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Home › MA › Cambridge › Malik Academy/Al Bustan Preschool
Cambridge MA 02139 · License #P-177167 · Center · Center-Based Care
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Violation
There is no evacuation drills documented in the log for 11/24, 3/25, and 6/25.
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Violation
The location of the Jr. K and Toddler classroom 1st Aid backpacks are not posted.
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Children's records and checklist
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Staff Records
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Supervision of children
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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
Violation
Indoor Space
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Violation
Location of health care policy; Location of 1st aid kit
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Violation
Evacuation drill log, all groups
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Documentation of medication administration; Current consent for medications
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Violation
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP)
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Violation
The licensor reviewed 6 children’s files with the following findings: 1/6 children have an outdated annual physical; 1/6 children do not have lead test results on file.
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Violation
The licensor reviewed 3 staff files with the following findings: 3/3 staff do not have documentation of interview on file; 2/3 staff do not have an EEC Program Orientation on file; 1/3 staff do not have verfication of work experience with school age children on file; 1/3 staff only have evidence of 1 dose of MMR on file; 3/3 staff do not have bi-monthly observations on file.
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Violation
When entering the toddler classroom, the licensor observed 1 teacher with 6 toddlers; the 2nd teacher returned and left the classroom 2 other times for approximately 1 minute each time while the licensor was in the classroom.
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Violation
The licensor observed the Toddler Classroom first aid/emergency backpack accessible to children while hanging on a child size coat tree in the toy kitchen area
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Violation
The licensor reviewed the files for 5 children with a documented allergy/ medical condition with the following findings: 3/5 children do not have an EEC Medication Consent form on file for prescribed emergency/lifesaving medications; 1/5 children have incomplete EEC Medication Consent forms on file; 1/5 children have 3 prescribed medications listed on one EEC Medication Consent form.
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Violation
The licensor reviewed the files of 5 children with a documented allergy/ medical condition with the following findings: 5/5 children do not have an EEC IHCP form signed by a parent on file.
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Violation
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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Violation
Administration
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Violation
Supervision of Children
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Violation
Indoor Space
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Violation
Medication
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Violation
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
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Violation
2 staff files were reviewed with the following findings: 2/2 staff are missing documentation of interview; 2/2 staff are missing verification of 2 references; 1/2 staff only has documentation for 1 does of MMR.
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Violation
Licensor found no evidence of an EEC certified or qualified Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher on staff.
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Violation
Licensor observed 1 teacher in the toddler classroom supervising 5 napping children.
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Violation
Licensor made the following observations: 1. two toy kitchen pieces of furniture are not secured and pose a tipping hazard; 1 cord is hanging next to the toy kitchen and is accessible to children. 2. 2two toy cabinets in the Toddler classroom are not secured and pose a tipping hazard; 3. two bookshelves and 1 toy kitchen cabinet are not anchored in the Jr. K classroom.
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Violation
One prescribed OTC medication for one child is not in the program.
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Violation
Five files of children with a documented allergy/medical condition were reviewed with the following findings: Four children do not have an EEC IHCP on file; one child has an EEC IHCP on file that has not been signed by a parent/guardian. Licensor also noted the following: Three children do not have an EEC Medication Consent form on file; the EEC Medication Consent forms on file for two children are not signed by a parent/guardian.
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Violation
Staff BRC - R Sep 2025
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Violation
Heating source protected; Portable heaters, portable radiators prohibited.
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Violation
Toxic Substances
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Medication
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Violation
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
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Violation
BRC for 1 staff member needs to be renewed.
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Violation
An unplugged portable heater was observed in the Jr. Kindergarten room. Program Director removed the heater and moved it to a storage closet during the visit.
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Violation
Bottle of bleach/water spray is accessible on a counter in the toddler room.
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Violation
Medication for 1 child with documented allergy/medical condition is expired.
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Violation
IHCP for 1 child with documented allergy/medical condition is expired.
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Violation
Emergency Evacuation - R Apr 2025
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Violation
Current consent for administered medications - R Apr 2025
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Violation
Evacuation drill log did not have entry for March or August 2022.
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Violation
One child with a prescribed medication did not have proper consent to administer.
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Violation
At the time of the visit the kindergarten classroom's attendance did not have the last child that arrived signed in. It also did not include times in and out each day.
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Violation
At the time of the visit not all exits had proper evacuation postings at them.
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Violation
Children's Records - R Apr 2025
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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Violation
Indoor Space
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Violation
Physical Space Paint
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Violation
Emergency #'s easily visible-all
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Violation
Attendance
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Violation
Evacuation procedures posted at each exit
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Violation
At the time of the visit three child files were reviewed and the following was found: one child's file needed all annual updates completed and a current physical. Please upload current child record checklist to the document library.
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Violation
At the time of the visit three staff files were reviewed and the following was found: File #1 was missing a complete staff information form, date of interview, date of hire, date of birth, staff orientation, PQ registry, first aid & CPR and completion of strong start trainings File #2 was missing references, date of interview, PQ registry, first aid & CPR and current annual review File #3 was missing date of hire, current physical and current PQ registry
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Violation
At the time of the visit the following were observed in the classrooms: a damaged door, peeling paint in various areas throughout, numerous rugs in need of shampooing, ceiling tiles with water damage in need of replacing.
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Violation
The program had peeling paint in need of repair in numerous areas throughout.
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Violation
The Jr. PreK classroom did not have emergency numbers posted at the time of the visit.
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