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Blackstone MA 01504-1306 · License #P-173363 · Home-based · Family Child Care
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This renewal - enhanced monitoring visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
Chipping and Peeling Paint
There was chipping/peeling paint located on a back shed and the deck railings. Please remove all chipping paint and confirm once completed; a follow up visit will be scheduled.
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Licensor walked through indoor space and observed toothpaste and a bottle of medication accessible in the bathroom. Please make items inaccessible and confirm once completed. Licensor walked through outdoor space and observed a bouncy house, which is forbidden. Please remove item from outdoor space; upload picture once completed.
Progress Reports
Space (indoor / outdoor hazards) - R Apr 2025
Progress reports were out of date. Please update and confirm once completed. Please make note of the following: *For school age children, the progress report must be prepared at least annually, at the midpoint of the child’s program year. *For toddlers and preschoolers, the progress report must be prepared every six months. *For infants and children with identified special needs the progress report must be prepared every three months.
Progress Reports
Progress reports were out of date. Please update all progress reports and confirm once completed; also, add a plan on how progress reports will remain up to date moving forward. *For school age children, the progress report must be prepared at least annually, at the midpoint of the child’s program year. *For toddlers and preschoolers, the progress report must be prepared every six months. *For infants and children with identified special needs the progress report must be prepared every three months.
Licensor walked through indoor space and the following hazards were observed: The lock under sink wasn't working, making items accessible. There was a curling iron that was out and still plugged in. Please remove all hazards and confirm once completed. Licensor walked through outdoor play space and no hazards were observed.
Space (indoor / outdoor hazards) - R Apr 2025
Children's Records - R Apr 2025
Evacuation Logs
Chipping and Peeling Paint
Water Temperature
Licensor reviewed children's records and there were several missing annual update forms and physicals. Please review all records and ensure they are all updated as needed; confirm once completed.
Evacuation log was missing May, June and July drills. Please ensure evacuations are completely monthly and documented as needed.
There was some chipping paint on the deck. Please ensure there is no chipping or peeling paint anywhere on the front or back deck. Please confirm once completed and follow up visit will be scheduled.
Refrigerator temperature was 132F degrees, which exceeds 120F degrees. Please adjust to ensure the water temperature does not exceed 120F degrees. Please confirm once completed.
Educator was not at the home at the time of this visit, and her [REDACTED] was caring for six children. Her [REDACTED] is not an EEC approved caregiver. Please ensure only EEC approved caregivers are staffing the program in your absence. Also, provide your plan on how you will handle appointments/days off in the future.
EEC Assistant
Space (health risks) - R Apr 2025
Space (indoor / outdoor hazards) - R Apr 2025
Chipping and Peeling Paint
Licensor walked through indoor space and observed the following health risk: There were hazardous/cleaning products under the bathroom sink. Please add a lock to ensure children don't have access to the.
There was excessive chipping paint on the deck/porch and stairs leading to porch. Please provide a plan on how chipping/peeling paint will be resolved.
Licensor walked through indoor space and there were no hazards observed. Licensor walked through the outdoor space and observed the following hazards: There was lawn equipment and propane tanks accessible. Please ensure these are covered or made inaccessible to children. There was an electrical strip located on the front porch. Please ensure all electrical plugs and wires are made inaccessible to children. Please confirm once all non-compliances are resolved.
Indoor Hazards
Educator gave Licensor a virtual tour of the home and there was only one hazard noted. There was an outdoor plastic slide in the indoor play area. Please note that outdoor play equipment should not be placed in the indoor licensed space. Please remove it or make it inaccessible to childcare children.