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One educator's file did not have evidence of Strong Start Essentials 2.0 training.
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Concord MA 01742-5223 · License #P-169460 · Center · Center-Based Care
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One educator's file did not have evidence of Strong Start Essentials 2.0 training.
Staff Records
EEC Essentials Training completion
Random review of 4 staff files found: 2 with no evidence of a current [REDACTED] and 2 did not have evidence of teacher qualifications on file.
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
Children's Records - R Apr 2025
Random review of 5 children's files found 1 with an incomplete developmental history form and 1 needing a current physical.
Random review of 3 staff files found the following: 2 had no evidence of program orientation, 1 had no evidence of completion of Essentials training, 1 did not have completed evidence of teacher qualifications (missing work experience form) and 1 did not have evidence of current first aid training.
This renewal - monitoring visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
Indoor Space
A child's IHCP does not state clearly when to give an [REDACTED]
Peeling paint found around main door and posts/railing on walkway up to the program.
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
Educator needed to be reminded to wash a child's hands after diapering.
Review of 4 staff files found the following: 2 files had no staff information form, 1 had no physical and 3 had no evidence of immunity to [REDACTED]
During health and safety inspection the following was found: the preschool room has 2 oven type appliances accessible to children that are used for cooking activities. These pose potential hazards.
Handwashing after diapering/toileting in separate area from food preparation
Review of 5 children's files found 2 with transportation plans that were not signed or dated.
Children's records and checklist - R Apr 2025
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
No peeling or flaking paint (indoor and out)
Medication Consent
One child's [REDACTED]was not in it's original prescription box or did not have a prescription affixed to the [REDACTED]
No medication authorization forms on file for [REDACTED]children's [REDACTED]
Medication
Attendance was not accurate. Infant was marked in on the infant attendance, but was with a staff member in the preschool classroom as they awaited the 2nd infant teacher to arrive.
Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
Medication Administration Policy
No medication authorization consent forms on file for 2 children's medications. No IHCP on file [REDACTED].
Review of 8 children's files found the following: 1 child's file did not contain a physical or transportation plan and 1 child's 1st aid/cpr consent was not signed and dated and had no transportation plan.
It could not be determined if staff meetings were held during 3 months as there was no documentation of the meetings.
Baseboard heaters in preschool classroom have areas where metal panels are not secure and pose potential hazard.
Food Storage, Sanitation & Safety
Staff monitor environment for hazards-Hazardous items not accessible to children
Equipment was found in the I/T classroom that is tippable posing potential hazards.
Flaking paint found on doorframe between I/T main classroom and diapering area.
Children's records and checklist - R Apr 2025
Staff meeting documentation
Evacuation drill log, all groups
Tippable furniture
No transportation
Could not be determined if an evacuation drill was held in December of 2018.
Program transportation plan
Not all food items were found stored properly.
No peeling or flaking paint (indoor and out)