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Ashland MA 01721 · License #P-177205 · Center · Center-Based Care
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Violation
Children's Records
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Violation
BRCs on all potential employees - R Sep 2025
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Violation
Three children's records were selected for review, and the following was learned: 1) three children did not have a current face sheet, first aid and emergency consent form. offsite consent form, developmental history form or transportation plan as required 2) three children did not have evidence of written documentation of current physicals as required by regulation.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
During a review of staff Background Record Checks (BRC) it was learned that Staff A had a BRC that expired 6/16/2025.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Disposition: Yes
Disposition: No
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Violation
Children's Records - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Indoor Space
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Three children's records were randomly selected for review and the following was learned: 1) One child did not have written evidence current required EEC paperwork.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
During a review of the program's indoor space, the following was observed: 1) there were stained ceiling tiles in the second classroom, creating a potential hazard to children 2) there was chipping paint with rust at the base of the door leading to the outside, creating a potential hazard 3) Several rest mats were torn, with the foam exposed to children, creating a potential hazard.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
A written progress report must be done periodically
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Children's records and checklist - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Indoor Space
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
During a review of children's records, it was observed that the records did not have evidence that the program is writing written progress reports as required.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Three Children's records were randomly selected for review and the following was learned: 1) not all paperwork was signed and dated by the child's parent as required.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
2 staff records were randomly selected for review and the following was learned: 1) 2 educators did not have evidence of having completed the EEC required "strong start" trainings.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
In the preschool room, it was observed that the "kickboard" is pulling off from the wall in one section, creating a potential hazard.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
A written progress report must be done periodically
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Accurate attendance; arrival/departure times
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Staff and children wash hands: after contact with bodily fluids
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Violation
Emergency medications readily available
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
No peeling or flaking paint (indoor and out)
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
During a review of 2 staff records the following was learned: One staff did not have evidence of a current physical on record or evidence of having completed the "strong start" trainings. One staff did not have evidence of documentation of interview date, 2 professional references, First aid certification, program orientation or evidence of having completed the "strong start" trainings as required.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
6 children's records were randomly selected for review and 6 records did not have evidence of a current progress report every 6 month as required.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
On the day of the visit, the Licensor reviewed the written attendance, which had 2 children signed in, but 9 in attendance.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
A child in the program was observed to wipe their nose on their hand, then on their shirt and they were not redirected to wash their hands as required
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Child A had an "allergy action plan" from 2/24/22 that stated that due to an allergy to[REDACTED] they required an [REDACTED] On the day of the visit, the Licensee did not have an "epi pen" on site.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
There was blue chipped paint in the reach of children in the second preschool room, posing a potential hazard.
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Violation
Children's Records - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Administration
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Violation
Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Indoor Space
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
4 children's records were randomly selected for review and the following was learned: 2 children did not have evidence of transportation plans as required. 1 child did not have evidence of a current progress report as required.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
The program was not soundly administrated when a 2.2 year old child was enrolled in the program that is licensed for children 2.9 and up.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
During the visit, it was learned that the program was operating out of the provisions of their license when a child 2.3 years [REDACTED] was enrolled in the program on 5/1/22 when they were 2.2 years old. The program is not licensed for children under the age of 2.9.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
During a review of the program's licensed space, the following was learned: 1)not all book shelves and toy shelves were secured as required by regulation. 2) there was an unsecured TV/TV stand in the "lunch room" posing a potential hazard to children. 3) In the front room (used as an extra space next to the Licensee's office) the carpet was observed to be dirty, with stains on it and not all outlets had covered, posing a potential risk to children. 4) rest mats were observed to be torn, with the foam exposed to children, creating a hazard.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Indoor Space
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Outdoor Space - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
During a health and safety walkthrough of the program, the following was learned: Chipped paint was observed in the preschool classroom, creating a potential danger to children. The road rug under the circle table was not secured, creating a tripping hazard. The bookshelf in the preschool was not secured, creating a potential hazard to children. Plastic bags were observed to be accessible to children in the hallway space, creating a potential danger.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
During an observation of the outdoor space, the following was learned: there are sections of the wooden fence that are broken and jagged, accessible to children near the sandbox, creating a potential hazard. The program did not have 9 inches of impact absorbing material surrounding the climber and the airplane structure as required by regulation.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Children's Records - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
During a review of 5 children's records using a submitted children's records checklist following the virtual visit, it was learned that 2 children did not have evidence of a current First aid/medical consent form and a current transportation form as required by regulation.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Staff Schedule/Qualifications - R Sep 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Indoor Space
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Building Inspection and Fire Inspection - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
A current staff schedule, with all EEC required information was not posted as required by regulation.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
During a health and safety review of the program, the following was noted: Wipes and gloves were stored in the reach of children in the children’s bathroom space. Diapers were observed to have been disposed of in the diaper pail, but the pail was never closed up as required. The bookshelf was not secured as required by regulation in the preschool room. The kickboard was observed to be pulling away from the wall, exposing chipping wall board.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
During the visit, it was learned that both the building and the fire inspection expired on 11/13/19.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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