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Home › MA › Cambridge › Cedar ChildCare Center, Inc.
Cambridge MA 02140 · License #P-254215 · Center · Center-Based Care
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Children's Records
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Staff Records
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Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
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Indoor Space
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Medication
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Disposition: No
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Data synced from Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care on Jul 10, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP)
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Infection Control/Hand Washing
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One hand on child when being changed on elevated surface
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Current consent for administered medications
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The licensor reviewed 4 children files with the following findings: 1/4 children do not have the required quarterly progress reports on file, 1/4 children do not have a current physical, record of immunizations, or lead test results on file.
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The licensor reviewed staff members files with the following findings: 1/2 staff members do not have verification of 2 references on file; 1/2 staff members do not have evidence of CPR/FA training after 6 months of employment at the program.
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The licensor observed the toddler/preschool classroom assistant teacher bring one child to the bathroom leaving the certified teacher with 8 children in the classroom
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During a walkthrough of the licensed spaces the licensor observed the following: a long-coiled wire/cord under a table in the infant room is accessible to children; a window in the infant room to the right of the exit door has a long crack in the glass.
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The licensor reviewed the emergency/life-saving medications for children with a documented allergy/medical condition with the following findings: 1/2 children have an expired emergency/life-saving medication in the program; 1/2 children do not have an OTC medication at the program that is prescribed as part of a medical action plan; 1/2 children's IHCP requires 2 doses of an emergency/life-saving medication and the program only has one dose.
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The licensor reviewed the files of 2 children with a documented allergy/medical condition with the following findings: 1/2 children do not have a required IHCP signed/dated by a parent on file.
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The licensor observed a diaper change in the Toddler/Preschool classroom and noted that the staff member failed to wash the child's hands and her own hands with soap and water after the diaper change and did not clean the changing table.
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The licensor observed a staff member let go of the hand of a child standing on the changing table to throw away the soiled diaper in the trash behind her.
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The licensor reviewed the files of 2 children with a documented allergy/medical condition with the following findings: 1/2 children do not have the required EEC Medication Consent forms on file for 2 emergency/life-saving medications prescribed as part of a medical action plan.
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Building Inspection;Fire Inspection;Environment free of pests;Date of IPM-RApr25
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Budget; Financial documentation
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Staff records checklist
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Health Care Consultant Agreement
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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Indoor Space
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Electric outlets covered, no frayed electrical cords. Carbon monoxide detector.
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Location of health care policy; Location of 1st aid kit
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First Aid Kit (SLGSA)
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Proper sanitizing techniques; Bottles labeled and out of children's reach
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A current budget is not on file with EEC or available at the visit.
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A current staff record checklist is not available at the visit.
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The healthcare consultant MA license number and license expiration date are missing from this document.
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2 staff records were reviewed with the following findings: 1/2 staff are missing an application/resume, a current physical, current staff observations, and a current staff evaluation.
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The toy kitchen in the preschool/school age classroom is not secure and poses a tipping hazard; tubes of sunblock and diaper cream are accessible in the bottom drawer of a storage bin in one of the children's bathrooms; cords above 2 cribs in the infant classroom are accessible to children; 1 floor lamp cord, 1 lamp cord, and 1 radio cord are accessible to children in the preschool/school age classroom.
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Licensor observed uncovered electrical outlets in the hallway, one of the children’s bathrooms, and one in the preschool/school age classroom.
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Location of all classroom first aid kits are not posted.
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The licensor reviewed all classroom first aid backpacks with the following findings: Infant classroom first aid backpack is missing a gauze roll; the toddler/preschool classroom first aid backpack is missing medical tape, tweezers, and gauze pads.
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Spray bottles of cleaning solution were not labeled with the contents in 1 of the children's bathrooms, and the preschool/school age classroom; the disinfectant spray bottle is accessible on the adult sink counter in the preschool/school age classroom.
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IPMs are expired.
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Children's Records - R Apr 2025
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Toxic Substances
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4 Children’s files were reviewed with the following findings: 3/4 are missing and Off Site permission form;
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Licensor observed the following: 2 spray bottles (bleach/water and soap/water) on the changing table in the Infant/Toddler room accessible to children; containers of sunblock in an unlocked cabinet under the changing table in the Infant/Toddler room; a bleach/water spray bottle in the Preschool room on top of the sink that is accessible to children.
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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Children's Records - R Apr 2025
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
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At the time of the visit three staff files were reviewed and the following was found: Staff #1: no observation documentation, no annual review, no current physical, no evidence of references, and no evidence of 20 hours of annual professional development Staff #2: no observation documentation, and no evidence of current first aid and CPR Staff #3: missing staff orientation form, no current physical, no proof of MMRs, and no observation documentation
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At the time of the visit four child files were reviewed and the following was found: one child file did not have a completed transportation form and one child file needed an updated physical.
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At the time of the visit three children with emergency medical conditions were reviewed and the following was found: one child's individual health care plan was missing EEC required information and the other two had expired individual health care plans.
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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Not all staff had complete files at the time of the visit. Please assure that all staff have every item on the staff records checklist in their file. Upload updated staff records checklist to the document library when completed.
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Children's Records - R Apr 2025
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Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
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Evacuation procedures posted at each exit
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
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Refrigerator temp. between 32-40 degrees; working thermometer in refrigerator
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Emergency medications readily available
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At the time of the visit three child files were reviewed and the following was found: none of the files had completed transportation plans and one file did not include evidence of lead screening.
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At the time of the visit the one child in the infant room was not properly signed in and one child in the toddler/preschool room was not signed out when they left.
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At the time of the visit proper evacuation procedures and postings were not at every exit throughout the program.
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Two children with emergency medical conditions were reviewed and the following was found: both individual health care plans were missing EEC required information.
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At the time of the visit the refrigerators did not have thermometers in them.
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At the time of the visit two children were missing a portion of the prescribed medications.
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