Tijeras, NM (KKOB) – Newly reviewed state records show the New Mexico Early Learning Academy in Tijeras had several documented violations before state officials suspended the daycare’s license this week.
Inspection reports dating back to 2024 identified issues related to staff training records, classroom capacity limits, nutrition standards, and student-to-teacher ratios. The facility corrected some violations, but similar concerns appeared in later inspections. The daycare remained open for two months following the death of Micah Tran, a 1-year-old child who died after a choking incident at the facility. During that period, additional inspections found the center out of compliance in multiple areas.
The family has since filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the daycare’s owners.
