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Dorchester MA 02125 · License #P-177593 · Center · Center-Based Care
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Space (indoor / outdoor hazards)
The licensor observed the following: Toddler 3- paint on the wall, chipping, and peeling Preschool 3 -2 holes in the wall, peeling and chipping paint within the classroom. Preschool 1- chipping paint Toddler 2- hole in the wall by the children's bathroom Toddler 1- the changing pad on the changing table is torn, and chipping and peeling paint in the classroom Infant/Toddler classroom-changing pad on changing table, torn, small hole in the wall, and peeling and chipping paint.
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP)
Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
Bottles/pacifiers/toothbrushes/sleeping materials labeled with child's name
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Current consent for administered medications
The licensor noted that there was incorrect attendance in the preschool 1 classroom.
The licensor noted the following: 1. Medication consent form missing 2. One medication consent form expired
Indoor Space
Toxic Substances
The licensor observed whiteout on a shelf in the Preschool 1 and Preschool 4 classrooms that was accessible to children.
The licensor noted that the multiple IHCP Individual Health Care Plans did not indicate who was trained and by whom. Additionally, one child's IHCP was missing from the program.
The licensor noted that in multiple classrooms, the children's bottles and cups were not labeled.
The licensor observed the following: Preschool 4 classroom- White-out on a shelf accessible to children Listerine mouthwash and oral rinse in a drawer accessible to children Preschool 1 classroom- white-out accessible to children Infant 2 classroom- Lysol was accessible to children under the unlocked handwashing sink.
Staff meeting documentation did not note the times of the meetings.
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
Individual health care plans did not have all required information documented.
Children's records and checklist - R Apr 2025
Staff meeting documentation
A child's file did not have documentation of a lead screening.
One child's life saving medication expired in March 2025.
Medication Storage; Medication Container/Label
Indoor Space
Emergency medications readily available
Observed in Infant/toddler classroom- paint peeling at base of wall; duct tape around cabinet doors; sink full up to faucet with dirty dishes; minimal amount of toys and materials visible as options for children to choose.
2 children not signed in on the attendance for classroom Infant 1; those 2 children were still signed in on the attendance for Infant 2 even though they were combined with Infant 1 children.
Bleach and other chemical bottle in bathroom closet in preschool room; broken handle on closet door
Child in Toddler 3 did not have [REDACTED] readily available. Staff had to track it down and it was located in the classroom the child transitioned from.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
Toxic Substances
Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
One staff file missing [REDACTED]
Observed 1 educator in Infant 1 classroom alone with 4 infants.
Plunger observed in Children’s bathroom within reach of children; bleach and water bottles within reach of children
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
Emergency Evacuation - R Apr 2025
The evacuation drill log did not have evidence of a November 2019 drill having been conducted.
Indoor Space
At the time of the visit the following items were observed: the ceiling vents in P4 had dust hanging out of them, in P4 and electrical outlet was not covered, there were water damaged ceiling tiles in a number of places throughout the program and in T1 the wall behind the trash can had food splatter on it.
At the time of the visit the P2 classroom had 5 children in attendance however only 4 were signed in.
Toxic Substances
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
Toxic Substances
Changing surface smooth and intact
Medication
At the time of the visit there were numerous resting mats in T2 that had tears on them and were in need of replacing.
Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
Rest materials clean/good repair/individually marked
Evacuation procedures posted at each exit
Evacuation procedures and sketches were not appropriately posted at all exits throughout the program.
The diaper changing pad in the T1 classroom had tears in it and was in need of replacing.
At the time of the visit 3 children with emergency medications were reviewed and the following was found: one child's medication had an expired "discard by" date
At the time of the visit 3 children with emergency medical conditions were reviewed and the following was found: one child had an IHCP that was missing EEC required information and one child did not have an IHCP for their condition.
At the time of the visit an educator's purse was on a child table in the T2 classroom, accessible to children.