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Belchertown MA 01007 · License #P-169793 · Center · Center-Based Care
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Space (indoor / outdoor hazards)
Evacuation procedures posted at each exit
Current consent for administered medications
The evacuation procedures were not posted next to the exits, which lead to the outdoor space, in the classrooms.
The program did not have written parental consent to administer an inhaler to a child with [redacted].
The indoor space contained hazards; a toy shelf in the Blue Jays Room and dramatic play furniture in the Doves Room were not sturdy and tippable.
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This renewal - monitoring visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
Rest materials clean/good repair/individually marked, stored appropriately
Documentation of medication administration; Current consent for medications
Medication Storage; Medication Container/Label
It was learned that the school age program is not recording the name of the medication and signing the medication administration log when administering emergency medication.
Indoor Space
Building Inspection;Fire Inspection;Environment free of pests;Date of IPM-RApr25
It was observed that there were several ripped mats in the preschool room.
It was observed that the cushions on the children's couch and chair in the preschool room were ripped, closet doors were open and/or unlocked, plungers were accessible to children, and one chain on the window shade was not secured in the toddler room.
It was learned that one child's medication was expired, one child's medication was not in the original box and only had one Epipen, even though the IHCP calls for a 2nd Epipen if needed, and another child's prescription label had expired.
The fire inspection is expired.
This renewal - monitoring visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
Medication
During the visit, it was learned that a prescribed medication found in the US Drug Enforcement Administration (controlled substance) was not kept in a secured and locked container.
This renewal - full review visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
On the day of the visit not all inspections were available. The Program did not have an IPM plan for the facility.
Organized for small & large groups, variety of interest areas
On the day of the visit, the Program did not have the location of the Program's Health Care Policy posted.
On the day of the visit not all classrooms were organized to have small quiet areas.
On the day of the visit, the Health Care Consultant Agreement was expired.
Location of health care policy; Location of 1st aid kit
Specific evacuation procedures - R Apr 2025
Building Inspection;Fire Inspection;Environment free of pests;Date of IPM-RApr25
Staff records checklist
Health Care Consultant Agreement
Space includes small quiet area
Sufficient materials & equipment visible, available, and accessible
Combination of sun and shade
Emergency #'s easily visible
Emergency #s easily visible; Name / address / phone # of Health Care Consultant
Staff Schedule current and posted
Evacuation procedures posted at each exit
Changing surface protected with covering of adequate size
The Program's Document Library did not have a Staff Records Checklist.
On the day of the visit, the Program did not have materials and equipment available and accessible to children.
On the day of the visit not all classrooms were organized for small and large groups with a variety of interest areas.
On the day of the visit, not all designated play areas had appropriate sun and shade.
On the day of the visit, emergency numbers were not posted in an easily visible area.
On the day of the visit, the Program did not have the Health Care Consultant's information posted.
On the day of the visit, a staff schedule was not posted.
On the day of the visit, emergency/evacuation procedures were not posted next to each exit.
On the day of the visit, the Program did not have specific evacuation procedures.
On the day of the visit, diapering changing areas did not have all the required coverings.
From a review of medications maintained at the Program it was revealed that not all emergency medications were readily available.
Emergency Evacuation - R Apr 2025
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
Emergency medications readily available
From a review of the evacuation log it was revealed that evacuation drills were occurring in required frequencies.
From a review of a sample of children’s records it was revealed that not all records requiring such had individual health care plans that were accurately and or entirely completed signed and dated.