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The refrigerator temperature was reading over 40 degrees.
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Home › MA › Barnstable › Serafim De Melo, Beatriz
License #P-265357 · Home-based · Family Child Care
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The refrigerator temperature was reading over 40 degrees.
The educator's PQR#9782487 expired on 04/04/2026.
The first aid kit was missing five of the children's emergency cards.
The back exit route was being obstructed by a large grill.
The educator is not alternating exits on a monthly basis and did not document an evacuation drill for the month of April.
Pets licensed / vaccinated / safe
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Emergency Preparedness
Annual Registration in Professional Qualifications Registry (PQR)
Children's Records
First Aid Kit
Refrigerator Temperature
Exit Safety - 1
Four of the children's records were reviewed, one child needs proof of lead testing.
The educator has two dogs. One dog needs proof of licensing and one dog needs a renewed license.
The educator did not have attendance documented for yesterday 10/6 and sign in time for today 10/7.
Attendance Logs
Children's Records
Equipment, materials and furnishings - Play Materials
The children's records were reviewed, and one child needed proof of a current physical and immunizations.
In the kitchen, several drawers were unlocked with accessible hazards to include batteries, scissors, animal medication and cords.
The educator has the pets vaccinations up to date. The educator does not have the pets license.
Water Temperature
In the outdoor area there are several branches and weeds coming through the fence into the children’s area.
Pets licensed/vaccinated/safe
Outdoor Playspace - Hazards
The water temperature was tested and measured over 120 degrees.
In the outdoor space, sitting water with dirt and leaves were observed in a play toy.
The refrigerator temperature was 42 degrees.
All of the children’s records were reviewed. One child needs an annual update form.
The assistant was not observed to wash their hands or the child’s hands after diapering.
Children's Records
First Aid Kit
Space (indoor / outdoor hazards) - 1
Exit Safety - 1
Refrigerator Temperature
Diapering & Toileting
The first aid kit is missing an instant cold pack.
The upstairs exit was partially blocked by a small refrigerator. Outside a loose hose was running through both of the outdoor exit routes.