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South Hadley MA 01075 · License #P-186342 · Center · Center-Based Care
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Emergency medications readily available
During the visit, children’s backpacks and coats were observed on the floor throughout the classroom entrance area. The items were not stored in an organized manner and created a cluttered space.
The program did not have medication on site for children who require it.
The program did not have a staff schedule posted.
The program was missing medication consent forms and IHCP for children who require them.
The program had children’s records on site; however, the records did not contain all required information and consent forms.
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The building inspection was not posted and was not available at the time of the visit. The fire inspection had expired at the time of the visit.
The emergency numbers were not posted.
Staff records checklist
Children's records and checklist
Children's belongings, storage space
Evacuation procedures posted at each exit; Exit signs and diagrams as required
Staff Schedule current and posted
EEC license
Emergency #s easily visible; Name / address / phone # of Health Care Consultant
Documentation of medication administration; Current consent for medications
Building Inspection; Fire Inspection; Environment free of pests; Date of IPM
The program did not have a staff records checklist available.
Evacuation procedures and diagrams were not posted at each exit.
The EEC license was not posted.
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
The building and fire inspections are expired.
Emergency Evacuation - R Apr 2025
Staff Schedule/Qualifications - R Sep 2025
The program did not have a staff records checklist.
Building Inspection and Fire Inspection - R Apr 2025
The staff schedule was not current.
The program did not have a current evacuation drill log showing that evacuation drills are conducted monthly.
This renewal - monitoring visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
Supervision of children
Staff effectively communicate with each child
On the date of this visit upon arrival the Licensor observed the children playing outside. Once inside the children were not offered an activity and were asked to seat at individual tables. The children were not allowed to get up from their seats, talk or grab an activity. The children were upset and yelling at the staff. The children and staff were yelling back and forth. The Licensor observed staff and child arguing. Four staff members sat together at a separate table to work on their school project and were not engaging with the children.
Curriculum and daily activities are developmentally & linguistically appropriate
The program did not have medication for a child with a chronic medical condition.
On the date of this visit upon arrival the Licensor observed the children playing outside. Once inside the children were not offered an activity and were asked to seat at individual tables. The children were not allowed to get up from their seats, talk or grab an activity. The children were upset and yelling at the staff. The children and staff were yelling back and forth. Licensor observed child and staff arguing. Four staff members sat together at a separate table to work on their school project and were not engaging with the children.
This renewal - monitoring visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
From a review of a sample of children’s records it was revealed that not all records requiring such had individual health care plans that were accurately and or entirely completed, signed and or dated.
Staff and children wash hands: before eating or handling food
On the day of the visit children did not wash their hands prior to eating snack.
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
Emergency medications readily available
From a review of a sample of children’s records and medications maintained at the Program, it was revealed that not all emergency medications were readily available.
Accurate attendance; arrival/departure times
Child guidance practices are supportive, nurturing, and responsive to children
Well-balanced curriculum that supports the health & well being of children
Location of health care policy; Location of 1st aid kit
Allergies, medical info, special diets, emergency medications; privacy protected
EEC license
Evacuation procedures posted at each exit; Exit signs and diagrams as required
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
Documentation of medication administration; Current consent for medications
Emergency medications readily available
The program did not have the medication consent form for a child with a chronic health condition.
When the children returned from outdoor play the children were not offered an activity and were asked to seat at individual tables. The children were not allowed to get up from their seats, talk or grab an activity. The children were upset and yelling at the staff. The children and staff were yelling back and forth. The Licensor observed staff and child arguing. Four staff members sat together at a separate table to work on their school project and were not engaging with the children.
On the date of this visit upon arrival the Licensor observed the children playing outside. Once inside the children were not offered an activity and were asked to seat at individual tables. The children were not allowed to get up from their seats, talk or grab an activity. The children were upset and yelling at the staff. The children and staff were yelling back and forth. The Licensor observed staff and child arguing. Four staff members sat together at a separate table to work on their school project and were not engaging with the children. The Licensor observed some positive staff/child interactions with one specific staff member.
The children attendance records was not accurate. The children attendance records must reflect arrival and departure times.
On the date of this visit the Licensor observed that when the children returned from outdoor playtime they were not offered an activity and were asked to seat at individual tables. The children were not allowed to get up from their seats, talk or grab an activity. The children were upset and yelling at the staff. The children and staff were yelling back and forth. The Licensor observed staff and child arguing. Four staff members sat together at a separate table to work on their school project and were not engaging with the children.
The location of the health care policy and 1st aid kit must be posted.
The list of allergies, medications and special diets must be updated.
The License was not posted. The program did not have the board with the required postings in display. Licensor discussed the board with the required postings must be updated and must always be in display during child care hours.
The school's evacuation procedures were posted but not the programs procedures. Licensor discussed reviewing and positing evacuation procedures for the program and reviewing the information with the staff as the schools procedures do not apply to the program.
The program did not have an individual health care plan for a child with a chronic medical condition.