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Home › MA › Brockton › Ruffin, Donna
Brockton MA 02302 · License #P-186953 · Home-based · Family Child Care
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Children's Records
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Emergency Preparedness
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Required Postings - Child Specific
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Exit Safety
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Space (indoor / outdoor hazards)
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Space (health risks)
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Napping Materials
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Fire drills have not been completed for the months of July, September and October of 2025.
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One child with documented food allergies was not listed as required.
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The back exit route was observed to be obstructed by a chair and a case of water.
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The children's records were reviewed for eight enrolled children. One child required annual enrollment updates, and one child required updated medical information.
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The following safety hazards were observed and accessible to the children in the OUTDOOR playspace as follows: - A wheelbarrow was observed to be accessible to the children, posing a tipping hazard; standing rainwater was also observed inside it. - A hoe was observed to be accessible to the children. - A long extension cord was observed on the ground and accessible to the children. - A hose was observed on the ground and accessible to the children.
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The following safety hazards were observed and accessible to the children in the INDOOR space as follows: PLAYROOM: - The TV power cord was not secured to the wall. - An extension cord with open outlets was observed on the floor and accessible to the children. The printer power cord was not secured to the wall and was accessible to the children. KITCHEN: - Several drawers were observed with broken locks, leaving safety hazards accessible to the children, including but not limited to plastic bags, lighters, and screws. - Two kitchen knives (pointed and sharp) were observed on top of the sink, easily accessible to the children. - The baseboard heater was observed to be wide open, making it accessible to the children. - The TV power cord was not secured to the wall and was accessible to the children. BATHROOM: - The sink vanity was observed to be unlocked, with disinfectant spray accessible to the children. - The closet doorknob was not properly closing, and the door was not secured, leaving safety hazards accessible to the children, including but not limited to cleaning products such as Lysol wipes and Windex, as well as laundry soap and hair products LIVING ROOM: - One uncovered outlet was observed. - A portable vacuum was observed on top of the sideboard (buffet) cabinet, accessible to the children, posing a tipping hazard.
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The playpens were observed not to have cover sheets.
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Evacuation Logs
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CPR/First Aid - R Apr 2025
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Progress Reports
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Space (indoor / outdoor hazards) - R Apr 2025
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Educator has not practiced an evacuation drill since April 2024.
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Educator’s CPR and first aid is not valid since it’s an online only certification. Educator must complete CPR and First Aid immediately and send proof of registration and completion.
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Reviewed children’s records. Children need an updated progress report.
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It was observed that there were two sharp scissors in kitchen drawer the lock was broken, wrap plastic and foil paper rolls with serrated edge were accessible in kitchen drawer. There was cat food accessible in the kitchen. There was a climbing structure observed on the deck, this structure is not approved for use as it is above 18 inches and does not meet requirements for fall zones and appropriate ground surfacing.
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Childrens Records - R Apr 2025
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First Aid Kit
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Space (health risks) - R Apr 2025
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A review of 8 children’s records indicated that one child needs an annual update, two children need updated medical records, and one child's emergency card was not completed.
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The inspection of the First Aid Kit indicated that the kit did not include an ice pack and a thermometer. Additionally, the children’s emergency cards were not up to date.
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The following hazards were observed and accessible to children: KITCHEN: -The cabinet below the sink, which contained cleaning materials, was not secured, leaving cleaning products accessible to children. - Multiple drawers were not secured, containing one box of Raid Light Strap, three boxes of Raid Ant Bait, four vegetable skin peelers, and a vegetable chopper blade accessible to the children. PLAYROOM: - A red bag from a cable company containing cable installation materials, such as cable wires and plastic bags. The Licensor observed children playing with the bag and its contents. - A large bag with multiple smaller bags inside hanging on the door, easily accessible to the children.
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The first aid kit does not include emergency cards for children.
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An outlet in the living room was uncovered.
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Children's Records - R Apr 2025
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Attendance Logs
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Evacuation Logs
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First Aid Kit (FCC)
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Electric outlets covered, no frayed electrical cords
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Indoor Hazards
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All children's paperwork expired in 9/2022. 3 children have expired medical forms. 2 children have incomplete permissions within the paperwork.
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Educator is not noting arrival and departure times with attendance
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The educator has not been documenting her evacuation drills
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Bathroom trashcan is not covered as required. A pair of scissors was accessible in a drawer in the kitchen.
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Progress Reports
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Space (health risks) - R Apr 2025
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Educator has not been completing progress reports
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While there was a lock on the cabinet below the kitchen sink containing cleaning materials, it was not secured, leaving cleaning products accessible to children.
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The Educator is not completing progress reports, as required.
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Attendance Logs
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Children's Records - R Apr 2025
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Evacuation Logs
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First Aid Kit
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Ongoing Professional Development
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Progress Reports
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Required Postings - Child Specific - R Apr 2025
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Tooth brushing
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Space (indoor / outdoor hazards) - R Apr 2025
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Diapering & Toileting - R Apr 2025
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Attendance logs don’t reflect actual time in and time out, as required.
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Six child care booklets are not updated and need the annual update form completed by the parent. Two children need an updated medical.
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The Educator is not documenting monthly fire drills on the required form. The form she is using doesn’t have all the required information.
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The first aid kit is missing a roll of gauze. One epi-pen is expired.
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The Educator doesn’t have 10 hours in special needs training, as required.
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There is (REDACTED) that has life saving medications. This information is not posted, as required.
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Toothpaste is not being dispensed individually, as required.
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The Licensor observed plastic bags and trash bags accessible in the kitchen. Plastic bags are chockable. Two shelves in the den are not bolted and pose a tipping hazard.
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The diapering pad currently being used is made of cloth and can’t be sanitized after each use, as required.
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