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Cambridge MA 02139 · License #P-171238 · Center · Center-Based Care
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Violation
Physical Space Paint
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Violation
The files of five children were reviewed with the following findings: 1/5 children do not have a 1st aid/emergency medical consent, off-site permission; 2/5 children have outdated enrollment forms.
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The Computer Lab attendance log was inaccurate all children present were not checked off on the attendance log; the basement classroom attendance reflected 6 children signed in but only 5 were present.
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Violation
The licensor observed a space heater in use on a desk in the office; loose wires in the 2nd grade classroom near the window and bean bag chairs
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Violation
The licensor observed peeling/chipping paint on the inside window sill in "Chad's" classroom on the 2nd floor.
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Children's Records
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Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Indoor Space
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Children's Records
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Documentation of medication administration; Current consent for medications
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Emergency medications readily available
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
No peeling or flaking paint (indoor and out)
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
The licensor reviewed 5 children's files with the following findings: 2/5 children do not have a Transportation Plan on file; 5/5 do not have an off-site permission form on file; 2/5 children do not have current enrollment information on file; 5/5 do not have parental sign-off that a copy of their child's current physical is on file with their school.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
The licensor reviewed the files of 5 children with a documented allergy/medical condition with the following findings: 1/5 children do not have a required EEC Medication Consent form on file for a documented allergy.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
The licensor reviewed the files of 5 children with a documented allergy/medical condition with the following findings: 1/5 children do not have a required EEC IHCP on file for a documented medical condition.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
The OTC medications prescribed as part of a medical action plan for 2 children with a documented allergy/medical condition are not at the program.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
The licensor observed that the 2 lower outdoor windows on the front of the building have been sanded/repainted but the upper 2 outdoor windows and the fascia boards on the roofline still have chipping/peeling paint that falls on the handicap ramp which is used as one way to access the building.
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Violation
A current budget is not available in the document library or at the visit. This non-compliance was previously cited at monitoring visit 153599 conducted on 5/19/2025.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Budget; Financial documentation
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Accurate attendance; arrival/departure times
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Indoor Space
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Fall zones adequate depth of impact absorbing material
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
First Aid Kit (SLGSA)
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Documentation of medication administration; Current consent for medications
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Emergency medications readily available
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
No peeling or flaking paint (indoor and out)
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
The licensor reviewed 2 staff files with the following findings: 2/2 staff do not have a current physical on file; 2/2 staff do not have evidence of bi-monthly observations on file; 2/2 staff do not have an annual evaluation on file; 1/2 staff do not have documentation of interview on file; 1/2 staff do not have a PQR on file; 1/2 staff do not have a CPR/FA training certificate on file within 6 months of hire.
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Violation
As children arrive to the program they are being signed-in on the main attendance log in the lobby by the Site Administrator, however, the staff on the playground did not have an attendance log to record the presence of the 2 children in her care, the staff member in the gym did not have an attendance log to record the 6 children in his care, and the main attendance log had more children signed-in than the 10 children present in the program; the Site Administrator stated that some children had been sign-in that hadn't arrived yet. Inaccurate attendance was previously cited for visit 153599 conducted on 5/19/2025. The purple classroom attendance had not been completed when the licensor requested to review the attendance log; the attendance log was accurately completed during the visit to the classroom.
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Violation
The licensor made the following observations in the K-1 classroom: the doll house is not secure and poses a tipping hazard and the green rug is bunched up in one corner and poses a tripping hazard.
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Violation
The licensor made the following observations in the on-site outdoor play space: large pieces of weed barrier are exposed and pose a tripping hazard; impact absorbing material is not adequate in the fall zones of the play structure. These non-compliances were previously cited at monitoring visit 153599 conducted on 5/19/2025.
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Violation
The licensor made the following observations: the first aid/emergency bag in the K-1 classroom is missing non-latex gloves and 1st aid emergency consent forms for the children in the class; the first aid/emergency bag in the purple classroom is missing non-latex gloves, a gauze roll, and 1st aid emergency consent forms for the children in the class.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
The licensor reviewed the files of 4 children with a documented allergy/medical condition with the following findings: 3/4 children do not have the required EEC Medication Consent form on file for emergency/life-saving medication(s) prescribed as part of a medical action plan.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
The licensor reviewed the files of 4 children with a documented allergy/medical condition with the following findings: 1/4 children have a medical action plan that is not dated; 1/4 children have an EEC IHCP with 2 different medical conditions listed; 1/4 children have an EEC IHCP that is not complete.
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Violation
OTC medications prescribed as part of a medical action plan for 2 children are not in the program.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
The paint on the outside window frames on the front of the building is peeling. This non-compliance was previously cited at monitoring visit 153599 conducted on 5/19/2025.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Budget; Financial documentation
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Children's records and checklist - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
A written progress report must be done periodically
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Accurate attendance; arrival/departure times
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Indoor Space
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Fall zones adequate depth of impact absorbing material
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Playground free from hazards; fenced if applicable
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Violation
Location of health care policy; Location of 1st aid kit
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Violation
Allergies, medical info, special diets, emergency medications; privacy protected
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
First Aid Kit (SLGSA)
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Medication Storage; Medication Container/Label
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Documentation of medication administration; Current consent for medications
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Building Inspection;Fire Inspection;Environment free of pests;Date of IPM-RApr25
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Violation
No peeling or flaking paint (indoor and out)
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Violation
The licensor requested 2 staff files to review with the following findings: the Site Administrator's file was not available for review; 2nd staff member is missing a resume, documentation of interview, EEC Program Orientation, evidence of EEC Essentials completion certificate, verification of work experience.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
A current budget is not available at the visit or in the document library.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
The children's files are not complete; the site administrator stated that the program is in the process of redesigning the enrollment and permission forms to align with EEC regulation and requirements.
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Violation
There are no progress reports on file for children in the program.
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Violation
As children arrive to the program they are checked in to the main attendance log in the lobby, however, the staff on the playground did not have an attendance log for the children in their care and the staff in the gym did not have an attendance log for the children in their care; the K-1 classroom attendance log did not align with the number of children in the classroom.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
The licensor made the following observations during the visit: In the K-1 classroom there are 2 spray bottles containing liquid are not labeled, a cabinet in the play kitchen area is not secured and poses a tipping hazard, the personal bag of a staff member was observed on the desk chair and is accessible to children.; 2 large bean bag chairs in the 2nd floor hallway are an obstruction to the evacuation exit;. the first floor boys and girls bathrooms have plungers accessible to children; the ceiling tiles in the first floor girls bathroom appear to have water damage.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
The fall zones of the playground structure do not have an adequate amount of impact absorbing material; rubber mats are placed in the fall zones of the playground structures and pose a tripping hazard; weed barrier fabric is exposed in several areas of the playground that poses a tripping hazard.
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Violation
The licensor observed a piece of plywood with rough edges on the ground in an accessible area of the playground.
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Violation
The location of the health care policy is not posted.
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Violation
The K-1 classroom allergy/medical condition privacy cover is a coloring page and does not identify the document.
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Violation
The licensor reviewed 2 first aid bags with the following findings: 8th grade first aid bag is missing a thermometer, CPR/FA mask/shield, non-latex disposable gloves, and an instant cold pack. The K-1 class first aid bag is missing medical tape, gauze roll, non-latex disposable gloves, scissors, tweezers, thermometer, an instant cold pack, and a CPR/FA. There are no copies of a 1st Aid Emergency Consent forms signed by a parent for each child in either classroom1st aid bag.
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Violation
The licensor reviewed the emergency/life-saving medications in the First Aid backpacks for 2 classrooms with the following findings: K-1 classroom: an OTC medication prescribed as part of a medical action plan is not in the program. 8th Grad classroom: Emergency/life-saving medication was found with no box/label.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Files for 3 children with a documented allergy/medical condition were reviewed with the following findings: 3/3 children do not have an EEC IHCP signed by a parent on file.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
The licensor reviewed documentation for 3 children with a documented allergy/medical condition with the following findings: 3/3 children do not have an EEC Medication Consent form signed by a parent on file.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
The Indoor and Outdoor IPMs are expired.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
There is peeling paint on the windows in front of the building.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Indoor Space
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Building Inspection and Fire Inspection - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Outdoor Space - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Current consent for administered medications - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Emergency medications readily available
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
1. Electrical cord in front of the door of the Chill Space is a tripping hazard. 2. 1st floor men's room has chipping/peeling paint on the ceiling.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Building Inspection expired 4/30/2023
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
There is not a sufficient amount of ground covering (impact absorbing material).
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Reviewed files of 5 children with the following findings; current Individual Health Care Plan not on file for 2 children with documented allergy/medical condition.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Records for 5 children were reviewed and the following was found: 1. no parental medical consent form for 2 children with documented allergy/medical condition. 2. expired medical consent for 1 child with documented allergy/medical condition.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Emergency/Life-saving medication for 1 child with a documented allergy/medical condition are not in the program.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Physical Space Paint
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Evacuation procedures posted at each exit
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Emergency Evacuation - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
The base boards had all been ripped up on the 1st-2nd grade classroom and there was exposed paint and plaster all around the room.
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Violation
Not all exits between rooms had proper evacuation postings on them.
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Violation
An evacuation drill was not logged for September 2022.
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Violation
At the time of the visit three children with emergency medical conditions were reviewed and the following was found: one child did not have a current individual health care plan to support their medication.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Medication Storage; Medication Container/Label
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
No peeling or flaking paint (indoor and out)
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Two children's files were missing EEC required information on their Transportation plan and First Aid /Emergency Release form.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Two staff were missing current physicals.
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Violation
One child's medication was not in its original container.
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Violation
One child's with medication was missing an IHCP form.
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Violation
The Sydney classroom ceiling paint was peeling.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Children's records and checklist - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Children's Records - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Food prepared/served in safe/sanitary manner
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Indoor Space
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Physical Space Paint
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Outdoor Space - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Renewal Documents
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Violation
Transportation First-Aid Readiness
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Emergency Evacuation - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Evacuation procedures posted at each exit
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
1. Two staff members did not have a staff information form. 2. One staff member did not have documentation of an interview date. 3. One staff member did not have verification of two references completed. 4. Two staff members did not have documentation of their date of birth and date of hire. 5. One staff member did not have a PQ Registry. 6. Two staff members did not have documentation of a current physical. 7. Two staff members did not have documentation of their MMR's. 8. One staff member did not have documentation of program orientation.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
1. Three children's first aid/emergency consent forms were not signed and dated. 2. Three children's transportation plans were not signed and dated.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
1. The first and second grade grouping did not have an attendance in the classroom. 2. There were children who were not signed in with their arrival time.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Children were eating snack while doing other activities which is not sanitary.
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Violation
1. There was a hole in the wall in the kindergarten classroom. 2. There were electrical boxes exposed in the downstairs classrooms. 3. In the couch room, there is a broken tile on the floor. 4. In the couch room, the brick column had missing pieces. 5. In the art room, there is a wire that is not secured. 6. In the art room, there is an electrical box that is not covered. 7. In the art room, there were hanging cords that were not secured. 8. In the girls bathroom there were cracked tiles in the floor. 9. In the girls bathroom, there is an old plumbing fixture that is exposed. 10. In the gym, there are missing floor tiles. 11. In the gym, there are missing baseboards.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
There was chipped paint noted throughout the center.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
1. The gate lock leading into the playground is broken. 2. There was not a sufficient amount of ground covering. 3. A large felt material was protruding from the ground creating a potential tripping hazard.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
The program did not submit an application and fee 30 days prior to expiration.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
The transportation driver did not have a current CPR Certification.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Fire drills were not documented from January 2019 to July 2019. In addition, fire drills were not documented in September and October 2019.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
There were missing evacuation procedures in the art room and in the gym.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
One child's individual health care plan did not have all required documentation completed.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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