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Fall River MA 02721-2353 · License #P-170527 · Center · Center-Based Care
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Violation
Current consent for administered medications
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Violation
At the time of the visit, in a review of one students IHCP and the corresponding Medication Consent Documentation, the documentation was not fully complete. Student A was missing documentation of the dates for the medication to be provided.
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Violation
At the time of the visit, the classroom ceiling has several areas where the paint was flaking and peeling off. The outdoor play structure on site had chipping and peeling paint throughout the structure support bars. 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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Violation
At the time of the visit, there were some woodchips on the playground that were several inches in length. The woodchips in the fall zones of the play area were between 0.5-4 inches. The outdoor play area must be free from hazards. If using woodchips, the ground surfacing must be 9 inches in depth.
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Children's Records - R Apr 2025
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Administration
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Supervision of Children
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Nutrition and Food Service
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Violation
Physical Space Paint
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Violation
Fall zones adequate depth of impact absorbing material
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Violation
At the time of the visit, in a review of four students files, one student had an expired physical.
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Violation
At the time of the visit, it was unable to be determined if the educator on site was director certified.
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Violation
At the time of the visit, two educators were in the classroom with 18 students. The current design of the program has a back kitchen area, that is separate from the classroom. At the time of the visit, the educators obtained milk from the fridge and used the sink to wash their hands, leaving one educator with 18 students. The program must have the number of educators necessary to ensure adequate supervision of the group at all times.
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Violation
At the time of the visit, the refrigerator on site was reading at 30 degrees. The licensee must provide refrigeration and storage for food at no less than 32 degrees F, nor more than 40 degrees F for all food requiring refrigeration.
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Violation
Emergency Evacuation Logs
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Violation
During the visit, the Child and Family Services Coordinator shared that the previous year's evacuation log had been misplaced. The program has conducted a drill since its reopening in September.
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