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EEC Essentials Training completion
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Amherst MA 01002-2323 · License #P-170212 · Center · Center-Based Care
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EEC Essentials Training completion
Children's Records
Staff Schedule/Qualifications
Building Inspection and Fire Inspection
Allergies, medical info, special diets, emergency medications; privacy protected
On the day of the visit EEC Licensor was not able to establish that all Educators have completed the required EEC Essentials 2.0.
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Review of children’s records revealed that some files were missing currently physicals, enrollment forms, first aid, and emergency medical authorization. In addition, some progress reports and transportation plans, were not dated.
The program did not have a current Staff schedule posted on the day of the visit.
The posted Building and Fire inspections were expired on the day of the visit.
On the day of the visit the allergy posting did not have a way to protecting children’s medical information.
Evacuation drill log, all groups
Documentation of medication administration; Current consent for medications
The Evacuation drill log did not include documentation of dills for December 102, February or March 2025. The Program did not have evidence of drills conducted once per month as required.
The program did not have written parental consent to administer medication to a child that was required by an IHCP
Staff First Aid Training - R Apr 2025
Staff BRC - R Sep 2025
Children's Records - R Apr 2025
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
Evacuation procedures posted at each exit
Review of staff files revealed that at least two staff did not have current first aid certification.
Review of staff files revealed three educators did not have BRC compliance information on file.
On the day of the visit the program did not have an updated children’s records checklist. Random review of records revealed that two chidlren did not have evidence of lead testing.
Staff files missing information. Suitablity lteer
Not posted near back and front doors
Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
Supervision of Children
Outdoor Space - R Apr 2025
On the day of the visit educators did not have an attendance sheet on the playground. They reported that it was inside in the classroom.
Licensor observed one child alone with a person working with on researcher with no supervision from Program educators.
The program did not have an adequate depth of impact absorbing material under the swings on the day of the visit.
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
Children's Records - R Apr 2025
Evacuation procedures posted at each exit
Review of a staff record for an Educaator hired in August of 2021 did not include the following: 1) Staff form 2) Evidence of BRC suitability. 3) Evidence of current physical and immunity to MMR or 2 doses of MMR vaccine. 4) Evidence of First aid certification 5) Evidence that the Educator completed an orientation including EEC essential trainings.
A review of children's records revealed that some files are missing the date of admission, children’s transportation plans, and evidence of Lead test as required for preschool children by DPH.
On the day of the visit the emergency evacuation procedures were not posted near the exit doors in one classroom.
Building Inspection and Fire Inspection - R Apr 2025
The building inspection certificate in clouded A-3 use code rather than E use code.