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Home › MA › Amesbury › Milestones Childcare & Preschool LLC
Amesbury MA 01913 · License #P-262613 · Center · Center-Based Care
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Bottles/pacifiers/toothbrushes/sleeping materials labeled with child's name
At the time of the visit, two children's pacifiers intended for individual use were not labeled with the child’s name.
Children's records and checklist
Staff Records
Indoor Space
Changing table or diapering area not used for any other purpose
Data synced from Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care on Jul 10, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP)
Documentation of an updated developmental history form was not available for review in three children record files.
At the time of the visit, documentation of a physical examination was not available for review in a staff’s record file with a hiring date of 9/22/2025.
1. A portable storage shelf located in a hallway space was not safely secured, posing a tipping hazard. 2. Electrical cords longer than six inches from portable devices were accessible in various classrooms. 3. A water bleach spray bottle was stored within reach of children in a classroom. 4. Diaper ointment products were stored inside an unlocked diaper changing cabinet, accessible to children.
At the time of the visit, two diaper changing tables were used for other purposes.
A child’s individual health care plan dating 12/5/2024 did not contain a parent signature.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
1. Two staff personal belongings (bags/lunch totes) were stored within reach of children in two separate classrooms. 2. A diaper rash ointment (Desitin) was stored inside a small 3-tier plastic drawer, accessible to {REDACTED} age children in a classroom. 3. A swifter mop containing liquid cleaning product hung behind a classroom door, within reach of {REDACTED} age children in a classroom. 4. Several cleaning products were stored inside the kitchenette area, accessible to children as the door was not safely secured.
1. A small nail was observed protruding from the top corner edge of a wood wall panel in a {REDACTED} age classroom. 2. Electrical cords longer than 6 inches from electronic devices were accessible to children in multiple classrooms. 3. Some peeling of paint was observed in two classrooms and on the hallway area of the top floor level. 4. Two restrooms were not closely monitored for cleanliness as several drops of urine were observed on a toilet seat cover and toilet paper and wrapper were observed on the floor. Toilet plungers were accessible to children. Various restroom doors and door frames were not properly cleaned, reflecting residue from paint and stains.
Indoor Space
Toxic Substances
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.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
Diapering and Toileting
A diaper change was conducted directly on the floor of a {REDACTED} classroom in which the changing surface was not protected with a covering of adequate size to prevent the child from coming in contact with the changing surface/floor.
1. At the time of the visit, three staff's personal belongings (purses) were stored within reach of children in three classrooms. 2. A child's Epi Pen medication was stored within reach of children in a {REDACTED} age classroom. 3. An electrical cord longer than 6 inches from a bladeless fan was not safely arranged. 4. Two diaper rash ointment creams were stored within reach of {REDACTED} age children.
Staff monitor environment for hazard-hazardous items not accessible to children
Health and Safety
At the time of the visit, two milk bottles and a spoon were placed inside a sink intended for handwashing after diapering/toileting procedures. This was previously cited on 4/30/2024.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
Staff monitor environment for hazards-Hazardous items not accessible to children
1. Plastic trash bags were stored inside storage bins, accessible to children in two classrooms. Additional plastic bags were stored inside a restroom near a sink area accessible to children.
A storage shelf approximately 6 feet in height was not safely secured to the wall in a {REDACTED} age classroom, which can be a tipping hazard.
Prospective employees/volunteers reviewed
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
Equipment is clean, safe, secured, and poses no hazard.
Protection from windows, stairwells, and kitchen.
Handwashing after diapering/toileting in separate area from food preparation
Staff and children wash hands: after toileting or diapering
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
Changing surface protected with covering of adequate size
A BRC review conducted via the BRC Navigator Portal reflected two staff members with an expired BRC status as of March 11, 2024, and March 25, 2024.
Documentation related to the verification of two references and physical examination were not available for review in two staff record files.
A classroom window used for ventilation did not contain a suitable guard/screen.
At the time of the visit, children's milk bottles and food containers were placed inside sinks intended for handwashing after diapering/toileting.
Three children did not wash their hands following a diaper change in an infant, toddler and in a preschool classroom.
A child’s individual health care plan for a chronic medical condition did not include a parent signature.
Changing surface was not protected with a covering of adequate size during a diaper change.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
1. Staff’s personal belongings (purses were stored on top of a stack of cots, within reach of children. 2. Desitin and Aquaphor, Buttpaste products were stored inside an unlocked diaper changing table and on a wall storage organizer, within reach of children. 3. Electrical cords longer than six inches from electronic equipment and decorative lighting garlands were not safely arranged in classrooms and were found to be within reach of children.
1. Two children were not washed with liquid soap and water and dried following a diaper change. 2. An educator did not keep at least one hand on the child at all times while the child was being changed on an elevated surface.
Staff First Aid Training - R Apr 2025
Children's Records - R Apr 2025
Diapering and Toileting for children under 2.9
Toxic Substances
Documentation of first aid certification was not available for review for a staff member hired within six months of employment, indicating hiring date of 6/3/2023.
1. Documentation of an interview were not available for review in four staff records. 2. Documentation of references were not available for review in a staff's record file. 3. Documentation of a program orientation was not available for review for a staff member hired on 10/30/3023.
Documentation of an update Developmental History form, First Aid Emergency Care Consent and Transportation plan was not available for review in a child's record file.