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Documentation of MMR immunizations records were not available for review in a staff record file, with a hiring date of 8/23/2025.
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License #P-184509 · Center · Center-Based Care
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Documentation of MMR immunizations records were not available for review in a staff record file, with a hiring date of 8/23/2025.
A staff's personal belonging (Purse) was hung on a prong hook located behind a door, within reach of children in the classroom.
Emergency Evacuation
Documentation of a November 2024 emergency evacuation practice fire drill was not available for review.
Staff Records
Children's Records
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Toxic Substances
Documentation of an updated physical examination was not available for review in a child’s record file. (Physical on file was outdated as of 9/23/2025).
Rest materials stored appropriately
Several sleeping mats reflected tears along the seams, exposing the interior foam like material.
A child’s emergency medication (Epi Pen) was expired as of 7/2024, and an over counter medication (Zyrtec) was expired as of 6/2024.
Medication
Toxic Substances
At the time of the visit, staff's personal belongings (purses/bags) were stored on top of a shelf within reach of children.
1. Documentation of an updated Individual Health Care Plan for three children requiring an {REDACTED} medication were not available for review, as these reflected an expiration date of 7/1/2022, 9/7/2022 and 11/3/2022. 2. A medication consent form for over-the-counter medication {REDACTED} did not contain a parent signature.
A child's record reviewed did not contain documentation of a parent signature and date on their Enrollment form, Developmental History form, Transportation Authorization form and 1st Aid Emergency Medical Consent & Release form.
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
Children's Records - R Apr 2025
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This renewal - full review visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This monitoring visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
Emergency evacuation observation log was missing two practice drills for the months of August and September of 2019, and all practice evacuation drills were missing documentation for effectiveness.The educator must hold practice evacuation drills with all groups of children and all educators from each floor level of the approved space at least monthly. Drills must be held during different times of the program day, and must use alternative exits. The educator must document the date, time, exit route used, number of children evacuated and effectiveness of each drill.
Toxic Substances
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
Children's Records - R Apr 2025
Staff CPR Training - R Apr 2025
Emergency Evacuation - R Apr 2025
Four staff personnel records did not contain evidence of two references. One staff personnel record did not contain evidence of {REDACTED} immunizations records. Documentation that the employee has the qualifications required under 606 CMR 7.09, including, but not limited to, health records, as required by 606 CMR 7.09(11)
Two children records did not contain evidence of an annual physical. One child's file did not contain evidence of {REDACTED} immunizations and {REDACTED} screening records.
CPR training for four staff were expired and had not been renewed. CPR training must be renewed annually.
In the{REDACTED} classroom, a sanitizing and disinfecting spray bottles, liquid white out and an exacto knife was accessible to children at the time of the visit. In a {REDACTED} classroom, a dawn detergent was stored under the sink and liquid white out was stored in a drawer accessible to children. Educators must ensure that all hazardous objects, including but not limited to matches, lighters, toxic materials, sharp objects, plastic bags and purses are locked or inaccessible to children.