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Home › NM › Santa Fe › Desert Montessori School
316 Camino Delora, Santa Fe NM 87505 · License #FP4001315 · Center · Licensed Center
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8.9.4.24 · B NAPS OR REST PERIOD
The center does not provide a clearly labeled individual bed, cot or mat for each child to ensure each child uses the same items between washing. Immediate action: Director will label the mats today 3/18/26. Preventative action: Director will check once a semester to ensure the mats are labeled. Compliance monitoring: Will ensure mats get labeled at the beginning of the year. 8.9.4.24 C ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS N/A
Corrected Corrected by Apr 17, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
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8.9.4.22 · F PERSONNEL RECORDS
From the review of staff records, it was determined that 1 out of 9 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. 06/23/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 6 Desert Montessori School 4001315 Personnel (continued) Immediate action: 6/23/25, Director will review files to ensure it was not misplaced. If not found, will ask educator to bring in. Preventive action: Everyone is scheduled to have CPR classes offered annually. Compliance monitoring: Director goes through the files 3 times a year to ensure all items are included in their files. 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 The center failed to have 1 out of 9 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. Corrective Action Plan Immediate action: Today, 6/23/25, Director will ensure it was not misplaced. If not able to find it, will have the educator sign a copy today. Preventive action: Will double check during their teacher training that all forms have been signed. Compliance monitoring: Director goes through the files 3 times a year to ensure all items are included in their files. 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 1 out of 9 staff records does/do not include signed acknowledgement that the personnel handbook had been read and understood. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff who need to complete the acknowledgement. Corrective Action Plan Immediate action: Today, 6/23/25, Director will ensure it was not misplaced. If not able to find it, will have the educator sign a copy today. Preventive action: Will double check during their teacher training that all forms have been signed. Compliance monitoring: Director goes through the files 3 times a year to ensure all items are included in their files. 06/23/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 3 of 6 Desert Montessori School 4001315
Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.24 · J OUTDOOR PLAY AREAS
Playground table equipment is not safe as evidenced by the following: accessible sharp edges or points, visible cracks. Immediate action: Today 6/23/25 Director will throw the table away. Preventive action: Will be adding a line to playground checklist for table maintenance. Compliance monitoring: Will look into different tables. 8.9.4.24 K SWIMMING, WADING AND WATER N/A 8.9.4.24 L FIELD TRIPS N/A Food Service Requirements for Centers: 8.9.4.25 A MEAL PATTERN REQUIREMENTS N/A 06/23/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 4 of 6 Desert Montessori School 4001315
Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.29 · A HOUSEKEEPING
The playground has a heavy accumulation of weeds. Immediate action: Director will pull this weekend. Preventative actions: Director will have landscaping company ensure to clean the playground when the rest of the area is being cleaned. Compliance monitoring: Put on playground checklist to have monitored.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.22 · E CHILDREN'S RECORDS
Of the 10 children's records reviewed, 6 is/are missing the date the child first attended the center. See Children's Records 8.9.4.22 form for the child(ren) with missing information and/or authorization. 1/28/25 the director was made aware of the missing documents. 1/29/25 volunteer will come in and go through files to ensure that the missing documents are in the files. Going forward every Wednesday this volunteer will go through the files with the director to ensure that they are all up to date. 01/28/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 6 Desert Montessori School 4001315 Admin/Licensure (continued) 8.9.4.22.E.:CHILDREN’S RECORDS: A center will maintain a complete record for each child, including drop-ins, completed before the child is admitted. Records will be kept at the center for 12 months after the child’s last day of attendance. Records will contain at least: Finding Of the 10 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. Corrective Action Plan 1/28/25 the director was made aware of the missing documents. 1/29/25 volunteer will come in and go through files to ensure that the missing documents are in the files. Going forward every Wednesday this volunteer will go through the files with the director to ensure that they are all up to date.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 28, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.22 · F PERSONNEL RECORDS
From the review of staff records, it was determined that 6 out of 9 staff records does/do not include dates of hire and termination. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff with this missing information. 1/28/25 the director was made aware of the missing documents. 1/29/25 volunteer will come in and go through files to ensure that the missing documents are in the files. Going forward every Wednesday this volunteer will go through the files with the director to ensure that they are all up to date. 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 3 out of 9 staff records does/do not include an emergency contact number. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff with this missing information. Corrective Action Plan 1/28/25 the director was made aware of the missing documents. 1/29/25 volunteer will come in and go through files to ensure that the missing documents are in the files. Going forward every Wednesday this volunteer will go through the files with the director to ensure that they are all up to date. 01/28/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 3 of 6 Desert Montessori School 4001315 Administrative Requirements for Centers: (continued)
Corrected Corrected by Jan 28, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.29 · H SAFETY COMPLIANCE
The center failed to conduct an emergency preparedness practice drills for at least once a quarter. 1/28/25 director was made aware that they need to complete an emergency preparedness drill. 2/10/25 center will complete the drill by this date Going forward director will add the drills to her google calendar to ensure that they don't miss a drill.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.22 · E CHILDREN'S RECORDS
Of the 10 children's records reviewed, 2 is/are missing the date the child first attended the center. See Children's Records 8.9.4.22 form for the child(ren) with missing information and/or authorization. Director will ensure that an enrollment date will be documented in every child's file. 01/12/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 6 Desert Montessori School 4001315 Administrative Requirements for Centers: (continued)
Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.22 · F PERSONNEL RECORDS
From the review of staff records, it was determined that 3 out of 11 staff records does/do not include dates of hire and termination. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff with this missing information. Director will ensure that every employee has their date of hire documented in each file. 8.9.4.22.F.1.i.:emergency contact number; Finding From the review of staff records, it was determined that 6 out of 11 staff records does/do not include an emergency contact number. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff with this missing information. Corrective Action Plan Director will ensure that every employee has an emergency contact documented in their file. 8.9.4.22.F.1.f.: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 The center failed to have 8 out of 11 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. Corrective Action Plan Director will ensure that each employee signs the annual statement and that it is placed in their file. 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 11 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 Director will ensure that every employee has their First Aide/CPR training complete and the training documentation is placed in their file.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.25 · D KITCHENS
The water bottles brought from home for children in both 2 year old classrooms are not labeled. Educator's will ensure that each child's water bottles will be labeled when they are brought from home. 01/12/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 4 of 6 Desert Montessori School 4001315 Food Service Requirements for Centers: (continued)
Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.