8.9.4.22 · E CHILDREN'S RECORDS

Of the 2 children's records reviewed, 5 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. We will make sure to add a line for enrollment date 07/25/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 8 SRCS Little Cubs Learning Center 25740512 Administrative Requirements for Centers: (continued)

Corrected Corrected by Aug 26, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.23 · B STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

From the review of staff records, it was determined that 1 out of 9 staff does/do not have documentation of the 45-hour entry level course or an approved equivalent prior to or within six months of employment. Educator will be leaving end of July. She was in the process of down it. She took the online part of classes but hadn't started the zoom classes. I will make sure everyone gets registered for the classes within a month of hire.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 25, 2024

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, Age in group: six years and older - 1:15 or fraction of group thereof. The observed group size was three 2–4-year-olds and 2 school age children playing with three staff sitting down on the playground. . I discussed it with them and I will have them sign a letter that they understand. I will check on them as well Services and Care of Children in Centers:

Corrected Corrected by Jul 25, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.24 · H SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL RESPONSIVE ENVIRONMENT

Educators in the Combination Classroom are not actively engaged with children when children were playing outside and educators were sitting down. I already discussed it with all staff that they are not to be sitting while on the playground and that they have to be interacting with the students. I will have them sign a form stating that they understand, and I will check on them School Age Classroom 8.9.4.24.H.2.:Educators are actively engaged with children. Educators talk, actively listen and respond to children appropriately by responding to children's questions and acknowledging their comments, concerns, emotions and feelings. Finding Educators in the School Age room are not actively engaged with children when children were playing outside. Educator was sitting down with other educators. Corrective Action Plan I will discuss this with them and make sure they sign a form stating that they are aware. I will check on them a few times in the day

Corrected Corrected by Aug 26, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.24 · J OUTDOOR PLAY AREAS

Playground structures on preschool and toddler playground equipment is not safe as evidenced by the following: slides and other play structures are not securely anchored. We will get them anchored or remove them 07/25/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 4 of 8 SRCS Little Cubs Learning Center 25740512 Outdoor Play (continued) 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 structures on both playgrounds is not adequate as evidenced by the energy absorbent material is not uniformly spread over the fall zone area. Corrective Action Plan We will rake weekly 8.9.4.24 K SWIMMING, WADING AND WATER N/A

Corrected Corrected by Aug 26, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.29 · A HOUSEKEEPING

The light shields has a heavy accumulation of bugs. Will get custodians to clean them and make sure them are cleaned monthly 2 Year Old Classroom 3/3 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 light shields has a heavy accumulation of bugs. Corrective Action Plan Will have the custodians clean them and check them periodically Preschool Classroom 0/0 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 damage. Corrective Action Plan We will put a work order in and get them fixed in the next 3 months 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 light shields has a heavy accumulation of bugs. Corrective Action Plan We will have the custodians clean then and check them monthly Bathroom 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 light shields in the girls bathroom has a heavy accumulation of dust. Corrective Action Plan We will have the custodians clean them and check them monthly 07/25/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 6 of 8 SRCS Little Cubs Learning Center 25740512 Bathroom (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 fixtures are not in good repair as evidenced by light shield in boys bathroom is not attached properly. Corrective Action Plan We will submit a work order for the custodians to repair Outdoor Play 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 preschool playground has a heavy accumulation of weeds. Corrective Action Plan We will put a work order in for the custodians to pull the weeds

Corrected Corrected by Aug 26, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.23 · A PERSONNEL AND STAFFING REQUIREMENTS

A child in the Preschool classroom was left unattended when the educator and children were going inside from playing outside. Going forward from the incident we have implemented a safety line to be used when moving from one building to another as well as having two personnel when moving children at all times and will continue to do so to ensure this does not happen again.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 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 1 out of 4 staff records does/do not include a background check. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff with this missing information. Educator was sent home after it was found that the educator did not have a provisional on file. Was in a classroom with an eligible educator. 02/09/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 5 SRCS Little Cubs Learning Center 25740512 Administrative Requirements for Centers: (continued)

Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.23 · C STAFF/CHILD RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES

The room is not divided so that different activity/interest are well-defined. An infant, two four year old children, two seven year old children, and one eight year old child were in the elementary school gym. Will ensure to group children accordingly by their age. Services and Care of Children in Centers:

Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 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 infant room are not safety outlets and they do not have protective covers. ***Corrected on site***

Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2024

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. Did have a real world lock down with the school. Was not documented. Will do one asap.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.21 · B CAPACITY OF CENTERS

The center failed to post the maximum capacity of the playground on the doors to the playground. Will post playground capacity in each classroom.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 6, 2023

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 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. Will add enrollment date. 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 3 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 Will have parent add the name of doctor and phone number.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 6, 2023

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 3 staff records does/do not include a background check. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff with this missing information. Person in Charge was able to call in staff with full eligibility and be with the educators who only had provisionals. ***CORRECTED ON SITE***

Corrected Corrected by Dec 6, 2023

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. 1 out of 1 classrooms failed to post the capacity for each activity/interest area. Will post each center and capacity. Preschool Classroom 5/1 8.9.4.23.C.2.b.:Each activity/interest area will have a posted capacity, which may vary according to the activity and size of the space, and will not exceed the group size requirement as specified in Paragraph (1) of Subsection C of 8.9.4.23 NMAC; Finding The center failed to post the capacity for each activity/interest area. 1 out of 1 classrooms failed to post the capacity for each activity/interest area. Corrective Action Plan Will type up and post in the centers. Services and Care of Children in Centers:

Corrected Corrected by Dec 6, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.24 · G PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

The room capacity is not posted in the 2 yr. old classroom in an area that is readily visible to parents, staff members and visitors. Will post room capacity.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 6, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.29 · H3 (F)(I)(J)(K)(L) SAFETY COMPLIANCE

An evacuation plan is not posted in the Preschool class room used by children. Will post once fixed.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 6, 2023

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. Will get ceiling tiles fixed after heating and cooling system is installed.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 13, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.29 · F EXITS AND WINDOWS

A children’s activity area does not have windows and/or skylight area of at least 1/20th of the floor area in the Preschool class room(s). Once heating and cooling system is installed the windows will be fixed and add more light.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 13, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.