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Home › NM › Roswell › La Casa De La Abuela Child Care Center
102 S Utah Ave, Roswell NM 88203 · License #25773956 · Center · Licensed Center
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8.9.4.22 · E CHILDREN'S RECORDS
Of the 2 children's records reviewed, 2 is/are missing a record of accidents, injuries or illnesses which required first aid or medical attention. See Children's Records 8.9.4.22 form for the child(ren) with missing information. The 2-4 year old class had 3 injury reports that were not signed by the parents from last week. IMMEDIATE: Director spoke with educator and advised her to have parents sign on time as required PREVENTATIVE: Director will advise all educators that incident reports are to be given to parents within 24 hours 11/10/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 10 La Casa De La Abuela Child Care Center 25773956 Admin/Licensure (continued) MONITORING: Office staff will walk around to check that there are no unsigned reports daily
Corrected Corrected by Dec 10, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.22 · F PERSONNEL RECORDS
The center failed to have 2 out of 14 person(s) providing care to sign an annual statement that they have, or have never had, an arrest or substantiated referral to a child protective services agency. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff with this missing information. IMMEDIATE: Licensing is sending the form for the center to utilize PREVENTATIVE: During their center's staff meetings, they will have staff sign this MONITORING: Staff files are reviewed every three months and this form will be reviewed 8.9.4.22.F.1.:A licensee shall keep and maintain a complete up-to-date file in ECECD’s professional development information system (PDIS), for each staff member, including substitutes and volunteers working more than six hours of any week and having direct contact with the children. If the center chooses to retain duplicate physical copies of these records, these records shall be stored in a secure location for the privacy of the staff members. New information shall be updated in a timely manner in PDIS. Providers will have six months to comply from the date these regulations are promulgated. Records shall contain at a minimum the following: Finding From the review of staff records, it was determined that 2 out of 2 staff records does/do not include results of the performance evaluation maintained outside of PDIS. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff who need documentation of a performance evaluation. Corrective Action Plan IMMEDIATE: Evaluations will be conducted annually moving forward PREVENTATIVE: Director will schedule these annually to not miss them MONITORING: Files are reviewed 3 months are this will be checked 8.9.4.22.F.1.:A licensee shall keep and maintain a complete up-to-date file in ECECD’s professional development information system (PDIS), for each staff member, including substitutes and volunteers working more than six hours of any week and having direct contact with the children. If the center chooses to retain duplicate physical copies of these records, these records shall be stored in a secure location for the privacy of the staff members. New information shall be updated in a timely manner in PDIS. Providers will have six months to comply from the date these regulations are promulgated. Records shall contain at a minimum the following: 11/10/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 3 of 10 La Casa De La Abuela Child Care Center 25773956 Personnel (continued) Finding From the review of staff records, it was determined that 2 out of 2 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. Corrective Action Plan IMMEDIATE: TA was given regarding these being done annual. Center is verbally doing these but will document them moving forward PREVENTATIVE: Documentation will be kept for these moving forward MONITORING: File checks will be done every three months and this will be monitored
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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
Corrected Corrected by Dec 10, 2025
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: first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification ( 2 out of 14_ Staff), Health and Safety Training ( 2_ out of 14_ Staff), child development course that addresses all major domains of child development ( _2 out of 14_ Staff) 1 out of 14 missing infant toddler training within 3 months IMMEDIATE: The center has a training schedule on November 13, 2025 for 1st Aid/CPR. Educators will be completing these required trainings before the follow up PREVENTATIVE: A calendar will be used to ensure trainings are completed on time MONITORING: Staff files being reviewed every three months will be checked for all trainings
Corrected Corrected by Dec 10, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.23 · C STAFF/CHILD RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES
The center combines age groups of children. The required group size for the Age in group: two through four years - 1:12 or fraction of group thereof. The observed group size was 1:11. The group size should have been 1:10 due to the majority of the class being 2 years old. IMMEDIATE: A three year old child was moved to the 3-5 year old class, TA was given regarding the ratios being 11/10/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 4 of 10 La Casa De La Abuela Child Care Center 25773956 2 Year Old Classroom 1:11 (continued) based on the majority age of the children in the group at the time. PREVENTATIVE: Office staff will keep track of the ages of the children in the group to ensure compliance; staff schedules will be checked to ensure ratios are kept up MONITORING: Will do check in with staff to ensure compliance Services and Care of Children in Centers:
Corrected Corrected by Nov 10, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.24 · C ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS
Crib federal standards were not met by evidence of cribs not in good repair . The cribs were outdated, (2007) IMMEDIATE: Owner is going to order new cribs PREVENTATIVE: Center will keep track of the crib standards and ensure the dates are compliant MONITORING: Center will have checklist to ensure the cribs meet the requirements
Corrected Corrected by Dec 10, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.24 · J OUTDOOR PLAY AREAS
The fall zone underneath the slide is not adequate as evidenced by the energy absorbent material is not deep enough. 11/10/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 5 of 10 La Casa De La Abuela Child Care Center 25773956 Outdoor Play (continued) IMMEDIATE: The center has bags of rubber mulch on site that will be spread out on Saturday. PREVENTATIVE: Owner was aware of issue and had the mulch purchased and ready to spread out MONITORING: Owner will add this to the playground checklist for regular monitoring
Corrected Corrected by Dec 10, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.28 · A-J TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CENTERS
The vehicle used for transporting children is not clean inside and out. The red van needs to be cleaned inside. Tires on one of the vehicles also need to be replaced, the front two tires have almost no tread. IMMEDIATE: A cleaning will be scheduled asap and tires will be replaced asap PREVENTATIVE: Center uses a checklist and will note issues and handle them asap MONITORING: While doing weekly checks this will be monitored 11/10/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 6 of 10 La Casa De La Abuela Child Care Center 25773956 Admin/Licensure (continued) 8.9.4.28.A.:When a center provides transportation to children, it is responsible for the care of children from the time of pick up to the time of delivery to a responsible adult. All vehicles used for transportation of children will have an operable fully-charged fire extinguisher, first-aid kit, first-aid manual, water and blanket. Finding A vehicle used for transporting children is not equipped with a first-aid kit. The first aid kit did not have thermometer for any of the vans Corrective Action Plan IMMEDIATE: Owner will be purchasing thermometers for these first aid kits asap PREVENTATIVE: Educators who drive will advise management when something is needed for these kits MONITORING: These will be checked weekly for all required components Building, Ground and Safety Requirements for Centers:
Corrected Corrected by Dec 10, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.29 · A HOUSEKEEPING
The furniture are not in good repair as evidenced by the seat of the rocking chair is broken. IMMEDIATE: The chair was moved and will be cover it to make it usable until a new one is purchased PREVENTATIVE: Educators will advise management of items not in good condition so they can be replaced MONITORING: Director will add equipment being inspected to her checklist 2 Year Old Classroom 1:11 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 ceiling tiles are not in good repair as evidenced by water stains. Corrective Action Plan IMMEDIATE: Director stated there are no water leaks and these will be repaired asap PREVENTATIVE: Educators will advise management when they notice stains MONITORING: Director will do weekly monitoring Preschool Classroom 3-5'S 1:7 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 paint peeling. 11/10/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 7 of 10 La Casa De La Abuela Child Care Center 25773956 Preschool Classroom 3-5'S 1:7 (continued) Corrective Action Plan IMMEDIATE: This will be corrected this weekend. PREVENTATIVE: Children will be observed during naptime and moved if needed for those that like to peel the paint MONITORING: Owner will do walk throughs to check this regularly Outdoor Play 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 toys are not in good repair as evidenced by a tricycle and a tractor being broken. Corrective Action Plan IMMEDIATE: Owner disposed of the toys during the inspection PREVENTATIVE: Educators will be advised to throw away broken toys when needed MONITORING: This is a part of the checklist and will continue to be monitored
Corrected Corrected by Dec 10, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.29 · C MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
The temperature in rooms used by children is less than 68 degrees Fahrenheit. IMMEDIATE: Director turned the heater on during the inspection to warm up the classes. TA was given regarding the temperature needing to be met at all times when children are present PREVENTATIVE: Staff will check weather and regulate accordingly. MONITORING: During opening hours staff will check temperatures and adjust if needed
Corrected Corrected by Nov 10, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.29 · F EXITS AND WINDOWS
Exit ways are obstructed and do not permit free egress from inside the center to the outside. IMMEDIATE: The rocking chair was moved away from exit PREVENTATIVE: Director will speak with educators about not blocking exits MONITORING: Management will do daily checks to make sure exits are not blocked. 8.9.4.29.F.2.a.:All exits must be marked, including fire exits, by signs having letters at least six inches high whose principal strokes are at least three-fourths of an inch wide. Finding Exits are not marked with signs having letters at least six inches high and 3/4 inch wide. Corrective Action Plan IMMEDIATE: This was corrected onsite PREVENTATIVE: Walk throughs will be done to prevent any postings not being up as required MONITORING: Management will do daily checks School Age Classroom no children present 8.9.4.29.F.3.:Exit ways must be kept free from obstructions at all times. Finding Exit ways are obstructed and do not permit free egress from inside the center to the outside. Corrective Action Plan IMMEDIATE: The exit was cleared from all obstructions during the inspection and TA was given regarding the exits being cleared at all times PREVENTATIVE: All postings will be checked and ensure they are posted MONITORING: Director will do walk throughs regularly
Corrected Corrected by Nov 10, 2025
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 June, September. 11/10/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 9 of 10 La Casa De La Abuela Child Care Center 25773956 Admin/Licensure (continued) IMMEDIATE: A calendar will be used to schedule these monthly PREVENTATIVE: All office staff will review calendar to ensure these are not missed MONITORING: Office staff will do reviews monthly to ensure compliance 8.9.4.29.H.1.:A center shall conduct emergency preparedness practice drills at least quarterly beginning January of each calendar year. Finding The center failed to conduct an emergency preparedness practice drills for at least once a quarter. Corrective Action Plan IMMEDIATE: A calendar will be utilized to schedule these PREVENTATIVE: All three office staff will use the calendar and review it monthly MONITORING: Monthly log checks will be done to ensure compliance
Corrected Corrected by Dec 10, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.23 · A PERSONNEL AND STAFFING REQUIREMENTS
The child(ren) in the Preschool class room(s) was/were left unattended when he was allowed to go down the hall to the bathroom alone.. Director notified educators immediately to call for assistance when alone and a child needs to use the restroom. Center has an intercom system that they will utilize. Director will watch classes to make sure no child is left unattended.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.24 · B NAPS OR REST PERIOD
The required spacing of 30 inches is not provided between cribs in the Infant - (6 wk. - 12 mo.) class room(s) to permit easy access to each child. Cribs were side to side with no barrier This was CORRECTED ON SITE by the Director. TA was given regarding the barriers on the ends of the cribs and they can be placed end to end but not side to side. Director will ensure the cribs are kept spaced as required. Director will do monitoring to ensure this is kept up with daily
Corrected Corrected by May 12, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.25 · D KITCHENS
A leftover, drink is not properly stored; the item is not labeled and dated. In the kitchen and the infant room milk was not dated This was CORRECTED ON SITE BY THE COOK AND THE EDUCATOR. TA was given regarding the requirements for leftover foods and drinks when putting them away. Director will do checks to make sure all leftovers are labeled.
Corrected Corrected by May 12, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.29 · A HOUSEKEEPING
The premises in the playground are not safe in that a metal stake is exposed causing a hazard if a child were to fall. Director stated husband will cover this today to prevent any incidents. During playground inspections this will be checked daily.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.29 · F EXITS AND WINDOWS
Exit ways are obstructed and do not permit free egress from inside the center to the outside in the Infant - (6 wk. - 12 mo.) class room(s). TA was given regarding no obstructions for the exits. Director will work on removing all obstructions and will make sure exit areas are kept free and clear for evacuation School Age Classroom no children present 8.9.4.29.F.2.a.:All exits must be marked, including fire exits, by signs having letters at least six inches high whose principal strokes are at least three-fourths of an inch wide. Finding Exits are not marked with signs having letters at least six inches high and 3/4 inch wide in the School Age class room(s). Corrective Action Plan TA was given regarding the outside egress being labeled. Director will label this today. Director will ensure all exits are always labeled as required doing checks 05/12/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 5 of 6 La Casa De La Abuela Child Care Center 25773956 Building, Ground and Safety Requirements for Centers: (continued)
Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2025
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 January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. Center stated they have not conducted any drills. Director stated by the end of this week a fire drill will be conducted. Director will start scheduling these monthly to not be missed moving further. 8.9.4.29.H.1.:A center will conduct emergency preparedness practice drills at least quarterly beginning January of each calendar year. Finding The center failed to conduct an emergency preparedness practice drills for at least once a quarter. Corrective Action Plan Director is scheduling a drill for next week. Director will schedule these quarterly to not be missed moving further.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.23 · A PERSONNEL AND STAFFING REQUIREMENTS
The child(ren) in the 2 yr. old Class room(s) was/were left unattended when One educator was cleaning the classroom, while the second educator was tending to a child who had put a water bead in his mouth. A second child was unattended and putting water beads in her mouth.. The second educator who was cleaning the classroom is no longer working at the center. The owner is having a meeting with all staff regarding watching the children at all times. The owner is also assigning a training to the educator in this classroom regarding active supervision. 8.9.4.23 B STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING N/A 8.9.4.23 C STAFF/CHILD RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES N/A Services and Care of Children in Centers: 8.9.4.24 A GUIDANCE N/A 8.9.4.24 A1 GUIDANCE N/A 8.9.4.24 B NAPS OR REST PERIOD N/A 8.9.4.24 D DIAPERING AND TOILETING N/A 8.9.4.24 E ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS N/A 8.9.4.24 F ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR NIGHT CARE N/A 8.9.4.24 G PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT N/A 8.9.4.24 H SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL RESPONSIVE ENVIRONMENT N/A
Corrected Corrected by Dec 16, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.24 · I EQUIPMENT AND PROGRAM
Toys, educational materials, equipment and activities provided for children are not developmentally appropriate as evidenced by Water beads the children were allowed to play with which are not age appropriate. They are not recommended for children under 6 years old.. The owner disposed of the water beads, and will no longer allow children under the age of six to have access to them. 12/16/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 3 of 5 La Casa De La Abuela Child Care Center 25773956 Services and Care of Children in Centers: (continued) 8.9.4.24 L FIELD TRIPS N/A Food Service Requirements for Centers: 8.9.4.25 B3 MEALS AND SNACKS N/A 8.9.4.25 C MENUS N/A 8.9.4.25 E MEAL TIMES N/A Health and Safety Requirements for Centers: 8.9.4.26 A HYGIENE N/A 8.9.4.26 B FIRST AID REQUIREMENTS N/A 8.9.4.26 C MEDICATION N/A Illness Requirements for Centers: 8.9.4.27 A-E ILLNESS REQUIREMENTS FOR CENTERS N/A Transportation Requirements for Centers: 8.9.4.28 A-J TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CENTERS N/A Building, Ground and Safety Requirements for Centers: 8.9.4.29 A HOUSEKEEPING N/A 8.9.4.29 B PEST CONTROL N/A 8.9.4.29 C MECHANICAL SYSTEMS N/A 8.9.4.29 D WATER AND WASTE N/A 8.9.4.29 E LIGHTING, LIGHTING FIXTURES AND ELECTRICAL N/A 8.9.4.29 F EXITS AND WINDOWS N/A 8.9.4.29 G TOILET AND BATHING FACILITIES N/A 8.9.4.29 H SAFETY COMPLIANCE N/A 8.9.4.29 H3 (F)(I)(J)(K)(L) SAFETY COMPLIANCE N/A 8.9.4.29 I SMOKING, FIREARMS, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, ILLEGAL DRUGS AND CONTROLLED N/A SUBSTANCES 8.9.4.29 J PETS N/A Additional Comments The survey is in reference to a self-reported incident. The incident will be substantiated. 12/16/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 4 of 5 La Casa De La Abuela Child Care Center 25773956 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: Shannon Mikesell Facility Representative: Avalos, Karen B 12/16/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 5 of 5
Corrected Corrected by Dec 16, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.23 · A PERSONNEL AND STAFFING REQUIREMENTS
The educator in the School Age classroom(s) was not capable of providing care and supervision of children as evidenced by a child having a tablet in the classroom. instructed all teacher to be aware that no phone or tablet is allowed and be more vigilant to what the kids are doing
Corrected Corrected by Jul 3, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.24 · I EQUIPMENT AND PROGRAM
The center does not provide children in the School Age classroom(s) sufficient tablets for classroom activities so that at any one time each child can be individually involved. instructed with all teachers that no tablets or phones were allowed. Food Service Requirements for Centers:
Corrected Corrected by Jul 3, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.22 · E CHILDREN'S RECORDS
Of the 6 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 8.9.4.22 form for the child(ren) with no immunization/exemption. Contact parents and will provide this afternoon. 05/02/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 5 La Casa De La Abuela Child Care Center 25773956 Administrative Requirements for Centers: (continued)
Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.29 · E LIGHTING, LIGHTING FIXTURES AND ELECTRICAL
Electrical outlets within reach of children in the 2s-4s room are not safety outlets and they do not have protective covers. corrected onsite.
Corrected Corrected by May 2, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.