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Lowell MA 01850 · License #P-186270 · Center · Center-Based Care
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Infection Control/Hand Washing
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Proper sanitizing techniques; Bottles labeled and out of children's reach
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP)
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Disposition: Yes
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Staff First Aid Training
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Staff Records
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Safe Sleep
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Staff Schedule/Qualifications
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Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
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Staff Supervision
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Emergency Evacuation
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Medication
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During the visit, 1 staff member did not have evidence of first aid certification available for review.
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Staff records reviewed during the visit were found to be incomplete. The program did not have a current Staff Records Checklist available for review.
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During the visit, EEC observed 2 infants sleeping in swings.
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At the time of the visit, the program did not have a current staff schedule posted or available for review.
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During the visit, a {REDACTED} classroom did not maintain required staff/child ratios or maximum group size (10 toddlers present with 2 educators).
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At the time of the visit, the program did not have documentation of observation of educators while working with children at least every two months after 9/2025.
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At the time of the visit, the program did not have evidence of evacuation drills being conducted monthly.
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At the time of the visit, one child's EPI-PEN was expired (Exp. 10/2025).
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At the time of the visit, one child's IHCP was missing required information. One educator was unaware that a child in their group had an allergy requiring an EPI-PEN.
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During the visit, EEC observed that children's hands were not being washed following diapering.
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During the visit, EEC observed two infants' bottles that were not labeled with the name of the child for whom they were intended.
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Accurate attendance; arrival/departure times
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At the time of the visit, one educator did not accurately report the number of children present or signed in on the attendance record.
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During the visit, EEC observed chipping/peeling paint in the {REDACTED} bathroom.
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Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
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Staff Schedule/Qualifications - R Sep 2025
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Refrigerator temp. between 32-40 degrees; working thermometer in refrigerator
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Indoor Space
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Building Inspection and Fire Inspection - R Apr 2025
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No peeling or flaking paint (indoor and out)
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At the time of the visit, the daily attendance record for the {REDACTED} classroom was located in the {REDACTED} classroom.
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At the time of the visit, the program did not have a current staff schedule available.
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During the visit, EEC observed the refrigerators to be 44 degrees F. The temperature log indicated several dates that the refrigerator was recorded to be 50 degrees F. Please ensure that the temperature remains between 32-40 degrees F.
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At the time of the visit, the classroom spaces were not observed to be clean or free from hazards and clutter. This was previously cited on 6/22/23 and 9/12/23.
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At the time of the visit, the program did not have evidence of a current building or fire inspection.
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Indoor Space - safe, clean, in good repair
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Handwashing Facilities
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Building Inspection;Fire Inspection;Environment free of pests;Date of IPM-RApr25
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Opportunities to foster independence and self help skills
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Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
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Well-balanced curriculum that supports the health & well being of children
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At the time of the visit, EEC observed there to be 10 children in a {REDACTED} Mixed group. The program has a maximum licensed capacity of 9 children for this age grouping. One educator was observed to be out of ratio during the visit. There were 7 children present with 1 educator in the {REDACTED} classroom. This was previously cited during visits on 6/22/23 and 8/28/23.
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The program did not have reasonable regularity in routine or evidence of 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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The classrooms lacked indoor play areas clearly defined by spatial arrangement reflecting the variety of creative activities required.
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At the time of the visit, the classroom spaces were not observed to be clean or free from hazards and clutter. This was previously cited on 6/22/23.
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At the time of the visit, the sink adjacent to the diapering area in the {REDACTED} classroom was not in working order.
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At the time of the visit, the program did not have evidence of a current building inspection, fire inspection, or IPM plan.
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Children's Records - R Apr 2025
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EEC Essentials Training completion - R Apr 2025
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Staff meeting documentation
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Health Care Consultant Agreement
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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Staff Schedule/Qualifications - R Sep 2025
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Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
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Safe Sleep
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Indoor Space
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Building Inspection and Fire Inspection - R Apr 2025
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Qualified Educators
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Educator Observations
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Emergency Evacuation - R Apr 2025
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Building Inspection;Fire Inspection;Environment free of pests;Date of IPM-RApr25
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At the time of the visit, at least two children's records did not contain evidence of current physicals and/or LEAD results as required by EEC; a current Children's Records Checklist was not available for review.
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At least two educators did not have evidence of PQR and have not completed the required orientation and EEC trainings, including Infant Safe Sleeping Practices.
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At the time of the visit, the program did not have evidence that monthly staff meetings had been conducted since March 2023.
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The program did not have evidence of a current Health Care Consultant Agreement on file.
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At the time of the visit, the program did not have a current Staff Records Checklist available for review; several staff files were missing documents and information required by EEC.
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The program did not have a current staff schedule posted or available for review at the time of the visit (the most recent schedule documented was from September 2022).
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During the visit, EEC observed 10 children to be present and signed into the attendance in a {REDACTED} licensed classroom which has a maximum capacity of 9 children. One of the children present was reported to be 8 years old. The educator responsible for supervising the group inaccurately reported that there were 8 children present instead of 10. In a {REDACTED} classroom, EEC observed there to be 12 children, which exceeds the program's capacity of 9 for this grouping.
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During the visit, EEC observed an infant in a crib using a pacifier attached to a cord/clip.
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Wires/cords longer than 6 inches were not safely arranged in a preschool classroom and were accessible to children.
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The program does not have evidence of current building and fire inspections.
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The program has not maintained sufficient numbers of qualified staff to promote the health, safety, growth and development of each child; an {REDACTED} classroom did not have a qualified staff member supervising the group during the monitoring visit.
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The program did not have evidence of observation of educators while working with children at least every two months as required by EEC.
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At the time of the visit, the program did not have evidence that practice evacuation drills had been conducted since March 2023.
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The program did not have evidence of a current IPM plan.
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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Staff BRC - R Sep 2025
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Health Inspection
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Building Inspection and Fire Inspection - R Apr 2025
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Physical Space Inspections
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A staff records checklist was outdated and unavailable at the time of the visit.
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Three staff members with the potential for unmonitored contact had not completed the BRC process.
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A health inspection was not available at the time of the visit and must be obtained prior to the program serving hot or prepared meals.
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The building and fire inspections were expired.
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Cleanliness/infection control
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Indoor Space
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Infection Control/Hand Washing - R Apr 2025
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In the [REDACTED] classroom, the snack table was not washed or disinfected after it's use. All eating surfaces must be washed and disinfected before and after each use.
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A very strong odor was emanating from a utility storage space, possibly the result of a backed up water pump.
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Two containers used for cleaning/disinfecting were not labeled.
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