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Home › MA › Lowell › Herrera, Maria
Lowell MA 01851-3113 · License #P-179117 · Home-based · Family Child Care
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Children's Records
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Attendance Log
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Progress Reports
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Violation
During the visit, Licensor reviewed 3 records. The following was observed: -CHILD #1: acknowledgement of parent handbook, parental visit notice, developmental history, general permission, CPR/FA/medical consent, an emergency card were incomplete in the enrollment packet. -CHILD #2: enrollment packet was not up to date, and did not have schedule of days and times to attend care. -CHILD #3: did not have physician information, and the general permission and emergency card were incomplete in the enrollment packet. Additionally, the child's physical examination was not up to date in the file.
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Violation
During the visit, the following was observed after reviewing the attendance sheet: 1) A child (grandchild) was present during the visit and the attendance log did not show child's arrival time for today 6/17/25. 2) Educator had a child temporarily in back backup care. Per educator the child started to attend care since yesterday, however the attendance did not show arrival and departure times for yesterday 6/16/25, and arrival time for today 6/17/25. 3) Educator had another child temporarily in back backup care. Per educator the child started to attend care today. The attendance log did not show arrival time for today 6/17/25.
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During the visit, 3 children records were reviewed. Licensor observed Children #1 and #2 did not have progress reports in the file.
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Interactions with Children
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Required Postings - Child Specific - R Apr 2025
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Space (indoor / outdoor hazards) - R Apr 2025
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Space (health risks) - R Apr 2025
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Exit Safety
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Childrens Records - R Apr 2025
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Progress Reports
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Licensor observed the record for the only child enrolled and the following was noted: missing signature and date on developmental history; permission sections are signed but not dated. Physical exam is outdated since 5/9/24. Missing most recent LEAD screening results.
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Outdated progress report for the only child enrolled.
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No children present at the time of the visit.
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The educator had no allergy/medication list. The licensor observed the medical form for the child enrolled and noted that it indicated the child has a diagnosed allergy and uses medication.
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in the backyard space used by the children, a piece of wood was removed to facilitate the construction of the enclosed area's floors.
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Educator is fixing the floor of the second exit. Licensor observed construction tools in the floor and floor gaps.
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Secondary exit is at inaccessible since it is undergoing floor renovations.
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Emergency Preparedness - R Apr 2025
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Windows
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Indoor Hazards
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Outdoor Playspace - Hazards
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Annual Registration in Professional Qualifications Registry (PQR)
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Children's Records - R Apr 2025
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Evacuation Logs
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Attendance Logs
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Progress Reports
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Parent Handbook
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First Aid Kit (FCC)
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During the visit, Licensor reviewed 4 records of the children that were present during the visit. The following was observed: -CHILD #1: was missing the schedule f days and time in care in the enrollment packet. Additionally, the following areas were incomplete in the enrollment packet: acknowledgement of parent handbook, parental visit notice, physician information, Developmental history, and the CPR/FA/medical consent. -CHILD #2: was missing emergency contact information and the Emergency card was incomplete in the enrollment packet. Additionally, the child lead screening was not up to date on file. -CHILD #3: was missing emergency contact information and the Emergency card was incomplete in the enrollment packet. Additionally, the child was missing lead screening results on file. -CHILD #4: admission date was incomplete in the enrollment packet. `
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Violation
During the visit, Licensor observed the following: 1. The following information was not documented in the Evacuation Log for the drill completed in April 2023: number of children that participated in the drill, exit used, and how long the drill took. 3. No EFFECTIVENESS documented for the evacuation drills completed from January to April 2023.
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During the visit, the following was observed 1) The 3 separate attendance sheets observed did not have evidence of dates documented. 2) A child whom was present during the visit was missing arrival times for today 5/2/23. Additionally, the child was missing arrival and departure time for Monday 5/1/23. 3) A child whom educator stated was present yesterday 5/1/23 in the program was missing arrival and departure time.
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During the visit, Licensor reviewed 4 records of the children that were present, including progress reports. The following was observed: 1) three children (#2, #3, and #4) were missing progress reports on file.
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During the visit, the educator did not have evidence available of the program's Parent Handbook.
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During the visit, Licensor observed the first aid kit was missing: 1) Emergency Cards/family contact information for all 6 children enrolled at this time.
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During the visit, Licensor observe the Emergency Plan was missing the following: 1) Lock down procedures
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During the visit, Licensor a broken screen in a window located in the dining room area.
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During the visit, Licensor observed 2 body wash and 2 body lotions in the bathroom are accessible to children.
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During the visit, Licensor observed a gap underneath the fence presenting an entrapment hazard for children.
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During the visit, Licensor observed educator PQR#{REDACTED} already EXPIRED on 7/4/2022.
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Required Postings - R Apr 2025
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Progress Reports
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Required posting observed did not include Educators emergency backup person.
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No evidence of progress reports. Educator stated she will be training with her home visitor on how to prepare progress reports on 7/19.
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Emergency Preparedness Plans
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1) The evacuation log (year 2020) did not indicate the effectiveness of the fire drills. This regulation was discussed with the educator.
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Evacuation Logs
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Children's Records - R Apr 2025
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Injury Prevention
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Indoor Space - free of hazards
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Indoor Hazards
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Smoke Detectors
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1) Child {REDACTED} needs {REDACTED} and physical. 2) Child {REDACTED} needs a physical. The enrollment form was missing, date of admission, age at admission, child's description, and the general permission form was missing the educator's name. 3) Child {REDACTED} needs admission date, age at admission, and specific places on the general permission form.
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Child {REDACTED} needs new medication in the program it expired on 3/2021.
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Tipping Hazards observed in the living room area: 1) a decorative figurine on top of the small table in the living room area 2) an exercise machine 3) Floor tall candle holder.
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Tipping Hazards observed in the living room area during the virtual visit: 1) a decorative figurine on top of the small table in the living room area 2) an exercise machine 3) Floor tall candle holder.
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The educator failed to maintain a safety log of tests made monthly. If the smoke detector is battery operated, the batteries must be replaced at least annually, or more often as necessary, and noted in the safety log.
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The educator needs to submit a written plan detailing procedures for meeting potential emergencies such as evacuation, sheltering in place, lock-down procedure and missing child. The educator will submit the plan in her preferred language. The licensor provided the educator with technical assistance.
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