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Brighton MA 02135 · License #P-253690 · Center · Center-Based Care
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This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP)
Building Inspection and Fire Inspection
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Current consent for administered medications
Two children's Medication Consent Forms were dated 9/4/24. They are over one year old and have expired.
Children's Records
Staff Records
Emergency Evacuation
Emergency medications readily available
A sampling of children's files were reviewed. One child's file did not include a current Lead Test and Results.
A sampling of staff files was reviewed. One staff file was missing 2 doses of MMR or proof of immunity.
The program's Building Inspection has expired. Please email EEC when this document has been uploaded to the document library.
EEC reviewed the Fire Drill Log for the past year. One month's entry did not include which route(s) was used.
Two children's Individual Health Care Plans (IHP) were dated 9/4/24 and are now over a year old and expired.
One child's IHC Plan included the administration of a 2nd medication for a child's allergic reaction. The parent has not provided this medication to the program.
Documentation of medication administration; Current consent for medications
One child's emergency medication prescription label had expired.
A sampling of staff files were reviewed. 1) One staff file was missing a current physical exam. 2) One staff file was missing 2 doses of MMR or proof of immunity. 3) One staff file was missing a 2nd dose of MMR or proof of immunity 2)
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
Equipment is clean, safe, secured, and poses no hazard.
Medication Storage; Medication Container/Label
Emergency medications readily available
In the Toddler 1 classroom, there was a tall plant stand that was tippable.
One child had 2 medications. Each medication did not have a completed Medication Consent Form.
1) One child's Individual Health Care Plan included the use of medication for a mild reaction. The parent has not provided the medication to the program. 2) A medication dosage dispenser for the specific dosage amount did not accompany the liquid medication.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
Indoor Space
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
Children's Records - R Apr 2025
Building Inspection and Fire Inspection - R Apr 2025
Physical Space Paint
Staff files were unavailable for review at the visit.
A sampling of children's files was reviewed. One child's Medication Consent Form did not include directions for storage.
1) In the Preschool 2 classroom, the edge of a rug was curled up and posed a potential tripping hazard for children. 2) In the Toddler and Preschool shared bathrooms. there was a toilet bowl brush accessible to children.
The program's Building Inspection has expired. Please email EEC when a current Building Inspection has been uploaded to the document library.
There was some peeling/chipping paint on the wall in the shared Toddler bathroom.
electical outlet covers
In Infant 2 classroom, there were 2 electrical outlet that were not covered. Electrical outlets within the reach of children younger than school age shall be made inaccessible by use of a safety device or covering that prevents access to the receptacle openings.
nap activities for children who are awake
The Allergy/Medical Condition List was not posted in the Infant 2 Classroom.
Two staff who have been working at the program for 6+ months did not have evidence of current First Aid Certification.
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
Written emergency and evacuation plans were not posted at each exit. The plans should include where the meet upon evacuation from the program.
EEC observed children in Toddler 2 and Preschool during naptime. Teachers informed EEC that they had been on their mats for approximately 45 minutes. Several children were on their mats and awake. These children who chose not to sleep or awaken early, were not offered quiet activities for the remainder of the sleep or quiet activity period.
1) One child's Enrollment forms were not signed/dated by the parent. 2) One child's file did not include evidence of a current Lead test and results. 3) Two children's files who have medication did not include a Medication Consent Form completed and signed/dated by the parent per medication.
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
Staff First Aid Training - R Apr 2025
Children's Records - R Apr 2025
Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
square footage
Emergency #'s easily visible-all
Allergy/Medical Condition List
Emergency Evacuation - R Apr 2025
Evacuation procedures posted at each exit
Medication
1) One staff file reviewed did not have evidence of 2 reference checks. One staff file reviewed did not have evidence of a 2md reference check. 2) One staff file reviewed did not have evidence of a current physical exam. 3) Three staff files did not have proof of 2 doses of MMR or proof of immunity. 4) Three staff files did not have evidence of bi-monthly staff observations.
1) When EEC walked into Toddler 1 classroom, there were 9 children present and 1 teacher. The 2nd teacher had stepped out of the classroom to go to the kitchen. This classroom did not maintain proper staff:child ratios as all times.
On the day of the visit, there were 16 children napping in the playroom. This room's square footage allows for a maximum of 10 children. There should never be more than 10 children in this classroom.
Written Emergency Phone Numbers did not include the phone number for Poison Control.
1) The evacuation drills for the last year all took place within a 15 minutes time frame (3:30PM-3:45PM). The program must practice evacuation drills during all hours of operation.
1) One child's medication was not in the original box with prescription label including the child's name.
Two children's Individual Health Care Plans did not include consequences should the medication not be administered signed/dated by the child's doctor.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
exits
Outdoor IPM Plan
The outdoor Integrated Pest Management Plan (IPM) was over a year old. IPM Plans must be reviewed and updated yearly. Please email EEC when a current copy of the outdoor IPM Plan with required signatures is uploaded to the document library
There was a 6 seater buggy in the hallway which was an exit obstruction. All exits and evacuation routes must be kept clear of any obstructions.
Allergies, medical info, special diets, emergency medications; privacy protected
Staff records checklist
Required Inspections (as applicable)
One staff file reviewed did not include evidence of 2 references, evidence of a staff orientation and a 2nd dose of MMR or proof of immunity.
One child's file reviewed included that they had allergies (no medication required). One child's file included that they had a sensitivity to a food group. The information for both of these children was not noted on the Allergy/Medical Condition List.
1) The program Health Permit has expired. 2) The program gets food delivered from Happy Kitchen and their health permit has expired.
Children's Records - R Apr 2025
1) One child's file reviewed did not include a current Lead Test. 2) Three children's files reviewed did not have complete Off-Site Permission Forms. 3) One child's file included a physical exam that was over one year old.
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
One staff file reviewed did not include a 2nd dose of MMR or proof of immunity.