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Framingham MA 01701-4666 · License #P-170286 · Center · Center-Based Care
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During a review of the preschool classroom, the following was learned: 1) Food was not stored in airtight containers are required by regulation.
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Not all equipment was secured as required by regulation.
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BRCs on all potential employees
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Food stored in clean/covered containers
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Indoor Space
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Infection Control/Hand Washing
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During a review of all staff BRC, the following was learned: 1) Educator B had a fingerprint that expired on 1/7/26 and was not current as required by regulation.
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During a review of a diaper change in the toddler classroom, the following was observed: 1) Educator A did not keep one hand on the child while changing them on an evaluated surface as required 2) Educator A was observed to use only one step when cleaning/disinfecting the diaper table after they changed the child, regulation requires a 2 step cleaning/disinfecting process 3) In the Toddler classroom next door, the educator was observed to use the changing table as a table, placing lids from children's lunches and prepping the lunches on the changing table. Regulation states that the changing table cannot be used for any other purpose.
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Food stored in clean/covered containers
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Indoor Space
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staff records
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Not all food was observed to be stored in sealed containers as required by regulation.
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During a review of the program's indoor space, the following was observed: 1) In "pre-K' the board that is covering the pipes under the children's sink was observed to be "loose" and considered a potential hazard.
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Violation
2 staff records were randomly selected for review and the following was learned: 1) Educator A (start date 8/20/2024) did not have evidence of having provided the program with two[REDACTED] as required by regulation 2) Educator A did not have evidence of a PQ registry as required 3) Educator A Did not have evidence of "strong start 2.0" prior to working in a classroom as required by policy
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In 2 of the observed toddlers' rooms, curriculum was not present, and children were "wandering" the classroom without any adult engagement.
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Child guidance practices are supportive, nurturing, and responsive to children
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Feeding schedule for each infant/toddler; Infants held while fed from bottle
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Staff effectively communicate with each child
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Curriculum and daily activities are developmentally & linguistically appropriate
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Indoor Space
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Proper sanitizing techniques; Bottles labeled and out of children's reach
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One hand on child when being changed on elevated surface
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Liquid soap, disposable towels
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During a review of the toddler classroom, Educator B was in the "mini kitchen" area prepping and Educator C was in the classroom with their back turned to Child B and Child C, assisting another child. Child B sat down next to Child C, leaned over and bite them. Educator B then walked back into the classroom, while Educator C "wiped off" Child C's hand but did not wash the bite mark with soap and water as required. This showed an overall lack of proper supervision.
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Violation
During a review of the infant room, the following was observed: 1) infants were laid on the floor and handed their bottles, then the educator walked away. Regulation requires that infants are held when being fed from a bottle, however if they are able to hold their own bottle and parents allow for that, then the educator must sit with the infant and supervise.
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Violation
During a program wide review, the following was learned: 1) in several of the classrooms, educators were not observed to engage verbally with children as required.
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During a review of all indoor licensed space, the following was observed: 1) chipped paint in classrooms, creating a potential hazard to children 2) in the PSB room, the carpet squares have pulled up from the floor, creating a potential tripping hazard 3) in Toddler D the "kickboard" has pulled away from the wall in one section, creating a potential hazard 4) not all furniture and shelves were secured as required by regulation
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The changing table was not wash and disinfected before the next child was put on the changing table. The Educator was observed to put a fresh barrier on the table only prior to changing the next child.
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Educator A was not observed to keep their hand on Child A while changing their diaper on an elevated surface as required.
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After Child A's diaper was observed to be changed, both Educator A and Child A were not observed to wash their hands as required.
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Staff BRC - R Sep 2025
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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Children's Records - R Apr 2025
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Staff Schedule/Qualifications - R Sep 2025
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Supervision of Children
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Child Guidance & Interactions
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Indoor Space
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Diapering and Toileting for children under 2.9
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Violation
During a review of the program's BRC navigator portal, it was learned that Educator A was hired without a completed BRC as required by regulation.
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Violation
2 staff records were randomly selected for review and the following was learned: one educator (start date 6/16/22) has not provided the program evidence of a current physical or MMR records as required by regulation.
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3 children's records were randomly selected for review, and it was learned that one child's record did not have evidence of a current progress report in the last 6 months as required by regulation.
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A current staff schedule was not observed to be posted where staff, parents and visitors can review, as required by regulation.
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There was an overall lack of supervision of children in the pre-K classroom by the assigned educator.
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During the licensing study, it was observed that in "pre-K" and "transitional Kindergarten" there was an overall lack of implemented curriculum available to children as required by regulation. In the "transitional Kindergarten" classroom, Educator A was "muttering" to themselves and was not engaging or interacting with children positively.
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1) Several classrooms were observed to have chipping paint, 2) a hole was observed in the tile floor in Pre-K, creating a chipping hazard.3) In the Pre-K bathroom space, wipes, clothes, diapers and other items were observed to be stored in the handwashing sink.4) Not all food was observed to be stored in sealed containers as required. 5) in the TK classroom, a paring knife was observed to be stored in the adult sized sink, creating a potential hazard 6) the road rug was observed to be rolling up in the TK room, creating a potential tripping hazard 7) several classrooms had torn rest mats, with the foam pulling out, creating a potential hazard to children.
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Violation
During an observed diaper change in Infant A, the educator did not use a 2-step process to clean, then disinfect the diaper table as required. The same educator did not wash their hands after handling the cleaning chemicals as required. In Pre-K it was observed that Educator A did not follow proper diapering and toileting procedures when she told Child A that because they needed a diaper change, the rest of the class might not get to go outside or would have to wait to go outside because of that child.
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Child Guidance & Interactions
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Supervision of Children
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Diaper changing
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Indoor Space
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During the visit, it was observed that Educator A used inappropriate classroom management with children by stating "Oh my god, you guys! Listen!" Educator A was also overheard telling a Pre-K child that if they didn't listen, they'd be sent to the preschool classroom as a punishment. Educator B in a different classroom was overheard using an appropriately loud voice and "tone" with children, stating that they needed to listen to the second educator in the classroom.
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Violation
It was observed on the toddler playground that Educator A was engaged in a conversation with an EI worker when they were assigned to be supervising children.
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During a review of a diaper change in "Infant A" it was observed that Educator A did not keep one hand on the child at all times while changing on an evaluated surface as required by regulation.
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Several toddler rooms were observed to have large cracks in the tile floor and sections were the tiles are "sinking" into the floor, creating a tripping hazard. Several "teacher drawers" were unsecured but contained materials like adult scissors and staplers in the reach of children. A purse was observed to be stored on the counter, in the reach of children in the "toddler D" room. Sections of chipping wall board were observed in the "preschool" room, creating a potential hazard.
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Staff effectively communicate with each child
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Equipment is clean, safe, secured, and poses no hazard.
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Electric outlets covered, no frayed electrical cords. Carbon monoxide detector.
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
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Emergency medications readily available
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No peeling or flaking paint (indoor and out)
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2 children did not have evidence of a current progress report as required by regulation.
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8 staff records were reviewed and the following was learned: 2 staff had not provided the program with a physical within one year of their hire date as required, 3 staff have not provided [REDACTED] records as required. One staff did not have evidence of current first aid. One staff did not have evidence of a current yearly review as required.
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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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Children's records and checklist - R Apr 2025
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During a review of 15 children records the following was learned: 7 children did not have evidence of a current face sheet, signed and dated by their parent as required. 10 children did not have evidence of a current first aid/emergency consent form signed and dated by their parent as required. 8 children did not have evidence of a current transportation plan or a developmental history form. 8 children did not have evidence of a current physical or ever having provided the program with a physical within one month of enrollment as required. 3 children did not have evidence of [REDACTED]records as required.
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Violation
The Educators in the "Toddler C" Classroom were observed to use inappropriate child guidance. Educators were observed telling toddler aged children to "Say sorry" and using phrases like "do we hit our friends?"
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Violation
Not all dramatic play sets or shelving units were observed to be secured as required.
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Not all outlets had covers in "Toddler C" as required.
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During a review of 4 IHCP plans, 2 plans were found to be expired.
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In the Pre-K grouping it was observed that emergency medication was left in the reach of children when it was stored on the floor, then on a chair in the gym space. 2 [REDACTED]were observed to be expired (6/21 and 3/21). One IHCP stated it required [REDACTED] for Child A, but the program had recently sent home the [REDACTED] and did not have evidence of a new bottle on site.
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Violation
Chipping paint was observed in the classrooms and the preschool gym space, accessible to children. A "hole" in the wall was observed in the infant room, in the reach of children, creating a potential danger.
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Food prepared/served in safe/sanitary manner
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Violation
Not all food was stored in a sealed container as required in the "Pre-K One" classroom.
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Children's records and checklist - R Apr 2025
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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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Feeding schedule for each infant/toddler; Infants held while fed from bottle
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Safety requirements for indoor equipment
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Location of First Aid Kit
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Garbage kept in lined and covered containers, emptied daily
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Indoor Space
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Plan for diapering and toilet training
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First Aid Kit (SLGSA)
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
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Refrigerator temp. between 32-40 degrees; working thermometer in refrigerator
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During the visit, 12 children's records were randomly selected and reviewed. The following was learned: Several records were missing facesheets, date of admissions, emergency medical consents and releases, developmental history. [REDACTED] was missing a current [REDACTED]
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Violation
During a review of 12 children's files there was not evidence of progress reports.
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Violation
Six staff records were randomly selected and reviewed during the visit and the following was noted: One educator did not have a a staff form. Two educators did not have evidence of documentation of an interview or verification of references. Two educators' were missing documentation of their date of birth. One educator was missing evidence of their EEC Certification and qualifications. One educator was missing a PQ registry. One educator did not have evidence of a BRC status and date. Several educators were missing [REDACTED] Educators did not have evidence of the completed strong start training. Educators did not have documentation of program orientation and staff observations.
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Violation
During the visit, an Educator was observed to place an infant on a boppy pillow to independently feed themselves, without proper supervision as required by regulation.
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During the visit, an infant was observed crawling and pulling up on a soft climber placed on the tile flooring; creating a potential hazard.
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During the visit, the educator did not know where the first aid kid was located in the classroom.
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Trash containers containing food scraps were observed without lids as required by regulation.
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During the visit, the following was noted: In several classrooms, there were carpet tiles pulling up from the floor, creating a potential tripping hazard. There was an unsecured radio cord within children's reach. The kick board was pulled apart, exposing chipping wall board. The teacher's drawer was unsecured allowing children access to scissors and permanent markers.
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Violation
In the Toddler D room, the diapering and toileting policy was not posted as required by regulation.
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First Aids kits did not have evidence of cold packs.
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Violation
During a review of two [REDACTED], the following was noted: One child did not have a current [REDACTED]. One child's [REDACTED]was incomplete.
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Refrigerators did not have evidence of thermometers verifying temperatures.
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A child that required a [REDACTED] did not have evidence of a current prescription on the box as required by regulation.
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A child with a chronic medical condition did not have prescription medication consent for all medications required.
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Supervision of Children
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Indoor Space
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Toileting plan
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
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Medication
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Current consent for administered medications - R Apr 2025
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Violation
During a review of 2 different educators changing 2 different infants, it was observed that they did not keep a hand on the infant while changing their diaper on a elevated surface, as required by regulation.
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Violation
Although the program is currently working on a plan for the entire program to be painted, there was chipping paint in the reach of children in several classrooms. In “Toddler D” an unsecured drawer contained items such as adult scissor, accessible to children. The carpet in “pre-K” has pulled loose, creating a tripping hazard.
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Violation
There was not evidence to support that the toileting policy was posted in all children’s bathrooms as required by regulation.
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A child that required an IHCP did not have a current plan at the program. The IHCP did not contain all EEC required information. A child that required an IHCP had an “Allergy action” plan that did not have all EEC required information recorded. A child that has a chronic medical condition did not have a current IHCP .
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