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Home › MA › Cambridge › Diki Shining Star Child Care Center
Cambridge MA 02138 · License #P-210355 · Center · Center-Based Care
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Children's Records
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Staff Records
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Staff Schedule/Qualifications
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Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
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Indoor Space
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Disposition: Yes
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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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Medication
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Emergency medications readily available
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Current consent for administered medications
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The licensor reviewed the files of 4 children with the following findings: 2/4 toddler and preschool age children do not have 2 progress reports on file for the current school year; an infant enrolled in January 2026 does not have a quarterly progress report on file for the month of April 2026; 2/4 children have outdated and/or undated EEC required forms on file; 1/4 children do not have EEC required forms on file.
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The licensor reviewed 2 staff files with the following findings: 1/2 staff do not have an annual evaluation on file; 1/2 staff do not have bi-monthly observations on file; 1/2 staff do not have verification of 2 references on file; 1/2 staff do not have evidence of immunity to MMR on file; 1/2 staff do not have an EEC Essentials 2.0 completion certificate on file.
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The posted staff schedule is not current.
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While observing the Toddler/Preschool class/group in the Gross Motor room the licensor asked the teacher for the classroom attendance and she stated that she did not have a device with her and could not show the licensor the attendance application.
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The licensor made the following observations: wires next to a cabinet in the T/P classroom are accessible to children; a toy kitchen in the I/T classroom is not secure and poses a tipping hazard; the Toddler classroom refrigerator temperature is 48 degrees Fahrenheit; 2 ceiling tiles in the Gross Motor room are discolored with water spots; an adult in the Gross Motor room that the program director stated was observing child behavior had a hot beverage paper cup in hand while working with the children.
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The licensor reviewed the files of 3 children with a documented allergy/medical condition with the following findings: 1/3 children do not have a required EEC IHCP on file; 1/3 children have an IHCP on file that is not signed/dated by a parent.
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The licensor reviewed the medications prescribed for 3 children in the program with the following findings: 2/3 children do not have the OTC medications prescribed as part of a medical action plan at the program; the emergency/life-saving medication for 1 child is not in its original labeled box/container; the emergency/life-saving medication for 1 child does not have a prescription label affixed to the box.
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The licensor observed 1 dose of an emergency/life-saving medication for a child in the classroom 1st aid backpack. The licensor asked about the 2nd dose of the medication and the teacher stated that the other dose was stored in the classroom 1st aid kit. The licensor checked the T/P classroom 1st aid kit and did not find the 2nd dose of the medication.
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The licensor reviewed the files of 3 children with a documented allergy/medical condition with the following findings: 3/3 children do not have the required EEC Medication Consent forms on file for medications prescribed by their health care professional.
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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Supervision of children
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Electric outlets covered, no frayed electrical cords. Carbon monoxide detector.
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Indoor Space
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Staff and children wash hands: after toileting or diapering
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Refrigerator temp. between 32-40 degrees; working thermometer in refrigerator
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2 staff files were reviewed with the following findings: 2/2 staff are missing documentation of interview, verification of 2 references; 1/2 staff has an expired PQR.
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Licensor observed 1 staff alone with 4 infants in the infant classroom.
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Licensor observed 2 uncovered electrical outlets in the Toddler/Preschool classroom.
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Dress up furniture in the Toddler-Preschool classroom is not anchored and poses a tipping hazard.
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Licensor observed a staff member not wash their hands or the infant's hand's after diapering.
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Refrigerator temperature reading in the infant room is 58 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
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Location of health care policy; Location of 1st aid kit
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Toxic Substances
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Licensor observed Infant/Toddler Butterfly room attendance log with 3 children signed in and 4 children were present.
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Location of 1st aid kit/backpack is not posted in the Infant/Toddler Butterfly classroom or the Busy Bee Toddler/Preschool classroom.
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Cleaning products are accessible to children in the cabinet under the sink in the Busy Bee Toddler/Preschool room; 2 spray bottles (1 not labeled and 1 marked soap and water) are accessible to children in the Infant/Toddler Butterfly room. Staff in the Infant/Toddler Butterfly room moved the 2 spray bottles during the visit.
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Evacuation procedures posted at each exit
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Emergency Evacuation Logs
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First Aid Kit (SLGSA)
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Children's Records - R Apr 2025
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At the time of the visit three child files were reviewed and the following was found: two child files had individual health care plans that did not include all required EEC information.
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At the time of the visit not all exits had the appropriate evacuation postings at them.
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The evacuation drill log did not indicate that an April 2021 drill occurred.
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At the time of the visit the first aid kit that was reviewed was missing the following items: roller gauze, tape, and thermometer
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