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Home › MA › West Roxbury › Tobin, Kathryn
License #P-172503 · Home-based · Family Child Care
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Exit Safety
The second exit was obstructed by snow. A clear pathway is required to safely evacuate.
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At the time of visit, the licensor observed the trash bin did not have a cover on. The water temperature is 125 degrees Fahrenheit.
Space (indoor / outdoor hazards) - R Apr 2025
Annual Registration in Professional Qualifications Registry (PQR)
At the time of the visit, the exit route through the kitchen was being blocked by a large trash can. Educator stated she will move the trash can to the bathroom.
The educator's Parent Handbook is incomplete, the emergency plan is missing information about how she will contact the parents in case of an emergency and her plan or response in case a child goes missing. It is also missing information about Lead in the premise.
Attendance Logs
Parent Handbook
Exit Safety
The educator's PQ registry expired since March 1, 2024. PQ# [REDACTED] RD: 03/01/2024
First Aid Kit (FCC 2)
1 child's Individual Health Care Plan, for a child who requires it, is missing a parent's signature and date.
There is chipping and peeling paint: on the door frame of the second exit door and on 3 basement window frames, along the second exit route.
Children present did not wash their hands after eating puffs and a cereal bar.
First Aid Kit (FCC 2)
Space (indoor / outdoor hazards) - R Apr 2025
Space (health risks) - R Apr 2025
Care of young children - Feeding Infants and Toddlers
Safe Sleep
1 child's emergency card has expired. 1 child's Individual Health Care Plan is missing, who requires it.
First Aid Kit (FCC 2)
Emergency posting is missing from first aid kit.
This renewal - full review visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
There was an electrical outlet missing one cover in the playroom that was accessible to children.
Electric outlets covered, no frayed electrical cords
Handwashing
Exit Safety
The Educator was observed changing a child’s diaper and did not have the child wash their hands afterwards. The Educator offered the children snack without having them wash their hands before or after eating.
The second Exit was obstructed by the trash can in front of the door and once the door was opened, there was a recycling bin blocking the entryway leading to the front of the house.
Educator documents the children's attendance consistently. However, a few children's pick-up time were not document on a few days. Educator stated she will be more mindful of this matter and make sure children's pick up time is documented more consistently.
3 window cords are too long and are accessible to children and could be hazardous. There are plastic bags in a drawer in the Kitchen which are accessible to children and could be hazardous.
1 pack n play where an infant sleeps has 2 pack n play pads on top of each other.