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Certified Assistant for 6 [REDACTED] exp: 8/19/2028 and certified assistant for 6 [REDACTED]exp: 1/21/2028 are currently certified for 6 were staffing the program with 8 children.
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Hyde Park MA 02136 · License #P-245583 · Home-based · Family Child Care
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Certified Assistant for 6 [REDACTED] exp: 8/19/2028 and certified assistant for 6 [REDACTED]exp: 1/21/2028 are currently certified for 6 were staffing the program with 8 children.
Licensor observed infants' bottles were not labeled.
Handwashing
Staff orientation, training and meetings
Assistants were not aware of a child's food allergy. Assistants were unaware of location of attendance and children's files.
Children's Records
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Chipping and Peeling Paint
Adult-Child Ratios
Food Storage, Sanitation & Safety
Bottles/pacifiers/toothbrushes/sleeping materials labeled with child's name
Exit Safety
Space (indoor / outdoor hazards)
This was cited at the previous visit: 1 child's file is missing permission to leave the premises.
This was cited at the previous visit: child's hands were not washed after diapering.
Licensor observed that a section of the roof located on the emergency exit path had collapsed, resulting in flaking plaster.
Licensor observed that a gallon of almond milk had been left unrefrigerated on the kitchen island for approximately one hour.
This was cited at the last visit: Licensor observed a towel placed around the door, obstructing access to the emergency exit. Licensor also observed a large pot obstructing the emergency path.
This was cited at the previous visit: Sharp objects accessible in the kitchen. One cabinets with oil accessible to children in the kitchen.
Licensor observed that part of the roof had collapsed, leaving plaster debris on the stairs along the emergency exit route. The plastering was accessible to children and staff, posing a potential safety hazard.
Adult-Child Ratios
Licensor observed educator's and children's hands were not washed after diapering. Children's hands were not washed before a meal.
Children's Records
Handwashing
Napping Materials
Refrigerator Temperature
Chipping and Peeling Paint
Educators have not completed EEC Essentials 2.0
The refrigerator registered 30 degrees Fahrenheit.
Space (indoor / outdoor hazards)
Last evacuation drill completed on Mach 10, 2025.
Emergency Preparedness
Children's Records
EEC Essentials Training completion
Refrigerator Temperature
This capacity increase visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
First Aid Kit
The temperature was 30 degrees.
Children's Records - R Apr 2025
Progress Reports
Diapering/Toileting
Emergency Preparedness Plans
Refrigerator Temperature
Space (indoor / outdoor hazards) - R Apr 2025
Three children require annual physicals. Enrollment packets need to be completed for children and annual updates.
The lciensor observed the educator did not have complete up to date records for all children enrolled/in care. This non-compliance was addressed on a previous visit.
Licensor observed the educator did not have staff records/file as required by EEC. the educator did not have PQ, Trainings and medical for her assistant, this non-compliance was addressed on a previous visit.
Children's Records - R Apr 2025
Staff Records
First Aid Kit (FCC)
Ongoing Professional Development
Licensor observed children's emergency numbers were not up to date. This non-compliance was addressed on a previous visit.
First Aid Kit (FCC)
Licensor observed the educator did not have progress reports as required by EEC.
Licensor observed children's emergency numbers were not up to date. The licensor observed children went on a walk with the AA and did not have program ID
Ongoing Professional Development
Licensor observed log indicates last emergency evacuation practiced 3/15/23. The licensor observed children in care did not respond to the alarm during the visit.
Evacuation Logs
Napping Materials
Required Postings - Child Specific - R Apr 2025
Two of the children's records did not contain doctor's notes and two children's doctor's notes were expired.
Two windows in the kitchen were open and one window contained a fan and was accessible to the children. This presents a safety hazard.
Childrens Records - R Apr 2025
Ongoing Professional Development
Emergency Evacuation Logs
Space (indoor / outdoor hazards) - 1
Required posting for one child with allergies was not observed.
Ongoing Professional Development
License/Certificates/Approvals Posted
Childrens Records - R Apr 2025
Persons on Premises
Refrigerator Temperature
Educator does not have 10 hours completed.
Educator did not have her license posted.
Children’s records were incomplete.
Indoor Hazards
The cube shelving in the hallway is a tipping hazard to children.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
Medication Storage; Medication Container/Label
Space (indoor / outdoor hazards)
Exit Safety
1 phisical missing. 1 emergency card incomplete. 5 files incomplete.
Blankets are observed stored touching each other.
The refrigerator registered 20 degrees Fahrenheit.
Certified assistant for 10 Yolanda Ross was observed caring for 8 children alone.
[REDACTED] was stored accessible to children and did not contain the pharmacy label.
Sharp objects accessible in the kitchen. One cabinets with oil accessible to children in the kitchen.
Licensor observed a towel placed around the door, obstructing access to the emergency exit.
Exit Safety
1 child's record of Lead test is missing. 1 child's registration packet has expired. 1 child's emergency card has expired. 1 child is missing a physical. 1 child did not have a registration packet available.
Garbage was observed kept in an uncovered container.
Emergency exit was obstructed by plastic bins stacked on top of each other, and also obstructed by construction materials downstairs in the exterior of the program.
One child requires an update progress report, one needs a completed progress report.
The licensor observed several rips on the changing pad and the individual mats/protective barriers had stains on them.
The lanyards the children use when they leave the premise do not detach and can cause strangulation.
The First Aid did not contain emergency cards for the children.
A floor lamp and storage shelf were observed this presents tipping hazards and is accessible to the children.
The educator did not have 30 hours of professional development training available at the visit. This non-compliance was addressed on a previous visit.
Children's Records - R Apr 2025
Staff Records
Progress Reports
Diapering & Toileting - R Apr 2025
Required Postings - Child Specific - R Apr 2025
Licensor observed The educator did not have enrollment packets for (4) children. The licensor observed the educator did not have complete reports on the remaining children.
Licensor observed the educator did not have staff records/file as required by EEC
Licensor observed (6) mats not labeled/assigned.
Licensor observed AA did not wash her hands or children's hands after diapering.
Educator did not have IHCP for (1) child. The licensor observed (1) child was not listed on the allergy list
Licensor observed the educator did not have at least 30 hours of professional development training available for review during the visit.
The educator does not have 10 hours of professional development completed.
The educator does not have fire drills documented on the evacuation log.
Educator had a volunteer present that is not EEC approved.
Temperature was below the appropriate range.