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One child needs proof of a physical and immunizations and one child needed an updated physical.
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Centerville MA 02632 · License #P-180647 · Home-based · Family Child Care
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One child needs proof of a physical and immunizations and one child needed an updated physical.
Children's Records
Outdoor Playspace - Hazards
Space (health risks)
In the outdoor area, one toy shelve was accesible and not secured posing a tipping hazard.
A section of the wall was broken exposing plaster and chipping and peeling paint.
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All of the children's records were reviewed, one child needs proof of a physical and immunizations, three children need annual update forms and two children need an updated physical.
Emergency Preparedness
In the kitchen, a drawer did not have a safety lock allowing access to cords, batteries and screws. In the bathroom the drawers did not have safety locks allowing access to trash bags and makeup.
The educator does not have a completed staff record for their assistant. The educator did not have their training certificates, first aid/CPR certificate and medical form.
The evacuation drill log did not have the time of the drill documented, the length of time of the drill and the educator is not consistently alternating exits on a monthly basis.
Children's Records
Staff Records
Progress Reports
Evacuation Logs
Attendance Logs
Parent Handbook
Pets licensed/vaccinated/safe
Nutrition
Exits (evacuation route)
Outdoor Playspace - Hazards
Persons on Premises
Space (health risks)
All of the children's progress reports were reviewed, one child needs an updated progress report and one child did not have the date written on the progress report.
The educator has not documented departure time for the children on the attendance log since November 4, 2025.
The educator did not have a completed parent handbook available for licensor to review.
The educator did not have the emergency plan prepared to view in the parent handbook.
The educator did not have proof of licensing or currently vaccinations for the pet in the home.
The educator had a used bottle under one of the pack and play mattresses. The botte had not been washed or sanitized after use. The educator is contracted with Yours for children food program.
The back exit was being obstructed by a large toy shelf. During the visit the educator moved the shelf into the outdoor space.
In the outdoor area, two toy shelves were accesible and not secured posing a tipping hazard, two bottles of charcoal lighter were accessible and there were several toys with sitting water.
The educator is not documenting the attendance of the assistant staffing the program.
The following safety hazards were observed and were accessible to children: PLAYROOM: -Three electrical outlets were uncovered. -Wipes and gloves were within the children's reach. KITCHEN: -Several kitchen drawers were unlocked, providing access to batteries, sharp and pointed utensils such as knives, vegetable peelers, and openers, as well as medication, hand cream, and beauty products. -One electrical outlet was uncovered. -A bread knife was accessible on top of the kitchen island. BATHROOM: -The cabinet door was unlocked, allowing access to hair products, beauty products, air freshener, and hand sanitizer. -Cleaning products, including disinfectant spray bottles and toilet bowl cleaner, were accessible underneath the cabinet.
Progress Reports
Progress reports for the five enrolled children were reviewed, and progress report updates are needed for all of them.
Childrens Records - R Apr 2025
Emergency Preparedness
Attendance Logs
Space (indoor / outdoor hazards) - R Apr 2025
Space (health risks) - R Apr 2025
Records were reviewed for the five enrolled children. Four children were incomplete, and one child was missing the enrollment packet. Updates are needed for emergency cards, annual forms, and medical information for all five children.
The exit sign on the front door in the playroom is damaged and not visible.
The attendance log does not have the time of departure documented for the children.
A broken flower vase was observed and accessible in the outdoor play space.
Emergency Preparedness - R Apr 2025
Space (health risks) - R Apr 2025
Attendance Logs
All of the children’s progress reports were reviewed. Four of the children need an updated progress report.
Progress Reports
First Aid Kit
Exit Safety
The attendance log does not have the time of departure documented for the children.
The first aid kit was missing three of the enrolled children's emergency cards.
The back door leading to exit did not have an exit sign posted.
The back exit door was being obstructed by two cardboard boxes.
Several kitchen drawers were unlocked allowing access to loose cords, batteries, sharp utensils, screw drivers, a lighter, medication and ointment.
Evacuation Logs
Provider was only practicing through one exit and not setting off the fire alarm during the drills. Provider also needs to document the length of the drill.
The water was tested in the bathroom and was at 140 degrees.
The second exit was blocked by a pack and play and a high hair.
There was an electrical outlet in the kitchen and the play area which were not covered.
First Aid Kit (FCC)
Water Temperature
Exits (evacuation route)
Electric outlets covered, no frayed electrical cords
Provider did not have scissors or the children’s medical cards in the first aid kit.
Current progress reports were not maintained in children's records.
Attendance Logs
Progress Reports
Space (health risks) - R Apr 2025
Provider did not document daily attendance of each child including time in and time out.
There were sharp items accessible in three of the kitchen drawers.
This follow-up visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
The Educator isn’t completing both sections of the fire drill log, as required.
One child is missing a parental signature on the general permission form.
Progress Reports
Required Postings - R Apr 2025
The Educator couldn’t locate 10 hours of special needs training, as required.
The Licensor observed loose pieces of wood accessible to the children and one portion of the fencing in the back of the yard has fallen. Additionally, the Licensor observed dog feces throughout the yard accessible to the children.
There was no emergency list posted, as required.
Children's Records - R Apr 2025
Evacuation Logs
Care of young children - curriculum
First Aid Kit (FCC)
Indoor Hazards
Outdoor Playspace - Hazards
Ongoing Professional Development
Evidence of plan for developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities
One progress report for an (REDACTED) is overdue.
One (REDACTED) was observed. There was no activities for this (REDACTED) observed during today’s unannounced visit.
The Educator didn’t have any emergency cards on the 3 children currently enrolled.
The Licensor observed plastics and aluminums accessible in one kitchen draw.
There was no evidence of a curriculum. There were no planned activities that were observed during today’s unannounced visit. Two children were observed.