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Home › MA › Dorchester › Edwards, Medlor Pauline
Dorchester MA 02121 · License #P-179008 · Home-based · Family Child Care
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Persons on Premises
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Required Postings - Child Specific
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At the time of the visit the educator's son Kevin Bailey was present on the premises. [REDACTED] is not listed as a contact person in the educator's file and has not had a BRC.
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The educator does not have required posting for child with allergies.
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The licensor observed a can of Lysol on the floor under the table and accessible to children.
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The licensor did not see any evidence of curriculum/routine/structure within the program.
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Napping materials are not labeled for each child and stored in a way that they are touching.
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Children's Records - R Apr 2025
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Individual Health Care Plans
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Progress Reports
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Required Postings - Child Specific - R Apr 2025
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Staff Records
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Pest Elimination
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Space (health risks) - R Apr 2025
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Curriculum / Routine / Structure - R Apr 2025
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Napping Materials
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The educator is missing updated physicals on three children. Incomplete enrollment packets for two children, a missing start date on the enrollment form for one child, and missing progress reports on all children enrolled.
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The educator is missing Individual Health Care Plan for child enrolled in the program.
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The educator did not have any progress reports on the children enrolled in the program.
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One child enrolled in the program has allergies to mangoes and oranges, as well as a drug allergy to [REDACTED]. During the recent visit, the child required an updated physical examination. At this time, the licensor is unable to determine the protocol for managing the allergies and whether life-saving medication is necessary. As a precaution, the licensor believes that there should be a posting about the allergies and that there may be a need for life-saving medications.
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The educator's physical has expired. Her last physical was on 8/24/2023. She stated that she would provide an updated physical after her upcoming appointment in October.
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The licensor and supervisor observed vermin droppings, flies, and spiders on the windowsills of the program.
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Indoor Hazards
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Water Temperature
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Exits (evacuation route)
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Chipping and Peeling Paint
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The educator is missing the emergency numbers, 1 emergency card on a child, 2 that have expired, and is missing the children ID's.
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The licensor observed the presence of grease, grime, and crumbs on the stove and the wall behind it.
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The water temperature is 143 degrees Fahrenheit.
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The second exit egress of the home has a locked gate impeding exit safety to the street away from the home.
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First Aid Kit (FCC)
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The licensor observed chipping and peeling paint in various areas of the home. This included the exterior front porch, the bedroom/playroom, as well as the ceiling and walls of the library, and the closet where mats are kept.
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Emergency Preparedness - R Apr 2025
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First Aid Kit (FCC)
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Refrigerator Temperature
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Water Temperature
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Exits (evacuation route)
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Chipping and Peeling Paint
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Indoor Hazards
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Annual Registration in Professional Qualifications Registry (PQR)
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Ongoing Professional Development
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Evidence of plan for developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities
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Licensor observed an unsuccessful evacuation. Educator and assistant left one child behind in the crib napping, and the first aid bag was not taken. 7.11(07)h (h) The educator must hold practice evacuation drills with all groups of children and all educators from each floor level of the approved space at least monthly. Drills must be held during different times of the program day, and must use alternative exits. The educator must document the date, time, exit route used, number of children evacuated and effectiveness of each drill.
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Educator is missing emergency numbers, emergency cards, children's ID's Regulation 7.11(05)(d) 7.11(05) The licensee must ensure that the following are easily and readily available at all times, and accompany the children anytime they leave the facility in the care of staff:
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Refrigerator temperature 46 degrees Fahrenheit."
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The water temperature was 139 degrees Fahrenheit Regulation 7.07(10)(l) 7.07(10) Water Temperature. The licensee must provide running water in sinks used by children. Water temperature must not exceed 120
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First exit is through the front door of the two-family home. Licensor observed two bags containing rock salt. One of the bags was opened and accessible to children Second exit is through the kitchen into a back hallway out to the back of the home. Licensor observed that there was no Exit sign on the door leading to the outside of the home. Regulation 7.07(01) 7.07 The licensee must ensure that the physical facilities are safe, clean, in good repair and free from hazards and clutter. The licensee must monitor the environment daily to identify and remove or repair any hazards that may cause injury to children. Exits and evacuation routes must be kept clear of obstruction
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Licensor observed that there was paint in the bathroom and hallway that was worn and in need of repair. Regulation: 7.07(06) Chipping and Peeling Paint. The licensee must maintain the interior and exterior of the program in good repair, free of chipping, flaking, or peeling paint or broken plaster.
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Licensor observed indoor space to be cluttered and to have the follow: Playroom area: Stacks of papers and files on child's lunch table and floor. Three glass vases with expired flowers on top of children's toy shelf, Office supplies stapler pen/pencil container with light bulb on toy shelf. Kitchen: Cabinets with broken child safety locks Carboard on kitchen floor posing a tripping hazard. Box of Clorox 2 Plastic bags Pots and pans stacked next to stove that posed a tipping hazard. All accessible to children. Hallway. Children's napping mats in hallway causing an obstruction and hazard. Bathroom: In the bathroom vanity there was Bleach, Clorox spray. Bathroom trash can dirty, carboard on the floor causing hazard. All were accessible to children. 7.07(10) Indoor Space. The indoor space must be clean, safely maintained, well-ventilated and well-lit, of sufficient size for the children served, and must encourage play and learning.
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Educator's file was missing the PQ Registry (PQR) Certificate.
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Educator's file missing records of current trainings and professional development required by regulations.
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Licensor did not observe evidence of planned developmentally appropriate curriculum. Regulation: 7.06(01)(a) 7.06(01) The licensee must provide a well-balanced curriculum of specific, planned learning experiences that support the social, emotional, physical, intellectual and language development of all children. The curriculum must:
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Space (indoor / outdoor hazards) - R Apr 2025
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Space (health risks) - R Apr 2025
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Rugs in the Library and Dramatic Playroom are bunched up and pose a tripping hazard.
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Bathroom vanity containing bleach is accessible to children.
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Annual Registration in Professional Qualifications Registry (PQR)
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Space (health risks) - R Apr 2025
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Educator's professional qualification registry number # [REDACTED] expired on 08/11/2021. Her certified assistant's professional qualification registry number # [REDACTED] expired on 08/11/2021.
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Licensor and educator observed a pair of scissor, electrical cord and pizza cutter in the top drawer in the kitchen missing the lock at the time of the visit.
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Diapering & Toileting - R Apr 2025
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Indoor Hazards
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Licensor observed Educator missing a barrier to prevent the child from coming in contact with the changing surface and cleaning supplies after changing diaper.
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Licensor observed the kitchen cleaning supplies under the kitchen sink. The trash container missing to cover in the bathroom.
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