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Mattapan MA 02126 · License #P-183849 · Home-based · Family Child Care
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The licensor observed a lil tykes type slide placed on grass. The licensor observed a swing/slide play set was not placed within the perimeter of the impact absorbing materials.
Outdoor Space- Arrangement of Outdoor Space
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Care is provided only in EEC approved space
Licensor observed the educator did not have progress reports for all children as stated in the plan submitted for visit # 143182.
Licensor observed educator did not have nonparticipation forms on file as stated in the plan submitted for visit # 143182.
The licensor observed (2) hour of training dated 1/17/24. The licensor observed FCC PPM1 and PPM 2 dated 9/28/23. The licensor observed 5 hours of training dated 2/15/24. The licensor observed the educator did not have 30 hours of professional development training available for review during the visit.
Upon the licensor's arrival a heating/plumbing technician arrived at the program to repair an issue with the hot water. The licensor observed this person go up to the third-floor level, which is not approved childcare space to make the repairs. The licensor observed based on repairs needed the water was turned off during the visit. The technician was still on the premises when the licensor left the program.
Progress Reports
Tooth brushing
The licensor observed the approved assistant was alone caring for (7) children. The licensor observed (3) children under two years old. The children in care were 11 months, 14 month,23 months, 2yrs x3 and 3yrs old.
Licensor observed not all childcare records contained assistant permissions as stated in the educator's plan submitted for visit 143182.
Background Record Checks
The licensor observed the approved assistant caring for children in a room that was requested to be approved for child care but is not approved .space.
Children's Records - R Apr 2025
Ongoing Professional Development
Adult-Child Ratios
Annual Registration in Professional Qualifications Registry (PQR)
Emergency Preparedness - R Apr 2025
First Aid Kit
Licensor observed knives accessible in (1) kitchen drawer. The licensor observed glass bottles, spices etc accessible in a cabinet in the classroom area near the back exit. The licensor observed detergent and other laundry items and stairs to the 2nd level of the home accessible in the hallway exit to the first floor. Educator stated and licensor observed a single cloth towel used for drying hands.
Evacuation Logs
Parent Handbook
License/Certificates/Approvals Posted
Equipment, materials and furnishings - Play Materials
Licensor observed attendance log did not contain arrival/departure times for all children in care.
The licensor observed tools, large barrels, wood, gardening supplies, a fence that was not in good repair and other items in the backyard which is approved for outdoor play.
The licensor observed the educator did not have complete records on all children in care.
The licensor observed a chair and trash can at the back sliding glass door exit/pathway.
Exit Safety
Children's Records
The licensor observed unsecured shelves and a child sized stove in the classroom.
Indoor Space - free of hazards
Monthly practice was not documented for Mar/Apr 2021, evacuation last documented Feb/2021
Napping Materials
Evacuation Logs
Space - Toxic Substances
Licensor observed 2 playpens, not labeled and 4 cots in use. Educator has total of 10 cots
Licensor observed screw driver and medication accessible in 1 kitchen drawer
Licensor observed the window in the playroom is missing a screen.
Electric outlets covered, no frayed electrical cords
Refrigerator Temperature
Windows
Refrigerator temperature read 28 degrees fahrenheit.
In the playroom, licensor observed there were wires underneath the stand in the playroom.
The diaper table and the shelf in the playroom were not secured to the wall and it is a safety hazard for children. The TV on top of a table was not secured. The kitchen top drawers were unlocked with plastic bags and knives inside. The stove is missing knob locks.
First Aid Kit (FCC)
Water Temperature
Refrigerator temperature read 28 degrees fahrenheit.
Windows
Educator is missing the CPR mouth guard. The telephone numbers for emergency services is missing.
Exits (evacuation route)
The licensor observed (2) hour of training dated 1/17/24. The licensor observed the educator did not have 30 hours of professional development training available for review during the visit.
Smoke Detectors
Licensor observed a bag of plant soil on the stairs leading to the first-floor level. The licensor observed an unsecured shelf in front of the kitchen counter. Licensor observed a bathroom cabinet containing toiletries etc was accessible to children.
Space (health risks) - R Apr 2025
Progress Reports
Children's Records - R Apr 2025
Ongoing Professional Development
Tooth brushing
Licensor observed not all childcare records were complete. Licensor observed records did not contain assistant permissions,
Staff Records
Interactions with Children
Exit Safety
Licensor observed PQ [REDACTED] expired.
Educator did not have a written emergency plan available for review during the visit.
Space (indoor / outdoor hazards) - R Apr 2025
Napping Materials
Licensor observed the educator did not have a current evacuation log available for review during the visit Licensor observed children and staff did not effectively respond to the alarm. Licensor observed evacuation log not documented for December 2023. Licensor observed evacuation log predated for February 2024.
Licensor observed the educator did not have tweezers, scissors and up to date children's emergency cards.
Licensor observed AA license not posted
Educator did not have a parent handbook available for review during the visit.
Educator did not have progress reports for infants as required by EEC.
Licensor observed educator did not have all required staff records including current attendance logs. Licensor observed RA cpr/1st aid expired.
Licensor observed educator did not have toothbrushes or non participation form on file.
Licensor observed AA did not effectively communicate with the children in English during the visit. The licensor observed the assistant did not converse with/talk to children frequently to promote language.
The licensor observed the smoke detector was not installed. The educator installed at the licensor's request to test and observe a drill during the visit.
Licensor observed the back exit pathway and stairs contained ice and snow. The licensor observed (2) children napping in front of the back sliding door exit.
Licensor observed Cots leaning against the wall along in the hallway along the front exit pathway. The licensor observed not all cots and playpens were labeled.
The licensor observed a 2 yr old lying on cot holding a plastic zip loc sandwich bag containing marbles.
Educator has not implemented toothbrushing and does not have non-participation forms on file
Attendance Logs
Tooth brushing
Outdoor space - FCC
Electric outlets covered, no frayed electrical cords
Indoor Hazards
Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Refrigerator Temperature
In the playroom, licensor observed there were wires underneath the stand which holds the TV.
Licensor observed the window in the playroom is missing the screen.
Educator did not have a carbon monoxide detector installed.
The front door exit path was obstructed by a children's coat rack in the foyer. The educator's side door exit route was obstructed by items on the deck which included a big black trash bag with items in it, a large blue barrel, a clear bin with items in it, a two shelf plant stand that held two plants and then about 4 plant pots. At the bottom of the deck steps there was a porta potty which blocked the exit.
Educator's hot water was not on during visit.