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Home › MA › Gardner › Santiago Rivera, Ramona
Gardner MA 01440 · License #P-187971 · Home-based · Family Child Care
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Persons on Premises
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Outdoor Space
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The educator stated that her brother moved in the home. We discussed to add him as a household member in lead and he needs to complete the background record check information.
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We discussed to repair the following: increase the height of the fence on the left side corner facing the pool to ensure it is at least 4 feet in height and remove small stones/gravel from the backyard.
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CPR/First Aid
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Children's Records
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Progress Reports
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Porches / Decks
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Space (indoor / outdoor hazards)
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First aid and CPR expired on 4-23-25.
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One of the children's file was missing a physical.
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The educator did not have up to date progress reports in the children's files.
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During the visit it was observed that the assistant walked onto the deck with a child to take the child indoors for potty time. We discussed not to use the deck since it is not approved as an exit nor to use for child care since the railings are wider than 3 1/2 inches. We also discussed to increase the height of the deck's gate to 4 feet because it faces the inground pool.
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We discussed to repair the following: increase the height to at least four feet for the fence and gate facing the inground pool and deck. In addition, the spaces in between the deck's railings are wider than 3 1/2 inches. There is also peeling paint around the outside of the house in need of repair; please complete the Peeling Paint Compliance Statement when repairs are done.
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Staff Records
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Smoke Detectors
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Playground Safety - Fallzones
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Space (health risks) - R Apr 2025
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Space (indoor / outdoor hazards) - R Apr 2025
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Refrigerator Temperature
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We discussed to maintain attendance for the assistant that works in her program.
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The smoke detector in the playroom was not functioning; we discussed to replace batteries or the unit itself.
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The educator has a plastic slide unit higher than 18 inches in height from the ground. We discussed to install proper ground cover such as playground rubber mats that meet the safety fall zone requirements per Consumer Product Safety Commission or install playground mulch underneath the equipment that is 6 inches deep and 6 feet all around the unit. We also discussed to remove this equipment if she is not able to reduce the height. A copy of the Outdoor Home Playground Safety Handbook will be sent by email for the educator to review.
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We discussed to secure or repair the following hazards: secure wire for the diffuser, remove cats' food and water from kitchen floor and secure book shelf.
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For the outdoor space we discussed to install a lock on the gate that faces the deck, and increase the height of the gate to 4 feet. For the indoor basement space we discussed to ensure the temperature is at least 68 degrees Fahrenheit for when she has infants in care since the basement space felt a bit cold including the heating pipes were cold to the touch. The educator stated that the oil heat was off, and she went upstairs to turn on the thermostat then the heating system could be heard running.
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We discussed to acquire a thermometer for the refrigerator in the basement to ensure the temperature is between 32 to 40°F.
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Smoke Detectors
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Playground Safety - Fallzones
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Space (indoor / outdoor hazards) - R Apr 2025
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Equipment and Materials
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Also discussed to add a smoke alarm next to the furnace.
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The educator has a plastic playground structure that is higher than 18 inches in height. There are some mats underneath, but she needs to extend the area to six feet all around and provide the product description that indicates that it complies with the safety fall zone standards as required by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. A copy of the Outdoor Home Playground Safety Handbook will be sent by email for the educator to review.
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For the indoor space we discussed to repair or barricade the following: cat litter box, wires for the printers, exposed ceiling insulation, secure barrier around the furnace since it was loose, and the holes of the lattice need to be barricaded to prevent children from touching the furnace. Also discussed to add a carbon monoxide detector next to the furnace.
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The educator needs to acquire more indoor and outdoor toys for active play since she is upgrading her license capacity to care for ten children.
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Space (indoor / outdoor hazards) - R Apr 2025
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For outdoor: discussed to increase the height of the existing fence to 4 feet and create a written supervision plan for parents due to steep hill along the back of the property. For indoor: discussed to increase the height of the barrier to at least 4 feet in height to prevent access to the furnace in the basement. Also, discussed to ensure that the gate that leads to the deck from the fenced in outdoor play area is 4 feet in height.
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Indoor Hazards
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Chipping and Peeling Paint
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Water Temperature
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Exits (evacuation route)
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Playground Safety - Fallzones
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Discussed to add a second lock on the sliding doors facing the pool/deck area, and to install a gate to prevent access to the hearth/fireplace in the living room.
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There was some peeling paint on the changing table in need of repair. Please complete the Peeling Paint Compliance Statement when repairs are done.
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The hot water temperature was about 124 degrees Fahrenheit.
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The educator needs to install a 4 foot fence/barrier to prevent access to the steep hill/drop off area along the back of the property.
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The educator has one plastic playground installed in the yard that is higher than 18 inches. Discussed playground regulations; she may add playground mulch at least 6 inches deep and 6 feet all around equipment or she may remove the equipment until she can comply with the regulations.
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Emergency Preparedness - R Apr 2025
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First Aid Kit
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Parent Handbook
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Tooth brushing
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Space (indoor / outdoor hazards) - R Apr 2025
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Missing emergency plan.
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Missing tweezers.
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The educator could not find a copy of the parent handbook. Sent her a copy by email.
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The toothbrushes were not labeled, and they were stored in one cup together. Discuss regulations.
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The portable fireplace was off, and the educator stated that she keeps it off during child care hours. Discussed to install some type of barrier in front of the portable fireplace to prevent access to the glass.
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