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Arlington MA 02476 · License #P-262009 · Center · Center-Based Care
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Violation
Feeding schedule for each infant/toddler; Infants held while fed from bottle
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Data synced from Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care on Jul 10, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
During the visit, EEC observed an infant who was not being held while fed a bottle. This was previously cited on 10/9/2025.
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Staff Records
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Children's Records
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Staff:child ratios and groupings: Mixed
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Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
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Feeding schedule for each infant/toddler; Infants held while fed from bottle
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Refrigerator temp. between 32-40 degrees; working thermometer in refrigerator
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Bottles/pacifiers/toothbrushes/sleeping materials labeled with child's name
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Staff Records reviewed during the visit were found to be incomplete; at least 3 records were missing required documentation regarding health records and educator qualifications.
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The children's records reviewed during the visit were found to be incomplete; at least 3 records were missing required information or contained expired documentation.
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At the time of the visit, the program was regularly exceeding the maximum number of infants permitted to be in an Infant/Toddler Mixed group classroom.
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EEC determined that the program had not maintained staff-child ratios and appropriate group sizes on at least one date during the week of the licensing visit. Records indicated that 8 Infants were in a classroom with 2 educators.
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During the visit, EEC observed an infant who was not being held while drinking a bottle.
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During the visit, the refrigerator in the infant classroom did not contain a working thermometer.
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During the visit, EEC observed bottles that were not labeled with the name of the child for whom they were intended.
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Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
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During the visit, one classroom's attendance did not accurately reflect the number of children present.
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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At the time of the visit, one staff member did not have documentation of two verbal reference verifications, including one professional or academic reference.
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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Staff Schedule/Qualifications - R Sep 2025
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Staff:child ratios and groupings: Mixed; Toddler/Preschool
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Staff:child ratios and groupings
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At the time of the follow-up visit on 5/22/24, 6 staff files did not have evidence of a current physical or MMR requirement.
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At the time of the follow-up visit on 5/22/24, one educator who was being used in ratio as a qualified Teacher did not have sufficient evidence of the required work experience to meet the minimum hiring requirements set forth by EEC.
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Violation
At the time of the follow-up visit on 5/22/24, an Assistant Teacher intended to take 2 children to use the bathroom without being under the direct supervision of at least a teacher qualified staff person. Additionally, one educator intended to be out of ratio with 6 children ({REDACTED} and {REDACTED}) during this time.
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During the follow-up visit on 5/22/24, two children over the age of {REDACTED} months, who were assigned to an {REDACTED} classroom, were in attendance in an {REDACTED} classroom. Please ensure that each child is assigned to a consistent group with consistent staffing in accordance with their age.
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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Staff records checklist
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Staff:child ratios and groupings
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Accurate attendance; arrival/departure times
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Staff Schedule/Qualifications - R Sep 2025
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Sufficient materials & equipment visible, available, and accessible
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Evacuation procedures posted at each exit; Exit signs and diagrams as required
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Staff Supervision
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Diapering area next to running water
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Staff monitor environment for hazards-Hazardous items not accessible to children
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At the time of the visit, several staff files were missing required health records.
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At the time of the visit, the program did not have a completed Staff Records Checklist available for review. Please ensure that a staff records checklist reflecting all regular employees is maintained and available for review, as well as uploaded to the LEAD portal for license renewal.
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EEC observed staff members out of ratio in two classrooms several times throughout the visit. Please ensure that educators remain in ratio at all times and that assistant teachers are working under the direct supervision of at least a teacher qualified staff person at all times.
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At the time of the visit, one classroom's attendance record was observed to be inaccurate. 6 children were present and only 5 children were signed in on the attendance.
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At the time of the visit, several educators did not have evidence that they possessed the qualifications required for their positions. EEC observed 2 educators who were working in ratio as qualified teachers and did not have documentation that they met the minimum hiring requirements set forth by EEC. All educators must possess the qualifications required for their positions in accordance with EEC regulations. The licensee must ensure that the program is staffed by appropriate numbers of persons with experience and/or education and meet the qualifications for their respective positions.
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At the time of the visit, one classroom lacked a sufficient variety of toys and activities or clearly defined activity areas. There must be opportunities for children to participate in a variety of creative activities, such as art, music, literature, dramatic play and science, encouraging exploration, experimentation and discovery. Indoor play areas must be clearly defined by spatial arrangement reflecting the variety of creative activities listed above.
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At the time of the visit, one classroom did not have evacuation procedures or evacuation routes posted. Emergency and evacuation procedures must be posted next to each exit. Additionally, a diagram of escape routes must be posted conspicuously at each means of egress in rooms that do not have direct access to the outdoors.
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At the time of the visit, the program did not have evidence or documentation of observation of educators while working with children at least every two months by a staff with lead teacher, site coordinator or higher qualifications.
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At the time of the visit, the running water (portable sink) adjacent to the diapering area did not contain water and was not in use for hand-washing.
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At the time of the visit, EEC observed bleach and isopropyl alcohol on a low shelf and accessible to children; EEC also observed diaper creams meant to be kept out of the reach of children accessible on a low shelf in one classroom. Educators must ensure that all hazardous items are locked or inaccessible to children.
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Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
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At the time of the visit, one classroom's electronic attendance was inaccurate due to a glitch in the system; the back-up attendance written on paper was also inaccurate. Each attendance record indicated that 3 children were present, but 4 children were present in the classroom.
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Background Record Checks
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Bottles/pacifiers/toothbrushes/sleeping materials labeled with child's name
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At the time of the visit, one staff member was working in the program without a suitable or provisional BRC status.
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At the time of the visit, 4 {REDACTED}' bottles were not labeled with the name of the child for whom they were intended.
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