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Framingham MA 01701 · License #P-170626 · Center · Center-Based Care
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Medication
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP)
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Current consent for administered medications
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The files for 6 children were reviewed with the following findings: 2/6 children do not have a current lead test result on file; 3/6 children do not have a current physical on file; 1/6 children have outdated permissions and developmental history on file.
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Children's Records
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Staff Records
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Staff BRC - R Sep 2025
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Food not served beyond recommended dates
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Indoor Space
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Outdoor Space
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Emergency medications readily available
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The files of 5 staff members were reviewed with the following findings: 1/5 staff do not have verification of references; 3/5 staff do not have documentation of interview; 2/5 staff have expired PQR forms; 2/5 staff have evidence of only 1 dose of MMR. The licensor noted that 1/5 staff do not have a current physical on file and a copy of that staff members physical was made available during the exit interview.
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1 staff member has an expired BRC.
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Licensor observed plastic containers of goldfish and wheat thin crackers with no expiration date noted.
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The licensor made the following observations: the Toddler 1 classroom refrigerator temperature is 46 degrees Fahrenheit, and the refrigerator contains a carton of milk that expired 6/2025; shelving in the PreK classroom with the Legos and a small white bookshelf are not secured and pose a tipping hazard; an uncovered electrical outlet in the Prek classroom was covered during the visit.
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A black mat at the bottom of the slide is a tripping hazard; this was previously cited at renewal visit 151013 on 11/1/2024.
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The Toddler 1 classroom emergency/life-saving medication was not taken by staff to the playground.
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The licensor reviewed the medications for 3 children with a documented allergy/medical condition with the following findings: 1 emergency/life-saving medication with no label and not in its original box; 1 OTC medication prescribed as part of a medical action plan is not in the program.
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The files for 3 children with a documented allergy/medical condition were reviewed with the following findings: 1/3 children do not have an EEC IHCP signed by a parent on file; 1/3 children have an expired medical action plan on file.
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The files for 3 children with a documented allergy/medical condition were reviewed with the following findings: 3/3 children do not have an EEC Medication Consent form signed/dated by a parent on file.
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Health Care Consultant Agreement
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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Equipment is clean, safe, secured, and poses no hazard.
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Fall zones adequate depth of impact absorbing material
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First Aid Kit (SLGSA)
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Medication Storage; Medication Container/Label
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
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Documentation of medication administration; Current consent for medications
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Changing table or diapering area not used for any other purpose
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Equipment and supplies: free of entrapment hazards
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Health Care Consultant license expired on 7/25/2024.
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Four staff files were reviewed with the following findings: 4/4 staff do not have documentation of an interview on file; 4/4 staff do not have proof of immunity to MMR.; 1/4 staff have an expired PQR; 2/4 staff have not obtained First Aid training certification within 6 months of hire.
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Licensor made the following observations: the toy refrigerator in the Infant 4 Classroom is not secured and poses a tipping hazard; the white toy kitchen in the Toddler 2 classroom is not secure and poses a tipping hazard; a tall cabinet in the play kitchen area of the Toddler 3 classroom is not secure and poses a tipping hazard; the cabinet with a mirror and the wood cabinet with red trip in the Toddler 4 classroom are not secure and pose a tipping hazard; the toy kitchen in the Preschool 1 classroom is not secure and poses a tipping hazard; the dress up furniture and the toy kitchen in the Preschool 2 classroom is not secure and poses a tipping hazard; the bolt to the Preschool bathroom closet is broken and the bathroom across the hall has a hanging cord of keys that are accessible to children; art rack in the Toddler 4 classroom is not anchored and poses a tipping hazard.
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Impact absorbing material in the fall zone of the large structure in the outdoor space is not sufficient.
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Licensor observed several classroom first aid kits are missing required items and recommends checking the first aid kits in all classrooms to ensure all EEC required items are in the bag.
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Prescribed medication for 1 child does not have an original label.
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Files for 7 children with a documented allergy/medical condition were reviewed with the following findings: 5 children are missing an EEC IHCP signed by a parent.
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Licensor reviewed files for 7 children with a documented allergy/medical condition with the following findings: 5/7 children do not have an EEC Medication Consent form on file; 1/7 children have an incomplete EEC Medication Consent form on file.
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Counter space dividing classrooms is used for diapering as well as during lunch time when heating up food in the microwave which is also located on the counter.
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Licensor observed a thick mat at the base of the slide on the large structure in the outdoor space that poses a tripping hazard.
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Record of injuries, behavior incidents, accidents, emergencies
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Staff BRC - R Sep 2025
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Supervision
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Staff Schedule
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Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect
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Incident/Injury report not completed by the program for incident involving a child left behind in the gross motor room by 2 staff members.
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1 new staff in the program without a suitable BRC.
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2 staff members did not conduct a face to name attendance upon returning to the classroom from the gross motor room resulting in 1 child being left in the gross motor room.
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Current staff schedule not posted.
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Staff member that allegedly observed another staff member injure a child by pulling them up from the floor by the arm did not file a 51A with DCF until instructed to do so by EEC licensors.
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Diapering and Toileting
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Hnad Washing
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Electrical Outlets
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Fencing
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water hazards
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The changing table surface was not protected with a covering to prevent the child from coming in contact with the changing surface.
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In the infant classroom, an educator did not wash a child's hands with liquid soap and running water after a diaper change.
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An electrical outlet within the reach of infant children was not safely covered to prevent access to the receptacle openings.
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The fencing by the infant playground was not secure, causing an entrapment hazard.
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The outdoor play area for infants had a sensory table bin full of ice water, causing a potential water hazard for children.
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Indoor Space
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During the visit, the following was noted: 1. Not all tippable furniture was secured in multiple classrooms. 2. Children had access to unsecured cabinets labeled “teacher supplies” in the Toddler 1 and 2 classrooms. 3. In the Toddler 3 classroom, nails were sticking out of the whiteboard and chalkboard, causing a potential safety hazard to children.
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On the day of the visit, it was determined that children continued to be moved from one grouping to another to accommodate staffing. Children were not assigned to a consistent group with consistent educators as required by EEC.
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The program wasn't soundly administered when the Director continuously moved children from one grouping to another to meet staff ratios.
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While reviewing the enrollment list, it was learned the Director exceeded the licensed capacity for toddlers.
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Attendance
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Group Assignment of Children
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Administration
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Enrollment
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While reviewing attendance records it could not be determined if attendance was accurate due to children being moved to different groupings.
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Attendance
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Bottles not labeled
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Group Assignments of Children
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Supervision
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The attendance in the infant classrooms was inaccurate.
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An unlabeled bottle with milk was observed in a child's cubby.
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The Director resigned children to different groups to accommodate staffing. It is regulatory to ensure children are assigned to a consistent group with consistent staffing. The program was cited for this in 09/2022 and 12/2022.
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The Director did not consider the behavioral characteristics of a preschool child when determining the appropriate level of supervision.
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Group Assignment of Children
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Water Dispenser
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Bottle Warming
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During the visit, Licensor Rosa Molina observed an educator conduct a bottle-warming procedure. The Educator was observed using the hot water(exceeding 120 degrees) from the water dispenser to warm bottles. The Educator filled a plastic pitcher with hot water and then walked the water pitcher to the infant room to warm the bottles. This is the second time the program has been cited for bottle-warming procedures.
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Children in the preschool room had access to a cold/hot water dispenser. The temperature of the hot water exceeded 120 degrees. The water became as hot as 150 degrees.
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The Director resigned infants to different groups to accommodate staffing. It is regulatory to ensure children are assigned to a consistent group with consistent staffing.
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Licensed Capacity
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Medications
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Diapering Procedures
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Hand washing
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Toxic Substances
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Dirty Carpets
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On the day of the visit, the program exceeded the maximum number of children who may be in the care.
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There was an outdated [REDACTED]that was in the medication bag for a child with a severe health condition.
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An infant educator did not wash a child's hands after diapering.
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An infant educator did not wash her hands after wiping a child's nose.
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Disinfectant solutions were not stored in a secure place out of the reach of children. One disinfectant spray was on the changing table in the Infant room, and another was on the changing table in the preschool bathroom. In the preschool classroom, a bottle of bubble bath solution was on a shelf within the children's reach.
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During the visit, the carpet in the infant room was stained and in need of deep cleaning.
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Staff BRC - R Sep 2025
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Children's Records - R Apr 2025
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Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
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Enrollment
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Bottle Warming
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Feeding Infants
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Outdoor Space - R Apr 2025
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Staff Meetings
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Ratio
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There wasn't eviedence of a completed Background records check for an educator in the infant room.
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Children’s records were not updated as necessary. One file did not have evidence of a custody agreement pertaining to the child. There wasn't evidence of progress reports. Children’s physicals and transportation forms were not current.
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The attendence in the infant classroom was inaccurate.
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During the visit, there wasn't a preschool-age child assigned to the program's toddler-preschool grouping.
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Violation
While the Director and Assistant Director were present in the infant classroom, the Licensing Specialist observed a plastic pitcher of water heating in the microwave. The infant classroom educators informed the Licensing Specialist that the following was their bottle warming procedure: The plastic pitcher of water is heated in a microwave. Then the infant's bottle of milk/formula is placed in the pitcher of water for warming.
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An infant was observed sitting in a bouncy seat and being fed a bottle by an educator. The Educator was not holding the infant while being provided a bottle, as required by EEC.
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There was a gap between the bottom of the gate and the ground, causing an entrapment hazard. There were hoses out in the playground, causing a potential tripping hazard for children.
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Although staff meetings are accruing, they are not being held monthly.
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The Director was observed in the Infant I room, leaving one educator with six infants while going to the Infant II classroom, leaving the educator out of the ratio.
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The following was noted: 1. Educator did not keep at least one hand on the child while a child was being changed. 2. Educator did not wash the child with individual washing materials during a diaper change.
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Administration
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Staff BRC
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Transitions Between Activities
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Diapering procedures
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Indoor Space
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Infection Control/Hand Washing - R Apr 2025
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Toxic Substances
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Violation
During the visit, the Licensee didn't ensure the program was soundly administered by a qualified person.
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Violation
At the time of the visit, it was learned that two educators had cared for children alone without having a completed Background Record Check.
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Toddlers were observed climbing on tables while waiting for diaper changes. The Educator did not provide the children with activities in advance to avoid children waiting for an extended period.
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Violation
Throughout the visit, the following was noted: 1. There was peeling and chipping paint throughout the program. 2. The children had access to four broken-mounted toilet paper dispensers in preschool bathrooms. 3. Disinfectant cleaner was not safely secured, creating a potential hazard to children 4. The door that acts as a barrier between the preschool classroom and the kitchen was not closed.
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Violation
An Educator was observed changing a child’s diaper. The Educator did not wash the child's hands after changing the diaper.
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Violation
The utility closet in the preschool bathroom wasn’t secured, creating a potential hazard to children.
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Child Guidance & Interactions
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Food stored in clean/covered containers
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Food not served beyond recommended dates
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Trampolines
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Indoor Space
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
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Toxic Substances
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Medication
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An Educator was observed using a negative child guidance technique when she used a harsh abrupt loud tone when redirecting a child.
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Food items were not stotred in clean, covered containers.
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All food items were not dated to ensure foods are not served to children beyond their recommended dates of use.
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Violation
There was a small trampoline in the gross motor room.
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Violation
A large geodesic dome climber was observed in the gym area. It did not have an adequate fall zone material, nor the required 6 ft. of space all around. This is the second time the porgram has been cited for the dome.
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Violation
An Educator in the Toddler Classroom was not knowledgeable about a child's IHCP
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Violation
During the visit, the following was noted: 1. Bleach and water bottles were within children's reach in the toddler classroom and preschool bathrooms. 2. Closet with educators' belongings were not secured allowing PreK children to have access.
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Violation
Through a review of emergency medications, the following was found: 1. [REDACTED] for a child was expired 2. A bottle of [REDACTED]had an expired
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Sufficient materials & equipment visible, available, and accessible
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Equipment is clean, safe, secured, and poses no hazard.
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Indoor Space
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Electric outlets covered, no frayed electrical cords. Carbon monoxide detector.
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Refrigerator temp. between 32-40 degrees; working thermometer in refrigerator
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Staff monitor environment for hazards-Hazardous items not accessible to children
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No peeling or flaking paint (indoor and out)
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Equipment and supplies: free of entrapment hazards
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Violation
The classroom materials were sparse and in disrepair.
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Violation
Diaper cream was stored within reach of children in the Infant classroom. Furniture was not properly secured to prevent tipping. A microwave was observed in the infant room that was being used to heat up water for bottle warming. Two of the tricycles on the playground were in disrepair and rusty.
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Violation
Furniture was unsecured in all classrooms. The water pressure was not working in the infant classroom's handwashing sink, resulting in the water "trickling" out. Outlets were missing covers in Toddler 3 and 4 classrooms.
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Violation
Outlet covers were missing in the Toddler 3 and 4 classrooms.
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Violation
The infant refrigerator used to store infant bottles and food was reading 55 degrees. The refrigerator in the Toddler 3 was reading 45 degrees.
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Violation
Diaper cream was stored in an unlocked cabinet within reach of children. The door to the hot water heater, located in the preschool bathroom was unlocked. A broom and dust pan was stored on the floor withing reach of children.
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Violation
The wall just outside the Preschool bathroom had chipping paint.
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Violation
A large geo dome was observed in an empty classroom that did not have an adequate fall zone material, nor the required 6 ft. of space all around.
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