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Evacuation diagrams were not next to every possible exit in classrooms 1, 7 and 8.
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Dorchester MA 02121 · License #P-169851 · Center · Center-Based Care
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Evacuation diagrams were not next to every possible exit in classrooms 1, 7 and 8.
Evacuation procedures posted at each exit
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
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This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
portable heaters
Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
There was inaccurate attendance in C-8.
There was a portable heater in use in an office. The use of portable heaters is prohibitive during child care hours.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
Injury Prevention
Returning Medication
Refrigerator temp. between 32-40 degrees; working thermometer in refrigerator
Two staff members did not have a current physical in their file. The names of the Staff were shared in the exit interview.
EEC observed a Toddler child with a thick gold necklace around their neck, which is a safety hazard.
The program did not return or dispose of a child's medication when they were no longer enrolled in the program.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
Emergency medications readily available
Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
Emergency Evacuation - R Apr 2025
There was inaccurate attendance in Classroom 8. They combined with another classroom and did not write out the children who were placed in other classrooms.
There was no required monthly fire drill during 8/22.
When classroom 6 combined with classroom 8 they did not bring with them the emergency backpack containing one child's emergency medication.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
EEC observed multiple rodent bait stations placed just outside of the fenced Early HS playground but leaning against the fence. EEC instructed the PD not to use the playground until the bait stations are relocated to an area not easily accessible to children.
Child Files
Refrigeration and Storage
Outdoor Space - R Apr 2025
Staff Files
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
Classrooms 6 and 7 did not have thermometers as required by regulation.
This change of space visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
Current physical
Of the 4 Staff files reviewed, one staff did not have a current physical.
Not all exits had an emergency exit diagram/ evacuation procedure posted.
Two Children had no IHCP to accompany their emergency medications. One child had an expired IHCP for their emergency medication. The names of the above children were shared during the exit interview.
Individual Health Care Plans
Evacuation procedures posted at each exit
Staff Files
Background Record Checks
Medication Administration Policy
Space - Toxic Substances
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
There was no thermometer in the refrigerator in classroom 3.
One Staff had an expired physical. The name of the Staff was shared during the exit interview.
One Child had an expired physical. The name of the child was shared during the exit interview.
One child did not have an IHCP to address their chronic medical condition. The name of the child was shared during the exit interview.
Four Staff had expired physicals. The names of the above Staff were shared during the exit interview.
One staff only had a provisional BRC (incomplete)since 4/25/2019, which wasn’t recognized/ reviewed by the program. The name of the above Staff was shared during the exit interview.
One child had an expired medication consent form for their emergency medication. The name of the above child was shared during the exit interview.
One classroom had a staff purse hanging with reach of children.