New Mexico ChildcareLicensing Requirements

Current CYFD license posted conspicuously

Ref: NMAC 8.16.2.11

Certificate of occupancy available

Ref: NMAC 8.16.2.11

Fire inspection report current

Ref: NMAC 8.16.2.11

Health/sanitation inspection current

Ref: NMAC 8.16.2.11

Liability insurance documentation current

Ref: NMAC 8.16.2.11

Parent handbook available and current

Ref: NMAC 8.16.2.24

Child records complete and accessible

Ref: NMAC 8.16.2.24

Daily attendance records maintained

Ref: NMAC 8.16.2.24

Incident/accident reports documented

Ref: NMAC 8.16.2.24

CYFD complaint procedures posted

Ref: NMAC 8.16.2.11

First aid kit stocked and accessible

Ref: NMAC 8.16.2.28

Emergency phone numbers posted

Ref: NMAC 8.16.2.28

Poison control number posted

Ref: NMAC 8.16.2.28

Medications stored properly and locked

Ref: NMAC 8.16.2.25

Medication authorization forms complete

Ref: NMAC 8.16.2.25

Immunization records current (NMSIIS verified)

Ref: NMAC 7.5.3

Hand washing procedures posted

Ref: NMAC 8.16.2.25

Diapering/toileting area sanitary

Ref: NMAC 8.16.2.25

Safe sleep practices followed (infants)

Ref: NMAC 8.16.2.25

Cribs meet CPSC safety standards

Ref: NMAC 8.16.2.25

Cleaning supplies stored locked away from children

Ref: NMAC 8.16.2.26

Hazardous materials inaccessible to children

Ref: NMAC 8.16.2.26

Outlet covers installed throughout facility

Ref: NMAC 8.16.2.26

Water temperature safe (120°F or below)

Ref: NMAC 8.16.2.26

Food handling and storage meets standards

Ref: NMAC 8.16.2.25

DPS criminal background checks current

Ref: NMAC 8.16.2.18

Child Abuse Registry checks complete

Ref: NMAC 8.16.2.18

FBI fingerprint checks current

Ref: NMAC 8.16.2.18

Director qualifications documented

Ref: NMAC 8.16.2.19

Lead teacher qualifications documented

Ref: NMAC 8.16.2.19

Pediatric CPR certifications current

Ref: NMAC 8.16.2.20

First aid certifications current

Ref: NMAC 8.16.2.20

Mandatory reporter training completed

Ref: NMSA 32A-4-3

Annual training hours documented (24 hours minimum)

Ref: NMAC 8.16.2.20

45-Hour entry level training completed (new staff)

Ref: NMAC 8.16.2.20

Safe sleep training documented (infant caregivers)

Ref: NMAC 8.16.2.25

Staff personnel files complete

Ref: NMAC 8.16.2.18

Staff-to-child ratios maintained at all times

Ref: NMAC 8.16.2.22

Fire drill records current (monthly)

Ref: NMAC 8.16.2.28

Severe weather drill records current (quarterly)

Ref: NMAC 8.16.2.28

Lockdown drill records current (semi-annual)

Ref: NMAC 8.16.2.28

Full evacuation drill completed (annual)

Ref: NMAC 8.16.2.28

Emergency evacuation plan posted

Ref: NMAC 8.16.2.28

Fire extinguishers inspected and accessible

Ref: NMAC 8.16.2.28

Smoke detectors functional

Ref: NMAC 8.16.2.28

Emergency contact information for all children accessible

Ref: NMAC 8.16.2.24

Indoor space meets 35 sq ft per child requirement

Ref: NMAC 8.16.2.21

Outdoor play area safe and enclosed

Ref: NMAC 8.16.2.21

Children supervised at all times

Ref: NMAC 8.16.2.22

FOCUS quality rating posted (if participating)

Ref: FOCUS