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Home › MA › Lowell › Montilla, Altagracia
Lowell MA 01851 · License #P-187934 · Home-based · Family Child Care
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Current consent for administered medications
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Refrigerator Temperature
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Children's Records
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Attendance Logs
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During the visit, the 4 records of the children enrolled were reviewed. The following was observed: -CHILD #1: did not have medical information (physical examination, immunization records, and lead screening results) in the file. -Child #4: developmental history was incomplete in the enrollment packet.
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During the visit, Licensor observed the following : 1) Certified assistant attendance log for this current week showed that assistant did not have departure time documented for yesterday 10/1/25 . The assistant was present during the visit, and the attendance sheet did not have arrival time documented for today 10/2/25.
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During the visit, educator did not have written parental consent to apply a topical medication (cream) to a child currently enrolled.
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During the visit, Licensor observed the refrigerator temperature was 48 F degrees exceeding the require refrigeration and storage for food at not less than 32 F, nor more than 40 F degrees.
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Progress Reports
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Stairways
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During the visit, Licensor observed the 7 children enrolled in care did not have up to date progress reports on file.
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During the visit, Licensor observed educator has children under {REDACTED} enrolled and there was an area of the stairways located on the outside (front entrance) that did not have railings on the open sides.
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Staff Records
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Refrigerator Temperature
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Evacuation Logs
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Children's Records - R Apr 2025
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Ongoing Professional Development
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Extra clothing & assuring children are dressed appropriately for the weather
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During the visit, Licensor observed the following: 1) The evacuation log showed that only the front exit was used to practice monthly drills from January to August 2023. The Emergency exits were not alternated each month as required. 2) The evacuation log did not have the EFFECTIVENESS of monthly drills documented from January to August 2023. Note: Last drill documented 8-14-23.
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During the visit, Licensor reviewed 3 records, including the 2 children that were present. The following was observed: -CHILD #1: did not have certified assistant {REDACTED} information in the medical consent release and the emergency card in the enrollment packet. Additionally, the child's physical examination and lead screening results were not up to date on file. -CHILD #2: did not have educator and certified assistant {REDACTED} information in the medical consent release and the emergency card in the enrollment packet. -CHILD #3: the physician information was incomplete in the enrollment packet. Additionally, child did not have educator and certified assistant {REDACTED} information in the medical consent release and the emergency card in the enrollment packet. In addition, the child's physical examination was not up to date on file.
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Violation
During the visit, Licensor observed Certified Assistant {REDACTED} had evidence of 2 hours of professional development since the licensing cycle began in February 2022, instead of the required 10 hours per year. Note: educator had more than 30hrs of PD, including 10 hrs focused on DL.
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During the visit, Licensor reviewed both educator and certified assistant {REDACTED} files. The following was observed: 1) Certified Assistant {REDACTED} had evidence of 2 hours of professional development on file since the licensing cycle began in February 2022, instead of the required 10 hours per year.
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During the visit, Licensor observed the Refrigerator temperature was 50 F degrees exceeding the temperature for refrigeration and storage of food at not less than 32 F and no more than 40 F degrees.
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During the visit, Licensor observed educator did not have clothes available at the program for the 3 children of {REDACTED} aged.
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Progress Reports
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Space (indoor / outdoor hazards) - R Apr 2025
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During the visit, Licensor reviewed the 7 progress reports of the children enrolled at this time. The following was observed: 1) two children's progress reports were missing the completion date. 2) a child progress report was incomplete on file.
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Violation
No indoor hazards observed. However , Licensor observed the following OUTDOOR hazards accessible to the children: 1) a pile of empty beer bottles. 2) three different large size black plastic bags filled with empty metal soda cans 3) scattered cigarette butts 4) a microwave on the ground presenting a tripping hazard
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Equipment, materials and furnishings - Play Materials
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Indoor Hazards
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Shelving units are not secured to the wall.
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Kitchen and bathroom drawers locks were broken making hazardous materials accessible to children.
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Children's Records - R Apr 2025
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Emergency Preparedness Plans
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1) two childcare children need physicals. 2) two childcare children need {REDACTED}.
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The sheltering in place plan is incomplete. Please answer: 1) How will the educator keep the children engaged during the emergency? You may want to set aside special activities for the children until the situation resolves.
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Space (indoor / outdoor hazards) - 1
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Space (health risks) - 1
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Care of young children - curriculum
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Equipment and Materials
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Curriculum / Routine / Structure - R Apr 2025
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She needs a written plan for sheltering in place.
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Tooth brushing - Toothbrush Storage
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Emergency Preparedness - R Apr 2025
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Persons on Premises
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Parent Handbook
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Childrens Records - R Apr 2025
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First Aid Kit
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Progress Reports
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Required Postings - Child Specific - R Apr 2025
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Individual Health Care Plans
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Notifications to Parents - Written
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Medication
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Child Guidance
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Interactions with Children
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Supervision
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Room Temperature
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Administration
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Supervision - Floor Levels
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Supervision - Judgement
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At the time of the visit, Licensor observed that there were two people listed on the educator’s mailbox; Adult {REDACTED} and Adult {REDACTED}. The educator reported that Adult {REDACTED} has been living in the home for over a month ago and that Adult {REDACTED} used her address to apply for an assistant certificate. During the course of this visit, Adult {REDACTED} arrived at the program and was asking the educator for a child that was not present. The educator reported that Adult {REDACTED} lives on the third floor and visits the program regularly. Towards the end of the visit, the licensor inspected the master bedroom. There was a male on pajamas laying on a bed. The educator reported that this male was her {REDACTED}. None of these adults mentioned above have completed a background record check with the Department.
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The educator could not produce evidence of a parent handbook during this visit.
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Licensor reviewed the children's records: 1) Child {REDACTED}: needs physical and {REDACTED}. Enrollment form was missing date of admission. 2) Child {REDACTED}: missing educator's name on the permission to administer CPR and FA. 3) Child {REDACTED}: missing {REDACTED} and an individual health care plan. 4) Child {REDACTED}: missing child's description on enrollment form.
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The first aid kit was missing the children’s emergency contacts.
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Child {REDACTED} and Child {REDACTED} need progress report.
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The educator has a child with a medical condition. She needs an emergency medical list posted in a confidential manner.
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The educator has a child with medical condition. She did not have an individual health care plan.
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The educator failed to notify the parents in writing of changes in her household composition and persons regularly on the premises. At the time of the visit, Licensor observed two people's names listed on the educator’s mailbox; Adult {REDACTED} and Adult {REDACTED}. The educator reported that Adult {REDACTED} has been living in the home for over a month ago and that Adult {REDACTED} is using her address to apply for an assistant certificate. During the course of this visit, Adult {REDACTED} arrived at the program and was asking the educator for a childcare child that was absent. The educator stated that Adult {REDACTED} lives on the third floor and visits the program regularly. Towards the end of the visit, licensor inspected the master bedroom. There was a male {REDACTED} on pijamas laying on a bed. The educator reported that this male was her {REDACTED}.
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The educator has a child with medical condition. The medication did not have the original label affixed.
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During this visit, the educator did not provide positive and consistent guidance to two children who were running around the program and fighting over toys. The educator continuously placed these children in high chairs. Both of these children displayed challenging behaviors; one of them is currently receiving early intervention services. The educator reported not being able to "control the children's behavior."
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The educator did not respond appropriately in engaging children in stress-reducing activities. During this visit, Licensor observed two childcare children running around the program and fighting over toys. The educator repeatedly placed the children in high chairs.The educator reported not being able to "control the children's behavior."
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The educator did not provide appropriate supervision. At the time of the visit, the educator left three children in the living room on the second floor and went to the first floor to open the door for the licensor. During the course of the visit, the doorbell rang and the educator went back to the first floor, leaving the three children on the second floor; a {REDACTED} sitting on a bouncer seat, and a {REDACTED} and a {REDACTED} child in the playroom area.
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During this visit, Licensor observed two children running around the program and fighting over toys. During the course of the visit, the educator repeatedly placed these two children in high chairs.The educator failed to use environmental modifications, activity modifications, and other teaching strategies to encourage appropriate behavior and prevent challenging behaviors.
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The bathroom temperature was 52F less than the minimum temperature required, 65F..
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The program is not soundly administered: 1) There was no evidence of curriculum nor daily routine in the program. 2) the educator did not provide appropriate supervision to three childcare children; a {REDACTED}, a {REDACTED} and a {REDACTED} child. 3) The educator failed to notify the Department and the parents of changes in her household composition and persons regularly on the premises. 4) Incomplete children's records, including physicals, {REDACTED} and individual health care plan. 5)Educator failed to provide positive guidance to children displaying challenging behaviors.
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At the time of the visit, the educator left three children in the living room on the second floor and went to the first floor to open the door for the licensor. During the course of the visit, the doorbell rang and the educator went back to the first floor, leaving the three children on the second floor; a {REDACTED} sitting in a bouncer seat, and a {REDACTED} and a {REDACTED}child in the playroom area.
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The educator did not use good judgement when: 1) She left three children on the second floor on two occasions to go to the first floor to open the door for the licensor and another adult. 2) She repeatedly used high chairs to contain two children who were displaying challenging behaviors.
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Licensor observed 4 toothbrushes with no names.
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1) Portable heater accessible to the children in the bathroom. 2) window blind cord accessible to the children in the bathroom.
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Licensor observed a portable heater accessible to the children in the bathroom.
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The licensor arrived at the program at 11:06am and observed a {REDACTED} sitting in a {REDACTED} bouncer. At 11:45am, Licensor observed the educator removing the {REDACTED} from the bouncer seat and feeding him a bottle. After the bottle feeding, the educator placed the {REDACTED} back on the bouncer. Towards the middle of the visit, the {REDACTED} fell asleep in the bouncer, and the educator immediately removed the {REDACTED} and placed him on his back in a playpen. About 30 minutes later, the {REDACTED} woke up and the educator placed the {REDACTED} back in the bouncer. The educator did not provide opportunities for the {REDACTED} to move freely and achieve mastery of his body during this visit.
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Violation
The educator did not have variety of materials to engage the children currently enrolled in her program. She needs science, language materials, math materials and art materials.
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There was no evidence of curriculum nor daily routine in the program. At the time of the visit, the children were in the living room area watching TV. Two children (a {REDACTED} and a {REDACTED} child) were sitting in high chairs and a {REDACTED} was sitting in a bouncer. During the course of the visit, the children were running around the program and the educator was continuously placing them in high chairs. The educator did not engage the children in learning activities.
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