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Ashburnham MA 01430 · License #P-187021 · Home-based · Family Child Care
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At the visit, Educator was only able to provide Licensor with verification that she has completed 4.5 hours of professional development over the last 3 years. Regulations state that 10 hours need to be completed every year.
Ongoing Professional Development
Educator was not able to provide verification that she has completed the EEC Essentials 2.0 training.
Emergency Preparedness
Staff Records
All of the required items were observed in the 1st aid kit, except for the children’s emergency contact forms.
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Educator was not able to provide Licensor with a copy of her Emergency Preparedness Plan.
Parent Handbook
Evacuation Logs
Children's Records
EEC Essentials Training completion
First Aid Kit (FCC)
Annual Registration in Professional Qualifications Registry (PQR)
Educator works with licensed assistant Becky Wersal. Educator could not locate her assistant’s file during the renewal visit.
On the Evacuation Log, Educator documented a fire drill every month this year, except for October. No fire drill was documented last month.
Licensor randomly reviewed 4 of the children's records. Of these, 1 was complete and up to date. The other 3 records all had out of date signatures in the enrollment packet, and 1 of these records also had no signature on pg.6, in the Basic Transport section.
Educator was not able to provide a copy of the program's Parent Handbook during the visit. Educator did not email the handbook to Licensor or upload it to her Document Library.
PQ# [REDACTED] Expired 11/30/23
Educator reported that there are currently 3 progress reports that are overdue.
Progress Reports
First Aid Kit (FCC 2)
Interactions with Children
Space (indoor / outdoor hazards) - R Apr 2025
All of the required items were observed in the first aid kit, except for medical tape.
Educator appeared to be actively engaged with the children. The children appeared to be happy and well connected with the Educator. However, during the visit Licensor observed Educator's assistant speaking very abruptly and harshly to the children. Discussed with Educator that this needs to be addresses as it is a concern.
Licensor inspected all of the indoor, licensed space during the monitoring visit, as well as the outdoor playspace, and observed the following hazards: **DININGROOM** - no hazards ""LIVINGROOM** - outlets not covered on a power strip. **KITCHEN** - no hazards **PLAYROOM** - no hazards **BATHROOM** - hygiene products on sink, back of toilet, and in shower **OUTSIDE** - peeling paint on the deck outside the back door.
The first aid kit had out of date emergency contact information. All of the required items were observed, except band aids.
Licensor inspected all of the licensed, indoor space during the visit, as well as the children's outdoor playspace. The following hazards were observed: **DININGROOM - no hazards **LIVINGROOM - no hazards **KITCHEN - no hazards **PLAYROOM - no hazards **BATHROOM - clorox cleaning spray was hanging on the towel rack **OUTSIDE - chipping/peeling paint on the small deck in the back of the home.
First Aid Kit (FCC 2)
Space (indoor / outdoor hazards) - R Apr 2025
Staff Records
Children's Records - R Apr 2025
Space (indoor / outdoor hazards) - R Apr 2025
PQ# 9654331 Expired 8/14/20
Annual Registration in Professional Qualifications Registry (PQR)
Evacuation Logs
First Aid Kit
Licensor reviewed 5 of the children's records. Of these, 2 were complete and up to date; the other 3 records had out of date physicals and out of date signatures on the enrollment packets. There were also 2 records that had out of date lead testing.
Educator has completed a fire drill every month. However, the date that the drill took place has not been entered for the past several months (since May).
All of the required items were observed in the first aid kit, except band-aids. The children's emergency contact forms were also out of date.
Educator does not have a record for her assistant.
Licensor inspected all of the indoor, licensed space during the renewal visit, as well as the outdoor playspace. The following hazards were observed: **DININGROOM - box of tools **LIVINGROOM - no hazards **KITCHEN - large knives in drawer to the left of the stove, windex on the counter **PLAYROOM - no hazards **BATHROOM - no hazards **OUTSIDE - no hazards
This follow-up visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
Outdoor Playspace - Hazards
Educator utilizes a fenced in area in the backyard as the children's outdoor playscape. The paint around the trim on the back door is peeling and chipping off, as well as the paint on the steps to the deck.
Licensor did not observe any immediate health risks during the monitoring visit. All of the required items were observed in the first aid kit, except an instant cold pack. This item needs to be added to the kit. The children’s emergency contact forms also need to be updated. Tested the combination smoke and carbon monoxide detector in the hallway in the middle of the home and it worked appropriately.
Space (health risks) - R Apr 2025
Children's Records - R Apr 2025
Attendance Logs
First Aid Kit (FCC 2)
Licensor reviewed 2 of the children's records during the virtual visit. One record was complete and up to date. The other record had out of date medical information.
Educator tracks the attendance in a record keeping calendar. She does not track the time of arrival or departure. Discussed that this information needs to be tracked daily for each child.
All of the required items were observed in the first aid kit, except for an instant cold pack and a thermometer.
Educator was missing October 2019 and November 2019 evacuation logs. All previous logs were missing time in which the evacuation was completed. Please ensure evacuations are completed monthly and recorded appropriately.
First Aid Kit is missing instant cold pack and emergency cards for children.
Water was tested and it was 130F degrees. Please ensure the water does not exceed 120F degrees.
Educator is missing an emergency back up person on her required postings.
Windows
Indoor Hazards
Evacuation Logs
Parent Handbook
Ongoing Professional Development
Licensor walked through all fo the licensed space and observed the following hazards: **Living room** no hazards. **Dining room** There is a storage closet with hazardous items that requires a better lock. **Kitchen** One drawer has hazardous items and requires a lock. **Playroom** no hazards. **Bathroom** no hazards.
Children's Records - R Apr 2025
Staff Records
Progress Reports
Attendance Logs
Emergency Preparedness - R Apr 2025
First Aid Kit (FCC)
Water Temperature
Chipping and Peeling Paint
Playground Safety - Fallzones
Outdoor Playspace - Hazards
Required Postings - R Apr 2025
Six children's records were reviewed. Two children require updated medical information. Please ensure this is completed and explain how this will be maintained in the future.
Educator utilizes an assistant irregularly. No record is kept for assistant. Licensor discussed with Educator that she must keep the following on record for all assistants: health records, copies of licenses, certifications registrations held, including, but not limited to, motor vehicle operators license, documentation of orientation, training and professional development.
Six records were reviewed. Two children require progress reports. Please ensure these are completed and explain how progress reports will be maintained in the future.
Educator was missing attendance for this week. Please ensure attendance is completed daily with children's name, time of arrival and time of departure.
Educator's parent handbook is missing evacuation/emergency plan and lead information. Please make these changes and upload documents.
Educator had no emergency plan in handbook or posted. Please develop an emergency plan and ensure it is available and visible.
Licensor observed chipping paint on deck. Please ensure there is no chipping paint on the property and upload pictures once chipping paint is resolved.
Windows in the living room had long cords. Please ensure these cords are shortened and not accessible to children.
Educator has one play structure and 2 slides in the outdoor play space that exceed 18 inches and therefore require a fall zone. Please remove structures or install fall zone.
The steps leading to outdoor play space exceeds 3 steps and requires a gate. Please ensure a gate is available for these steps. There was also chipping paint on the deck and play structures outdoor that exceed 18 inches.
Educator did not have sufficient training hours. Please ensure 10 hours of training are completed each year.