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Home › MA › Lowell › Tolentino, Cecilia
Lowell MA 01852 · License #P-211664 · Home-based · Family Child Care
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Curriculum / Routine / Structure
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Children's Records
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Progress Reports
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Emergency Preparedness
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Required Postings - Child Specific
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Space (health risks)
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Exit Safety
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During the visit, 4 records, including 2 of the children present were reviewed. The following was observed: -CHILD #1: did not have date of admission in the enrollment packet. -CHILD #2: developmental history was incomplete in the enrollment packet. The child's PHYSICAL examination was not up to date and the child did not have LEAD screaming results in the file. -CHILD #3: did not have date of admission packet and the general permission was incomplete in the enrollment. The child PHYSICAL examination was not up to date in the file. -CHILD #4: Emergency Card and Developmental History were incomplete in the enrollment packets.
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During the visit, children #1, #2, and #3 did not have progress reports up to date in their files.
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During the visit, educator did not have a written emergency plan, including the following procedures as require: 1. Evacuation 2. Shelter in place 3. Lockdown 4. Missing Child
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During the visit, educator did not have a LIST posted in a confidential manner, including the information of a child with allergy to food.
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During the visit, the Licensor observed an unlocked cabinet in the kitchen area containing a bottle of over-the-counter medication, which was within reach of children.
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Educator had 2 separate exits (front and back through the kitchen). However the following hazards were observed accessible to children along the route of the back exit: 1) propane gas tank on the ground. 2) treadmill machine that was standing up posing a tipping hazard.
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During the visit, the 3 children present were transitioning and laying down in their mats for nap time routine upon Licensor's arrival, However wake up and were allowed to free play. However, 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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Exits (evacuation route)
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Exits (two exits)
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Heating Safety - Heating sources
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Water Temperature
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Indoor Hazards
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Equipment, materials and furnishings - Play Materials
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First Aid Kit (FCC)
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Refrigerator Temperature
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During the visit, Licensor observed 4 pieces of furniture (shelves, wooden kitchen , and cubby shelf located through the front entrance), not properly secured to the wall.
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During the visit, the first aid kit did not have the following: 1) emergency card for new child whom educator said started on 6-16-25. 2) roller gauze bandage 3) thermometer During the visit, the first aid kit died not have the following: 1. Thermometer 2. Roller gauze 3. Emergency card for a child whom educator said started on 6-16-25.
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During the visit, Licensor observed the refrigerator temperature was 50 F degrees exceeding the refrigeration and storage for food at not less than 32 F, nor more than 40 F degrees.
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During the visit, Licensor observed the following: 1) one of the steps of the stairways located on the outside of the back exit route was being under repairs. Additionally, no railings were observed along the open sides of the stairways.
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Educator had 2 separate exits (front and back through the kitchen). However the following was observed: 1) The back door knob was not working properly and the door would not close. 2) The front door knob was broken and the door could not be opened from inside the apartment, making the exit inaccessible.
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EEC regulations required that all steam and hot water pipes and radiators must be protected by permanent screens, guards, insulation or another suitable device that prevents children from coming in contact with them. During the visit, the following was observed: 1) the baseboard heater located in the playroom/living area, the cover was insufficient to cover the heating element as it was accessible to children. 2) the radiator heater located inside the bathroom was not completely covered on all sides, and the screen was not secured.
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During the visit, Licensor observed the water temperature was 141 F degrees exceeding the 120 F degrees required.
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During the visit, Licensor observed 2 separate metal pipes and an electric cable near the bathroom and back exit areas that were not covered/protected and were accessible to children.
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Ongoing Professional Development
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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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Evacuation Logs
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First Aid Kit
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Attendance Logs
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Annual Registration in Professional Qualifications Registry (PQR)
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Despite educator PQR being up to date (PQR#{REDACTED}; Renewal date: 9/6/2025), educator did not have PQR information available for Certified Assistant.
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Despite children's attendance being up to date when reviewed by this Licensor for 12/10/24, Licensor observed the following: 1) Educator said that Certified works at least 3 days per week (Monday, Wednesday and Friday). Per educator assistant worked last week on Monday 12/2/24, Thursday12/5/24 and Friday 12/6/24 from 8 AM to 2 PM, and also worked in the program today 12/10/24. Educator did not have attendance records indicating assistant arrival and departure times from the program.
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During the visit, 4 records of children present were reviewed. The following was observed: -CHILD #1: transportation plan and developmental history were incomplete in the enrollment packet. Additionally, Certified assistant did not have written consent for general permission, medical consent, and the emergency card did not have written consent for both educator and Certified assistant in the enrollment packet. -CHILD #2: transportation plan and developmental history were incomplete in the enrollment packet. Additionally, Certified assistant did not have written consent for general permission, medical consent, and the emergency card was incomplete did not have written consent Certified assistant in the enrollment packet. -CHILD #3: Certified assistant did not have written consent for general permission, medical consent, and the emergency card did not have written consent for both educator and Certified assistant in the enrollment packet. -CHILD #4: Certified assistant did not have written consent for general permission, medical consent, and the emergency card in the enrollment packet. Additionally, child did not have LEAD screening results up to date on file.
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During the visit, Licensor observed the following: 1) no dates were documented in the evacuation log for evacuation drills completed during the months of January to December 2024 . 2) No EFFECTIVENESS were documented in the evacuation log for drills completed from January to December 2024. 3) EEC regulations required that emergency exits be alternate monthly during practice drills. However, observed the following: -during the months of February and March 2024 only the back exit was used. -during the months of April to June 2024 only the front exit was used. -during the months of August to September 2024 only the back exit was used. -during the months of November and December 2024 only the back exit was used.
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During the visit, Licensor observed: 1) six children emergency cards/family contact information were incomplete in the first aid kit. , -2) a child did not have an emergency card/family contact information in the first aid kit.
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Despite educator having more than 30 hrs of trainings ,including 10 hours focused on Diverse learner. Educator did not have evidence of the require 10 hrs per year of trainings for Certified assistant since the license was issued back in September 2024 until the present.
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During the visit, 4 children records, including progress reports were reviewed. Licensor observed Child #2 progress report was incomplete.
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EEC regulations required to have a personnel record for Staff in the program. Educator did not have a file for Certified assistant.
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Progress Reports
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Space (health risks) - R Apr 2025
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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 the progress reports of the children enrolled at this time. The following was observed: 1) Two children progress reports were not up to date. 2) One child progress report did not have completion date.
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During the visit, Licensor observed two bottles of conditioner and a bottle of shampoo on the edge of the tub in the bathroom area.
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During the visit, Licensor observed a large and tall glass base with bamboo plants inside that was on top of the toilet presenting a tipping hazard for children.
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Educator did have extra clothes available for 3 children of {REDACTED} currently enrolled.
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Progress Reports
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During the visit, Licensor reviewed the 7 progress reports a of the children enrolled at this time. The following was observed: 1) two children progress reports were incomplete, and missing the completion date. 2) a child’s progress report was missing the completion date.
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During the visit, the educator requested to increase her licensed capacity to 8 children. Licensor observed 6 napping materials. The educator needs an additional 2 napping materials.
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Children's Records - R Apr 2025
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Staff Records
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Evacuation Logs
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Napping Materials
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Pest Elimination
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Water Temperature
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Smoke Detectors
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Equipment and Materials
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1) Child {REDACTED} needs an annual update and {REDACTED}. 2) Child {REDACTED} needs annual updates. 3) Child {REDACTED} needs annual updates. 4) Child {REDACTED} needs {REDACTED}. 5) Child {REDACTED} needs annual updates and physical.
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The educator works with a certified assistant. CPR expires 9/11/23 FA expires 9/11/23 PQR#{REDACTED} expires 9/11/22 Needs up-to-date physical and evidence of the {REDACTED}. There was no evidence of completing the EEC Essential Modules.
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The evacuation log was missing the meeting place. This regulation was discussed with the educator.
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Licensor observed two cockroaches in the program. The interior of the child care program must be clean and maintained free from vermin. Safe and effective means of eliminating vermin must be provided. Pesticides may not be used on the child care premises during child care hours
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The water temperature was too hot to the touch 121F.
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The smoke detector log was blank. The educator needs 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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During the visit, the educator requested to increase her licensed capacity to 8 children (6+2). There is no sufficient quantity and variety of materials and equipment to engage all 8 children. The educator needs more manipulatives, language materials, math materials, and more puzzles.
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Space (indoor / outdoor hazards) - 1
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Tooth brushing - Toothbrush Storage
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Equipment and Materials
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Curriculum / Routine / Structure - R Apr 2025
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Diapering & Toileting - R Apr 2025
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First Aid Kit
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Required Postings - R Apr 2025
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Childrens Records - R Apr 2025
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CPR/First Aid - R Apr 2025
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Emergency Preparedness - R Apr 2025
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Parent Handbook
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Ongoing Professional Development
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Materials
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Tooth brushing
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Refrigerator Temperature
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Exit Safety - 1
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First aid kit was missing roller gauze and the children’s emergency cards.
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The required posting was missing a backup person in case of an emergency.
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1) Child {REDACTED} (admission date 5/16/19). Needs physical, immunizations and {REDACTED}. Enrollment form missing child’s physical description. General permission missing child’s name, specific places and parental signature. Permission to administer CPR and FA was missing child’s name. 2) Child {REDACTED}: Needs physical, immunizations and lead test. Needs IFSP on file. General Permission form was missing child’s name, specific places on general permission form. The permission to administer CPR and FA was missing child’s name. 3) Child {REDACTED}: Enrollment form was missing age at admission, child’s physical description. Missing educator’s name on general permission form and permission to administer CPR and FA. 4) Child {REDACTED}: Enrollment form was missing child’s physical description, 5) Child {REDACTED}: Needs {REDACTED}. Enrollment form missing child’s physical description. Missing copy of the individual family service plan (IFSP). 6) Child {REDACTED}: Enrollment form missing child’s physical description, date of admission, and age at admission. Anticipated time of attendance was incomplete, only Monday was noted (3:30pm to 4:30pm). The educator reported that this child attends the program Monday through Friday from 3:30pm to 4:30pm. 7) Back up care child: missing educator’s name to administer CPR and FA. General Permission missing educator’s name.
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CPR expires 1/11/21 No evidence of FA
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The emergency preparedness plan needs to be updated. The plan reflects another family child care system which the educator is not affiliated with.
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The educator was not able to produce evidence of a parent handbook.
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The educator has not completed Module II.
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The {REDACTED} materials were stored in a closet. These materials were not visible nor readily accessible to the {REDACTED} children and they were not arranged to promote independent access by the children.
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The educator reported that she has two {REDACTED} children in her program that do not participate in toothbrushing. According to the educator they both consume meals while in care. The educator failed to assist these two children in brushing their teeth.
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The refrigerator’s temperature was 20F. 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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The rear evacuation route was obstructed with snow.
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Licensor observed the following hazards: 1) snow obstructing the rear evacuation route. 2) TV cable box on top of a shelf in the playroom presenting a tipping hazard.
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Licensor observed the following: 1) four toothbrushes stored in a cup in the bathroom. The toothbrushes were touching each other and one toothbrush was not labeled. 2) The educator did not have toothbrushes for two {REDACTED} children that consume meals {REDACTED} and {REDACTED} school.
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There were no sufficient materials for the amount of children the educator is currently caring. The educator needs art materials, math materials and science materials.
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At the time of the visit, there was no evidence of curriculum, the children were watching TV in the playroom area.
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1) Licensor observed the diaper changing mat covered with fabric. 2) The educator reported that she has a covering for the diaper changing table, but she was not able to produce evidence. 3) The educator reported using a disinfectant that she used to use at her previous job. She showed the licensor a bottle with a solution in it with no label. The educator could not tell if the solution was EPA registered.
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