8.9.4.23 · A PERSONNEL AND STAFFING REQUIREMENTS

The child(ren) in the 3 yr. old class room(s) was/were left unattended when children were in the bathroom without an educator monitoring/supervising the children for 30 seconds.. 1. Director will have all educators enrolled to complete "safe spaces and places to grow and learn" on quorum. Director/district manager will have a meeting and reiterate the requirement to have a monitor/supervision when children are going to the bathroom. 2. Director will ensure that a floater/other staff member are available to provide restroom breaks to children and staff when necessary. 3. Director will utilize administrative staff to provide breaks to children and staff.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 22, 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 Trainingand infant/toddler training. 1. Effective 11/8/2024 the director will have educator sign up for required training. 2. Effective 12/8/2024 the director will add it to the office checklist and check staff files quarterly to ensure all educators files are in compliance.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 8, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.29 · A HOUSEKEEPING

The ceiling tiles are not in good repair as evidenced by water stains. Out of the 4 classrooms 2 classrooms have ceiling tiles that have water stains. 1. Effective 11/8/2024 the director will put a workorder in for ceiling tiles to be replaced. 2. Effective 12/8/2024 director will add it to the daily classroom checklist, office checklist and check the classrooms once a week to ensure that the ceiling tiles are in compliance.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 8, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.21 · B (4)C CAPACITY OF CENTERS

The center failed to post classroom capacities, and ratios and group sizes in an area of the room that is easily visible to parents, staff and visitors. All classrooms 8/7/24- The manager will print out capacities, ratios and group sizes and post in all classrooms. 9/7/24- The manager will check classrooms daily in the morning before center opens to make sure all classrooms have required postings. The manager will make a note to use as a visible reminder.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 7, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.22 · E CHILDREN'S RECORDS

Of the 2 children's records reviewed, 2 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. 8/7/24- The manager will speak with parents today to get a copy of each child's immunization record. 9/7/24- The manager will work with the director to check children's files every three weeks to make sure nothing is missing. 9/7/24- A visual reminder will be added to her agenda. 8.9.4.22.E.2.c.: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. Finding Of the 2 children's records reviewed, 1 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 8/7/24- The manager will speak with parents today to add information to file. 9/7/24- The manager will work with the director to check children's files every three weeks to make sure nothing is missing. 9/7/24- A visual reminder will be added to her agenda.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 7, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.22 · F PERSONNEL RECORDS

From the review of staff records, it was determined that 4 out of 4 staff records does/do not include the required Form I-9. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff missing the form. 8/7/24- The manager will have staff fill out I-9's today and place in staff files. 9/7/24- The manager will work with director to check files weekly and use a visual reminder by adding a note in her agenda. 08/07/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 3 of 6 Little Explorers # 2 25813829 Personnel (continued) 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 1 staff having direct contact with the children, does/do not have a complete file as required in 8.9.4.22F. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff with an incomplete file. Corrective Action Plan 8/7/24- The manager will have staff sign all paperwork in file. 9/7/24- The manager will work with director to check files weekly and use a visual reminder by adding a note in her agenda.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 7, 2024

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. 4 out of 4 classrooms failed to post the capacity for each activity/interest area. 8/7/24- The manager will print area labels and capacities and post in classrooms. 9/7/24- The manager will check classrooms daily in the morning before center opens to make sure all classrooms have required postings. The manager will make a note to use as a visible reminder. Services and Care of Children in Centers:

Corrected Corrected by Sep 7, 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 July. 8/7/24- The manager will schedule a fire drill tomorrow and continue to conduct drills monthly. 9/7/24- The manager will work with the Director to schedule drills monthly and add a reminder to their agenda.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 7, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.22 · D FAMILY HANDBOOK

The center did not have a parent handbook that included parent handbook that included general information. The following general information needs to be included: disclosure to parents that the licensee does not have liability or accident insurance coverage, a statement supportive of family involvement that includes an open door policy to the classroom. The center's policies and procedures regarding the following need to be included: liability or accident insurance coverage, family involvement that includes an open door policy. 6/20/24 - The district manager will add the required information to the handbook. 7/20/24- Handbooks are reviewed once a year to ensure that all required information is available. 06/20/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 6 Little Explorers # 2 25813829 Administrative Requirements for Centers: (continued)

Corrected Corrected by Jul 20, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.22 · G PERSONNEL HANDBOOK

The center did not have a complete personnel handbook. The following information needs to be included: grievance procedures, policy on parent involvement. 6/20/24 - The district manager will added required information. 7/20/24- Handbooks are reviewed once a year to ensure that all required information is available. Personnel and Staffing Requirements for Centers:

Corrected Corrected by Jul 20, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.24 · J OUTDOOR PLAY AREAS

The fall zone underneath the slides and climbing structure is not adequate as evidenced by the energy absorbent material is not deep enough. 6/20/24 - The director has previously ordered wood chips for fall zones. Delivery/installation will be completed 7/1/24. 7/20/24 - The playground checklist will be completed weekly by director or educator to ensure fall zones are in compliance. 8.9.4.24.J.7.:Children shall be protected from the sun during outdoor play by providing shade (as necessary), sunscreen, proper attire and limiting the time of exposure to the elements. The center must also consider instructions by the child’s parent or guardian. Drinking water should be available as needed and outlined in Paragraph (11) of Subsection I of 8.9.4.24 NMAC. Finding Children were not protected from the sun during outside play as evidenced by no shade . Corrective Action Plan 6/20/24- The director has previously ordered a shade structure for playground. The shade structure will be delivered/installed by 7/1/24. 7/20/24 - The director will have educator's check playground equipment prior to going outside. If equipment cannot be used, alternative activities will be planned by educators. Water will also be available outside for children.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 20, 2024

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. 6/20/24 - The director will add a thermometer to the first aid kit. 7/20/24- The director will check the first aid kit weekly to make sure all items are restocked/available.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 20, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.29 · C MECHANICAL SYSTEMS

Water coming from a faucet is above 110 degrees Fahrenheit. 6/20/24 - Maintenance lowered the water heater. Water was rechecked and provider is in compliance. CORRECTED ON SITE 7/20/24 - The director will recheck water temperatures regularly to ensure that water is not too hot.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.