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Home › MA › Lowell › Matos, Cristobalina
Lowell MA 01854 · License #P-181138 · Home-based · Family Child Care
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Children's Records
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Space (indoor / outdoor hazards)
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During the visit, 3 random children records were reviewed. The following was observed: 1) Child #1 enrollment packet was not up to date in the file. 2) Child #3 emergency contact information was incomplete in the enrollment packet. Additionally, the child lead screening results were not up to date in the file.
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During the visit, the following hazards were observed accessible to the children in the backyard : 1) painting tools inside a tray. 2) shovel leaning against the wall.
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Children's Records - R Apr 2025
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Emergency Preparedness - R Apr 2025
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Equipment and Materials
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Licensor reviewed 5 children’s records. The following is missing: Child #2 - lead test Child #3 - lead test Child #4 - dates on all the parent signatures pages 3, 5, 6 & 7
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The emergency plan is not available on file for review.
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Licensor did not observe sufficient quantity and variety of toys and learning materials for 8 children. (blocks of different textures and sizes, people and animal figures, cars, math and science materials, manipulatives)
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Outdoor Playspace - Hazards
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Required Postings - R Apr 2025
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Licensor observed the following outdoor safety hazards: 1. Uncovered grill 2. Small gap between the gate and neighbor’s fence allowing access to School St.
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The emergency telephone numbers form needs to be edited with the following: 1. Current address 179 School St. Lowell, MA 2. Emergency contact for the educator 3. Current telephone number for the Center for the Poison Control 1-800-222-1222
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Evidence of plan for developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities
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During the visit, Licensor observed 1 uncovered outlet in the living room area.
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Attendance Logs
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Progress Reports
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Staff Records
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Children's Records - R Apr 2025
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Equipment, materials and furnishings - Play Materials
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First Aid Kit (FCC)
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Diapering & Toileting - R Apr 2025
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Emergency Preparedness - R Apr 2025
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Refrigerator Temperature
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Water Temperature
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Indoor Hazards
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Chipping and Peeling Paint
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Electric outlets covered, no frayed electrical cords
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Outdoor Playspace - Hazards
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Required Postings - Child Specific - R Apr 2025
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Ongoing Professional Development
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During the visit, the following was observed: 1) Certified assistant was alone caring for children upon Licensor's arrival, and did not have attendance records for today 6/26/23. 2) Observed educator updating the attendance log during the visit for two children whom were present instead of documenting children's arrival times immediately when they arrived at the program . Additionally, the children were no sign into the online app which educator is currently using with affiliated agency.
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During the visit, Licensor reviewed 5 records, including progress reports of the children enroll at this time. The following was observed: 1) Child #2 and Child #5 progress reports were not up to date on file.
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During the visit, Licensor reviewed educator and Certified assistant/daughter {REDACTED} files. The following was observed: 1) Certified assistant was missing a copy of up to date physical examination on file.
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During the visit, Licensor reviewed 5 random records of the children enrolled at this time, including the unrelated child that was present. The following was observed: -CHILD #2: was missing admission date, and Certified assistant {REDACTED} information in the General permission and medical consent release in the enrollment packet. Additionally, the child was missing emergency card and lead screening results on file. -CHILD #3: was missing Certified assistant {REDACTED} information in the General permission, medical consent release, and Emergency card in the enrollment packet. -CHILD #4: was missing Certified assistant {REDACTED} information in the General permission, medical consent release, and Emergency card in the enrollment packet. -CHILD #5: was missing admission date, and Certified assistant {REDACTED} information in the General permission, medical consent release, and emergency card in the enrollment packet. Additionally, the child was missing lead screening results on file.
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During the visit, Licensor observed the following: 1) the educator did not have sufficient materials for 8 children. Additionally, many of the materials were not accessible as they were inside covered plastic bins. 2) two windows cords accessible to children in the living room area.
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During the visit, Licensor observed the first aid kit was missing: 1) seven unrelated children Emergency Cards/family contact info .
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During the visit, Licensor observed the changing surface on the changing table was not impervious.
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During the visit, educator did not have a written emergency plan available.
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During the visit, Licensor observed the refrigerator temperature was 43 F degrees exceeding the no less than 32 F degrees no more than 40 F degrees required.
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During the visit, Licensor observed the water temperature was 139 F degrees exceeding the 120 F degrees temperature require.
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During the visit, Licensor observed the following indoor hazards accessible to the children indoors: 1) a tote bag on the couch in the living room area with various black cables/chargers inside. 2) a loose white extension cord under a playpen on the floor in the living room area 3) a white loose cord on the toilet in the bathroom area.
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During the visit, Licensor observed peeling/chipping paint in the playroom area and the dining/kitchen area (door frames).
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During the visit, Licensor observed the following outdoor hazards accessible to the children: 1) propane gas tank on the floor in the enclosed cemented area 2) red plastic gasoline (5 gallon) with liquid inside (less than half of the gallon) in the enclosed cemented area. 3) Uncovered grill in the enclosed cemented area.
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During the visit, Licensor observed educator did not had a list, including 2 children with allergies.
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The educator did not have evidence on file of 10 hrs per year of professional development, including 1/3 focused on Diverse learners as required.
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During the visit, no evidence of a plan describing how program activities support and engage children through specific learning experiences was observed.
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During the visit, Licensor observed the smoke detectors located in the kitchen and living room area were not properly working.
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During the visit, Licensor observed two different window screens in the kitchen area were not in good repair.
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Progress Reports
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Smoke Detectors
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Windows
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Space (indoor / outdoor hazards) - R Apr 2025
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Extra clothing & assuring children are dressed appropriately for the weather
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During the visit, Licensor reviewed 5 propgres reports of the children enrolled at this time. HTe following was observed: 1) a child’s progress report was not up to date on file.
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No outdoor hazards observed. However, Licensor observed the following indoor hazards accessible to the children: 1) Bathroom: two cleaning spray bottles on the floor, unlocked standing cabinet with various hair/body products inside, a plastic bucket with body products inside on the toilet.
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During the visit, the educator did not have extra clothes available at the program for all the children enrolled at this time.
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Evacuation Logs
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Children's Records - R Apr 2025
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Carbon Monoxide Detectors
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Indoor Hazards
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Smoke Detectors
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Indoor Space - free of hazards
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Emergency Preparedness Plans
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For the months of Oct, Nov and December 2020, the educator used only the rear exit during her evacuation drills. Educators must use alternative exits during their monthly fire drills. All exits must be safe and accessible.
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Violation
1) a childcare children need {REDACTED}. 2) five childcare children need annual updates 3) four {REDACTED} children need physicals and immunizations or a written parental documentation stating that the physical and immunizations are with the child's school.
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The educator couldn't find the carbon monoxide detector during the virtual visit.
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Licensor observed the following: 1) a glass top placed on two medium-size clay structure presenting a safety hazard to the children. 2) open plaster in the playroom ceiling that needs to be fixed. 3) an unsecured electrical cord in the playroom area. 4) a ceramic base on top of a small corner table accessible to children in the living room area. 5) a bottle of scope accessible to the children in the bathroom.
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The smoke alarm was tested and working. The educator needs to maintain a safety log of tests made monthly.
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Licensor observed the following: 1) a glass top placed on two medium-size clay structure presenting a safety hazard to the children. 2) open plaster in the playroom ceiling that needs to be fixed. 3) an unsecured electrical cord in the playroom area. 4) a ceramic base on top of a corner table accessible to children in the living room area. 5) a bottle of scope accessible to the children in the bathroom.
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*The evacuation plan is incomplete: 1) how children will be transported to the alternate location. 2) how the program will ensure that all children are accounted for before and after leaving the program site and after arriving at the temporary location. 3)how the program will meet children’s needs for medication, food, first aid and activities in the temporary location. 4) how parents will be notified of the children’s location. *The sheltering in place plan is incomplete: 1) How will the program meet the requirements for toileting, flushing toilets, diapering, hand washing, and dish washing, if necessary? 2) How will educators keep the children safe and comfortable while sheltering in place? Consider whether emergency supplies of food, water, blankets, flashlights, diapers, baby formula, clothing and other necessities are available on site. 3) How will educators keep the children engaged during the emergency? You may want to set aside special activities for the children until the situation resolves. 4) Who will be responsible for shutting off electricity, gas and water service, if necessary? It is best to contact your local building inspector, board of health, fire department or other emergency agency for their advice regarding any of the above emergencies. *The lock-down plan is incomplete: 1) how the program will ensure access to sufficient supplies (food, water, necessary medications, first aid supplies, diapers, infant formula) to meet the children’s immediate needs if the emergency extends for more than a few minutes. 2) how program staff will be notified when a lock-down is necessary, and when it has ended. 3) who is responsible for locking doors, gathering children (depending on their location within the facility) or leading children from the facility.
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