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Home › MA › Brockton › Ruiz, Harlet
Brockton MA 02301 · License #P-249707 · Home-based · Family Child Care
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Ongoing Professional Development
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Children's Records
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Current consent for administered medications
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Educator did not have proof of ongoing professional development training hours. Discussed having this documentation in assistants files as well.
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A random review of children’s files was completed. Two files need lead screening. One file needs the physical description on first page of enrollment packet.
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Parent permission to administer medication was not on file. File did not have a current allergy action plan and medication has expired.
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Children's Records
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Space (health risks)
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Licensed Space
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Children’s files were reviewed. One file needs an updated allergy action plan. One file had no lead screening. One file had incomplete physical description, incomplete general permission, and incomplete medical transportation permission.
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Diapering mat is not of a surface that can be cleaned and disinfected after each use.
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Educator requested to add a new room. Space was observed and will be added. It was observed there was a bookshelf that was easily moveable.
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First Aid Kit
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Space (indoor / outdoor hazards) - R Apr 2025
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It was observed that the educator did not have her complete first aid kit with her when she took children outside.
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It was observed that the hand railing leading to the basement level exit was too high for some of the children to reach safely.
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Children's Records - R Apr 2025
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Persons on Premises
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Attendance Logs
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Indoor Hazards
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Indoor Space - Square Footage (7 - 10 children)
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Outdoor Playspace - Hazards
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Required Postings - Child Specific - R Apr 2025
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A random review of children’s records was completed. Three files did not have lead screening. Three files indicated an allergy with no allergy action plan on file.
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There was a person present at time of visit that licensor did not see listed on educator’s household members/persons regularly on the premises. Educator identified this person as her child’s father and indicated he does come pick the child up on a regular basis. Educator must add all persons who are regularly present and/or are household members.
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Attendance records were reviewed. It was observed that on 4/19/2024 there were three children that were not signed out for the day.
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It was observed that kitchen cabinets and drawers had child proof locks that were not secured. This left access to multiple hazards. Hazards observed were foil paper roll with sharp edge, matches, sharp knives, and cleaning products. There is a gate to prevent access to the kitchen, which was closed, however, children use kitchen space. Under the bathroom sink there was access to cleaning products and beauty products. There was also access to a mop bucket with standing water in the bathroom.
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Educator requested to upgrade her capacity. Her space as it is setup now does not give her sufficient activity space for up to 10 children. Educator will need to rearrange her space and measure her space to ensure she has the 350 square feet that is required.
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There was access to a ladder, there was an uncovered grill accessible, there was a large opening at the bottom of the outdoor fencing that creates a head entrapment. There was access to large cement blocks. The opening under the deck needs to be barricaded.
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There are three children with an allergy indicated in their physical. Educator must have a posting indicating there are children who are medically involved.
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Staff Records
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Supervision
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Attendance Logs
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Children's Records - R Apr 2025
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Ongoing Professional Development
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Persons on Premises
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Curriculum / Routine / Structure - R Apr 2025
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Safe Sleep
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Educator is not documenting assistant’s attendance. Discussed having assistant sign in and out on days she is present.
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A random review of children’s files was completed. It was observed that files did not indicate where children are taken when off premises. Educator is not utilizing her yard and is taking children to a nearby park, this must be indicated on the general permission. Two files are due for annual updates. Three files need updated physicals and two files need lead screening.
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Educator did not have evidence of ongoing professional development trainings readily accessible. Licensor was only able to review one training certificate for 2022 for a total of 4.5 hours.
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Educator has a family member who has been present on a regular basis for the past 2 weeks. Educator has not submitted the change of household composition transaction. Discussed with the educator that family member must complete BRC and fingerprint process before she is able to be on the premises
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Educator does not have a file for her certified assistant
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There were brief moments in which the educator was not directly supervising children, one child was observed getting on top of another child, which educator did not observe and was not in close proximity to intervene.
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Children were observed only in free play. There was not evidence of structured activities. Educator was not engaged with the children in activities.
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There is an (REDACTED)infant in care. The infant was not napping and was not in the pack and play. The pack and play where infant sleeps was observed to have a loose sheet and had two soft toys inside the pack and play. Educator stated that infant sleeps with one of the soft toys as requested by parent. Reviewed safe sleep regulations and practices with the educator. Discussed with the educator when a parent is making a request that goes against the safe sleep policy there must be specific documentation from the pediatrician. Safe sleep parent letter, safe sleep pledge, and safe sleep policy will be emailed to the educator. These must be kept on file and licensor will conduct a follow up visit. Information will be sent to the educator to retake the safe sleep training.
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Indoor Hazards
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Heating Safety - Heating sources
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Outdoor Playspace - Hazards
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There was access to hand sanitizer within the entrance hallway
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Radiator in bathroom does not have a cover. Radiator does get hot to the touch and must prevent access.
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Outdoor space was observed. It was observed that there were large bricks stacked one on top of the other which are easily tippable. There was a wooden board sticking out from the corner of the fence which is a hazard.
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Childrens Records - R Apr 2025
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Progress Reports
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Supervision
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Licensed Space
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Space (indoor / outdoor hazards) - 1
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Equipment and Materials
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One child did not have an updated physical on file.
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Educator has not documented progress reports. La educadora no ha documentado reportes de progreso para cada nino.
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Educator has a family member that is utilized as a volunteer. The volunteer was observed taking one of the children to space that is not approved and for a brief moment was not within the educator's direct supervision. La educadora tiene un familiar que se utiliza como voluntario. Se observó al voluntario llevando a uno de los niños a un espacio que no está aprobado y por un breve momento no estuvo bajo la supervisión directa de la educadora.
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It was observed that one of the daycare children was taken to unapproved space for a brief moment by the educator's volunteer. It was discussed that children can only be in approved space and within the educator's supervision at all times. Se observó que uno de los niños de la guardería fue llevado por un breve momento a un espacio no aprobado, por el voluntario de la educadora. Se discutió que los niños solo pueden estar en un espacio aprobado y bajo la supervisión del educador en todo momento.
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It was observed that within the outdoor space there were two grills that were not covered, there were cement blocks and stacked up trash within a corner of the yard, which was accessible to the children. Se observó que dentro del espacio exterior había dos asadores que no estaban tapados, había bloques de cemento y basura amontonada en un rincón del patio, al que tenían acceso los niños.
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There were not sufficient amount- and variety of outdoor materials observed. Educator must provide a variety of developmentally appropriate outdoor materials for children. No se observó suficiente cantidad y variedad de materiales al aire libre. La educadora debe proporcionar una variedad de materiales al aire libre apropiados para el desarrollo de los niños.
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