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Dover MA 02030-2265 · License #P-177100 · Center · Center-Based Care
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Tippable Equipment
During the visit, the following observations were made: 1. An educator placed a dirty dustpan on the table. 2. An educator sprayed the table with soap and water while a child was still eating at the table. 3. There was Lysol spray, cleaning wipes, and disinfectant spray in a closet in the bathroom, which was not secured to prevent children from accessing these items.
Toxic Substances
Infection Control/Hand Washing
There was a partial house that included two sides that were not safely secured in the classrooms.
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An educator only washed the tables after snack time, but did not disinfect them.
Through a review of emergency medications, it was noted that one child had an expired epi-pen.
Through a review of staff records, there wasn't evidence of the following: 1. staff observations 2. evidence of references 3. completion of Strong Start Essentials 4. evidence of physical examinations
Trampoline
During the visit, educators' coffee cups and drinks were on a counter accessible to children. A toilet bowl plunger was not secured and accessible to children in the bathroom.
There was a trampoline set up in the classroom.
Through a review of emergency medication consents, it was noted that one child who was prescribed an emergency medication didn't have a current consent on file.
Emergency Evacuation - R Apr 2025
Medication
Toxic Substances
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
Infection Control/Hand Washing - R Apr 2025
During the visit, there wasn't evidence of evacuation drills held monthly.
During the visit, an educator was observed using a bottle of water and then disinfectant to clean the tables after snack. However, the educator needed to follow the standard two-step cleaning process, which involves using soap and water first, followed by disinfectant, as required by EEC. Educators should have ensured that children followed hand-washing procedures after eating snacks. An educator did not guide a child to wash their hands after sneezing.
An educator was observed using her cellphone and not engaging with the children in her care.
Supervision of Children
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
Indoor Space
Children's Records - R Apr 2025
During a review of children's records, one did not have evidence of a child's physical.
1. Not all shelves in the classrooms were safely secured. 2. Not all electric outlets were covered. 3. Small plastic bags were stored in a drawer that wasn't secured and accessible to children.
During a review of staff files: The following was noted: 1. One record did not have evidence of a resume, application, documentation of references, or date of hire on file. 2. One record did not have evidence of observations or physical
Emergency Evacuation - R Apr 2025
The fencing outside was weathered and in need of repair.
There wasn't any documentation of a practice evacuation drill for November 2023.
Outdoor Space - R Apr 2025
One of the sheds out on the playground was weathered, splinting, and had chipping paint.
List of allergies
Indoor Space
Outdoor Space - R Apr 2025
Required Postings
An electrical outlet in the preschool classroom was missing a covering that prevents access.
Location of the first aid kit was not posted
A list of allergies and other emergency medical information wasn't posted in a manner that protects the privacy of each child.
This monitoring visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This renewal - full review visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This capacity increase visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
Previous menus on file for one year
Infection Control/Hand Washing - R Apr 2025
[REDACTED] medication was expired.
Medication
Physical Space Paint
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
Children's Records - R Apr 2025
Through a review of three children's records the following was noted: 1. One child's file was missing the required developmental placement documentation. 2. One child's file was missing a current physical exam.
Outdoor Space - R Apr 2025
Evacuation procedures posted at each exit
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
Through review of staff records the following was noted: 1. Two files were missing verification of references. 2. One file was missing a current PQ registry. 3. Two files were missing evidence of staff observations and consultation. 4. One file was missing evidence of a yearly evaluation.
There wasn't evidence of previous menus on file for one year.
In the Red Bears Classroom, nine children were present however only eight children were signed in on the attendance sheet.
The fencing to outdoor play area was weathered, splintering and missing fencing boards.
Chipping paint was observed throughout the outdoor play area.
During the time of the visit, written emergency evacuation procedures were not posted next to each exit.
In the Red Bear room the following was noted: 1. Children washed their hands before snack however the children returned to the rug instead of the table. 2. The table was not washed/sanitized before the snack was provided to the children. 3. The educator washed the tables after snack but did not sanitize the table as required.
[REDACTED] was missing IHCP for [REDACTED].