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Home › MA › Brockton › Ulysses G. Shelton Headstart Center
Brockton MA 02302-1000 · License #P-177013 · Center · Center-Based Care
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Indoor Space
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Physical Space Paint
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Infection Control/Hand Washing - R Apr 2025
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
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It was observed that in CLASSROOM 24, the garbage container next to the sink was uncovered and contained food items.
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It was observed in CLASSROOMS 18 and 22 that there was chipped and peeling paint.
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The following was observed and accessible to children: In CLASSROOMS 18 and 25, there were sponges located on the corner of the handwashing sink accessible to children. In CLASSROOM 24, there were Magic Eraser cleaning sponges located next to the handwashing sink accessible to children. Per EEC's Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Disinfecting policy, "Sponges must not be used for sanitizing or disinfecting.
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A review of 11 IHCPs indicated that three did not have evidence of written parental medication consent.
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Child Guidance & Interactions
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Indoor Space
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An Educator in Room 4 was overheard speaking to children in a negative tone when redirecting their behavior. Educators must be nurturing and responsive to children by being consistent and predictable in their physical and emotional care of children, and when implementing program rules and expectations.
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The following was observed and accessible to children: ROOM 5 - There were three electrical cords longer than six inches in the circle area that were not secured and there was an outlet uncovered in the Dramatic Play area. ROOM 9 - An outlet next to the children's bathroom was uncovered and the play vanity was unsecured and tippable. ROOM
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Children's Records - R Apr 2025
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Indoor Space - free of hazards
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Medication
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One child in classroom ROOM 17 is missing a parent consent for staff to administer Aquaphor.
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Strings of lights hung loosely in front of a window in ROOM 20. This is a safety hazard and must be kept out of the reach of children.
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An(REDACTED) in ROOM 20 expired in June 2022. The Educator was aware and explained she has been in communication with the parent to provide a new one.
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Cots/cribs at least 2 feet apart or children's faces at least 3 feet apart
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Accurate attendance; arrival/departure times
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Indoor Space
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Playground free from hazards; fenced if applicable
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Allergies, medical info, special diets, emergency medications; privacy protected
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Proper sanitizing techniques; Bottles labeled and out of children's reach
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Documentation of medication administration; Current consent for medications
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In one classroom, children’s cots were not at least 2 feet apart (or children’s faces were not 3 feet apart).
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The program used online tracking for attendance. On 1/13/2020, one room stated that the system was not connecting properly and children could not be added to the tracking system.
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The following were observed: -20: Gloves were accessible on the counter, to children. In the bathroom, there was a stained ceiling tile and a strong urine odor. -21: There was peeling tape that had a sticky residue. -22: The blue vinyl chairs were torn, and had peeling tape on the corners. The tape had a sticky residue. -24: The bridge/ boat equipment was standing on its side and was tippable. -25: One shelf was tippable. The L bolt attached to the filing cabinet was protruding into the room. -18: The play clothes storage structure was tippable. -10: The step stool at the sink was soiled. The overhead vent cover was dusty. -11: One cord over 6 inches was accessible to children. -12: The large dollhouse was on top of a shelf and was tippable. The blue vinyl chair was torn, and the tape covering it was peeling and sticky. -19: The evacuation routes was not kept clear of obstructions (child napping) during rest time.
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A broken toy with a sharp edge, was on the small playground.
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In one room, the posted list that contained medical information, did not include the medication used to treat the condition.
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In one room staff indicated that they cleaned but did not sanitize the table prior to children having breakfast. In one room, a child vomited. Staff did not immediately clean up the vomit, they stated they were waiting for someone else to come clean it. No one arrived to take care of the vomit for at least 5 minutes.
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Violation
A review of 3 files for children that had medication, indicated that 2 did not have a current medication consent.
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