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Auburndale MA 02466 · License #P-169934 · Center · Center-Based Care
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Staff Records
Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
Allergies, medical info, special diets, emergency medications; privacy protected
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP)
Current consent for administered medications
Emergency medications readily available
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A sampling of staff files was reviewed. One staff file did not include a 2nd dose of MMR or proof of immunity.
The Dinosaur classroom attendance did not include the children's time of arrival and departure.
The Allergy/Medical Condition List did not include that a child had a medication for a mild allergic reaction.
1) One child's Individual Health Care Plan included a medication for a mild reaction. The parent has not provided this medication to the prgoram. 2) The IHC Plan for 2 children with medication did not include which staff have been trained in the administration of the medication and who trained them.
One Medication Consent form included some information for one medication and some information for a second medication.
One child's IHC Plan included a medication for a mild reaction. The parent has not provided this medication to the program.
Children's Records - R Apr 2025
Staff First Aid Training - R Apr 2025
Evacuation Routes
Evacuation procedures posted at each exit
Emergency Evacuation - R Apr 2025
Toxic Substances
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
A sampling of children's files was reviewed. One child's file did not include a completed Medication Consent Form for both of the child's medications.
One staff member who has been working at the program for 6+ months did not have current First Aid Certification.
In the Gross Motor Room, there were several trikes stored in the back hallway/exit route. Exits and evacuation routes must be kept clear of obstructions.
In the gross motor room, 3 exits did not have written evacuation plans posted next to them.
The evacuation drill log for this school year did not include the time it took for all staff/children to exit the building (effectiveness).
In the gross motor room, the program backpack which included medications was stored and accessible to children.
One child's Individual Health Care Plan did not include staff who were trained in medication administration and who trained them and signed/dated by the child's parent.
Staff meeting documentation
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
Allergies, medical info, special diets, emergency medications; privacy protected
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
The program did not consistently include the end time of the staff meetings. Therefore, EEC was unable to determine if all staff were meeting for a minimum of 2 hours monthly.
A sampling of staff files was reviewed. 1) One staff file was missing evidence of completion of the 12 Essentials Strong Start training. 2) One file was missing evidence of 2 reference checks.
The program's posted Allergy/Medical Condition List did not include any medications that may need to be administered to children for their allergy/medical conditions if needed.
One child's Individual Health Care Plan did not include consequences should the medications not be administered and side effects of medication(s) signed/dated by the parent and physician.
Emergency Evacuation - R Apr 2025
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
Emergency medications readily available
Three staff files reviewed did not include evidence of completion of 12 Essentials Strong Start training and an annual evaluation.
In the Penguins classroom bathroom, there was a toilet bowl brush accessible to children.
Written evacuation plans were not posted at each exit in the Bunnies Classroom and the Big Room.
The Fire Drill Log documentation did not include the time of day of the drills.
One child's Individual Health Care (IHC) Plan did not include the potential side effects of the medication.
One child's IHC Plan included the use of emergency medication for a mild allergic reaction. The parent has not provided this medication or Medication Consent Form to the program for this child.
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
Indoor Space
Evacuation procedures posted at each exit
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
Medication
There was inaccurate attendance in the Ponies classroom.
Two children had expired emergency medications. One child did not have the prescription affixed to their emergency medication. One child had an expired emergency medication prescription. The names of the above children were shared during the exit interview. One child
In the Dinosaur classroom, a diagram of escape routes were not posted conspicuously at each means of egress in rooms that do not have direct access to the outdoors
Three children's files were reviewed. 1) One child's file included an Individual Health Care Plan (IHC) that included a 2nd medication. Neither this medication nor medication consent has been provided to the program by the parent. The child's IHC Plan for their other medication did not include consequences if the medication is not administered, possible side offects of the medication, staff who have been trained in the administration of the medication and who trained the staff to administer the medication. 2) One child's file included an IHC Plan. Information for 2 medications did not did not include consequences if the medication is not administered, staff who have been trained in the administration of the medication and who trained the staff to administer the medication.
Children's Records - R Apr 2025
Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios (2)
Allergies, medical info, special diets, emergency medications; privacy protected
Evacuation procedures posted at each exit
Escape route diagrams
Emergency Evacuation Logs
The attendance form for the Dinosaurs classroom was reviewed at the visit. Children's arrival and departure times were not noted on the attendance form for each child as required.
1) In the Dinosaur classroom, the allergy list was posted. However, it was not posted in a manner that protects the privacy of each child. 2) One child's medical documentation included that the child has [REDACTED]. This was not noted on the Allergy/Medical Condition List.
In the Dinosaur classroom, written emergency/evacuation drill procedures were not posted next to each exit.
The practice evacuation drill documentation was reviewed. The 2019-2020 school year documentation did not include the specific number of children evacuated in each drill.