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Amesbury MA 01913 · License #P-171290 · Center · Center-Based Care
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Toxic Substances
1. A cleaning product (Clorox Disinfecting Wipes) were stored inside an unlocked storage closet, within a classroom space 2. A liquid Wite-Out correction fluid indicating "Keep Out of Reach of Children" was stored on top of a desk, within reach of children.
Safety Requirements for Equipment, Materials and Furnishings
Three metal shelving's measuring approximately up to six feet in height were not safely secured, presenting a potential tipping hazard.
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1. Documentation of a current first aid certificate and annual professional development trainings were not available for review in two staff's record files. 2. Documentation of a current CPR certification and an updated physical examination was not available for review in a staff's record file.
Hazardous materials (disinfectant and sanitizing products) were accessible to children under a bathroom sink cabinet, on top of a table and stored inside an unlocked closet.
Staff records checklist
Children's records and checklist - R Apr 2025
Evacuation drill log, all groups
Staff monitor environment for hazards-Hazardous items not accessible to children
Documentation of a progress report was not available for review in two children records files.
Documentation of a September 2024 emergency practice fire drill was not available for review.
This change of location visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
Documentation of a progress report for three children were not available for review.
Documentation of an updated physical examination required annual trainings and ongoing bi-monthly observations were not available for review.
1. Various indoor activity spaces were cluttered with furnishings and materials pressed against the walls. Materials blocking a hallway. Shelving (approx. 4 FT in height) on wheels appear to be tippable and not safely secured. 2. The lobby entrance area reflected significant peeling/chipping of paint on the windowsills, lower wall panels and framing. 3. A wall leading to the second floor- level, reflected a fist size crack on the sheet rock.
Toxic Substances
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
Children's Records - R Apr 2025
Indoor Space
Physical Space Paint
Emergency Evacuation - R Apr 2025
The outdoor facility reflected flaking/chipping of paint on the window and front door frame, on a side corner beam, and on the cellar door.
Documentation of a practice drill for the months of February 2023 through July 2023 were not available for review.
1. A staff's personal belonging (lunch bag) was placed on a countertop, which was accessible to children. 2. Plastic bags were stored in multiple areas of the kitchen, which was accessible to children. 3. Toxic/hazardous products (Kilz odorless oil base stain blocker, Kilz Latex and wall paint) were stored inside an unlocked cabinet inside the kitchen, which was accessible to children.
Indoor Space
Staff orientation, training and meetings
at the time of the visit, the following was observed; 1. multiple licensed spaces/classrooms located on the second floor level appeared cluttered and used as storage. The {REDACTED} room on the first floor level appeared cluttered with materials/equipment shoved against the wall. 2. The program space did not have a barrier in place. 3. The flooring on the {REDACTED} contained a significant amount of peeling/flaking paint. 4. A bathroom located on the {REDACTED} floor contained peeling paint beneath the light switch. Additional peeling of paint was observed on the ceiling of a classroom located on the second floor level.
Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
Emergency Evacuation - R Apr 2025
Documentation of a July 2021 and August 2021 staff meeting were not available for review at the time of the visit.
While outdoors, the time of arrival was not documented for six children upon each child's arrival time as six children arrived by/before 3:40pm, and their arrival time was documented on the daily attendance at 4:09pm, upon the re-entering of the facility.
The emergency evacuation fire drill observations did not reflect documentation of a practice drill conducted for the month of February 2021.
Indoor Space
Program space is in poor repair. Ceiling paint chipping in one room. In a room located on the 1st floor, the ceiling had a leak coming from the second floor bathroom which has damaged the hardwood flooring. One window in this room is broken and has been covered with cardboard, however the provider reporter that this room is currently not being used. Second floor level are not being utilized by children and have been used as storage space. Some children used spaces appeared to be cluttered while others spaces appeared to be too empty with very limited materials.
No peeling or flaking paint (indoor and out)
Various rooms have peeling or flaking of paint on walls and ceilings.
This renewal - monitoring visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
Emergency Evacuation - R Apr 2025
Staff physical exam
Current consent for administered medications - R Apr 2025
An evacuation drill was not conducted in September, 2019, as required.
One child’s IHCP was expired.
One educator’s file did not contain a current physical exam.