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At the time of the visit there was a bucket of ice melt near the door in the preschool classroom, accessible to children.
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Hanover MA 02339-2232 · License #P-177461 · Center · Center-Based Care
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This renewal - monitoring visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
At the time of the visit there was a bucket of ice melt near the door in the preschool classroom, accessible to children.
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
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Toxic Substances
At the time of the visit two children with emergency medical conditions were reviewed and the following was found: one child's IHCP was expired, and the other was missing EEC required information.
Health and Safety
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
The program did not have a Medication Consent Form for a child with medication on the premises.
One child's Individual Health Care Plan did not include all of the required information.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
On the day of the visit, the infant classroom had nine children present with two educators. The maximum group size for an infant group is seven children. The infant-toddler classroom was closed on this date due to insufficient staffing.
Medication Storage; Medication Container/Label
The emergency medications were stored on a shelf in the Preschool classroom within reach of the children.
No peeling or flaking paint (indoor and out)
In the infant room, a white storage unit had chipping and peeling paint on the shelves.
A review of two children's medication records indicated: -One Individual Health Care Plan was incomplete. -One record indicated a child did not have a IHCP completed for a chronic medical condition.
Documentation of medication administration; Current consent for medications
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
A review of two children's medication records indicated two medications did not have a current consent for medication administration.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
Children's Records - R Apr 2025
Indoor Space
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
A review of three children's files indicated that two did not have current parental consent forms for medication stored at the program.
Throughout the program, there were stained ceiling tiles.
A review of four Individual Health Care Plans (IHCPs) indicated that two forms were not current. The four IHCPs were not accompanied by a current parental consent for medication.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.