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Cambridge MA 02139 · License #P-170320 · Center · Center-Based Care
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Violation
Staff BRC - R Sep 2025
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Staff Records
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Supervision of Children
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Indoor Space
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Outdoor Space
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Disposition: Yes
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1 staff member present in the program has a "pending" BRC status and should not return to the program until they have a suitable or provisionally approved BRC status.
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Violation
The licensor reviewed 2 staff files with the following findings: 1/2 staff do not have a PQR certificate on file; 1/2 staff have a physical on file that is dated more than 2 years ago; 1/2 staff do not have an annual physical on file; 1/2 staff do not have an annual staff evaluation on file; 1/2 staff do not have evidence of EEC teacher certification/qualifications on file.
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Violation
The licensor observed 2 staff members with no evidence of being EEC teacher certified/qualified caring for the children in the preschool classroom.
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The licensor made the following observations: in the preschool bathroom a plunger, a container of soap refill under the sink and a tube of Desitin cream in a drawer were accessible to children; the first aid/emergency backpack was on a hook at the bottom of the stairs in the preschool classroom is accessible to children; the location of the first aid kit is not posted in the preschool classroom.
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The licensor observed several square black mats on the playground that pose a tripping hazard; wires on a pole near the trash cans are accessible to the children.
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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Staff Schedule/Qualifications - R Sep 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Indoor Space
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Outdoor Space - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Location of 1st Aid kit
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Licensor reviewed 2 staff files with the following findings: 1/2 staff do not have a PQR form on file; 1/2 staff only has proof of 1 dose of MMR on file; 1/2 staff do not have bi-monthly observations on file; 1/2 staff do not have an EEC Staff Orientation form on file.
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A current staff schedule is not posted or available during the visit.
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Licensor observed a plunger in the lower-level bathroom that is accessible to children; the first aid backpack in the preschool classroom is missing tape, scissors, and tweezers.
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Licensor observed a bait box in the outdoor space that is accessible to children.
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An EEC IHCP for 1 child with a documented allergy/medical condition is expired.
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Location of classroom 1st aid/ emergency kits are not posted.
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Children's records and checklist - R Apr 2025
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Staff records checklist
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Staff:child ratios and groupings: Multi-Age
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Protection from windows, stairwells, and kitchen.
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Evacuation procedures posted at each exit; Exit signs and diagrams as required
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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3 children's files reviewed and 1 child does not have a current physical on file.
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2 staff files reviewed and 1 found to be missing a current physical and proof of MMR.
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Current Staff Record Checklist not available at the visit.
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Licensor observed 1 teacher with 7 children in the toddler room.
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Licensor observed door in the toddler room leading to the kitchen was not locked and accessible to the children during the visit.
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Evacuation procedure not posted at exit 2 leading to the fire escape in the Preschool room.
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IHCP for 1 child with documented allergy/medical condition is not on file.
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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Children's Records - R Apr 2025
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Staff Schedule/Qualifications - R Sep 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Evacuation procedures posted at each exit
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Toxic Substances
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At the time of the visit three staff files were reviewed and the following was found: one staff file was missing evidence of a current physical.
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At the time of the visit three children's files were reviewed and the following was found: one file was missing lead results.
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At the time of the visit, a current staff schedule was not posted in an easily visible area for staff, families and visitors.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Evacuation procedures were not appropriately posted at each exit at the time of the visit.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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At the time of the visit there was a plunger in the 2nd floor preschool bathroom accessible to children and posing a potential hazard.
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