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Hopkinton MA 01748 · License #P-246060 · Center · Center-Based Care
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This renewal - full review visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
4 children's records were randomly selected for review the following was learned: 1) Although Child A had a written face sheet, it was not signed and dated by their parent as required by regulation.
Children's Records - R Apr 2025
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Indoor Space
Medication
Outdoor Space - R Apr 2025
1) Chipping paint was observed in several areas of the building, accessible to children. 2) The door leading to the hot water tank closet was unsecured in the "Krusaders" room, creating a potential hazard to children.
Several of the bolts on the railroad ties were observed to have pulled up, creating a potential hazard.
1) Child B had [REDACTED] the expired 4/20/24 2) Child B had a written prescription for [REDACTED]that was not current on the box as required.
Indoor Space
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
During an observation of the indoor space, the following was observed: 1) there was a missing outlet cover in the preschool room 2) chipping paint was observed in the downstairs "krusaders" bathroom and on several shelving units in the same room, creating a potential hazard to children 3) the door leading to the basement storage and hot water tank was found to be unsecured, creating a potential hazard.
During a review of program IHCP, the following was learned: 1) Child A did not have a current IHCP or medication consent form as required by regulation.
Not all equipment was secured as required by regulation.
Three staff records were randomly selected for review and the following was learned: 1) one educator did not have evidence of having provided the program with a current physical as required 2) One educator did not have evidence of having current first aid certification within 6 months of their hire date as required by regulation.
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
Indoor Space
Equipment and supplies: free of entrapment hazards
During the indoor assessment of the program the following was learned: 1) chipping paint, accessible to children, was located throughout the classrooms, creating a potential hazard. 2) Not all electrical cords were secured as required in the downstairs PS room, creating a potential hazard.
Chipping paint was observed in at the window still in the "Small Fries" classroom and in the shared children's bathroom upstairs.
During a review in the "Little Rascals' Classroom (PS) it was observed that children did not immediately wash their hands prior to eating snack.
Physical Space Paint
Infection Control/Hand Washing - R Apr 2025
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
Diapering and Toileting for children under 2.9
During a review of Child A's IHCP form it was learned that the form did not contain all EEC required information, including the side effects of the medication and potential consequences if the medication was not given.
Wet Diapers were not placed in a closed container that is lined with a leak-proof disposable lining in the children's bathroom space as required by regulation. As a result the bathroom smelled strongly of urine.
It was observed that several sections of the wooden fence were cracked, creating sharp edges. There were 2 sections of the fence gate that was broken and did not close, creating a potential hazard. The rail road tie that surrounds the sandbox on the SA side was observed to have bolts pulling up, creating a danger. Some of the playground equipment had been moved, and placed in the fall zone of other equipment, creating a hazard. The hose was left on the ground on 2 playgrounds, creating a tripping hazard.
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
Food stored in clean/covered containers
Outdoor Space - R Apr 2025
Medication
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
2 staff records were randomly selected for review and one educator did not have evidence of a current physical as required by regulation.
Not all food was observed to be stored in sealed containers in the "clubhouse" room as required by regulation.
Emergency medication was stored in the reach of children when it was left in the "bin" on the picnic table outside, creating a potential hazard.
Child A had an IHCP that was not signed and dated by their parent as required by regulation.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This provisional license renewal visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
The infant classroom did not have evidence of an attendance sheet documented for 12.9.2019 as required by regulation.
During the visit, it was observed that the [REDACTED] assigned to the preschool grouping was on her cell phone when she was assigned to be supervising children. The Assistant Educator in the toddler room was observed to take children to the group bathroom for diapering, without being under the direct supervision of a Teacher certified person as required by regulation.
Supervision of Children
Medication
Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
Indoor Space
A plunger was observed to be in the reach of children, creating a potential hazard. The gym mats in the school aged building were observed to be tearing, creating a potential hazard to children.
During a review of program medication, it was learned that not all non prescription medication has a form that has been signed by the doctor that gave the order. Not all medical consents were found to be current. A [REDACTED] store brand medication at the program.