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Agawam MA 01001 · License #P-185032 · Center · Center-Based Care
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Space (indoor / outdoor hazards)
The water dispenser located in the young preschool room was not secured and could pose a tipping hazard for children.
The program did not have emergency procedures posted near the exits on the day of the visit.
Current consent for administered medications
Two children with chronic medical conditions did not have Individual Health Care Plans on file on the day of the visit.
Evacuation procedures posted at each exit
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Staff orientation, training and meetings
EEC Essentials Training completion
Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
Post trip inspection
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP)
The Staff Meeting documentation did not include the start and end time of the meetings making it difficult to assess compliance.
The program did not have evidence to show that all Educators have completed the required EEC Essential Trainings 2.0.
On the day of the visit the attendance record in Room 1 had children signed out prior to children them leaving the program. The attendance in Room 5 had 9 children signed in while there were only 6 children present.
On the day of the visit one driver did have a transportation log and they did not record the time children boarded or when they got off the van.
The program did not have parental consent to administer medication for 2 children with medications required by Individual Health Care Plans.
This capacity increase visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
Equipment and materials visible, available, accessible
Building Inspection and Fire Inspection - R Apr 2025
Indoor Space
Post trip Inspections
The program did not have sufficient materials and equipment accessible to children on the day of the visit
The programs Building Inspection Certificate was expired on the day of the visit. On that day the program did not have evidence of a current fire inspection.
The stall door in one bathroom, used by children, was hanging off the hinges and could pose a danger to children
Review of documentation of post trip inspections revealed that the program was not conducting a second post trip inspection, by a second reviewer, as required by EEC Transportation Policy.
This technical assistance visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
Documentation of medication administration; Current consent for medications
EEC Licensor learned that the program is not completing school age progress reports at least once per school year as required.
On the day of the visit the program had documentation for one staff meetings on 3/8/24. There was not other staff meeting documentation. Director reported they were unable to find the Staff meeting log.
A random review of staff records revealed that at least two files were missing first aid certification, yearly evaluations, by monthly observations and references.
Medication Storage; Medication Container/Label
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
Attendance recorded as children board/exit; a complete vehicle inspection
The program did not have current parental consent for the administration of rescue mediation required for some children by the Individual Health Care Plans (IHCP).
Staff Schedule current and posted
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
Staff meeting documentation
A written progress report must be done periodically
Sufficient materials & equipment visible, available, and accessible
Evacuation procedures posted at each exit; Exit signs and diagrams as required
The program did not have a sufficient amount or verity of materials/equipment accessible to children on the day of the visit.
On the day of the visit the program did not have evacuation procedures posted by all exits.
A current staff schedule was not posted on the day of the visit.
Review of the transportation attendance logs revealed that the documentation of post trip inspections di not include the first and last name of the driver and there was no documentation of a 2nd post rip inspection by a reviewer.
On the day of the visit children's recue medications were stored in a backpack in a manner that made it difficult to find specific children's medication in a medical emergency.
Review of IHCP revealed that some plans were partially filed out and did not include all required information including staff trained.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
Permanent barrier
On the day of the visit Licensor observed Educators heating up Ramen Noodle Soup for several children that did not have lunch from home. The soup was heated in a microwave oven and given to children while hot.
Nutritious food
On the day of the visit the Educators in two classrooms did no have attendance records for the children in their classrooms.
On the day of the visit EEC Licensor learned that children were being allowed to use the back area of the program for outdoor play. An inspection of the area revealed that children were playing basketball in the area that did not have a fence and was open to a parking lot and a street. There was a broken window, a rusty trailer, and a grill with a propane tank. There was also a food truck with two additional propane tanks with in reach of children.
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
Ratios and Groupings
Evidence Background Record Ckeck
Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
Transitions prevent waiting
Food prepared/served in safe/sanitary manner
Medication
Infection Control/Hand Washing - R Apr 2025
At the time of the visit there was one Group Leader alone supervising a group of 16 children.
On the day of the visit the program did not have evidence to show that the new Tae-Kwon-Do Master completed a BRC (Background Records Check)
On the day of the visit Licensor observed the transition to lunch in one of the school age classrooms. The Educator in the room was heat Ramen Noddle Soup for several of them. The children had to wait for an extended period of time for lunch. The waiting caused the room to become chaotic and some children were yelling, fighting, and climbing on chairs.
The program failed to provide a nutritious lunch/snacks for some children who’s parents did not provide lunch. While other parents had lunches deliver to the program, as late at 1:00pm. Licensor observed children having snacks from home that included things like Cheetos, potatoes chips, lollipops, and Doritos.
The program did not have a medication consent form for a child with a chronic health condition and an Individual Health Care Plan.
On the day of the visit there was a plunger in the bathroom used by children that was within their reach and could pose a cross contamination issue.
On the day of the visit the IHCP for a child with a chronic medical condition did not include the names of staff trained in the medical conditions.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
The Driver of the yellow school bus did not sign children in/out on the bus attendance on the day of the visit. The driver also failed to complete a post trip inspection and sing the log with first and last name.
Free choice among variety of activities for at least half the program day
Vehicle and Driver Requirement1
On the day of the visit children were not given a free choice among a variety or activities. Educators only provided one activity for children to engage in and there were no activities for children who did not want to participate in the one activity.
On the day of the visit a Driver failed to turn on the School Bus Lights when they parked the vehicle in front of the program and took children out of the vehicle. In addition, the Driver left the vehicle running with the key in the ignition while they entered the program and escorted children to their rooms.
Administration
Second person trained in emergency procedures
Vehicle and Diver conform to M.L.G. C.90,7(D)
Vehicle Inspection
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
Emergency medications readily available
On the day of the visit the program Administrator was not on the premises and the person in charge in the Director’s absence was on van runs.
On the day of the visit the program did not have a second adult trained in the program's health care policy and emergency procedures immediately available in case of an emergency. One Educator was left alone in the program shortly after the licensor arrived.
On the day of the visit a Van Driver failed to conducted an inspection of the vehicle used to transport children. The Driver left the vehicle without ensuring that no children were left alone before leaving the vehicle and entering the program.
A review of children’s records revealed that one child diagnosed with a chronic medical condition did not have an Individual Health Care Plan on file.
On the day of the visit Educators could not find emergency medication prescribed for a child diagnosed with a chronic medical condition.
The Licensor did not see or find a list of life saving medication, including the names of children they belong to, on the day of the visit. The program was cited for this during a previous visit.
Through observation and review of the posted snack menus it was noticed that the program is not serving nutritious snacks. On the day of the visit children were served pretzels and water for snack. Licensor has noted this non-complaint during a previous visit and given TA including providing resources regarding U.S.D.A. Nutrition Guidelines.
Menu
Driver Requirements
List of life saving medication
Staff Schedule/Qualifications - R Sep 2025
Reasonable regularity in routine
Administration
Post Trip Inpsections
Supervision of Children
On the day of the visit EEC Licensor observed a School Age child screaming in a smaller school age child’s face. The two Educators in the room were not providing adequate supervisor for the children in their care and did not intervene to stop the incident. The EEC licensor intervened and told the children to talk with one of the Educators to help them resolve the issue.
Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
Vehicle and Driver Requirements
Non-Tippable Furniture
Nutritious food
On the day of the visit the program had a menu posted, however, the menu did not include dates or a month. An Educator was observed selecting a snack based on children’s preference and not guided by the menu. The Educator reported that she did not know which snacks were served on previous days because the menus does not include dates and there is not record maintained. Licensor noted this non-complaint during a previous visit and given TA.
On the day of the visit the licensor observed one of three drivers conduct a post trip inspection. The other two drivers failed to conduct a post trip inspection of their vehicles after children got off. A second poster tip inspections was not performed on any of the vehicles used for transporting children. The program was cited for this non-compliance during a previous visit and given TA.
On the day of the visit the person in charge of the program did not meet the qualifications for School Age Administrator or Site Coordinator. The person in charge of the program on the day of the visit is a Volunteer at the program.
On the day of the visit EEC Licensor observed one Educator who is Assistant Group Leader qualified, alone, caring for a group of 3 children. The Licensor has cited this non-complaint during a previous visit.
A review of the attendance records indicated that there were 26 children present but EEC licensor counted 31 children present. Educators took a while to figure out which children were not singed in to the attendance sheet. The program has been cited for not have in and maintaining accurate attendance records during a previous visit. In addition there were two additional children at the program that Educators reported were not enrolled at the program. The program was cited for having children present that were not enrolled at the preprogram on a previous visit.
On the day of the visit there was not evidence of a variety of planned activities, curriculum or regular routine. Children were running in and out of classrooms, some children were observed hitting each other and screaming at each other. The program was loud, and chaotic.
On the day of the visit there was a tall wooden bookcase that was being moved by two Educators from one place to another in one of the classrooms. The Educators moved the bookcase to another location within the same classroom but they did not secure it to ensure it was not tippable.
A volunteer, that was not licensed according to the laws of the state, used his/her personal vehicle to transport two children to the program.
On the day of the visit a Volunteer used his own person vehicle to pick up two children, not enrolled at the program, and bring the children to the program for Tae Kwon Do lessons. The vehicle used to transport the children was not registered or inspected according to the laws of the state.
The IHCP for a child with a chronic health condition did not include the parent's signature and was dated 2/23/2019. Staff reported that two other children enrolled are diagnosed with ADHD. The children’s files did not include IHCP.
Allergy Medical information Posting
Vehicle and Driver Requirement1
On the day of the visit EEC Licensor observed the Bus Driver conduct a post trip inspection but he did not document the post trip inspection. The Driver reported that he doesn’t document the inspections. The program does not have another person conduct a 2nd post trip inspection and document it in accordance with EEC Regulations and Transportation Policy.
A review of the bus attendance record revealed that the driver had not signed children off the bus. He said that once he came back from the next run he would go inside and use the attendance sheet from the classrooms to document the time he dropped each child off.
Staff Schedule/Qualifications - R Sep 2025
A review of the evacuation drill log, provided by the program, indicated that all drills were conducted at the same time of the program day and that it took 5 minutes to evacuate the facility. In addition EEC Licensor was unable to determine current compliance with evacuation drills because the evacuation drill documentation did not include the year.
Staff Records Checklist
On the day of the visit the program had 4 children in attendance who did not have files including EEC required information. The program did not have a current Children's Records Checklist. The checklist provided included children no longer enrolled and did not include some children currently enrolled in the program.
Menu
Children's Records - R Apr 2025
Administration
Staff First Aid Training - R Apr 2025
Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
Nutritious food
Building Inspection and Fire Inspection - R Apr 2025
List of life saving medication
Post Trip Inpsections
Emergency Evacuation - R Apr 2025
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
On the day of the visit the person hired to be in charge of the program did not meet the qualifications for School Age Administrator or Site Coordinator.
Review of staff filed revealed that at least two Educators did not have current first aid certification on file.
On the day of the visit it was reported that one Educator caring for a group of 13 children was not Group Leader qualified.
On the day of the visit the Educators were not sure how many children they had in the program. One Educator was responsible for signing children in and out of the program but he was not able to accurately sign the children in as they arrived. He said that he would later look in each of the rooms to make sure that all children were signed in. EEC licensor counted 4 additional children, not on the attendance, and the Educator reported that the 4 children were not enrolled in the program and that they were staff's children.
Through interview and observation it was learned that children are served snacks that do not meet the U.S.D.A guidelines. It was reported that they serve things like fruit gummies, juice blend, potato chip and Rice Krispies treats.
On the day of the visit Educators reported that they do not prepare a snack menu or maintain a record of snacks served.
On the day of the visit there was a 4 year old child in attendance. The program's current Building Inspection Certificate does not include the appropriate Use Code: E for the care of preschool children. In addition the program is not licensed by EEC to provide care for preschool children.
On the day of the visit the program did not have a current list of emergency or life saving medication posted with the names of children they belong to.
On the day of the visit the program did not have a current list of allergies or emergency medical information posted in a manner that protects the privacy of each child.
On the day of the visit the program did not have a current staff Records checklist.
Child Guidance & Interactions
Staff BRC - R Sep 2025
Equipment and materials visible, available, accessible
One staff person working at the program did not have a finger print scan and had not completed the BRC process on the day of the visit.
On the day of the visit licensor observed the Tae Kwondo Master screaming at a child because the child was not doing something correctly. The Master made the child repeat the action several times while yelling at the child in front of other children.
The program did not have sufficient equipment or materials for the children enrolled.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
From a review of a sample of children’s records it was revealed that not all records requiring such had individual health care plans that were accurately and or entirely completed signed and dated.