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Home › MA › Lawrence › Little Sunshine Daycare Center
Lawrence MA 01843 · License #P-257490 · Center · Center-Based Care
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Building Inspection and Fire Inspection
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At the time of the visit the building inspection certificate was expired.
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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BRC Policies
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Staff:child ratios and groupings: Mixed
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Staff:child ratios and groupings: Fixed
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Staff:child ratios and groupings
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Supervision of children
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Curriculum and daily activities are developmentally & linguistically appropriate
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Staff and children wash hands: before eating or handling food
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Staff wash hands after cleaning tasks, handling trash
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Staff monitor environment for hazards-Hazardous items not accessible to children
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A staff records review conducted by EEC during the visit reflected the following: a) Four records did not contain evidence of a current health physical. b) Eight records did not contain evidence of two reference checks. c) Three records did not contain evidence of interview notes. d) Two records did not contain evidence of MMR immunity.
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At the time of the visit two staff members did not have a completed BRC.
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During the visit EEC learned that the program has more than three infants enrolled in their classroom licensed as an {REDACTED} Mixed.
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During the visit EEC learned that the program exceeded the maximum group size in one of the classrooms.
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At the time of the visit EEC observed the following: a) One educator was alone with fifteen preschoolers for a period of time. b) Two Assistant teachers were alone with children without a qualified teacher.
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At the time of the visit there wasn't adequate lighting to allow proper supervision during nap time in multiple classrooms.
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At the time of the visit EEC observed that activities are not being planned and organized in advance to avoid children waiting in one of the classrooms. As transitions between activities were not timely, smooth and flexible.
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At the time of the visit multiple children did not wash hands before eating.
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At the time of the visit one educator did not wash their hands after performing a cleaning task.
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At the time of the visit educators' personal belongings were accessible to children.
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Administration
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Children's Records - R Apr 2025
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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Staff Schedule/Qualifications - R Sep 2025
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Corrective Action Plan
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Emergency Evacuation - R Apr 2025
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Infection Control/Hand Washing - R Apr 2025
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During the visit EEC learned that the program does not have a qualified administrator.
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At the time of the visit three children records were incomplete.
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At the time of the visit EEC reviewed all of the staff records and it reflected the following: a) Two records contained insufficient evidence of teacher qualifications. b) Three records did not contain evidence of program orientation. c) One record did not contain evidence of ongoing bi-monthly observations. d) Two records did not contain evidence of reference checks, documentation of interviews, nor staff information forms.
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Program did not establish a written schedule showing compliance with at least the minimum educator ratios at all times, including during breaks and planning time.
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During the visit EEC learned that previously cited items were not corrected as stated on the corrective action plan submitted by the program.
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At the time of the visit EEC reviewed the fire drill log and there was no evidence that evacuation drills were conducted in December 2023 and January 2024.
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At the time of the visit EEC learned that the child restroom is not being disinfected as required.
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Staff records checklist
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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Allergies, medical info, special diets, emergency medications; privacy protected
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Staff Schedule current and posted
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Proper sanitizing techniques; Bottles labeled and out of children's reach
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At the time of the visit a current staff records checklist was not available for review.
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At the time of the visit three staff members records were missing required documents.
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At the time of the visit the Allergy list was not correct.
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At the time of the visit a current staff schedule was not available for review.
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At the time of the visit Program was using a disinfecting product that is not EPA approved.
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
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Emergency Evacuation - R Apr 2025
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Weekly snack/meal menu made available; Previous menus on file for one year
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At the time of the visit staff members' files were not available for review.
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At the time of the visit the classroom did not have an accurate daily attendance record with the arrival times of children present in the classroom.
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At the time of the visit the Program Director reported to EEC that a fire drill was not conducted for the month of September.
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At the time of the visit written breakfast and snack menus were not available for review.
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