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Home › MA › Leominster › Little Dreamers Childcare Center
Leominster MA 01453 · License #P-260735 · Center · Center-Based Care
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Health Records
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Ratios
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An Educator did not have evidence of 2 doses of the[REDACTED]
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At the time of the visit, an infant was placed with the toddler/preschool grouping.
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Opportunities to foster independence and self help skills
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Staff Observation
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Emergency Evacuation
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Current consent for administered medications
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At the time of the visit, children in the Toddler/Preschool Classroom were in one small area of the classroom while another educator cleaned up after an art activity. This practice did not allow children to choose among a variety of activities.
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During the visit, it was determined that not all staff observations made while working with children were documented
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Evacuation logs show no record of a practice drill in January 2026, and some required information about monthly drills is missing.
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One consent form did not have required authorization.
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Food Items
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Lunchtime
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Playground fencing
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Transitions
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Developmental Placement
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Toxic Items
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Diaper Changing
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Sharp Objects
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Personal items intended for individual use
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During the visit, it was observed that a 13-month-old child was placed in a toddler/preschool grouping. Although the Director had the required documentation for the child to be developmentally placed, the placement would only be appropriate within a toddler group. Because this is a combined toddler-preschool grouping, it is not appropriate for a 13-month-old to be included in the preschool component.
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At the time of the visit, the following was noted: The diapering table contained hair products, a Sharpie, and baby powder, all of which were accessible to children and posed a potential safety hazard A ladder and a vacuum were stored beside the children’s bathroom. These items were unsecured and accessible to children, posing a potential safety hazard.
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During the visit, the educator did not keep at least one hand on the child at all times when the child was being changed on an elevated surface.
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At the time of the visit, scissors were observed on a shelf within children’s reach.
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During the visit, children’s sleeping bags were observed stacked side by side, with some in contact with one another, which does not meet safe or sanitary storage standards for rest materials. Coats were also found piled on top of one another, creating an unsafe and unsanitary storage condition.
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The licensee did not have nutritious meal items for children whose parents failed to send meals from home.
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During the visit, an educator was cleaning while children were at the table eating without the educator sitting with them, interacting with them, or providing assistance. Staff did not encourage independence by not supporting children in accessing their lunch boxes and eating independently.
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During the visit, there was a gap in the fence greater than 3½ inches and less than nine inches that could entrap a child’s head, creating a risk of serious injury.
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During the observation, the transition from the outdoor area to the bathrooms was unpredictable. The process was disorganized and failed to provide children with the calm, predictable, and unhurried transition required.
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Ratios
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Hazardous Objects
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Infection Control
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Required Postings
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During the visit, exposed wires near the bathroom posed a potential hazard to children.
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There were two cribs with double mattresses in them; it was noted that the mattresses on top belonged to other children.
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In one bathroom, there wasn't a written plan posted for toilet training.
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At the time of the visit, there were five toddlers with one educator in a toddler/preschool grouping.
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Safe Sleep
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Care of Children
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Stacked Chairs
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Lack of adequate lighting
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An infant was observed sleeping in a crib with a sound machine propped against the side. An outlet cover and a teething toy were observed in a crib that was empty at the time. The outlet cover poses a potential choking hazard to infants.
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An educator pulled a child up by his arm without communicating with the child. The educator's behavior was abrupt and did not demonstrate a nurturing approach toward the child.
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In the preschool and toddler classrooms, stacked tippable chairs created a potential hazard for the children.
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During naptime, the infant room was too dark for proper supervision. There wasn't adequate lighting for staff to see each infant’s face and skin color.
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Group Size
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Indoor Space
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Ratios
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Safe Sleep
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Adequate Lighting
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The program's lights were off during the visit, and the rooms were dark. The program did not have adequate lighting to allow for proper supervision during rest time. The program was previously cited for this on 01/09/2024.
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During the visit, an infant was observed in a crib propped up on a boppy nursing pillow, surrounded by a fluffy blanket and a teething toy. A bib was dangling from the crib. The program was previously cited for a bib dangling from a crib on 10/26/2023.
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During the visit, the program had ten children assigned to a toddlers/preschool group, which exceeded the EEC regulations of nine toddlers/preschoolers in one group.
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The ceiling tile was stained and needed to be replaced in the Infant classroom.
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During the visit, an educator supervised ten toddlers/preschool children without another educator, as required by EEC regulations.
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Health and Safety
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Toxic Substances
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During the visit, not all personal items intended for individual use by infants, including bottles and baby formula containers, were labeled.
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A can of Febreze was on the changing table in the bathroom, accessible to children.
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Diaper Changing Surfaces
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Infection Control
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Indoor Space
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Diaper-changing surfaces were not covered.
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Sippy cups intended for individual use by children were not labeled.
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The toddler/preschool classroom rug was not secured, causing a potential tripping hazard.
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Indoor Space
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Hand washing
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Personal items intended for individual use
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Progress Reports
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Staff Records
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Health Requirements for Educators.
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Staff Observations
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The kitchen set in the toddler/preschool classroom was not secured. A nail was sticking out of the front of it.
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An Educator didn't wash a child's hands with liquid soap and running water after diapering the child.
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Not all bottles and sippy cups intended for individual use by children were labeled with the name of the child for whom they were intended.
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There wasn't evidence of progress reports completed every three months for a child with identified special needs.
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During a review of staff records, one educator file did not contain evidence of completed orientation documentation.
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One educator did not have documentation of two verbal references.
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One staff member did not have evidence of required [REDACTED]immunizations.
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During the visit, the Director informed the Licensor that Staff Observations had not been completed.
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Phyisal Facilities
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Safety Requirments
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Fencing
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Ratios
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Administration
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Attendance
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An Educator wasn't confident in knowing whether or not any children had IHCPs.
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Crib sheets were stained and not tightly fitted.
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The program uses an electric kettle that heats up to 180 degrees Fahrenheit to warm bottles. The Licensor asked the Educator to remove the kettle immediately. The Director and Educators were reminded of the EEC bottle-warming policy and best practices.
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An uncovered electric outlet in the infant room near a crib allowed children access.
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Educators did not protect children against heat and sun injury when the following was observed: 1. Sunblock was applied to the children outside in the sun. 2. A child walked outside to the playground without shoes on.
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The first aid bag wasn't easily and readily available and didn't accompany the children to the outdoor play space.
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The disinfectant solution was within children's reach in the bathroom near the diapering table. Cleaning supplies must be secured in a place out of the reach of children.
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A child's milk bottle was stored in his cubby and not in the refrigeration at not less than 32°F, nor more than 40°F for all food requiring refrigeration.
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Individual Helath Care Plan
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Crib Sheets
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Bottle warming
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Electric Outlet Covers
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Injury Prevention
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First Aid Bag
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Cleaning Supplies
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Storing Milk
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During the visit, crib parts were stored behind the bathroom door, causing a potential safety hazard. The baseboard in the infant classroom was broken. In the Infant classroom, open crackers, dirty bottles, teethers, and bibs were stored on the counter. In the Toddler/preschool classroom, scissors, food bowls, and opened beverages were stored on top of cubbies and not secured in a place away from the children. Baby seats are stacked up on cubbies causing a potential hazard for children by falling over.
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During the visit, there was a coffee mug with pens in the entryway and a paring knife in the mug. There were several medications on the shelf at the entryway as well. These items were accessible to children when parents held them during arrival/dismissal time. The latch to the infant room gate is sharp and a potential safety hazard. Baby seats are stacked up on cubbies causing a potential hazrd for children by falling over.
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The fencing around the playground was falling and not secured.
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An Assistant Teacher was alone with three infants. An Assistant Teacher must work at all times under the direct supervision of a qualified staff person.
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During the visit, the Licensee didn't ensure the program was soundly administered.
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An Educator was left out of ratio to supervise a group of six toddler/preschool children.
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Attendance in the infant room was inaccurate.
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Infant Feeding
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Adequate Lighting
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During the visit, an infant was fed while lying in a crib. Infants must be held while fed a bottle
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During the visit, children were resting, classrooms were very dark, and they did not have adequate lighting for proper supervision.
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Bottle Warming
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Safe Sleep
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During the Safe Sleep review in the Infant Classroom, the following was found: 1) A bib was attached/ hanging on the crib. 2) A pacifier clip was found attached to a sleepsack.
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There were two bottle warmers observed on the counter in the infant classroom. Programs caring for infants must not use a crock pot (slow cooker), bottle-warming appliance, or microwave oven to warm infant bottles per EEC bottle-warming policy. The Director was reminded of the EEC bottle-warming policy and best practices.
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