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Home › MA › Brockton › Mendes, Dulce
Brockton MA 02302 · License #P-184901 · Home-based · Family Child Care
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Individual Health Care Plans
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Notifications to EEC:
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Children's Records
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Required Postings - Child Specific
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Current consent for administered medications
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Space (indoor / outdoor hazards)
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Three children with prescribed lifesaving medication did not have their Individual Health Care Plan on file as required.
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An incident on the child care premises involving a child, which required emergency medical attention, such as the use of an ambulance, was not reported to the EEC within the required 24-hour timeframe. The incident was reported 10 days after it occurred.
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Children’s records were reviewed for the nine enrolled children. One child’s record required updated medical information.
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There are four enrolled children with documented allergies or lifesaving medication. Three of whom are prescribed life-saving medication. Two children were posted; however, the form did not specify the name of the medication or its location as the form currently being used does not provide complete information. The other two children were not posted as required. One child's (REDACTED).
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Three children with prescribed medication did not have a consent form for administering medication on file.
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The following safety hazards were observed and accessible to the children during the visit in the OUTDOOR play space: - An uncovered grill - A pile of eight chairs, posing a tipping hazard. - Five chairs were observed upside down on the ground throughout the yard, posing tripping hazards. - A large hose on the ground, posing a tripping hazard. - A broken vacuum observed behind the shed, posing a tripping hazard. - A hoe was also observed in the outdoor play space.
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Space (health risks) - R Apr 2025
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Space (indoor / outdoor hazards) - R Apr 2025
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Children's Records
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Records were reviewed for ten children. Seven children were missing Lead information. One child was missing immunization information, one child was missing medical update.
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The following hazards were observed and accessible to the children: Kitchen: - A food/vegetable grater. - A cabinet with a broken lock, containing a corded appliance accessible to children. - An uncovered electrical outlet near the dining table. Bathroom: - A bucket with a mop, filled with dirty water. - A foot scrubber stored inside the sink cabinet drawer.
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The following safety hazards were observed and accessible to the children in the outdoor space, including but not limited to: - A long outdoor string light cord hanging on the deck, accessible to the children. - Large pieces of wood on the deck, posing a tipping hazard. - Behind the shed, two bicycles were piled on top of broken pieces of wood, along with a large blue barrel and other debris. - A broken chair turned upside-down was placed on top of a large pile of leaves.
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Progress Reports
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First Aid Kit
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Space (indoor / outdoor hazards) - R Apr 2025
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All of the children's progress reports were reviewed. One child required an updated progress report.
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The first aid kit was missing medical tape and two of the children's emergency medical cards.
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In the outdoor space, a broken pop up tent was on the ground accessible, a part of the water hose was unraveled and on the deck an air conditioner unit and cord were loose.
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Emergency Preparedness - R Apr 2025
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Exits (evacuation route)
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Water Temperature
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Indoor Hazards
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Electric outlets covered, no frayed electrical cords
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Outdoor Playspace - Hazards
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The children’s progress reports were reviewed. Two of the children were in need updated progress reports.
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The children’s records were reviewed. The children’s records were missing various items.
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Progress Reports
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Children's Records - R Apr 2025
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Parent Handbook
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First Aid Kit (FCC)
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Provider’s handbook was observed to be incomplete and needing to be updated. The provider’s address, EEC information, assistant information and capacity needed to be updated.
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The provider’s first aid kit was missing tweezers and bandaids. Also, one of the children’s emergency card was expired and one of the children’s card was missing.
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The provider’s emergency preparedness plan was observed not to be complete in the handbook.
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The second exit to the backyard had various toys and a long electrical cord accessible at the bottom of the stairs.
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The water temperature in the bathroom was tested and was over 120 degrees.
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There were several indoor hazards. In the bathroom there was a pack of cleaning wipes accessible to the children and a portable foot spa with the electrical wire accessible. In the kitchen there were plastic bags, sharp objects and alcohol bottles accessible in the cabinets. A medication bottle was observed in an accessible drawer in the kitchen.
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There were two electrical outlets in the living room not covered. There was also an extension cord connected to a power strip with uncovered outlets hanging from the fire place accessible to the children.
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The outdoor space had various hazards including a long electrical wire at the bottom of the stairs, a shop vacuum, broken pieces of wood, broken toys, a rake, plastic bags, a plastic water bottles, cardboard boxes, water in outdoor items accessible, a broken silly string canister.
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Indoor Hazards
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Stairways
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Heating Safety - Heating sources
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Outdoor Playspace - Hazards
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One metal shelf in the playroom is not bolted and could be a tipping hazard.
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There are three stairs in the playroom that area accessible and one portion of the railing is missing on one side making the stairs accessible.
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The Licensor observed a fireplace in the living room with a raised cement hearth that is accessible and the fireplace has an opening that is accessible.
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The Licensor observed a cement fire pit, an a/c unit and a barbecue grill that were accessible that need to be covered or made inaccessible. In addition, the Licensor observed a broken table outside.
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Indoor Hazards
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Electric outlets covered, no frayed electrical cords
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Heating Safety - Heating sources
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Outdoor Playspace - Hazards
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The television cords are accessible in the exercise room. The shelf in the exercise room isn’t bolted and could pose a tipping hazard. Two draws to the hutch on the first floor level contain tools, nails and screws accessible. The diapering station is bolted but the bolt is loose and needs to be repaired.
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The Licensor observed loose television cords in the exercise room accessible to the children that could pose a strangulation hazard.
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One baseboard in the nap room has exposed grates accessible to the children.
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The Licensor observed a large cord outside that could pose a strangulation hazard to the children. The Licensor observed a loose gutter on the ground accessible. The gutter has sharp edges. The Licensor observed a large cement block near the shed that is accessible. Lastly, the Licensor observed a large pile of wood in the corner of the yard that is accessible.
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