: (continued)
Corrected Corrected by Jun 1, 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 6 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 scheduled training for staff members.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 15, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.29 · A HOUSEKEEPING
The premises are not in good repair as evidenced by the stationary school bus has loose wooden planks. The director submitted a maintenance work order and needs more time for the repairs to be complete.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 15, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.22 · F PERSONNEL RECORDS
From the review of staff records, it was determined that 1 out of 6 staff records does/do not include an emergency contact number. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff with this missing information. Emergency contact number will be entered in file 10/03/2023 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 6 Discovery Jungle Preschool 5319025 Personnel (continued) 8.9.4.22.F.1.g.:documentation of current first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation training; Finding From the review of staff records, it was determined that 2 out of 6 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. Corrective Action Plan The staff will sign up for 1st Aid and CPR.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 2, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.23 · B STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
The center failed to keep a training log on file with Date of hire, Date of training, Employee's name, Position, Clock hours, Competency area, Source of training for 3 out of 6 staff. See Staff Records 8.16.2.22 form for staff who are missing a complete training log. A training log will be completed for each staff. 8.9.4.23.B.2.k.:Infant and toddler educators must have at least four hours of training in infant and toddler care annually and within three months of starting work. The four hours will count toward the 24-hour requirement. Finding It was observed that 1 out of 6 infant and toddler care givers failed to complete at least four hours of training in infant and toddler care annually or within six months of starting work. Corrective Action Plan The educator in the infant classroom with obtain certificate.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 2, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.25 · D KITCHENS
The refrigerator in the infant classroom does not have a working internal thermometer. The thermometer will be placed in the refrigerator.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 2, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.29 · A HOUSEKEEPING
The premises are not in good repair as evidenced by the stationary school bus has loose wooden planks. The broken planks will be replaced. 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 overgrown weeds next to the playground. Corrective Action Plan The area will be cleaned. 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 furniture, premises are not in good repair as evidenced by broken riding toy on the playground. Corrective Action Plan The broken riding toy will be replaced with new toy.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 2, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.