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Home › MA › Gardner › Herrera, Dora
Gardner MA 01440 · License #P-244320 · Home-based · Family Child Care
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Exits (evacuation route)
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Indoor Hazards
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Water Temperature
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We discussed to ensure that the hot water temperature is not more than 120 degrees Fahrenheit: currently about 135.
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We discussed to remove the snow from the back exit area since it is her second exit to use in case of an emergency.
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Violation
We discussed to repair the following: install a safety lock for the kitchen cabinet that stores bags, cleaning products, etc., cushion edges of a shelf, and repair peeling paint on the playroom's ceiling. Please complete the peeling paint compliance statement form when repairs are done.
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Childrens Records - R Apr 2025
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Heating source protected; Portable heaters, portable radiators prohibited.
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Exit Safety - 1
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Space (health risks) - 1
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Space (indoor / outdoor hazards) - 1
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Care of young children - Feeding Infants and Toddlers
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One child's file was missing a physical.
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We discussed to install a barrier around the portable fireplace in the living room, and keep it unplugged during child care hours.
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We discussed to install a secured lock on the gate facing the drop off wall and repair the crumbling cement on one of the steps along the front entrance stairs.
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We discussed to repair the following: install door stopper for the door that leads to three season porch since one child was playing with it, remove second thicker mattress from pack n play, and remove fan and its' wire from within reach of children.
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Violation
For the outdoor space we discussed to repair the following: cover grill, remove trampoline, peeling paint along back exit stairs and rust along the front entrance handrail. Please complete the Peeling Paint Compliance Statement form when repairs are done.
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Violation
The educator was holding the bottle while feeding a six month old infant that was laying in a bouncy seat. We discussed to hold the infant in her arms while feeding with a bottle since the infant was not able to hold the bottle.
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Childrens Records - R Apr 2025
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CPR/First Aid - R Apr 2025
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Space (health risks) - 1
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Space (indoor / outdoor hazards) - 1
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We discussed to have the enrollment package completed for her two grandchildren.
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Violation
First aid and CPR expired in Nov. the educator has scheduled an appointment to renew for 4/3/23.
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Violation
We discussed to cushion the exposed pipes for the radiators in the licensed space, and to ensure the screen cover is not touching the radiator in the living room.
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Violation
We discussed to repair the door to the shed that fell on the ground to prevent access to the shed.
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Stairways
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Outdoor Playspace - Hazards/Porches and Decks
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Violation
Discussed to barricade the wide space in between the railings and steps to ensure that the space is not wider than 3 1/2 inches for the back exit stairs that lead to the play area. Also as a reminder a gate needs to be installed at the bottom of the stairs when the children are playing outside.
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Violation
Discussed to install a regular door for the three season porch.
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