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Home › MA › Everett › ABZ Early Childhood Development Center
Everett MA 02149-5707 · License #P-183307 · Center · Center-Based Care
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BRCs on all potential employees
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Two staff members did not have a current background record check as their BRC status was found to be expired as of 6/8/2026. All staff must maintain a current background record check status.
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Opportunities to foster independence and self help skills
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Health and Safety
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Indoor Space
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Diapering and Toileting for children under 2.9
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Toxic Substances
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Infection Control/Hand Washing - R Apr 2025
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The designated administrator on site does not meet the qualifications as required for the number of children served.
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The staff schedule posted on site, dating 12/20/2024, is outdated as it reflected staff no longer working at the program and did not reflect the most recent changes in staffing.
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Administration
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Staff Schedule/Qualifications - R Sep 2025
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1. At the time of the visit, two {REDACTED} age children were confined to a piece of equipment (bouncy chair) and opportunities to move freely were not provided. 2. A current curriculum was not available; the curriculum posted in the {REDACTED} classroom dated July 2024.
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Personal items intended for (bottle, sippy cup, toothbrush) individual use were not labeled with the name of the child for whom they were intended.
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1. The flooring in the {REDACTED} classroom reflected four damaged floor tiles, which exposed the compressed wood material from underneath the tile surfacing. 2. A crib stored inside the infant/toddler classroom was not maintained in a clean/sanitary manner as the fitted sheet reflected a significant amount of dust particles.
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Children were not offered quiet activities when choosing not to sleep.
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1. Children's hands were not washed with liquid soap and water following diaper changes conducted in the {REDACTED} classroom. 2. Adequate privacy was not provided to {REDACTED} age children during diapering procedures as children were diaper changed within the classroom space, in the presence of other {REDACTED} age children.
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Violation
Toxic hazardous materials (3-pack liquid Clorox) were stored inside an unlocked kitchenette area, accessible to children in the {REDACTED} classroom.
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Proper handwashing procedures were not followed in the {REDACTED} classroom as children and staff did not wash their hands following diapering and toileting procedures.
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Health and Safety
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Building Inspection and Fire Inspection - R Apr 2025
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Toxic Substances
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A child's bottle containing milk stored inside the refrigerator was not labeled with the name of the child for whom it was intended.
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Building and Fire Inspections are expired as of May 30, 2024.
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1. Trash bags and hand sanitizers were stored underneath an unlocked sink cabinet, accessible to children. 2. An opened bag of ice melt salt was placed at the front entrance of the facility, accessible to children.
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Violation
Three staff's BRC status reflect to have expired as of January 2023.
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Staff BRC - R Sep 2025
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Children's Records - R Apr 2025
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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Sleeping Materials
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Food stored in clean/covered containers
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Pest Control
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Indoor Space
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Violation
A review of four children's records reflected the following. 1. Two children's records did not contain documentation of an updated developmental history form, First Aid Medical Consent form, consent forms and physical examination. 2. A child's records did not contain documentation of a transportation plan. 3. A second child's record did not contain documentation of a lead screening result.
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Violation
A review of three staff records reflected the following. 1. Documentation of an FY 2022 staff annual evaluation was not available for review for three staff. Last evaluation on file dated 1/2021. 2. Documentation of FY 2023 bi-monthly staff observations were not available for review for three staff for FY 2023. 3. Documentation of the FY 2022 professional development trainings of at least 20 hours for three full time staff were not available for review.
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Sleeping materials (nap mats) provided by the program reflected significant wear and tear, some exposing the foam like material.
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Children's personal snacks were not stored in clean/covered containers.
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Violation
EEC observed significant mice droppings along the edge of the sink vanity located in the restroom within the {REDACTED} classroom.
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Violation
The indoor spaces were not safely maintained at the time of the visit. EEC observed the following. 1. Three floor tiles were chipped and broken in the {REDACTED} classroom; a floor vent was secured with cleared tape. 2. Area along the edge of the sink vanity located in the restroom within the {REDACTED} classroom was not properly cleaned/swept and or mopped. 3. Large area rug located in the {REDACTED} room was uncleaned, containing visible wear and tear and stains. 4. Food container lids appeared dusty. Kitchen area appeared cluttered.
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Administration
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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Staff Schedule current and posted
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Ratios
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At the time of the visit, an administrator was not found to be on the premises.
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Violation
At the time of the visit, staff records for each staff member were not available for review as these were not accessible to the staff present on site.
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Violation
The staff schedule posted on site was outdated as of 8/16/2022 and did not reflect accurate staffing patterns and break coverage.
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Violation
At the time of the visit, a staff member was observed caring for seven {REDACTED} children, while the second staff was taking their break time on a separate classroom. A plan for break coverage was not put in place, to ensure compliance for staff to child ratios.
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A written progress report must be done periodically
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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Staff Schedule current and posted
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Administration
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Proper sanitizing techniques; Bottles labeled and out of children's reach
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Staff monitor environment for hazards-Hazardous items not accessible to children
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A child's written progress report was not provided for review at the time of the visit.
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Violation
At the time of the visit, staff records for each staff member were not available for review.
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Violation
The staff schedule posted dated 6/3/2022 and was placed in an area not easily visible to parents, staff and visitors, additionally a staff member reported being unaware of where the staff schedule is posted.
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At least one administrator meeting the qualifications was not on the premises full time during the hours of program operation.
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1. Clean Cide wipes (disinfecting wipes) were stored on top of the cubby area in the preschool classroom within reach of children.
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A staff's personal belonging (purse) hung within reach of children in the {REDACTED} classroom cubby area which is used to store the children's personal belongings. This item was previously cited on the 6/22/2022 visit. A 2nd staff's personal belonging (purse) was placed on top of a chair in the currently closed {REDACTED} room, however the {REDACTED} children have access to this space as they must walk through the closed {REDACTED} room into the preschool classroom daily upon their arrival to the program.
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The arrival time for two children in the [redacted]room were not documented on the daily attendance.
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Individual feeding schedules for infant/toddler children were not available for review at the time of the visit.
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The staff schedule posted on site was outdated, since 7/12/2021.
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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A written progress report must be done periodically
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Accurate attendance; arrival/departure times
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Feeding schedule for each infant/toddler; Infants held while fed from bottle
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Staff Schedule current and posted
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Proper sanitizing techniques; Bottles labeled and out of children's reach
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Staff and children wash hands: after toileting or diapering
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Documentation of medication administration; Current consent for medications
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Staff monitor environment for hazards-Hazardous items not accessible to children
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No peeling or flaking paint (indoor and out)
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Two staff records reviewed did not contain documentation of an interview and verification of two references.
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Two children's records reviewed did not contained documentation of a written progress report.
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1. Sanitizing and disinfecting solutions were not properly label and were stored on top of children's cubby area. 2. Proper sanitizing techniques were not conducted on a diapering surface following a diaper change.
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A staff member conducting a diaper change did not washed the child's hand prior to placing them back on the rocker.
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Violation
A consent form for non-prescription medication did not include signature from the Doctor and was dated incorrectly as it did not include the year.
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Two staff's personal belongings (purse/backpack) hung within reach of children from the preschool's cubby area which is used to store the children's personal belongings.
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Chipping of paint was observed on the wall above the water closet inside the [redacted]restroom. Additional flaking of paint was observed on the walls and wooden painted areas in the [redacted]room.
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Staff Schedule/Qualifications - R Sep 2025
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Health and Safety
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Physical Facility-Indoors
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Physical Space Paint
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Emergency Evacuation - R Apr 2025
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Toxic Substances
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Medication
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
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Rest materials clean/good repair/individually marked2
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The staff schedule posted on the information bulletin board was not current as it included staff that no longer work in the program and it dated 1/8/2018.
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The thermometer inside the refrigerator used to store food read 20 degrees at the time of the visit (see attachment).
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Violation
(1) electrical cord-hung across the wall behind a bucket seat table used by children while consuming meals.
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Violation
Janitorial activities (vacuuming) were carried out in the {REDACTED} room prior meal time while it was occupied by children.
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The {REDACTED} room had some paint chipping on two walls and some corners (see attachment).
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Violation
The emergency evacuation observation log did not include the effectiveness for each practice fire drill conducted monthly for FY 2019.
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Violation
In the {REDACTED} classroom, liquid Correction Wite Out products were stored on a shelf within the reach of children (see attachment). Plastic bags were stored under an unlocked diaper changing table in the {REDACTED} Mixed classroom which was accessible to children.
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Violation
(1) Child’s {REDACTED} medication had expired on January 2019 and second set of {REDACTED} medication had expired on December 2018.
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(1) child's I.H.C.P. was incomplete and did not contain a signature from the physician.
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Resting mats in the {REDACTED} room were not in good repair, some stuffing was exposed on the corners and sides (see attachment).These must be replaced.
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