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Jamaica Plain MA 02130 · License #P-177182 · Center · Center-Based Care
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Violation
A sampling of staff files was reviewed and the following was found: 1. 2 files were missing proof of bi-monthly observations 2. 1 file was missing a current physical
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Two staff files were missing proof of current CPR training
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A sampling of children's files was reviewed and the following was found: 1. One file had expired transportation, off - site permission, and a first aid and emergency consent forms. 2. One file was missing a current physical
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A review of background records checks resulted in a staff member not being in compliance
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Violation
An observation of the indoor facility was conducted and the following was found: 1. Cords longer than 6 inches were easily accessible to children 2. A portable heater was in use during operating hours
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A changing table had peeling paint
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The allergy/medication list was not posted in a manner that protected the privacy of each child
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A sampling of emergency medications was reviewed and 4 medications were expired
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A sampling of medications was reviewed, and 2 emergency medications were not readily available
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Two files were missing medication consent forms
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Staff First Aid Training
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Staff Records
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Staff CPR Training
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Children's Records
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BRCs on all potential employees
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Indoor Space
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Physical Space Paint
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Allergies, medical info, special diets, emergency medications; privacy protected
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Medication
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Emergency medications readily available
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Current consent for administered medications
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One staff file was missing proof of current first aid training
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Violation
Children's Records - R Apr 2025
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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Injury Prevention
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Allergies, medical info, special diets, emergency medications; privacy protected
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Medication
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
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Violation
1. One child's first aid/emergency consent form was not current. 2. One child's off-site activities consent form was not current. 3. One child's transportation plan was not current. 4. One child's developmental history form was not current.
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Violation
1. Two staff files did not have documentation of a date of interview. 2. One staff file did not have a current PQ Registry. 3. One staff file did not have verification of references documented. 4. One staff file did not have a program orientation form.
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Injury reports were not documented on the incident/injury log.
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The allergy/medication paperwork were not posted with a privacy protecter.
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One child's emergency lifesaving medication was not in their original container with their original label.
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Individual health care plans did not have all required information documented.
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Children's Records - R Apr 2025
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Staff meeting documentation
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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Staff First Aid Training - R Apr 2025
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Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
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Indoor Space
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Indoor Space - free of hazards
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Emergency Evacuation - R Apr 2025
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Medication
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
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Food Storage, Sanitation & Safety
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A sampling of children's files was reviewed and one file had expired information and consent forms
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Violation
The program has no proof of staff meetings occurring since March of 2023
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Violation
A sampling of staff records was reviewed and the following was found: 1. two files were missing a current physical 2. two files were missing proof of bi - monthly observations 3. one file had an expired PQ registration
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Violation
A staff files did not have proof of a current first aid/cpr certification
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Two classrooms had inaccurate attendances as not all children were signed in
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The back of a changing table needs repair to ensure safety as it is accessible to children
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A portable heater was being utilized in a classroom during operating hours. It was removed at the time of the visit.
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An exit was obstructed by toys behind a door causing an obstruction to the evacuation route. This also caused an obstruction for an emergency crib to fit through the door
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An over-the-counter medication was not in the original manufacturer's packaging
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Violation
A sampling of individual health care plans was reviewed and one was missing the following: 1. potential side effects 2. potential consequences 3. names of who was trained and who provided the training
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Two refrigerators were missing thermometers
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Violation
A sampling of staff files was reviewed and the following was found: 1. 3 files were missing current PQ registrations 2. 3 files were missing bi-monthly observations 3. 1 file was missing a current physical
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Violation
During naptime, a classroom did not have sufficient lighting to allow proper supervision
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A portable heater was observed in a classroom
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Several exits did not have evacuation procedures and diagrams of escape routes
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One medication consent form was missing
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An emergency medication was not readily available
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Violation
A child with emergency medication did not have an Individual Health Care Plan
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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Quiet activities in space with adequate lighting, for children who do not sleep
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Heating source protected; Portable heaters, portable radiators prohibited.
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Evacuation procedures posted at each exit; Exit signs and diagrams as required
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Documentation of medication administration; Current consent for medications
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Emergency medications readily available
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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Supervision of Children
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Building Inspection and Fire Inspection - R Apr 2025
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
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Violation
A sampling of staff files were reviewed and three files were missing a current physical and PQ Registration
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Violation
An adjacent room was being used for two infants who were not asleep. An educator was observed leaving the room and closing the door behind them, leaving the children alone for a short period of time. One of the infants were drinking a bottle while laying down in the crib, causing a potential chocking hazard.
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Violation
A current fire inspection was not available for review
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A child with a chronic medical condition was missing an Individual Health Care Plan and a medication consent form
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Children's Records - R Apr 2025
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Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios (2)
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Evacuation procedures posted at each exit
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Space - Toxic Substances
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Violation
Of 3 child files reviewed, all 3 were missing transportation plan; 2 were not in compliance with progress report timeline and one did not have an updated first aid consent form on file. Also one child with food allergy did not have an IHCP on file.
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Violation
In infant room there was a child that left that was not marked as having left the program. In the preschool room there were 7 children present but only 6 were originally signed in until child was signed in at time of visit.
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Evacuation diagrams were not posted at each exit.
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Cleaners stored in unsecured base cabinets in infant room, accessible to children; plunger in toddler bathroom, accessible to children; diaper cream and petroleum jelly in toddler bathroom drawer, accessible to children; cleaners stored in unsecured base cabinet in preschool bathroom, accessible to children; used mop stored in preschool bathroom, accessible to children.
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