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Kitchen barrier
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Charlestown MA 02129 · License #P-185561 · Center · Center-Based Care
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Kitchen barrier
Water temperature
The water temperature in handwashing sinks in Infant 3 and Infant 4 classrooms exceeded 120°F.
During the EEC walk through the door to the kitchen was observed open. There must be a barrier between the children's activity space and the kitchen.
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Building Inspection;Fire Inspection;Environment free of pests;Date of IPM-RApr25
One child's Medication Consent form was missing side effects of medication.
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
In Infant/Toddler preschool, there was a small amount of chipping/peeling paint by the window and on the wall.
The thermometer in the Preschool 1 refrigerator read 44F. Food requiring refrigeration should be stored between 32F-40F.
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Documentation of medication administration; Current consent for medications
Refrigerator temp. between 32-40 degrees; working thermometer in refrigerator
Medication Storage; Medication Container/Label
No peeling or flaking paint (indoor and out)
A sampling of staff files was reviewed. One staff file did not include 2 doses of MMR or proof of immunity.
One child's Individual Health Care Plan did not include the side effects of both medications with doctor approval.
One child's medication prescription label had expired; although the medication was still current.
Food stored in clean/covered containers
refrigerator temperature
A sampling of staff files was reviewed. Onne staff file did not have a current physical exam.
Water temperature
Indoor Space
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
In the kitchen, there was an open bag of Wheat Thins that was not stored in a sealed container.
In the Preschool 2 classroom, the refrigerator thermometer read 45F. Food requiring refrigeration needs to be stored between 32F-40F.
In Preschool 2, food was observed in a trash barrel without a lid.
In the Infant 1 and Infant 2 shared handwashing sink, the water temperature was moted as 130F. Running water in sinks used by children must not exceed 120 F.
A sampling of children's medications was reviewed. One child's Individual Health Care Plan did not include consequences if medication is not administered approved by the child's doctor.
Emergency #'s easily visible-all
Infant 2 and Infant 3 have small amounts of chipping/peeling paint on the walls.
exits obstruction
In Toddler 2, the Emergency Number List was not posted.
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
Children's Records - R Apr 2025
Refrigerator temperature
Physical Space Paint
One child's file included a Children's Enrollment Form that was signed/dated by the parent over one year ago.
One staff file reviewed did not include evidence of an annual evaluation.
In Preschool 1, there was a child on a cot observed obstructing the classrooms second exit. Exits and evacuation routes must be kept clear of obstructions.
The refrigerator thermometers in the classroom refrigerators in Infant 1 read 45F; Infant 2 read 43F and Infant 4 read 44F. Food requiring refrigeration must be stored between 32F-40F.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
Children's Records - R Apr 2025
Three children's files were reviewed. One child's Individual Health Care Plan did not include the possible side effects of the child's emergency medications.