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Home › MA › Framingham › MetroWest YMCA Early Learning Center
Framingham MA 01701-4539 · License #P-169443 · Center · Center-Based Care
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Violation
Three staff records were randomly selected for review, and the following was learned: 1) Two educators did not have evidence of a physical within one year or [REDACTED]records as required by regulation.
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Violation
On the day of the visit, 9 children's records were randomly selected for review, and the following was learned: 1) Seven children did not have evidence of proving the program with a current physical exam as required by regulation.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
During a review of the program's indoor space, the following was observed: 1) gloves and diaper wipes are stored in the reach of children in the children's bathroom area, creating a potential danger 2) Stained ceiling tiles were observed in the "eagles" room, creating a potential hazard.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
During a review of the program's playground space, the following was observed: 1) Unidentified weeds were observed to be growing under the fence, throughout the playground space, creating a potential hazard 2) the "black mesh lining" was observed to pulling up from under the sandbox space, creating a potential hazard.
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Violation
During a review of program medication, the following was learned: 1) Child A had a IHCP (8/28/24) that was not signed by their parent 2) Child A had an IHCP form that stated [REDACTED]was part of the children's emergency medication, but the program did not have "Benadryl" on site for Child A required.
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Violation
During a review of a toddler classroom diaper change, the following was observed: 1) Educator A used a "one step" process to clean the diaper table.
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Violation
Playground free from hazards; fenced if applicable
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Violation
Documentation of medication administration; Current consent for medications
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Violation
Proper sanitizing techniques; Bottles labeled and out of children's reach
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Violation
Staff records checklist
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Children's records and checklist
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Indoor Space
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Violation
Children's Records - R Apr 2025
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Violation
Food stored in clean/covered containers
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Violation
On the day of the visit, 4 children's records were randomly selected for review and the following was learned: 1) Not all children had evidence of written progress reports as required. 2) Not all children had evidence of a current physical as required
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
During a health and safety review of the program, the following was learned 1) In more than one classroom, it was observed that food (extra snacks or cereal for children) was not stored in a sealed container as required by regulation.
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Violation
Children's records and checklist - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Garbage kept in lined and covered containers, emptied daily
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Violation
Indoor Space
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Staff and children wash hands: after contact with bodily fluids
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Violation
One hand on child when being changed on elevated surface
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Violation
No peeling or flaking paint (indoor and out)
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Violation
Equipment and supplies: free of entrapment hazards
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
9 children's records were randomly selected for review and the following was learned: 1) 4 children did not have evidence of a current physical on record as required by regulation.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
5 staff records were randomly selected for review and the following was learned: 1) 4 staff did not have evidence of a yearly performance review or bimonthly observations as required. 2) 1 staff did not have evidence of having completed first aid certification within 6 months of their hire date (DOH 1/3/21) as required by regulation. 3) 1 staff did not have evidence of 2 doses of [REDACTED]as required by regulation.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
In the "Eagles" room it was observed that food scraps are being thrown into a trash can without a lid.
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Violation
During a review of all indoor licensed space, the following was observed: 1) a tall storage closet in the hallway space was not secured as required by regulation. 2) Unsecured drawers containing adult scissors and staplers were observed in several classrooms, creating a potential risk to children. 3)In the children's bathroom (between Owls and Cardinals) toilet paper was stored in an unsanitary manner when it was not loaded properly in the dispenser.
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Violation
Child A was observed to be in the bathroom stall, drinking from their water bottle while using the bathroom. Child A then was observed to leave the bathroom area without washing their hands.
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Violation
During a diaper change in the toddler room, it was observed that Educator A did not keep their hand on Child A at all times while changing their diaper on an elevated surface as required by regulation.
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Violation
It was observed that that metal black fence surrounding the playground space has chipping paint, creating a potential risk to children.
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Violation
On the Preschool Playground, it was observed that there are 3 sections of the poured surface that have holes, creating a tripping hazard.
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Violation
Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
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Violation
Indoor Space
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Violation
Outdoor Space - R Apr 2025
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Violation
During a health and safety review of the "hummingbirds" room, it was observed that the attendance records were not accurate, with 7 children signed in, but 8 present. It was also observed that the classroom went outside and left their attendance "clipboard" inside.
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Violation
During a health and safety review of the program, the following was noted: *In the "blue jays'" room, a green plastic bin had a top that was cracked and creating a hazard to children. *There was no toilet paper accessible to children in the second side of the shared bathroom near the "blue jays' room.
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Violation
Nails were observed to be exposed on side of the PS playground that has the artificial turf, creating a tripping hazard. In sections of the poured surface on the PS Playground were observed to be cracked and as a result, created a hole that was observed to be a hazard.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
2 staff records were reviewed and the following was learned: One Educator did not have evidence of individual staff observations conducted at least every other month as required by regulation.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
During a review of a PS room, it was observed that the support educator did not engage positively with children, making statements that were “dismissive” to children and did not provide follow through. It was observed in an “infant/toddler” room that the educator said to children several times, “no, walk away” rather than using positive child guidance.
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Violation
It was observed in the “PS” room that equipment and materials are stacked up in the windowsill, with backpack straps hanging at children’s reach.
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Violation
It was observed that the “Infant/Toddler” room reviewed was “overstimulating” with too many things stapled to the walls and too much overall clutter. Items were stacked up on the “quiet cube” creating a potential danger to children.
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Violation
During a review of a diaper change on an elevated surface, educator A was observed to take her hand off of Child A and walk several steps away, creating a potential danger.
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Violation
A child in “PS” had a [REDACTED] on the original box.
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Violation
The ‘Infant/Toddler’ [REDACTED] was observed to hold a child while she incorrectly sprayed both the soap and water, then immediately sprayed the disinfecting spray on the diaper table. She did not follow the required 2 step process.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Diapering
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Violation
Medication
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Violation
Infection Control/Hand Washing - R Apr 2025
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Violation
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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Violation
Child Guidance & Interactions
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Violation
Equipment
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Violation
Equipment and materials visible, available, accessible
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