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A staff record did not include documentation confirming completion of EEC Essential Training 2.0.
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Andover MA 01810-6221 · License #P-186346 · Center · Center-Based Care
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A staff record did not include documentation confirming completion of EEC Essential Training 2.0.
Bottles/pacifiers/toothbrushes/sleeping materials labeled with child's name
Indoor Space
BRCs on all potential employees
At the time of the visit, a staff member was present at the program with a pending background record check. During a previous visit on 12/8/25, EEC informed the program that this staff member needed to complete the background check before resuming their duties. Additionally, the background record check review reflected a second staff member who has not completed the background record check renewal process.
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EEC Essentials Training completion
Food prepared/served in safe/sanitary manner
Staff orientation, training and meetings
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP)
Staff First Aid Training
Children's Records
Staff Records
EEC observed long cable cords that were not properly secured and within reach of children.
During the visit, documentation of staff meetings was unavailable for January, May, June, July, and August 2025. This observation was also noted during the program visit on 2/19/25.
The children's record review reflected a record contained no evidence of current physical.
Two staff records contained no documentation of current pediatric first aid training.
The staff record review reflected the following: 1) A record contained no evidence of staff information form, orientation and no evidence of current physical. 2) A second record contained no evidence of annual evaluation and insufficient evidence of ongoing bi-monthly observations. 3) A third record contained no evidence of current physical and insufficient evidence of ongoing bi-monthly observations.
During the health and safety walkthrough, a staff member was observed serving food with no gloves. Please ensure that food is served in a safe and sanitary manner.
1) A child's individual health care did not include a parent's signature. 2) A second child's individual health care plan expired on 2/5/25.
Several water bottles were not labeled with the children's names.
EEC learned that the program underwent a building inspection on 11/19/25. However, due to ongoing maintenance issues that require resolution, a current building inspection has not been issued.
During the health and safety walkthrough, the EEC Licensor observed a staff member using their cell phone while children were in the classroom. Educators must not engage in other activities or tasks that could unnecessarily divert their attention from supervising the children.
Building Inspection and Fire Inspection
Indoor Space
Heating source protected; Portable heaters, portable radiators prohibited.
Staff records checklist
Supervision of Children
During the health and safety walkthrough, EEC observed peeling paint on several classroom walls that requires repair.
The program installed several portable AC/heater units as alternative heating sources without prior EEC approval. Some units had exposed electrical cords accessible to children. Portable heaters and radiators are not permitted during childcare hours.
During the visit, the staff record checklist was outdated. Several staff members had expired or missing physicals, lacked annual evaluations, and did not have current bi-monthly observations. Please update all records accordingly.
This monitoring outside differential licensing cycle visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
Garbage kept in lined and covered containers, emptied daily
Emergency medications readily available
At the time of the visit, the children's record review reflected the following: 1) A record contained no evidence of current physical and annual lead screening. 2) Three records contained no evidence of annual lead screening.
Children's records and checklist - R Apr 2025
Record of injuries, behavior incidents, accidents, emergencies
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
Staff meeting documentation
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
Five injuries were logged in the injury log; however, the injury reports signed by the parent, were not available for review.
At the time of the visit, the staff record review reflected the following: 1) Four records contained insufficient evidence of MMR immunity. 2) Two records contained insufficient evidence of completing the EEC Essential Modules.
During the visit, the program was not able to produce evidence of staff meetings documentation for March, April, June, August, October, and December 2024.
Multiple garbage containers did not contain appropriate covers.
At the time of the visit, a child's individual health care plan was not current.
At the time of the visit, a child's EpiPen was expired, 12/2024.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This capacity increase visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
At the time of the visit multiple classrooms had chipped paint on walls and baseboards.
Outdoor Space - R Apr 2025
Indoor Space
At the time of the visit the playground fence and gates were not in good repair in multiple areas.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
Staff BRC - R Sep 2025
Medication
At the time of the visit, one staff member did not have a completed background record check.
At the time of the visit multiple IHCPs were expired and/or incomplete.
At the time of the visit EEC observed the following: a) 2 expired {REDACTED}. One expired on 9/2022 and the other expired on 1/2023. b) One expired {REDACTED}. c) Multiple medications missing their original prescription labels affixed.
This enhanced monitoring visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This capacity increase visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This renewal - monitoring visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This capacity increase visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
One child’s {REDACTED} medication was not labeled.
One educator did not wash her hands or children’s hands following wiping one child’s nose and assisting another child with a diaper change.
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
Medication
Infection Control/Hand Washing - R Apr 2025
One educator's file did not contain evidence of a physical exam within one year of being hired, or verbal reference checks; One educators file did not contain evidence of verbal reference checks or program orientation; One educators file did not contain evidence of a current physical exam.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.