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Home › MA › Fitchburg › Castillo, Maria
Fitchburg MA 01420 · License #P-210479 · Home-based · Family Child Care
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Space (indoor / outdoor hazards)
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There is one section of the fence that needs repairs: we discussed to repair the spaces wider than 3 1/2, and increase the height to 4 feet.
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Missing thermometer for first aid kit.
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We discussed to repair the wide spaces in between the railings that are wider than 3 1/2 inches for both back exit stairs, repair a loose railing, and install a handrail within reach of children.
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The educator plans to use the second floor: living room, playroom and kitchen for child care. Additional living space inside the home requires to be review by EEC staff since there is a room on the second floor level that it connected to the first floor apartment by stairs inside the home; yet it is considered as part of the second floor apartment per applicants.
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We discussed to replace the batteries for the smoke alarm in the hallway upstairs since it was not functioning and to ensure it is connected to the other smoke alarm in the hallway downstairs.
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We discussed to ensure that the hot water temperature is not more than 120 degrees Fahrenheit; currently about 124.
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The educator stated that she will use the side exit door from her living room that leads to the side porch, and the back exit door from the kitchen that leads to the back of the house. There is another set of stairs inside the home connecting both apartments that needs to be reviewed by EEC.
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We discussed to increase and install permanent fencing that is at least 4 feet in height along all exit areas to prevent access to the steep hill behind the house, and remove crumbling cement from the ground, pieces of wood, tires, multiple propane tanks for grill, etc. from the walkway and driveway which will be the back exit area.
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There is some peeling paint on the back exit stairs in need of repair. Please complete the peeling paint compliance statement form when repairs are done.
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We discussed to add a mesh/screen to the existing radiator cover to prevent the children from touching the radiator in the living room.
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We discussed to repair the wide spaces in between the railings that are wider than 3 1/2 inches for the fenced outdoor play area and to increase the height up to at least 4 feet for the sections that did not measure 4 feet in height.
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Children's Records - R Apr 2025
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Ongoing Professional Development
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Staff Records
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Smoke Detectors
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Space (health risks) - R Apr 2025
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One of the children's records was missing the annual up to date form.
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The educator had a training certificate of 5 hours for Outside Play and Learning. We discussed to submit an additional 25 hours of training certificates since educators needs to complete at least 10 hours a year of trainings.
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We discussed to create a file for her assistants to maintain attendance, medical form and trainings.
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We discussed to install smoke alarms in the nap/playrooms.
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We discussed to repair or replace the following hazards: cushion the exposed radiator legs, place the plastic bags out of reach of children and repair the hole on the netting of the pack n play.
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Playground Safety - Fallzones
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Space (indoor / outdoor hazards) - R Apr 2025
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The educator has a plastic playground structure with an attached 24 inch slide. We discussed the regulations and to install proper ground cover such as playground mulch that is at least 6 inches deep and 6 feet all around or to install rubber mats that have been tested to meet the following safety standard: ASTM F1292 Standard Specification for Impact Attenuation of Surfacing Materials within the Use Zone of Playground Equipment per Consumer Product Safety Commission. We also discussed that she may remove the slide from the play area.
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For the outdoor space we discussed to increase the height of the railings to 4 feet for the deck that she uses for child care. For the indoor space we discussed to secure a toy shelf in the new playroom that she is adding to the licensed space.
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Space (health risks) - R Apr 2025
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Chipping and Peeling Paint
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There was some peeling paint on the back the deck. Please complete the Peeling Paint Compliance Statement when repairs are done.
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Discussed to provide more space in between the hanging coats to provide sanitary storage.
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