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Gardner MA 01440 · License #P-245368 · Center · Center-Based Care
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Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
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Food stored in clean/covered containers
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Evacuation procedures posted at each exit
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Open / not marked corrected.
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Space (indoor / outdoor hazards)
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A review of attendances showed three classrooms had inaccurate attendances.
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Disposition: Yes
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Violation
Tortilla roll-ups and other food items were observed stored in a metal bin without a cover or date of when opened/made.
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Violation
"Cabin 4" and "Cabin 1" classrooms were missing an evacuation map and plan.
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Violation
A floor fan was observed within reach of children in the "Cabin 2" classroom.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Staff BRC - R Sep 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Administration
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Supervision of Children
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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Indoor Space
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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Emergency medications readily available
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
It was learned through interviews a new educator without a suitable BRC determination, was left alone with children.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
EEC received a corrective action plan on 10/29, stating this was corrected on 10/9/2024, however, there was no designated administrator on site when the licensor arrived. Through interviews with staff, it was learned there is no admin on site regularly until 3:30.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
1. A staff member recently hired and then left the program did not have a file. 2. An educator was observed working in a classroom alone without proof of qualifications.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
EEC received a corrective action plan on 10/29 stating this was corrected on 10/7/2024, however, children were observed in the hallways alone without the teacher's knowledge.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
EEC received a corrective action plan on 10/29, stating this was corrected on 10/9/2024, however, a review of attendances showed one classroom did not have any children signed onto their attendance.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
1. A floor to ceiling air conditioner duct in a classroom had peeling paint and very sharp edges. 2. The boy's bathroom had an awful smell, the garbage was overflowing, and a toilet was dirty. 3. The tiles in the upstairs bathroom floor were broken and missing 4. Yoga mats in the upstairs classroom were very dirty
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
A floor to ceiling air conditioner duct in a classroom had peeling paint and very sharp edges.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
EEC received a corrective action plan on 10/29, stating this was corrected on 10/7/2024, however, the student's epi pen was not on sight. Rescue inhalers were observed stored in the program director's desk and not readily available in case of an emergency.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
One student's IHCP was expired.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Information in secure/locked file R June 2026
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Administration
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Staff BRC - R Sep 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Supervision of Children
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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Indoor Space
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Infection Control/Hand Washing - R Apr 2025
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.
Violation
Emergency medications readily available
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Staff records containing confidential information was observed stored on the Program Director's desk
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Through interview with staff, it was learned there is not always a designated person in charge on site.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
An administrative employee is seen on site without a BRC and the possibility of unmonitored contact.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Of the four staff files reviewed, 2 were missing evidence of a completed physical, three were missing evidence of MMR vaccinations, 2 were missing evidence of interview and references, and 1 file was missing staff form, record of completed orientation, and EEC essentials trainings.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
A student was observed alone in a hallway that is easily accessible by the public.
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Violation
Through a review of attendances, one attendance had four children signed in while five were present, and two classrooms did not have an attendance completed for their classrooms.
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Violation
The current staff schedule was not posted.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
The carpets are dirty and have debris. Carpet tiles in the hallway are lifted and loose causing a tripping hazard. Broken tiles were observed in the downstairs bathroom.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Two Educators stated they were unaware of having any children with allergies as the program director did not give them an allergy list.
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Violation
The program was observed using only soap to clean tables without the disinfecting or sanitizing step in two classrooms. One classroom was observed only using bleach and water without washing the tables first. A student was observed blowing their nose, then moving on to playing without washing their hands.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
The following was observed: 1) Cleaning supplies were observed stored within reach of children. 2) A student was observed washing a table with a toxic cleaning agent 3) A fan was observed on a table within reach of children.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
A review of one student's IHCP indicated the use of an [REDACTED]as part of the plan however, the [REDACTED] was not on site.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Fall zones adequate depth of impact absorbing material
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Violation
The fall zones surrounding the climbing structure did not have an adequate depth.
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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Record of injuries, behavior incidents, accidents, emergencies
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Equipment is clean, safe, secured, and poses no hazard.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Indoor Space
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Ground cover not harsh/abrasive material
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Fall zones adequate depth of impact absorbing material
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Evacuation procedures posted at each exit; Exit signs and diagrams as required
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Food is nutritious, adequate amount, with variety/meets USDA requirements
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Documentation of medication administration; Current consent for medications
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Staff wash hands before/after administering medication
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Emergency medications readily available
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Medication Storage; Medication Container/Label
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Violation
No peeling or flaking paint (indoor and out)
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
One staff did not have a file available for review. Two staff files were reviewed. One staff file was missing the following required documentation: * Staff form * Documentation of interview * Documentation of a recent physical * Documentation of MMR vaccination * Documentation of reference checks and interview * Documentation of program orientation. *
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
The program does not have a method for logging injuries, behavior incidents and emergencies.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
A broken floor lamp was observed being held together with tape and leaning precariously against the wall.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
The following was observed: *The carpets were dirty *Carpet tiles were lifting in the hallway causing a tripping hazard. *The urinal in the boys bathroom was leaking water onto the floor and was filled with a foul smelling liquid * The baseboards of the girl's bathroom were peeling off the walls.
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Violation
The playground ground cover is hard packed dirt and gravel.
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Violation
An inspection of the public playground used by the program showed the climbing structures did not have an adequate fall zone depth.
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Violation
The program did not have diagrams of the emergency routes posted at the exits.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
A review of the current week's menu and through an interview with the program director, it was learned the children are fed ham and cheese sandwiches every day.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Two students who require and [REDACTED] did not have medication consents on file.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
The program director was observed administering medication without washing hands before or after.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Through interviews with staff, it wasn't clear that they knew which children had allergies. Additionally, the program director was unaware that an Individual Health Care plan was needed for the children with a chronic illness or allergy.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Through interviews with staff, it was learned a child's [REDACTED] was stored in a locked box in the program director's office when it should be stored in a spot out of reach of children but readily available to staff. Another student's [REDACTED] was stored in a backpack in the classroom with no label or name.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
One [REDACTED] was observed stored without a label. Another epi pen was stored in a lock box where it was not easily accessible.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Chipped paint was observed in the hallway leading down to the classrooms.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Confidentiality maintained
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Room temperature minimum of 65 degrees; Water temperature less than 120 degrees
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Space Heater
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Allergies, medical info, special diets, emergency medications; privacy protected
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Storage of Personal Belongings
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Infection Control/Hand Washing - R Apr 2025
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.
Violation
The children's files were observed stored in a milk crate on the floor of the school-age classroom.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
The staff record checklist was not available to review. A review of one staff file showed the following required documents missing: * staff form * PQ registry * Essentials training * Evidence of suitability * Proof of qualifications
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
A review of the upstairs attendance showed 13 children present, but no children were signed into the program.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
A space heater was observed being used in the upstairs classroom. Through interviews with staff, it was learned the heat has not been turned on, therefore without the space heater the temperature in the classroom drops below the required 65 degrees.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
A space heater was observed being used on the floor of the upstairs classroom.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
The program does not have children's allergies, special diets, etc. posted.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
The students' backpacks and jackets were observed on the floor in a pile due to a lack of space for them to store their personal belongings.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Dirty toilets and debris were observed in the upstairs student's bathroom. The students had just arrived, which indicates the bathroom had not been cleaned.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
A space heater was observed being used in the upstairs classroom.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Children's Records - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Infection Control/Hand Washing - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
A review of the children's record checklist showed expired first aid and emergency consent forms to be expired.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Children were observed coming into the program from the bus and going directly to a table for snack. The table was not sanitized prior to the students sitting down to eat, nor did they or the educator who served them wash their hands.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Staff orientation, training and meetings
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Staff Schedule/Qualifications - R Sep 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Indoor Space
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Emergency Evacuation - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Upon review of staff files, there was no evidence of staff orientation.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Staff schedule should be posted in a visible location.
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Violation
Classrooms, hallways and bathrooms were dirty and dimly lit. In the upstairs classroom, the wall is in need of repair (see photo). Electrical chords were observed hanging within reach and should be secured. Fan used in classroom needs cleaning. The entrance door for students is rusted at the bottom. The carpet is worn, dirty and lifting throughout the program.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
The evacuation route from the upstairs classroom is obstructed with shrubs and weeds.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Licensed capacity
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Violation
Upon reviewing the children's record checklist, the program was found to have 38 children enrolled which exceeds their licensed capacity of 20 by 18 children.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
First Aid Kit (SLGSA)
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Emergency Evacuation - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Toxic Substances
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Upon reviewing the attendance records, one class had 9 children in attendance; the attendance record indicated 7 were attending. The attendance record did not show the time the children were signed into the program.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Upon inspection of the first aid kit that was within reach of children, it was noted to have several packets of [REDACTED}.
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Violation
The program did not have an evacuation log and through conversation with the [REDACTED], it was learned they do not conduct evacuation drills.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Bleach, disinfectant, and aerosol air freshener were observed within reach of the children.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Children's Records - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Using a submitted children's records checklist, 8 children's records were reviewed. It was learned that 8 children did not have evidence of a current transportation plan as required by regulation.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Bathroom Space
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Violation
While inspecting the office area that the children and staff would have to walk through to access the Boys and Girls bathrooms and the Boys and Girls bathrooms in the basement area, the following was noted: 1) A light fixture was laying on top of the bathroom stall walls in the "girls" bathroom 2) There were numerous large and very visible cobwebs in the corners of the "girls" bathroom. 3) There were broken floor tiles in the "girls' bathroom, and the toilet bowls were observed as very dirty and rusty. 4) The urinal in the boy's bathroom did not have a drain and seemed to drain into a bucket that was placed under the pipe from the urinal 5) There was standing water in a mop bucket and cleaning products accessible to children within the office space that children would have to walk through to access the bathrooms 6) There was one water-stained ceiling tile and what appeared to a broken ceiling tile in the office space that children have to walk through to access the bathroom.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Children's Records - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Room Temperature
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Portable Heater
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Evacuation procedures posted at each exit
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Emergency medications readily available
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Through a review of [REDACTED]children's records, the following was noted: 1) [REDACTED] files did not have current transportation plans
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
On the day of the visit, the children's arrival and departure times were not be documented on the program's attendance record.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
On the day of the visit, the program's indoor licensed space was not maintaining a minimum of 65 degrees F.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
At the time of the visit, a portable space heater was operating in one of the first-floor classrooms.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
At the time of the visit, there were no evacuation procedures next to both exits of the approved gross motor basement space, and no diagram of escape routes next to the interior exit from the basement approved space.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
At the time of the visit, an emergency medication was being stored in a locked cabinet of one licensed classrooms. Storing the medication in a locked cabinet does not allow for this medication to be readily available or to follow the child during transitions in the program.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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