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Home › MA › Groveland › Aham, Elena
Groveland MA 01834-1618 · License #P-174259 · Home-based · Family Child Care
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Adult-Child Ratios
Space (indoor / outdoor hazards)
The licensor reviewed 11 of the children records. The following were observed: 1.One of the children present did not have an enrollment. 2.One of the children records was not complete when: A. page 4 was not filled out completely. B. Did not have an annual update. The parent signed June 29/23. C.The physical was due May 22, 2025. 3.One of the children's records did not have physical. 4.One of the children record did not have: A. Physical B. Annual update (last time parent signed was 8/31/23). C. The general permission did not specify where the child can go when off the premises. D. The general permission to provide basic transportation and to transport to medical facility is not accurate when 3 educators are listed, but there should be 2 educators listed. The educator stated that is she and assistant the only EEC approved educators at the program. 5.One of the children record did not have A. annual update (last time parent sign was Sept. 8, 2023. B. A physical C. The general permission to provide basic transportation and to transport to medical facility is not accurate when 3 educators are listed but there should be 2 educators. The educator stated that she and assistant are the only EEC approved educators at the program. 6.Four of the children did not have a physical. 7.One of the children record was not accurate when 3 educators are listed on the general permission to basic transportation and to transport to medical facility but it should be 2 educators.
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The licensor observed the program not on ratios where there were 11 children present. The educator and assistant can only care for 10 children at a time.
Progress Reports
Program Capacity
CPR/First Aid
Attendance Logs
First Aid Kit
Children's Records
Diapering & Toileting
Space (health risks)
Educator First aid was not available CPR exp: 8/19/26 Assistant CPR and first aid exp:8/19/26
The educator did not have the attendance for the assistant. The educator did not have attendance for a child who was present at the time of this visit.
The licensor observed that the first aid kit did not have the correct total for the family contact information.
The program was not with in its licensed capacity of 10 children when there were 11 children present.
The licensor reviewed 11 of the children progress reports. The licensor observed that 9 of the children did not have progress reports.
The assistant changed two of the children diapers on the floor without a protected covering that is of adequate size to prevent the child from coming in contact with the changing surface;
The indoor space is not safely maintained when the licensor observed loose electrical wires within children reach.
The licensor observed two purses accessible to the children.
Space (health risks) - R Apr 2025
Exit Safety
Space (indoor / outdoor hazards) - R Apr 2025
The licensor observed the following: 1. cleaning products on the stairs and in the bathroom. 2. A Television on top of a stand is not secured.
The licensor observed: The exit routes on the first floor were not clear of obstructions.
The licensor observed the following: 1. Electrical cords within children's reach. 2. Two open garbage cans
Licensor reviewed 9 children’s records. The following is missing: Child #3 - Annual Update Form or updated enrollment packet Child #4 - Annual Update Form or updated enrollment packet, physical exam, immunizations record and lead test Child #5 - Annual Update Form or updated enrollment packet, lead test Child #6 - Annual Update Form or updated enrollment packet, lead test Child #8 - Annual Update Form or updated enrollment packet, physical exam and immunizations record.
No arrival times documented for today 8/30/23. Attendance records are not being documented accurately.
First Aid Kit
Stairways
Attendance Logs
Children's Records - R Apr 2025
Progress Reports
Progress reports missing for 3 children.
The First Aid Kit is missing the emergency cards for all the children enrolled in the program.
No barrier at the bottom of the stairway at the lower level, leading to the first floor.
Licensor was not able to review training hours at the time of the visit. The educator reported that her training certificates for the current licensing cycle were not on site.
Licensor observed the following indoor safety hazards: 1. The trash container in the bathroom is not covered. 2. Two poles in the basement are not properly padded.
Staff Records
Children's Records - R Apr 2025
Equipment, materials and furnishings - Play Materials
Exits (evacuation route)
Water Temperature
Indoor Hazards
Ongoing Professional Development
Licensor reviewed two staff records. The following is missing: 1. Attendance records 2. PRQ 3. Medical form for Certified Assistant {REDACTED} 4. Training certificates
Record #6 - Updated physical exam and immunizations form.
A section of the playroom is not in use. Childcare furniture and equipment in that area are not accessible to the children.
Evacuation route through the inside of the house is obstructed by two cabinets and other items.
The water temperature exceeds the 120 degrees F. (135 degrees F)
The educator did not demonstrate that the program is soundly administered by: 1. Providing childcare to 8 children, including {REDACTED} and 7 under the age of {REDACTED} on 5/5/21 and 5/6/21 2. Working with Certified Assistant {REDACTED}, whose FCC license expired on 10/6/2020. 3. Certified Assistant {REDACTED} has been regularly on the premises without an approved Background Record Check as of 10/6/2020.
Program Capacity
The educator did not exercised good judgment in the following situations: 1. Providing childcare to 8 children, including {REDACTED} and 7 under the age of {REDACTED} on 5/5/21 and 5/6/21 2. Working with Certified Assistant {REDACTED}, whose FCC license expired on 10/6/2020. 3. Certified Assistant {REDACTED} has been regularly on the premises without an approved Background Record Check as of 10/6/2020.
Progress Reports
Adult-Child Ratios -1
EEC Assistant
Administration
Educator Qualifications and Professional Development
The educator reported that the total enrollment at this time is 12 children. She stated that she doesn't have more than 7-8 children at a time. According to the attendance record submitted by the educator for the month of May 2021, the educator provided childcare to 8 children, including {REDACTED} child and 7 children under the age of {REDACTED} on 5/5/2021 and 5/6/2021. On 5/5/2021 and 5/6/2021 the program exceeded its licensed capacity.
No evidence of progress reports for 4 children.
According to the attendance record submitted by the educator for the month of May 2021, the educator provided childcare to 8 children, including {REDACTED} and 7 children under the age of {REDACTED} on 5/5/2021 and 5/6/2021. Certified Assistant {REDACTED} was present on those days, but {REDACTED} FCC license expired on 10/6/2020. Certified Assistant {REDACTED} is not an EEC approved caregiver.
The educator is the only EEC approved caregiver staffing the program at this time. 1. The FCC license for Certified Assistant {REDACTED} expired on 10/6/2020. 2. The FCC license for Certified Assistant {REDACTED} expired on 11/6/2020 According to the attendance record submitted by the educator for the month of May 2021, Certified Assistant {REDACTED} worked with her on 5/3/2021, 5/5/2021, 5/6/2021, 5/12/2021 and 5/13/2021 without a valid FCC license.
This change of space visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.