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Billerica MA 01862 · License #P-252686 · Center · Center-Based Care
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Administration
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EEC Essentials Training completion
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Children's Records
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Staff First Aid Training
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Staff Records
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Supervision of Children
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Staff Schedule/Qualifications
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Child Guidance & Interactions
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Food prepared/served in safe/sanitary manner
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Building Inspection and Fire Inspection
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Indoor Space
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Open / not marked corrected.
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Toxic Substances
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Medication
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
At the time of the visit the attendance in the infant classroom showed the classroom was over ratio by one child for a little bit.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
At the time of the visit (2) educators did not complete the initial EEC Strong Start Essential trainings.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
At the time of the visit several of the children's records and children record checklist are expired.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
At the time of the visit (1) educator had an expired First Aide certification.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
At the time of the visit a couple of staff records were missing references.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
At the time of the visit during the health and safety walk through a couple of the educators were not supervising the children as their attention was diverted to other task.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
At the time of the visit the educator schedule was posted however it was not current.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
At the time of the visit EEC observed the following: an educator had an older infant in their crib for an extended period of time not interacting with them and when the educator went to place the older infant in the crib they were not as gentle with placing the child on their back.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
At the time of the visit the program was not handling the school's lunch in a sanitary manner as the carrots were in a strainer in the sink and the meat was in a container in the sink.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
At the time of the visit the Building Inspection is expired.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
At the time of the visit several areas in the program had chipping paint.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
At the time of the visit the program had the following hazards within reach of the children: a couple of educator purses, wires longer than 6 inches long, and a roll of plastic bags in the bathroom.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
At the time of the visit the program did not have a child's life-saving medication with them in the classroom.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
At the time of the visit the program did have a current children's record checklist.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Child Guidance & Interactions
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Child Checklist
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Transitioning Children
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Referral Policy
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Behavior Management
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Staff Record
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Qualified Educators
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Emergency Evacuation - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Medication
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Infection Control/Hand Washing - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
At the time of the visit the program is not discussing behavior management techniques among the staff to promote consistency with child guidance and interactions.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
At the time of the visit the program was transitioning the children to other classrooms without parental permission.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
At the time of the visit the program is not following their Referral Policy to ensure the children are being referred for the appropriate assistance to be successful in the program.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
At the time of the visit the program had several children with challenging behaviors and the program did not create a behavior intervention plan between home and school.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
At the time of the visit the program did not have all of the required EEC documentation in all of the educators file. The following documentation was missing: interviews, orientation, (2) references, orientation, evidence of qualifications, work verification, and EEC training. The program did not have a current Staff Record Checklist.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
At the time of the visit the program was utilizing several educators as qualified teachers when they do not have the specific requirements to be in this role.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
At the time of the visit the program did not have evidence of conducting and documenting the month of February.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
At the time of the visit the program had (1) expired Epi pen.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
At the time of the visit the program did not following their handwashing policy as two children did not wash their hands after using the bathroom.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Children's Records - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Child Guidance & Interactions
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Emergency Evacuation - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Infection Control/Hand Washing - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Toxic Substances
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
At the time of the visit several of the staff files did not have the required documents and several staff files were not available for EEC to review.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
At the time of the visit the program did not have the children's record checklist availabe for EEC to review and most of the children's records were not complete.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
At the time of the visit it was observed an educator used a harsh tone when interacting with a child on the playground.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
At the time of the visit the practice fire drill did not have the route and effectiveness listed on the log.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
At the time of the visit it was oberserved an educator not washing the children's hands prior to eating lunch.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
At the time of the visit several of the IHCP were expired and not complete with all the required information.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
At the time of the visit the educator was spraying cleaner on the table while the children were sitting at the table.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Supervision of Children
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Child Guidance & Interactions
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Opportunities to foster independence and self help skills
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Indoor Space
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Toxic Substances
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Medication
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Bottles/utensils/dishes/preparation utensils washed/sanitized2
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
At the time of the visit the {REDACTED} classroom had (6) {REDACTED} as the educator did not sign out one of the child leaving (7) on the attendance until 35 minutes after the transition leaving the attendance not accurate.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
At the time of the visit one educator was not able to supervise all of the children in the classroom as they were assisting a couple of children in the bathroom.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
In the {REDACTED}, {REDACTED}, and {REDACTED} classroom the educators are grabbing the children by the arm to move them and no interactions in the {REDACTED} classroom.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
In the {REDACTED} classroom the educators did not have a routine or curriculum to implement with the children.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
At the time of the visit the following was not secured: several of the radios and (1) drying rack were on the classroom shelves not secured and able to tip over on the children.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
At the time of the visit the {REDACTED} classroom had diaper cream accessible and within reach of the children in the bathroom.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
The program did not have (1) medication with a box or the prescription adhered.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
In the {REDACTED} classroom a child drank from both water bottles without the educator noticing and the educator gave another child one of the water bottles to drink.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Child Guidance & Interactions
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Supervision of Children
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Opportunities to foster independence and self help skills
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Equipment
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Health and Safety
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Infection Control/Hand Washing - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
It was observed on the playground during the visit a {REDACTED} educator become frustrated with a child when they pointed their finger in the child's face then proceeded to move the child by their arms to a time out on the bench. It was noted during the visit that several of the educators do not interact with the children while in the classroom and/or on the playground.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
At the time of the visit the children were not being supervised by the educators as two of the {REDACTED} children were eating things off of the playground ground, an {REDACTED} child was eating paper from the floor in the {REDACTED} classroom, and a {REDACTED} child was crawling on the classroom tables licking the crack between the two tables.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
The program classrooms are not consistently implementing curriculum and engaging activities with the children.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
One of the cribs in the {REDACTED} classroom was not being used as it is intended as the program was storing a mat, bouncy seat, and another type of bouncy for the children in the crib.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
An {REDACTED} child was chewing on a foam block and the educator did not place the foam block aside as they gave the same foam block to another {REDACTED} to chew on.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
The {REDACTED} educator did not wash an infant's hands prior to the {REDACTED} eating their finger food.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Child Guidance & Interactions
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Opportunities to foster independence and self help skills
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Staff Records
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
At the time of the visit two classrooms did not have accurate attendance as one child in each classroom was not signed in on the attendance.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
At the time of the visit EEC observed an educator not being positive when telling the children to open their ears and close their mouths.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
At the time of the visit there was two classrooms without a curriculum for the daily activities.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
At the time of the visit EEC reviewed the Staff Record and Staff Record checklist noting several of the EEC required documents are missing from the file.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Staff orientation, training and meetings
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Supervision of Children
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Child Guidance & Interactions
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Opportunities to foster independence and self help skills
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Toxic Substances
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Infection Control/Hand Washing - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
The Director can relate the procedures however the staff orientation for (5) of the new educators was not completed as the form was blank.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
EEC observed a child throwing toys and the educator did not intervene or redirect the child.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
At the time of the visit the {REDACTED} classroom had {REDACTED} from 8am-8:30am not following the ratio requirement of 2:7.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
At the time of the visit the educators were not interacting with the children in the classroom as they were standing and/or talking to eachother. One educator did not use positive guidance practices when interacting with a child as the educator abruptly placed a child on the blue couch.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
At the time of the visit the program did not have evidence of curriculum as cited at the previous visit.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
In the {REDACTED} classroom the hook for the first aid bag was not secured as the three screws were sticking out and one of the cabinets had a broken door.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
At the time of the visit the educators did not wash their hands or the children's hands prior to eating snack, the educator did not wash their hands in between changing the children's diapers, and after wiping a child's nose as cited at the previous visit. One educator used the floor broom to sweep up the toys not ensuring the toys are cleaned as the broom is used to clean the floors.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Due to the educator call outs and the program was over ratio and there was no evidence of curriculum happening within the two operating classrooms.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Child Guidance & Interactions
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Staff Schedule/Qualifications - R Sep 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Opportunities to foster independence and self help skills
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Building Inspection and Fire Inspection - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Group Assignment
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Medication
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Toxic Substances
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
At the time of the visit the program was not in ratio in the {REDACTED} classroom as there were 3 educators (1 teacher qualified and 2 assistants) with 14 children and the EEC ratio is 2 educators with 9 children.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
The educators in the {REDACTED} classroom did not have an understanding of the individual needs and development of the children as they were not familiar with the children and schedule in the classroom.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
At the time of the visit the educator schedule was not current.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
At the time of the visit the Building Inspection was expired.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
At the time of the visit the children were not assigned to a specific group with consistent staffing as there were several educators who called out.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
The {REDACTED} for a child with a life saving medication was not in the classroom with the child, (1) {REDACTED} did not have the box or prescription, and the program did not have the {REDACTED} that is required per the IHCP.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
There was an educators purse accessible and within reach of the children.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
The educators in the {REDACTED} classroom did not know if any of the children in the classroom had allergies.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Evidence of plan of program activities1
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Administration
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Children Record
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Staff Records
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Infection Control/Hand Washing - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
The toddler {REDACTED} classroom is not following the curriculum within the classroom as there is no routine and/or curriculum. The educator took 30 minutes to clean the table and sweep the floor while the other educator changed diapers. This was cited on previous visit 9/29/22.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
At the time of the visit the program was not soundly administered
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
The program is not following the group size and ratio for the {REDACTED} and {REDACTED} groupings per the attendance. There is a pattern of the classrooms being over ratio with a variety of time ranging from 10 minutes to several hours. The ratio is 2:7 for {REDACTED} with the program having 2:10 {REDACTED} and the ratio for {REDACTED} is 2:9 with the program having a max of 2:15 on occasion for 10- 15 minutes. This was citied on previous visits 9/29/22 and 11/3/22.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
At the time of the visit the program did not have a child's record available for EEC to review.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
At the time of the visit the program did not have a staff record for a new hire.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
At the time of the visit the educator did not wash the children's hands after their diaper change. This was cited at the last visit on 9/29/22 and 11/3/22.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Infection Control/Hand Washing - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
At the time of the visit the program was not following the grouping and ratio size for the {REDACTED} and {REDACTED} classroom. The {REDACTED} classroom had 2 educators with (9) {REDACTED} not meeting the 2:7 ratio and the {REDACTED} classroom had 2 educators with (11) children not meeting the 2:9 ratio.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
At the time of the visit the educator did not wash their hands after wiping the child's nose and did not wash several of the children's hands after changing their diaper.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Disposition: Yes
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Disposition: No