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Cambridge MA 02140 · License #P-256311 · Center · Center-Based Care
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Staff Records
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Nutrition and Food Service
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Indoor Space
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The licensor reviewed 2 staff files with the following findings: 1/2 staff have an expired PQR on file; 2/2 staff do not have evidence of bi-monthly staff observations on file.
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The licensor observed an infant lying on a nursing pillow on the floor while feeding themselves a bottle in the Infant A classroom.
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The licensor made the following observations: the cabinet under the Infant B classroom changing table was not secured and accessible to children; the cabinet under the sink in the open kitchen area is not secured and a jug of bleach and dishwasher detergent packets are accessible to children; the bottom cabinet next to the dishwasher contains a food thermometer that has a long sharp edge; mops in the Toddler A bathroom are accessible to children; The toy refrigerator in the Toddler A classroom is not secured and poses a tipping hazards, the refrigerator thermometer temperature reading in the Infant B classroom is 46 degrees Fahrenheit; the refrigerator thermometer temperature reading in the Infant A classroom is 48 degrees Fahrenheit; the refrigerator thermometer temperature reading in the Toddler A classroom is 24 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
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Indoor Space
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Building Inspection and Fire Inspection - R Apr 2025
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
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Medication
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Current consent for administered medications - R Apr 2025
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The Infant B classroom attendance log and number of children present did not align.
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The licensor made the following observations: the infant B classroom refrigerator temperature reading is 52 degrees Fahrenheit; 2 missing ceiling tiles and visible water spots in the Toddlerl B bathroom; the preschool classroom first aid backpack was observed on top of the cubbies and is accessible to children.
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Violation
A current fire inspection was not available at the visit.
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EEC IHCP for a child with a documented allergy/medical condition is not signed by a parent and the form is not completed; the IHCP for 1 child with a documented allergy/medical condition is not signed by a parent; the EEC IHCP form for 1 child with a documented allergy/medical condition is not completed.
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1 medication is not in its original labeled container; there is no authorization from a health care professional for an OTC medication in the program.
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EEC Medication Consent forms for 1 child are not signed by a parent.
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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Administration
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Children's Records - R Apr 2025
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Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
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Equipment and materials visible, available, accessible
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Indoor Space
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Building Inspection and Fire Inspection - R Apr 2025
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Physical Space Inspections
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Medication
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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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Toxic Substances
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2 staff files were reviewed with the following findings: 1/2 staff is missing verification of 2 references and a current physical.
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No evidence of program director's certification or qualifications at the director level.
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4 children’s records were reviewed with the following findings: 4/4 children have no progress reports on file; 2/4 children have expired physicals; 1/4 children has no lead test on file.
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Attendance (paper log and Procare app) is not accurate in the Toddler A and Infant A classrooms.
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Licensor observed there are no toys or materials on the shelves in the Toddler A classroom.
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LIcensor observed 2 missing ceiling tiles in the Toddler A bathroom.
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Violation
Current Fire inspection was not available at the visit.
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Food permit for milk expired.
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Medication for 1 child with a documented allergy/medical condition is expired.
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1 child has an expired EEC IHCP and EEC Medication Consent forms; 1 child has an IHCP that is not signed by a parent and 1 EEC Medication Consent form not signed by a parent and 2 EEC Medication Consent forms that are not complete; 1 child has an EEC IHCP that is not complete; 1 child does not have an EEC IHCP or EEC Medication Consent forms on file.
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Licensor noted the refrigerator temperature reading in each classroom as follows: Toddler A: 42 degrees Fahrenheit Toddler B: 27 degrees Fahrenheit Infant A: 50 degrees Fahrenheit Main Kitchen: 42 degrees Fahrenheit
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Licensor noted the following: Toddler A classroom soap/water and Zep spray are placed on top of the paper towel dispense and are accessible to children. Toddler B classroom has a bin with diaper creams in the bathroom and cleaning products in a basket on top of the cubby unit that are accessible to children. Infant B classroom staff locked the cabinet under the changing table containing diaper cream during the visit. Preschool classroom bathroom shelf has a container with air freshener spray and skin cream that are accessible to children. Main Kitchen is located in an open hallway area and has a cabinet under the sink containing cleaning products and dish washer soap packets that are accessible to children.
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Violation
Feeding schedule for each infant/toddler; Infants held while fed from bottle
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First Aid Kit (SLGSA)
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Emergency Evacuation - R Apr 2025
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Refrigerator temp. between 32-40 degrees; working thermometer in refrigerator
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
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Licensor observed an infant in Infant room A reclined on a boppy while feeding itself a bottle.
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Items missing in the classroom first aid kits: Infant B missing a CPR mask; Toddler A missing a CPR mask and disposable gloves, Toddler B missing a CPR mask and an instant cold pack; Preschool missing CPR mask, scissors, thermometer.
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Last evacuation drill was 11/2023.
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Refrigerator temperature in the Infant B classroom is 42 degrees Fahrenheit.
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IHCP and medical consent for 2 children with a documented allergy/medical condition are expired.
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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Indoor Space
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Evacuation procedures posted at each exit; Exit signs and diagrams as required
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First Aid Kit (SLGSA)
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Evacuation drill log, all groups
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A the time of the visit there were three staff files missing current physicals and two files missing evidence of MMRs.
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At the time of the visit ceiling tiles in the hallway in front of the infant classrooms were leaking. A cabinet under the sink in the infant classroom was left unlatched making staff bags accessible.
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External door near break area did not have any evacuation procedures posted at it.
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The first aid kit in Toddler B did not contain a CPR guard.
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Fire drills were not logged prior to June 2022 in the evacuation drill binder.
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Supervision of Children
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Indoor Space
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Medication
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
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Emergency medications readily available
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Toxic Substances
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At the time of the visit one teacher was left to supervise a classroom of 7 infants (4 were awake) while the other teacher was standing outside the doorway on a phone call.
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The two refrigerators that were opened during the visit had thermometers in them that were not working.
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There was a child noted as having an allergy requiring medication. The medication was not present.
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At the time of the visit there was a child with a noted allergy that did not have an IHCP.
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One child requiring emergency medication did not have it onsite at the time of the visit.
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The cabinet under the sink in Infant A was not latched. This cabinet contained staff purses that could have been accessible to the children.
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