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Home › NM › Tucumcari › Turquoise Child Development Center
302 East Tucumcari Blvd, Tucumcari NM 88401 · License #FP4002608 · Center · Licensed Center
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8.9.4.22 · F PERSONNEL RECORDS
From the review of staff records, it was determined that 8 out of 8 02/25/2026 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 6 TURQUOISE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER 4002608 Personnel (continued) staff records does/do not include employment history verification. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff with this missing information. No verification was completed. Immediate: Licensing gave T/A and will email sample form to Assistant Director, who will then verify Employment History for all 8 staff members. Preventative: Will add to checklist for Staff Files Monitoring: Effective immediately, Director and Asst Director will add employment verification as part of hiring process. 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 The center failed to have 1 out of 8 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: When educator returns from lunch break today, Asst. Director will have them sign the annual abuse statement. Preventative: Review staff files on a monthly basis. Monitoring: While reviewing files for training, Assistant Director will review annual abuse statement as well.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 25, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
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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
8.9.4.24 · C ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS
Center did not provide an evacuation crib. Crib is not labled as Evacuation Crib. Immediate: Corrected on Site Preventative: Assistant Director will add evacuation crib to daily checklist. Monitoring: Assistant Director will add to Outlook Calendar.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 25, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.26 · C MEDICATION
An expired medication was administered. Immediate: Corrected on site by throwing medication away, child is no longer in attendance Preventative: effective immediately, Assistant Director will monitor medicine on a monthly basis. 8.9.4.26.C.4.:The designated staff member shall keep and sign a written record of the dosage, date and time a child is given medication with the signature of the staff who administered the medication. This information shall be provided to the parent or guardian who will initial/date acknowledgment of information received on the day the medication is given. Finding The center does not have a written record of the dosage, date and time a child was given medication with the signature of the staff who administered the medication along with the initialed /dated acknowledgement of the parent or guardian. There was no parent signature on log. Corrective Action Plan Immediate: Assistant Director removed medication and will give back to the parent this afternoon. Preventaive: Assistant Director will monitor medicine box on monthly basis. Monitoring: Illness Requirements for Centers:
Corrected Corrected by Feb 25, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.29 · A HOUSEKEEPING
The fixtures are not in good repair as evidenced by light bulb needs to be replaced.. 02/25/2026 http://www.nmececd.org 5 of 6 TURQUOISE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER 4002608 I/T Classroom (continued) Immediate: The Assistant Director will owner know that they will need to purchase a light bulb and have the maintenance man replace. Preventative: Effective immediately Assistant Director will remind staff to report any outages. Monitoring: Adding to checklist
Corrected Corrected by Mar 25, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.29 · H3 (F)(I)(J)(K)(L) SAFETY COMPLIANCE
The center’s alarm system is not inspected yearly. Immediately-Notify Marshall immediately to inform that I need a copy of the report. Preventative- schedule fire inspection earlier to prevent late receipt of report. Monitoring- Check parent board at Inservice to ensure all documentation is up to date.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 3, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.24 · D DIAPERING AND TOILETING
The diaper changing surface in the Infant - (6 wk. - 12 mo.) is cracked/torn in the infant room. I will order a new diaper changing mat immediately
Corrected Corrected by Mar 4, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.24 · J OUTDOOR PLAY AREAS
The fall zone underneath the play structures is not adequate as evidenced by the energy absorbent material is not uniformly spread over the fall zone area. ***Corrected on site*** Energy absorbent material will be leveled every Friday 8.9.4.24 K SWIMMING, WADING AND WATER N/A
Corrected Corrected by Aug 27, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.29 · G TOILET AND BATHING FACILITIES
The toilet room for Combination Class 2-4 year old room(s) is missing soap. ***Corrected on site*** I will add the soap to the check list. 08/27/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 4 of 5 TURQUOISE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER 4002608 Building, Ground and Safety Requirements for Centers: (continued)
Corrected Corrected by Aug 27, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.21 · A LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
The licensee did not obtain background checks on all staff members, educators, volunteers, and prospective staff as per the requirements outlined in the department's most current version of the Background Check and Employment History Verification provisions.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 29, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.22 · A ADMINISTRATIVE RECORDS
The center failed to display in a prominent place that is readily visible to parents, staff and visitors the guidance policy. Will print and post.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 15, 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 5 staff records does/do not include a signed confidentiality form. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff who need to complete a signed confidentiality form. Will have employee fill out this information. 8.9.4.22.F.1.o.:signed acknowledgment that the staff have read and understand the personnel handbook; Finding From the review of staff records, it was determined that 1 out of 5 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 Will have employee fill out this information.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 15, 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 5 will have new employee fill out this information. new staff does/do not have documentation of orientation training. See Staff Records 8.16.2.22 form for staff with missing documentation. Will have employee fill out all information. 02/15/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 3 of 6 TURQUOISE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER 4002608
Corrected Corrected by Mar 15, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.24 · J OUTDOOR PLAY AREAS
Playground swing equipment is not safe as evidenced by the following: swings/slide not securely anchored. Will get rid of it. 8.9.4.24 K SWIMMING, WADING AND WATER N/A
Corrected Corrected by Mar 15, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.29 · A HOUSEKEEPING
The ceiling tiles are not in good repair as evidenced by broken ceiling tiles in school age room. Will get it replaced.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 15, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.29 · C MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
Water coming from a faucet is above 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Sink where children wash their hands is at 126 degrees. Will have someone come in and lower it.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 15, 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 January. Will ensure to do monthly fire drills. 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 Will ensure to quarterly emergency preparedness drills.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 15, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.23 · A PERSONNEL AND STAFFING REQUIREMENTS
The educator in the Before/Afterschool class room(s) was not capable of providing care and supervision of children as evidenced by spraying Lysol on children's backpacks while backpacks were still on the bodies of the children.. Staff will be trained to not use chemical products on children or when children are present.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 27, 2023
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. Posted capacity, will double check signs posted after painting and cleaning.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 26, 2023
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 schools age children in pre k Class. In the process of hiring and need to move children from class to class for staff lunches. Lost a teacher two weeks ago. Services and Care of Children in Centers:
Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.29 · A HOUSEKEEPING
The garbage/refuse receptacle being used in the does not have a tight-fitting lid. Will make a trash can to take out with children are on playground. 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 in the playground are not safe in that they have night shade growing which is toxic, and has thorns. . Corrective Action Plan Will remove night shade, and other plants that have thorns. 07/26/2023 http://www.nmececd.org 4 of 6 TURQUOISE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER 4002608 Building, Ground and Safety Requirements for Centers: (continued)
Corrected Corrected by Jul 26, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
8.9.4.29 · H SAFETY COMPLIANCE
The center does not have verification of an annual fire inspection from the fire authority having jurisdiction. Will contacted fire marshal and will schedule an inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 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 Infant - (6 wk. - 12 mo.) room(s) used by children. Add Evacuation map to the classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 26, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.