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Chelmsford MA 01824 · License #P-211348 · Center · Center-Based Care
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This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
Outdoor Space
Current consent for administered medications
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The First Step and Toddler classrooms lacked a variety of materials such as a cozy area, art supplies, dramatic play, and science/sensory.
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP)
Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
A review of the infant attendance showed seven children were signed in with six children present. Two of the students signed in were in a different classroom and one of the children present was not on the attendance. A review of the First Steps classroom showed only two children were signed in while 5 were present.
EEC Essentials Training completion
Children's Records
Staff Records
Sufficient amount and variety of equipment and materials3
Equipment and materials visible, available, accessible
Physical care of children
A review of staff files showed that three educators have not completed the Essentials 2.0 trainings.
Through a review of five children's files, three had expired emergency contact and release forms, transportation plans, and developmental history. Two of the files had expired physicals.
One staff member did not have a staff file, two staff files were missing proof of qualifications.
The First Step and Toddler rooms were lacking art, science and sensory materials. The Toddler classroom had the dramatic play materials stored out of reach.
An educator was observed picking a toddler up by their arm to move them out of the way.
The program did not have an adequate depth of impact absorbing material around the climbers.
A student did not have a current IHCP for their [REDACTED]
There was no medication consent for a student's [REDACTED]
Fall zones adequate depth of impact absorbing material
The playground does not contain the required 9 inches of impact-absorbing material.
Safe Sleep
The posted schedule was not current. or correct.
Handwashing after diapering/toileting in separate area from food preparation
Staff Schedule/Qualifications - R Sep 2025
A weighted "nest egg" sleep sac was observed in the infant room.
During an observation of diaper changes, it was noted an educator did not wash their hands between diaper changes.
Indoor Space
Fall zones adequate depth of impact absorbing material
Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
The following was observed during a health and safety inspection: * A portion of the baseboard is missing from the infant room * The wall in the infant room has multiple holes.
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
Children's Records - R Apr 2025
Staff First Aid Training - R Apr 2025
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
Toxic Substances
A review of five staff files showed the following was missing: Three of the staff files was missing documentation of the date of interview. Four of the staff files was missing proof of two references.
A review of the children's record checklist showed the following: 4 children had expired physicals 3 children were missing proof of lead test
A review of the staff records checklist showed that four staff did not have evidence of First Aid Certification and four staff had expired First Aid certification.
The infant classroom had four children on their attendance, while there were five children present.
The required training information and parent signature was missing from one student's IHCP.
The following was observed in the infant classroom: Diaper cream, room deodorizer, and adult scissors were observed stored in an unlocked cabinet and within reach of children.
Three pieces of climbing equipment were observed on the playground without a fall zone or impact absorbing materials.
Toxic Substances
Equipment is clean, safe, secured, and poses no hazard.
Indoor Space
Outdoor Space - R Apr 2025
Several pieces of equipment were not secured.
* A light cover was observed not securely attached to the ceiling posing a risk to children playing underneath it. The program director promptly removed it.
The outdoor play area does not have the required depth of sand in the fall zone areas.
* Air freshener was observed stored within reach of children in the gross motor room. * A toddler was observed using a small counting bear. This is considered a choking hazard.
Tippable furniture
Supervision
During the visit some furniture/equipment was found to be tippable posing a potential hazard.
During the visit Licensor observed toddler children walking out of the bathroom. Educators were in the bathroom sitting changing other children's diapers. Educators were not positioned to adequately supervise all children in their care.
Infants drinking bottles in crib
During the visit Licensor observed a bottle in one playpen and a sippy cup in another playpen. When first bottle was seen Director was asked if an infant was drinking it while in the playpen and Licensor was told no they had just put it down there while they were busy doing something else. When sippy cup was seen in 2nd playpen Director was asked a second time if an infant was drinking it in the playpen and Director stated the infant was.
Licensor observed 4 infants being put in their highchairs to eat and staff did not ensure their hands were washed.
Playpen damaged
Handwashing
Licensor observed a playpen with ripped netting on both sides.
Licensor observed no bottles of cleaner or disinfectant at the diaper changing station utilized by toddler and preschool classrooms.
Ratios
Bottle feeding
Attendance
Potential Hazards
Cleaning / Disinfecting
Diaper surface
When Licensor arrived at the program the Director answered the door. After speaking for a few moments the Licensor asked if the Director was in ratio and she stated "yes, in the infant room". When Licensor opened the infant classroom door there were 4 infants and no staff present. The assistant teacher had also left the classroom.
Licensor observed an infant in a baby rocker chair drinking their bottle. Infants must be held while fed a bottle.
Overall attendance was not accurate. Program has an arrival and departure attendance at front door and classrooms use check off attendance. Timed attendance had 2 infants, 7 toddlers and 9 preschoolers marked in. There were 4 infants, 8 toddlers and 9 preschoolers in attendance. Neither the infant or toddler classroom had completed their check off attendance rosters.
Interactions
Teacher stated they only used disinfecting wipes on tables prior to snack and did not use a 2-step cleaning and disinfecting process.
Licensor observed potentially hazardous items (ie: staff purses, disinfecting wipes and multiple cans of air freshener) within reach of children in classroom and gross motor space.
Licensor observed, and overheard when not in the classroom, the preschool teacher yelling at the children repeatedly. The teacher was heard yelling things such as; "Get Up" and "Get back over there and sit down". The teachers interactions were not nurturing and responsive and she did not provide guidance to children in a positive and consistent manner.
Current consent for administered medications - R Apr 2025
Toddler room had a diaper changing table with no running water in the room. Licensor was told staff change diapers in the room and then walk the children to the bathroom to wash hands.
No medication authorization on file for a child [REDACTED]
No current IHCP on file for a child with [REDACTED]Expired plan stated [REDACTED] as part of emergency plan and no Benadryl on site.
No sink next to diaper changing table
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
Trampoline
Child was observed jumping on a small round trampoline during virtual visit.
Coffee/Hot liquids
At the time of the visit the staff schedule was not posted in an area easily visible to all parents, educators and visitors. There was a staff schedule posted in the PS classroom however it was not current as required.
Staff meeting documentation
When reviewing the evacuation drill log the Licensor noted the program is not alternating exits when evacuating as required.
Indoor Space
[REDACTED]stated to [REDACTED] as an [REDACTED]; there was no [REDACTED]on site for these children.
Evacuation procedures posted at each exit; Exit signs and diagrams as required
When reviiewing the staff meeting log it could not be determined if the staff were meeting for a minimum of 2 hours monthly due to the time of the meetings not being recorded on the agendas.
Children's records and checklist - R Apr 2025
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
Staff:child ratios and groupings: Mixed
Staff Schedule current and posted
Allergies, medical info, special diets, emergency medications; privacy protected
Evacuation drill log, all groups
One hand on child when being changed on elevated surface
Emergency medications readily available
Documentation of medication administration; Current consent for medications
Of the[REDACTED] children's files randomly reviewed the following was noted: [REDACTED] file was missing an updated [REDACTED].
Of the [REDACTED]staff files randomly reviewed [REDACTED] was missing evidence of an updated registration in the PQ registry.
At the time of the visit there were[REDACTED] infants in the Infant/Toddler Mixed classroom, the program was over their licensed infant capacity of 3 children.
At the time of the visit, 2 cups of coffee were found stored on a low shelf accessible to children in the gross motor room.
When observing in the infant classroom the Licensor noted the white toy shelf was not secured
At the time of the visit written emergency evacuation procedures were not posted by the main door in the Gross Motor room
At the time of the visit [REDACTED] stated to administer [REDACTED] was missing this information.
At the time of the visit an Educator took both hands off of a child that was being diapered on an elevated surface.
At the time of the visit [REDACTED] medication consent forms were missing [REDACTED]