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Gardner MA 01440 · License #P-171037 · Center · Center-Based Care
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Staff effectively communicate with each child
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Quiet activities in space with adequate lighting, for children who do not sleep
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Staff and children wash hands: before eating or handling food
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An educator in the Mickey Mouse preschool room was overheard yelling at the children and using language that wasn't clear and concise about what the expectations are.
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The full day classrooms were too dark during nap time.
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Staff in the Little Sharks classroom were observed serving food to children without first washing their hands.
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Physical Space Paint
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The "Care Bears" Classroom needs the shelves and wall repainted.
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Food not served beyond recommended dates
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Outdoor Space - R Apr 2025
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Medication
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An expired container of margarine was observed in the Care Bear's refrigerator.
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One area of the fencing on the toddler playground was observed too large creating an entrapment hazard. Cracked siding along the base of the building was also observed on the toddler playground.
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An expired bottle of [REDACTED] was found while reviewing emergency medications.
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