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Malden MA 02148 · License #P-250045 · Center · Center-Based Care
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BRCs on all potential employees
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Indoor Space
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One of the reviewed BRC's expired. Additionally, the BRC documented for a staff member was in pending status.
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One of the reviewed cabinets within reach of children was not locked and contained food items designated for {REDACTED} children. Additionally, one of the cabinets in the {REDACTED} classroom couldn't close all the way, creating a potential entrapment hazard. Lastly, chipped paint was visible within reach of children in the {REDACTED} classroom.
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Data synced from Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care on Jul 10, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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Staff:child ratios and groupings: Mixed
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Staff:child ratios and groupings
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Accurate attendance; arrival/departure times
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Proper sanitizing techniques; Bottles labeled and out of children's reach
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The program did not have record of current observation of educators. Please ensure to maintain accurate and complete staff records.
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There was a classroom providing care for an age group outside of the mixed age group the classroom is licensed for. Please ensure children are assigned to their appropriate fixed/mixed age groups.
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A classroom did not maintain appropriate staff: child ratio. An educator was left alone with eight young children. This was previously cited. Please ensure to maintain appropriate staff: child ratio in accordance with EEC regulations.
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The attendance was inaccurate in one of the classrooms. A child was not recorded on the attendance. This was previously cited. Please ensure to maintain accurate attendance records.
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Two toilet training chairs had not been emptied into a toilet after use. Please ensure toilet training chairs are emptied into a toilet and disinfected after each use.
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Administration
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The program did not have a qualified program administrator. This was previously cited. Please ensure the program administrator is qualified for the responsibilities assumed.
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Accurate attendance; arrival/departure times
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Designation of Administration/Multiple Site Plan
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Budget; Financial documentation
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Staff meeting documentation
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A written progress report must be done periodically
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Staff:child ratios and groupings
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Evacuation drill log, all groups
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The program did not have a qualified program administrator. Please ensure the program administrator is qualified for the responsibilities assumed.
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The program did not have a projected one year operating budget. Please ensure to have a projected one year operating budget that estimates income and expenses.
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The program did not document or conduct regular staff meetings. Please ensure to document and conduct regular staff meetings each month.
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The program did not have evidence of written progress reports for each child. Please ensure a written progress report is done periodically for each child.
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The attendance was inaccurate in one of the classrooms. A child was not signed out from the attendance. Please ensure to maintain accurate attendance records.
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The program did not maintain accurate staff child ratio in one of the classrooms. There was a staff alone with seven children. Please ensure the program has the number of educators necessary to ensure adequate supervision of the group at all times.
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The program did not practice an evacuation drill in December 2023. Please ensure to practice evacuation drills at least monthly.
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BRC
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Equipment
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Educator Qualifications
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Two candidates remain in 'pending renewal status.' Candidates have finger print appointments schedules. Please reach out to the BRC Unit directly, for support, if needed.
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At the time of the visit, a {REDACTED} child was sleeping in a bouncy seat / rocker. The child was then transitioned to a nap mat. Please refrain from using this piece of equipment with {REDACTED} children.
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Staff records did not document evidence of Educator Qualification Packets as in accordance with EEC policy. Records did document compliant transcripts.
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Staff First Aid Training - R Apr 2025
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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Staff BRC - R Sep 2025
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Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
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Supervision of Children
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Staff Schedule/Qualifications - R Sep 2025
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Child Guidance & Interactions
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Food prepared/served in safe/sanitary manner
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Indoor Space
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Building Inspection and Fire Inspection - R Apr 2025
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Space Heater
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One of the reviewed staff records did not document current CPR / First Aid Certifications.
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Two of the reviewed staff records did not document all EEC required documentation including, evidence of a recent physical exam, {REDACTED} immunity and CPR / First Aid Certifications.
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The {REDACTED}'s BRC remains in 'pending renewal status.' The BRC was run on 2/2/2022, however, there is no evidence of a fingerprint appointment or result documented in the EEC BRC Navigator System.
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When asked, the {REDACTED} staff reported that 10 children were in care, but 9 children were in care and documented on the attendance sheet.
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The {REDACTED} classroom was out of ratio with one staff member supervising {REDACTED} aged children. Evidence of teacher qualification was not available for EEC review for this staff member. The compliant EEC ratio for {REDACTED} is 1:4.
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Evidence of teacher qualification was not available for review for two supervising staff, at the time of the visit.
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An {REDACTED} aged child was placed in a bucket table seat. When EEC visited the {REDACTED} classroom the child was asking to come out of the seat. No activity or food item was positioned on the table, for the child. EEC asked the supervising staff member to remove the child from the bucket table. The bucket table was not developmentally appropriate, or safe, for an {REDACTED} child of this age / size. The child's feet touched the floor from the bucket table seat. It is not compliant with EEC regulations to use any equipment as a form of restraint.
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The refrigerator located in the {REDACTED} Classroom registered a temperature of 42 degrees. Food must be stored at a temperature no higher than 40 degrees.
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A space heater was in use, in the director's office, at the time of the visit. The heat must be repaired in this space. Additionally, electrical cords longer than 6 inches connecting the preschool refrigerator to the wall were exposed and within reach of children.
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The program's Building and Fire Inspections expired. Please update.
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The program did not inform The Department of a change in administrator. The program must submit a transaction for change in administrator through LEAD to EEC for approval.
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