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Dorchester MA 02122 · License #P-171021 · Center · Center-Based Care
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Staff Records
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Staff orientation, training and meetings
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EEC Essentials Training completion
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Children's Records
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Allergies, medical info, special diets, emergency medications; privacy protected
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A sampling of staff files was reviewed. 1) Three staff files did not include a current bi-monthly observation due in February 2026. 2) One staff file did not include a current physical exam. 3) One staff file did not include the completion certificate for Strong Start Essentials Training 2.0.
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Staff meeting documentation reviewed showed that all staff are not meeting for a total of 2 hours monthly
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One staff file did not include the completion certificate for Strong Start Essentials Training 2.0.
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A sampling of children's files was reviewed. 1) One child's file did not include a current physical exam, current immunizations, and a current Lead test and results. 2) One child's file did not include a current Lead Test and results.
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The Allergy/Medical Condition List included a medication for a child for a mild reaction that was not noted in the child's IHC Plan.
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A sampling of children's files was reviewed. Two children's files did not include evidence of a current Lead Test and results.
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One exit in the Sensory and Lady Bug classrooms did not have a written evacuation plan posted at the exit.
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One child's IHC Plan included administration of a medication should a child have a minor allergic reaction. The parent has not provided this medication and required paperwork to the program.
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1) Two children's Individual Health Care (IHC) Plans were not signed and dated by a parent. 2) One child's IHC Plan included a medication dosage of 8 ML. The program did not have a medication dispenser with 8 ML noted.
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The door to the kitchen was open into the Lady Bugs classroom. There must be a barrier between children's activity space and the kitchen.
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Children's Records - R Apr 2025
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Evacuation procedures posted at each exit
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Emergency medications readily available
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
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Barrier to kitchen
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One child had an emergency medication. That medication was not in its original box with the prescription affixed.
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One child's Individual Health Care Plan was not signed/dated by the child's doctor.
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Children's Records - R Apr 2025
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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Physcial Facilities
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Off-Site Health Permit
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Food not served beyond recommended dates
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Emergency Evacuation - R Apr 2025
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Emergency medications readily available
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Medication
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
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A sampling of children's files was reviewed. 1) One child's enrollment forms were dated over one year old. 2) Two children's Children's Enrollment Forms (Face Sheet) were signed/dated by the parent over a year ago. 3) One child's Transportation Departure Plan was blank. 4) One child's Medication Consent form included 2.5ML medication dosage. However, the most recent IHC included 5 ML dosage. Dosage information needs to be consistent.
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A sampling of staff records was reviewed. One staff file did not include a current annual evaluation.
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In the Lady Bug classroom, there was a tri-side easel located at the egress to the playground. This was partially blocking the evacuation route. Exits and evacuation routes must be kept clear of obstructions.
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The program has City Fresh as its meal provider. The program did not have a current 2024 Health Permit for City Fresh. If the program provides food that is prepared off-site, the food must be prepared at a facility that has a Food Service permit. Please email EEC when the permit is uploaded to the document library.
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The program had some individually packages Cheese Its and Keebler Cookies. These packages did not include the expiration date.
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All practice evacuation drills were conducted between 9:25 AM and 12 PM. The program must practice evacuation drills during all hours of operation.
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One child's physical form included that the child had a chronic condition and medication. The parent has not provided this medication or required paperwork to the program.
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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Medication
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One staff file reviewed did not include evidence and date of interview.
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One child's medication was not in the original box with the prescription label attached indicating that the medication was for the child.
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Children's records and checklist - R Apr 2025
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Staff meeting documentation
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Staff records checklist
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Emergency #s easily visible; Name / address / phone # of Health Care Consultant
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
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Documentation of medication administration; Current consent for medications
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Required Inspections (as applicable)
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One child's file included an arrival and transportation plan that was blank.
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The program has not been documenting staff meetings since their return after the program's closure for COVID.
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One staff file reviewed did not include evidence of 2 references.
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The name, address and telephone number of the Health Care Consultant was not included on the Emergency Phone Number List which must be posted in an area easily visible to educators and visitors.
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One Individual Health Care Plan did not include possible side effects of the child's medications.
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One child's Medication Consent Form did not include directions for storage of the medication.
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1) The program did not have a 2022 Health Permit. 2) The program did not have a 2022 Health Permit for the kitchen location for City Fresh.
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One child's Individual Health Care Plan did not include medication side effects and possible consequences should the medication not be administered.
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Children's Records - R Apr 2025
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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Physical Space Inspections
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Emergency Evacuation - R Apr 2025
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Emergency medications readily available
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
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Three children's files were reviewed. 1) One child's Enrollment Form did not include all required information. 2) One child's First Aid and Emergency Form did not include all required information. In addition, the parent had not signed/dated page 2 of the enrollment form. 3) One child's file did not include a Medication Consent Form for an emergency medication.
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Three staff files were reviewed: 1) One staff file was missing a current physical exam. 2) One staff file was missing evidence of 2 references.
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The program has their food delivered by City Fresh. The program did not have a current 2021 Health Permit for the kitchen where this food is prepared.
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The Fire Drill log did not include the route used upon evacuation (primary vs secondary)
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1) One child's physical included that the child has severe allergies and has 2 emergency medications. The child's parent has not provided these medications to the program along with Medication Consent forms (one for each medication) and an Individual Health Care Plan. 2) The dosage to be administered was unclear for one child's emergency medication. 3) One child's emergency medication did not have a dispenser with the specific dosage to be administered.
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Children's Records - R Apr 2025
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Plan for meeting potential emergencies
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Evacuation procedures posted at each exit
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Program transportation plan
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Three children's files were reviewed. 1) Two children's Enrollment Form information were incomplete. 2) One child's First Aid/Emergency Care form included the incorrect date of birth. 3) One child's date of physical was incorrect and was noted as 11/9/20. Please obtain an accurate date of [REDACTED] from the doctor's office. The [REDACTED] form did not include evidence of a [REDACTED].
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The Emergency Contingency plan does not address all itetms required by regulation and therefore is incomplete. Please update this policy and upload to the portal document library for review and approval.
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In the Bumble Bee classroom, written evacuation plans were not posted at the exit.
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Please upload your transportation plan to the portal document library for review and approval.
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