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Home › MA › Braintree › Bright Horizons Childrens Center
License #P-170218 · Center · Center-Based Care
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Allergies, medical info, special diets, emergency medications; privacy protected
Staff Records
Current consent for administered medications
A sample of staff files was reviewed. One staff file did not include 2 doses of measles and mumps or proof of immunity.
A file that was reviewed for one child included that the child was allergic to a medication. That information was not noted on the Allergy/Medical Condition List.
One child's Medication Consent form was signed over a year ago and has now expired.
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The handwashing sink shared by the Infant 1 and Infant 2 classrooms had a water temperature of 137F. Water temperature must be 120F or under.
The MMZ classroom did not include written evacuation plans at each exit and an evacuation diagram at the door that does not go directly outside.
First Aid Kit (SLGSA)
The program had monthly staff menus. However, the choice of pizza on Fridays was not included.
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
Staff meeting documentation
Equipment is clean, safe, secured, and poses no hazard.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
1) The program's written evacuation drill documentation did not include that a drill was conducted in March 2023. 2) The evacuation drill documentation for 2023 did not include the route used.
Written evacuation plans were not posted at each exit in the rooms observed at the visit.
Food not served beyond recommended dates
Emergency Evacuation - R Apr 2025
Evacuation procedures posted at each exit
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
In the kitchen, there were unopened sleeves of crackers stored in a sealed container. The expiration date of the crackers was unable to be determined.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
Children's Records - R Apr 2025
Kitchen Barrier
One child's file included two Medication Consent Forms that did not include all required information.
At the time of the visit, the door to the kitchen was open. There must be a barrier between children's activity space and the kitchen.
Two children's Individual Health Care Plans did not include which staff were trained to administer the emergency medication and who trained the staff in the administration of the medication.
There as a small area on a wall that had peeling and chipping paint in the Toddler 2 classroom.
Staff meeting documentation
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
Documentation of medication administration; Current consent for medications
No peeling or flaking paint (indoor and out)
Staff meeting documentation did not include the start/end times or duration of the meetings; therefore, the licensor was unable to determine if the program was meeting for a minimum of 2 hours monthly.
This follow-up visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
Physical Space Paint
insufficient staffing
Safe Sleep
The staff schedule posted did not include educators first aid and CPR expiration dates and teacher certification numbers.
children and staffing
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
Staff Schedule/Qualifications - R Sep 2025
Room temperature minimum of 65 degrees; Water temperature less than 120 degrees
Evacuation procedures posted at each exit; Exit signs and diagrams as required
Evacuation drill log, all groups
Weekly snack/meal menu made available; Previous menus on file for one year
A sampling of staff files was reviewed. One staff file was missing a bi-monthly observation.
1) The Staff Meeting Log did not include a monthly staff meeting in January and April '24. 2) Staff meeting documentation for several months did not include the start and end times of the meeting. Therefore, EEC was unable to assess if staff were meeting for a minimum of 2 hours monthly.
In the Preschool Classroom, 4 wooden shelving units were tippable. Please email EEC photos of these items made non-tippable,
The first aid kit reviewed did not include scissors.
The Fire Drill Log for 2024 did not include evacuation from alternative exits.
1) One child's Individual Health Care (IHC) Plan did not include possible side effects of the medication and consequences if the treatment is not administered signed/dated by the doctor. The parent had not signed/dated the plan that included the staff who were trained in the administration of the medication and who trained the staff. 2) One child's IHC Plan included a dosage of 1 teaspoon (5ML). The Medication Consent Form included a dosage of 2 ML. This information needs to be consistent.
Two children's files did not include Medication Consent Forms completed by a parent for administration of the child's emergency medication.
personal items
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
Medication
1) [REDACTED] educator file did not include a completed program orientation check list, evidence of bi-monthly staff observations and sufficient professional development hours for the past year. 2) [REDACTED] educator did not include the on-line Intro. to EEC training certificate and evidence of bi-monthly observations.
At the time of the visit, the licensor observed an infant sleeping in a crib. The pacifier had come out of the child's mouth and had not been removed from the crib.
In the Infant 2 classroom, [REDACTED] infants time of arrival had not been recorded on attendance. This did not ensure that the program had a method of knowing which children were present at all times.
In the Infant 2 classroom, the tops of [REDACTED] infant bottles were not labeled with the child's name for who they are intended.
There was a small amount of chipping paint on the walls in the Infant 1, Infant 2, Toddler 2 and Preschool classrooms.
At the visit, the licensor observed [REDACTED] infants in Infant 1. The educator reported that [REDACTED] other infants from that class had been moved to Infant 2. The educator coordinator confirmed that this was done due to insufficient staffing. The licensee did not maintain appropriate staffing at all times, including when regularly assigned educators are absent due to illness, personal business or vacation.
At the visit, the licensor observed [REDACTED] infants in Infant 1. The educator reported that [REDACTED] other infants from Infant 1 had been moved to Infant 2. Children were not assigned to a consistent group with consistent staffing.
[REDACTED] children with [REDACTED] conditions did not have complete Individual Health Care Plans (IHC). Items missing were potential consequences if medication not administered, who was trained to administer medication and trained staff to administer medication.
1). [REDACTED] children’s medications were not accompanied by an Authorization for Medication Form. 2) [REDACTED] child's medication dispenser did not include the specific dosage required by the doctor.