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Cambridge MA 02138 · License #P-242569 · Center · Center-Based Care
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Administration
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Staff Records
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Indoor Space
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Toxic Substances
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There is no evidence of an EEC DII qualified administrator on staff at this program.
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Violation
The licensor reviewed 3 staff files with the following findings: 2/3 staff do not have current bi-monthly observations on file.
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The licensor made the following observations: toy pantry and toy refrigerator furniture in the PreK classroom is not secured and pose tipping hazards; a toy pantry piece of furniture in the preschool 2 classroom is not secured and poses a tipping hazard; the first aid backpack in the preschool 2 classroom is accessible to children on the bottom shelf of the cabinet next to the sink.
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2 labeled spray bottles of cleaning fluid are accessible to children on the sink counter in the preschool 2 classroom.
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Administration
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Indoor Space
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Location of health care policy; Location of 1st aid kit
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
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Medication Storage; Medication Container/Label
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Staff and children wash hands: after toileting or diapering
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Documentation of medication administration; Current consent for medications
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There is no evidence on file that the program director assigned to the program full time is EEC Director II, Lead Teacher Infant/Toddler, Lead Teacher Preschool certified/qualified as required for a capacity of 88 children (7.04)(17)(m)(9)g.
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The First Aid emergency backpack is accessible to the children on a low shelf in an unlocked closet in the preschool classroom.
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The location of the first aid/emergency backpack is not posted in the Infant/Toddler classroom; the location of the health care policy was posted in the lobby during the visit.
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An EEC IHCP for 1 child is not signed/dated by a parent.
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Prescribed medication for 1 child is not in its original labeled container.
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The licensor observed a staff member that changed gloves after diapering a child, but did not wash her hands before putting on another pair of gloves or wash the hands of the child that was changed.
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An EEC Medication Consent form for 1 child is not completed; the EEC Medication Consent for for 1 child is not signed/dated by a parent.
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Children's Records - R Apr 2025
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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Medication
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
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Violation
First Aid/Emergency Consent, off site permission, and Transportation Plan forms do not have a parent/guardian signature at the bottom of the form.
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2 staff files were reviewed with the following findings: 1/2 staff is missing a Staff Information Form; 1/2 staff is missing an EEC Essentials Certificate; 2/2 staff are missing Program Orientation form; 2/2 staff are missing PQ Registry Certificate.
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Emergency/Life-Saving medications for 3 children were reviewed with the following findings: 1 prescribed OTC medication is not in the program; 1 prescribed OTC medication is expired; 1 prescribed medication is expired.
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3 children's files were reviewed with the following findings: 3/3 children have an expired IHCP and/or Medical Action Plan. 3/3 children have an expired EEC Medication Consent form.
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Emergency medications readily available
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At the time of the visit five children with emergency medications were reviewed and the following was found: three children were missing a portion of the prescribed emergency medications.
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Indoor Space
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Toxic Substances
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There was water damage in the ceiling of Preschool 2
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There was a toilet brush accessible to children in a bathroom at the time of the visit.
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