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Messiah Lutheran Preschool & Learning Center daycare inspections in Fitchburg, MA — KinderFax

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Messiah Lutheran Preschool & Learning Center

Fitchburg MA 01420-1312 · License #P-170208 · Center · Center-Based Care

Current

Capacity 42 childrenLast inspected Oct 8, 2025

Contact

Phone: (978) 345-5954
Website: Add via profile claim
Address: Fitchburg MA 01420-1312 · Directions

Hours

Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.

Care & schedule

When they operate

Schedule type not published.

Ages served

Ages not published.

Licensed for 42 children

Violations, past 3 yrs

From inspections (not complaints)

High-risk violations

Serious / high-risk non-compliance

Substantiated complaints

Published by Massachusetts EEC

Inspections, past 3 yrs

Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr

This facility

11.3

Massachusetts average

3.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care

Oct 8, 2025 — Monitoring Visit

10 violations cited · view state record

10 violations

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A plunger was observed within reach of children in the Pre-K bathroom
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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The following was noted: 1. One student's IHCP was expired. 2. A student with [REDACTED](which is a chronic health condition) did not have the required IHCP
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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One student’s [REDACTED]was expired
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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A student was missing a medication consent for their [REDACTED]and had an expired medication consent for their [REDACTED]
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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The following was observed in the Pre-K classroom: 1. A toilet plunger was observed stored within reach of children 2. There was peeling and chipped paint on the baseboards.

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Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

1The Oct 8, 2025 inspection noted: “A plunger was observed within reach of children in the Pre-K bathroom” — what has changed since then?
2The Dec 3, 2024 inspection noted: “Supervision of children” — what has changed since then?
3The Sep 19, 2023 inspection noted: “During health and safety inspections in the classroom the following was observed: * In the toddler classroom: a chair was observed to have splintering wood, the…” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care on Jul 10, 2026 · Source records · Report an error

Dec 3, 2024 — Renewal - Full Review Visit

12 violations cited · view state record

12 violations

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Supervision of children
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Equipment is clean, safe, secured, and poses no hazard.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Furnishings and equipment
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Indoor Space
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Fall zones adequate depth of impact absorbing material
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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No peeling or flaking paint (indoor and out)
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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An educator was observed walking out of the Preschool 2 classroom, leaving 9 children unsupervised.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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A therapy swing was observed in a classroom. The program stated the swing is used for toddlers and preschoolers during rest time to calm them. Though professionally installed, this type of swing cannot be used in a program.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Toddler children were observed seat belted into their chairs at lunch and unable to get up when they wanted to, causing them to try to stand with the chairs attached or scoot along the floor.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Cracked floor tiles were observed in the infant room. The flooring through the hallways was stained and cracked in several areas.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Climbing structures on the toddler playground did not have the required six feet all around fall zone.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Chipped paint was observed on the classroom doors.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.

Sep 19, 2023 — Monitoring Visit

12 violations cited · view state record

12 violations

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During health and safety inspections in the classroom the following was observed: * In the toddler classroom: a chair was observed to have splintering wood, the corner of a rug was rolled up causing a tripping hazard, the impact mat around the climbing cushions was frayed and torn in several places. '
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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There was not an adequate depth (9 inches) of sand in the fall zones of the preschool playground.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Emergency telephone numbers were not posted near the phone in the Preschool classroom.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
Staff BRC - R Sep 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
Equipment is clean, safe, secured, and poses no hazard.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Indoor Space
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
Fall zones adequate depth of impact absorbing material
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
Emergency #'s easily visible-all
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Toxic Substances
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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A review of two staff files showed staff member had not fully completed their BRC process.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Several shelves in the toddler and preschool classrooms were found to be unsecured.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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The following was observed: * A can of shaving cream was observed in the Preschool classroom. Through an interview with the director, it was learned the children use it for sensory play. *Potty seats are observed stored within reach of children. *Dust pans and brooms were observed stored on the floor within reach of children. * A two-inch screw and washer were observed placed on the dramatic play area's "sink" in the preschool classroom.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.

Dec 20, 2019 — Monitoring Visit

12 violations cited · view state record

12 violations

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Violation
Children's Records - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Administration
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Staff Schedule/Qualifications - R Sep 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Food stored in clean/covered containers
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Indoor Space
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Through a review of three children's records the following was noted: 1) One child's file did not have evidence of a [REDACTED] 2) Two other's children's files had a document that the parent signed indicated that the files were up to date, albeit when reviewing the information of one file which was for a preschool age child the current information in for this child's development needs, reflected information that was pertinent to this child when this child was an infant and was not updated.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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At the time the Licensing Specialist arrived to the program an Educator who was sitting in the [REDACTED] office indicated that the [REDACTED] was not on site, but could not identify which staff was the designated Educator in charge.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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When the Licensing Specialist arrived, one of the assigned toddler Educators was observed sitting in the [REDACTED] office with a child who was being picked up early by their parent. At this time, the second toddler Educator was left alone with more than 4 children in the toddler classroom, leaving this classroom out of child/staff ratio.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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The staff schedule posted was not current as it was dated 3/15/19, and there had been staff changes since then.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Through a review of the storage of the program's snacks the following was noted: 1) An opened box of gold fish crackers was not being stored in a sealed/closed container 2) An opened package of graham crackers was closed with a piece of masking tape, and not placed in sealed or closed container
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Through an inspection of the classrooms the following was noted: 1)The rug in the toddler classroom has tears in it in two areas. 2) Permanent Markers, plastic wire for crafting were accessible to children in one preschool classroom.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.