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Home › MA › Lowell › Pena De Ruiz, Maira
Lowell MA 01852 · License #P-179033 · Home-based · Family Child Care
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Children's Records
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Progress Reports
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Space (indoor / outdoor hazards)
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Exit Safety
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During the visit, the records of the 3 children present were reviewed. The following was observed: 1) Children #1 and #3 emergency CONTACTS information were incomplete in the enrollment packet. 2) Children #1, #2, and #3 did not have written consent for Certified assistant in the emergency card (pg.#7). 3) Children #1, #2, and #3 did not have written consent for Certified assistant in the general permission and the CPR/FA/medical consent (pg.#6) in the enrollment packet. 4) Child #1 LEAD screening results were not up to date in the file.
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During the visit, the records of the 3 children present were reviewed. The following was observed: 1) Children #2 and #3 did not have completed progress reports in the file. 2) Child #1 progress report was not up to date in the file.
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Outdoor space not approved. However, Licensor observed that the LIVING ROOM was cluttered with materials.
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Educator had 2 separate exits (front and back). However, Licensor observed the back exit route/stairways leading to the 1st floor level was obstructed with a pair of shoes, and a bag filled with some trash.
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During the visit, Licensor observed that the 5 children enrolled did not have progress reports on file.
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During the visit, Licensor observed an unapproved caregiver (household member) disciplining a child that was present during the visit and taking child into a bedroom that was not licensed by EEC.
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Curriculum / Routine / Structure - R Apr 2025
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Progress Reports
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Interactions with Children
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Licensed Space
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Exit Safety
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Space (indoor / outdoor hazards) - R Apr 2025
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Equipment and Materials
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Same space, no changes. However during the visit, Licensor observed on two separate occasions that a child currently enrolled in the program entered an unlicensed bedroom. The 1st time the child was brought to the bedroom by a household member, and the 2nd time child opened the unlocked bedroom door and went inside.
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Educator had 2 separate exits (front and back). However, Licensor observed the back exit route was obstructed with the following: 1) plastic and paper bags that were being stored in the handrail 2) a pair of shoes and a large gallon of oil on the stairways leading to the 1st floor level of the home.
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During the visit, the following indoor hazards accessible to children were observed: 1) two bottles of conditioners and 1 bottle of shampoo on the edge of tub in the bathroom area.
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Despite educator having materials, many of the materials were observed locked inside a closet in the playroom area and some materials were observed on top of a cubby shelf near the playroom area. Also, educator said she had additional materials stored in the basement. The educator did not have sufficient materials visible and readily accessible to the children for her current licensed capacity, and to promote independent access.
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Despite educator offering some activities (reading a book; playing with sand; playing in the playroom area) to the children after lunch time during the course of the visit, the children present were observed running in the licensed space, had a hard time staying on tasks, and did not follow educator's directions most of the time. The educator did not have a well-balanced curriculum of specific, planned learning experiences that support the social, emotional, physical, intellectual and language development of all children.
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Children's Records - R Apr 2025
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Progress Reports
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Evacuation Logs
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First Aid Kit (FCC)
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Napping Materials
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Extra clothing & assuring children are dressed appropriately for the weather
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Exits (evacuation route)
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Indoor Hazards
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Required Postings - Child Specific - R Apr 2025
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During the visit, Licensor reviewed 4 records of the children enroll. The following was observed: -CHILD #1: physical examination was not up to date on file. additionally, the child did not have lead screening results on file. -CHILD #2: did not have admission date in the enrollment packet. -CHILD #3: did not have admission date in the enrollment packet.
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During the visit, Licensor observed Child #3 did not have a progress reports on file.
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During the visit, Licensor observed the following: 1) No alternating emergency exits as required. The evacuation log showed only the back door was used for evacuation drills from January to July 2023. 2) No effectiveness of evacuation drills documented from January to July 2023. Note: Last drill documented: 7-21-23
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During the visit, Licensor observed 4 children emergency cards were not up to date, and the new child did not have an emergency card in the first aid kit.
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During the visit, the educator did not have sufficient napping materials for the current license of 8 children.
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During the visit, Licensor observed 4 children did not have extra clothes available at the program.
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During the visit, Licensor observed that the back exit stairways leading to the first floor level of the home was obstructed with materials (various folded paper bags, 2 curtain rods, refrigerator pieces, small towel, broom, piece of wood, tote bag).
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During the visit, Licensor observed the following: 1) unlocked cabinet under the bathroom sink with hair and body products inside and dish soap 2) two uncovered outlet in the kitchen area
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During the visit, Licensor observed three children IHCP were not posted in a confidential manner. Additionally, educator did not have the 3 children's medications available at the program diagnosed with medical conditions.
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Napping Materials
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Children's Records - R Apr 2025
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First Aid Kit
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Progress Reports
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Space (indoor / outdoor hazards) - R Apr 2025
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Exit Safety
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During the visit, Licensor reviewed 3 random records of the children enrolled at this time, including 2 of the children that were present during the visit. The following was observed: 1) Child #1- Emergency card was incomplete in the enrollment packet. Additionally, the child {REDACTED} results were not up to date on file. 2) Child #2- missing {REDACTED} results on file
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During the visit, Licensor observed the First aid kit was missing the following: 1) Roller gauze 2) three children Emergency cards/family contact who are enrolled in the program at this time.
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During the visit, Licensor reviewed 3 random progress reports of the children enrolled at this time, including two of the children that were present. The following was observed: 1) Child #1 progress report was not up to date on file.
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During the visit, Licensor observed: 1) INDOOR Hazard: a large mirror in the living room area that was leaning against the wall, and not properly secure presenting a tipping hazard for children. Note: outdoor space not approved.
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During the visit, Licensor observed the route of the back exit/stairways ways was obstructed with 3 different bags filled with recycling materials.
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During the visit, Licensor observed the napping materials, including blankets, were not stored in a safe and sanitary manner. The napping materials were to touching each other.
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Equipment, materials and furnishings - Play Materials
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Parent Handbook
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Emergency Preparedness - R Apr 2025
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Napping Materials
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First Aid Kit (FCC)
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Refrigerator Temperature
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Indoor Hazards
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Water Temperature
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Exits (evacuation route)
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Stairways
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Indoor Space
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Required Postings - R Apr 2025
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Annual Registration in Professional Qualifications Registry (PQR)
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Equipment and Materials
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1) the dramatic play shelf located in the playroom area was unsecured presenting a tipping hazard to the children.
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There was no evidence of a parent handbook during the visit.
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1) There were no exit signs posted in the rooms that have direct access to the outdoors. 2) The educator needs a written plan detailing procedures for meeting potential emergencies including evacuation, sheltering in place, lock-down procedure and missing child.
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Licensor observed five napping materials including two playpens. The educator needs an additional napping material.
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The first aid kit was missing a CPR mask and roller gauze.
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The refrigerator’s temperature was not working. The licensee must provide refrigeration and storage for food at not less than 32F, nor more than 40F for all food requiring refrigeration
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Licensor observed unsecured electric cables in the living room area. The licensor provided technical assistance to the educator.
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The water temperature was too hot to the touch. The water temperature must not exceed 120F.
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The rear evacuation stairway was only equipped with one handrail. A second handrail must be installed to prevent the children from falling down the stairs.
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The educator needs to provide additional space in her program to store the clothing and other personal items of three children in a safe, sanitary manner.
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Needs required posting indicating program's information, emergency numbers, poison control and back-up care person.
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The professional qualification registry (PQR) needs to be renewed, it expired on 8/4/2021
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There are no sufficient quantity and variety of materials to engage all eight children.
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