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Lawrence MA 01840-1412 · License #P-171090 · Center · Center-Based Care
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Violation
Evidence of plan of program activities1
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Children's Records
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Staff Records
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Supervision of Children
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Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
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Food prepared/served in safe/sanitary manner
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP)
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Toxic Substances
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
At the time of the visit the SACC program did not have consistent activities planned and prepared for the children enrolled in the program.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
At the time of the visit several of the children's records were expired and the Children Record Checklist was not current.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
At the time of the visit the Staff Record checklist and staff files were not current in the SACC program.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
At the time of the visit in the SACC program the educator was not supervising the bathrooms (boys and girls at the same time) as more than one child was entering at a time.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
At the time of the visit two Preschool classrooms did not reflect accurate attendance of the children present, the SACC program did not have enough educators for the amount of children enrolled in the program, and the SACC program was out of ratio in one of the classrooms.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
At the time of the visit the programs did not follow the handwashing procedure when serving the food as the individuals did not wash their hands and change gloves in between tasks. The hot food being delivered and prepared in the program was not being kept in a safe manner as it was left in one classroom without a cover for a period of time and one educator was serving food without being trained. In one of the Preschool classrooms the children's food was on top of a heater not being stored in a sanitary manner.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
At the time of the visit (2) IHCP plans were expired.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
At the time of the visit the preschool program had the following within reach of the children: several wires longer than 6 inches, (2) educator purses, and several containers of diaper cream under the changing table.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
BRCs on all potential employees
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Building Inspection and Fire Inspection
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
At the time of the visit one educator did not have a current BRC on file.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
At the time of the visit the program did not have a current Fire Inspection on site.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Indoor Space
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Violation
At the time of the visit in the Titans classroom there are four tiles broken causing a potential tripping hazard,
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
At the time of the visit the SACC program needs to show evidence of the group leaders with degree and work experience.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
At the time of the visit (1) Bus Driver did not have a current BRC as it needs to be completed.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
In the {REDACTED} program there were several outlets without protective covers.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
At the time of the visit the program did not have lids on several of their trash cans.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
At the time of the visit two bus divers had an expired 7d license.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
At the time of the visit the SACC program did not have the current registrations available for EEC to review.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
At the time of the visit the program needs to add the route to the practice fire drill log.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
At the time of the visit the {REDACTED} program did not follow the handwashing policy as an educator did not wash their hands after assisting a child in the bathroom, another educator did not wash their hands after wiping their nose, and one educator did not follow up with the children to use soap when washing their hands.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
At the time of the visit the SACC program had (1) EPI pen expired and the medication was not with the children in their assigned area. In the {REDACTED} program had (1) bottle of antihistamine missing.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
At the time of the visit several of the Preschool water bottles did not have the children's name labeled on it.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
At the time of the visit the program had several IHCP with no parent signature and (1) IHCP expired for an inhaler.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
At the time of the visit the program had a couple of purses and wires longer than 6 inches accessible and within reach of the children.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
At the time of the visit the {REDACTED} program needs to add the time of the staff meeting. In the SACC program the staff meeting needs to be documented.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Staff meeting documentation
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
BRC Policies
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Electric outlets covered, no frayed electrical cords. Carbon monoxide detector.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Garbage kept in lined and covered containers, emptied daily
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
School bus license or 7D license
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Vehicles registered and inspected
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Evacuation drill log, all groups
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Staff and children wash hands: after toileting or diapering
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Medication Storage; Medication Container/Label
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Bottles/pacifiers/toothbrushes/sleeping materials labeled with child's name
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Staff monitor environment for hazards-Hazardous items not accessible to children
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Opportunities to foster independence and self help skills
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Indoor Space
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Building Inspection and Fire Inspection - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Toxic Substances
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Medication
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
During the visit of the {REDACTED} Program it was noted in two of the classrooms the there was not evidence of activities engaging the children.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
At the time of the visit the SACC program boys bathroom wall had a hole in the top of the wall from the door hinge. The door hinge was boken in two places with one part in the wall and one hanging from the door. The boys bathroom had two toilet paper plastic covers that were broken and not attached. In the {REDACTED} classroom there was an extra large hole in the wall exposing the inside of the wall.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
At the time of the visit the program did not have a current Building and Fire Inspection.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
During the visit it was observed in the {REDACTED} classrooms that several of the educator's purses were accessible and within reach of the children.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
At the time of the visit the {REDACTED} Program had an expired inhaler and (1) IHCP for a child in their classroom.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Supervision of Children
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Food prepared/served in safe/sanitary manner
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Food not served beyond recommended dates
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Staff Records
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Infection Control/Hand Washing - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Vehicle and Driver Requirement1
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
In the {REDACTED} program the children were not being supervised while using the bathroom as two children were in the bathroom at one time with no adult supervision outside the door.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
In the {REDACTED} program the educators did not wash their hands prior to prepping the snack.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
It was noted in the {REDACTED} and {REDACTED} the snacks did not have the expiration date documented on the package.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
A review of the Bus driver documentation revealed the program did not have evidence of (2) 7-D License and (1) 7-D License was expired. The bus drivers did not have evidence of the required EEC training.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
It was noted at the time of the visit in the {REDACTED} program (1) {REDACTED} Action plan was not available to review and (2) IHCP needed a parent signature.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
{REDACTED} program: At the time of the visit one educator did not wash their hands and change their gloves when touching the trash can and then serving chips. {REDACTED}: It was noted the program did not have soap for staff and children to wash their hands prior to eating and after using the bathroom.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
In the {REDACTED} EEC observed the children exiting the bus and the staff did not have the attendance to ensure all the children were accounted for when exiting the bus. The children exited the bus and ran to the program door around the corner not walking as a group.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Children's Records - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Staff BRC - R Sep 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Outdoor Space - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Evacuation procedures posted at each exit
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Emergency Evacuation - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Toxic Substances
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Medication
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Infection Control/Hand Washing - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Fall zones adequate depth of impact absorbing material
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
In the [REDACTED]the children's records did not have the current documentation in the file.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
At the time of the visit (1) educator did not complete the BRC process.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
In the [REDACTED] and [REDACTED]the attendance is not accurate as (1) child in each program was not signed in on the attendance.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
The [REDACTED]playground some overgrowth of vines sticking out from the fence with small thorns.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
The [REDACTED]classrooms did not have evacuation procedure/maps posted next to each exit.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
The fire drill log in the [REDACTED]was missing documentation that a practice fire drill for the months of February and April were conducted.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
In the [REDACTED]the following hazards were accessible and within reach of the children: educator purse, radio wire, and ac wire.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
In the [REDACTED]program (1) IHCP did not have the parent signature, and in the [REDACTED]program (1) IHCP was missing, and (2) children did not have permission to carry and use their own [REDACTED].
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
In the [REDACTED]one of the children's [REDACTED]was located in their bag accessible to the other children without the original packaging and [REDACTED].
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
In the [REDACTED]several children did not wash their hands after using the bathroom and prior to using the water table.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
The playground did not have enough absorbing material under the fall zones.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Medication Storage; Medication Container/Label
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
The SACC program had several IHCP missing the parent signature, (1) {REDACTED} needed box or prescription, (1) {REDACTED} was expired, and (1) IHCP is needed for {REDACTED}.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Staff BRC - R Sep 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Children's Records - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Staff First Aid Training - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Equipment and materials visible, available, accessible
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Food not served beyond recommended dates
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Indoor Space
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Physical Space Paint
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Administration
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Ratios, Group Sizes and Supervision of Children
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Emergency Evacuation - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Evacuation procedures posted at each exit
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Infection Control/Hand Washing - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
If off-site food prep, Inspection from local Health Dept/Food Service Permit
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
In the {REDACTED} Care Program several of the bus drivers/monitors did not have evidence of a BRC being completed prior to working with the children.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
The following documentation was expired and/or missing from the staff files in the {REDACTED} Child Care program: (1) Staff form missing, (1) EEC orientation checklist missing, (8) PQ registry missing. In the {REDACTED} program the Staff Record Checklist was not available at the time of the visit.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
The following was missing and/or expired for the {REDACTED}'s file: the Children's record checklist was not avaiable at the time of the visit for the Preschool program, several physicals were expired, and several of the EEC paperwork did not have dates.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
In the {REDACTED} program (1) educator did not have evidence of completing the First Aid training.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
In the {REDACTED}Child Care program there needs to be more supplies accessible to the children while in the program.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
The program needs to add the expiration date to any snacks left over and when not in the original packaging.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
In the {REDACTED} Care program the {REDACTED}classroom walls need to be cleaned and the windowsill is in need of being repaired as the plaster/paint is chipped away from the chairs being stacked against the wall.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
In the {REDACTED}classroom the paint was peeling on the wall.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
The {REDACTED} is part of the ratio on a regular basis not following the EEC regulation for the capacity of children enrolled in the program.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
In the {REDACTED} program, there is not a sufficient number of qualified staff employed when an educator calls out to promote the health, safety, growth, and development of each child.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
The {REDACTED}Care program did not have documentation that the practice fire drills were being conducted in the months of September, October, and November.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
In the {REDACTED}Child Care program there are no emergency evacuation procedures posted.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
The following documentation was missing and/or expired for the IHCP: Preschool: (1) IHCP was missing, (2) IHCP were missing side effects, who is trained to administer the life-saving medication, and who trained the individual to administer the life-saving medication, and (1) {REDACTED} plan was missing the parent signature. {REDACTED}: (1) IHCP was expired.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
The children in the {REDACTED} Care program did not wash their hands prior to eating their own snack when arriving at the program.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
The program did not have the Food Service permit from the vendor the program uses to provide warm meals to the children.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.