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Marlborough MA 01752 · License #P-252660 · Center · Center-Based Care
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Children's Records
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Staff Records
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Paint
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Labeled items
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Diaper changing mat
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Indoor Space
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Outdoor Space
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Emergency Evacuation
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP)
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Infection Control/Hand Washing
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Equipment and materials visible, available, accessible
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Random review of 6 children's files found 2 without a first aid/cpr consent form, 1 with expired enrollment paperwork and 1 that did not contain all required forms.
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Random review of 3 staff files found 1 without a current physical and 3 without complete evidence of immunity to[REDACTED]
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Multiple areas in classrooms in need of painting due to wear and tear.
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Not all infant food items and water bottles in other classrooms were labeled for the child they were intended for.
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Diaper changing mat was found ripped open along the seams.
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Health and safety inspection found some curled up rugs that are potential tripping hazards, a bathroom mirror and trashcan were visibly dirty as well as the refrigerator door in the infant classroom.
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Playground does not have an adequate depth of impact absorbing material required under and around equipment that requires it.
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It could not be determined if evacuation drills are conducted monthly due to lack of documentation.
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Violation
A child's IHCP stated [REDACTED]l as part of the action plan and there was none at the program.
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A preschool child was observed using the bathroom, not washing their hands and going to get snack. Educators were not aware.
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A bookshelf in a toddler classroom was observed to have only 5 books in it.
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Ratios
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Medication
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Attendance
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A preschool classroom had one educator and 11 children.
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A child's prescription label on bottle of [REDACTED] was not legible. The medication had leaked out and the entire label could not be read.
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Attendance was not maintained in multiple classrooms. Attendance in some classrooms did not reflect when children were combined or transitioned. One classroom with 6 children in the classroom only had 5 marked in on the attendance roster.
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Attendance
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Medication Consent
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Consent forms
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Review of attendance in a toddler classroom found 2 children had not been marked in.
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Medication consent forms for a child were not signed or dated by their parent/guardian.
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No consent on file for a child receiving OT services at the program. OT worker had child alone in a separate room and the program does not have a completed background record check on this worker.
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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Children's Records - R Apr 2025
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Cleaning / Disinfecting
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Food storage
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Indoor Space
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Observations
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Staff Meeting
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Emergency Evacuation - R Apr 2025
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
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Medication
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Random review of 6 staff files found the following: 1 had no references, 1 had no PQ registry, 1 had no physical, 2 had no evidence of orientation, 2 did not have complete evidence of i[REDACATED]2 did not have completed evidence of teacher qualifications.
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Random review of 8 children's files found 3 with expired enrollment paperwork and most files had no developmental history forms. No files contained a first aid/cpr consent form.
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Not all cleaner/disinfectant/sanitizer bottles labeled as to the contents. A bottle labeled as "Force of Nature" had bleach and water in it.
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Snack items were found open and not stored properly. Cheese sticks and strawberries were left sitting on top of cubbies in the hallway on the 2nd floor.
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During health and safety inspection an educator's personal bag was found on the floor and an educator's personal drink was accessible to children which poses a potential hazard.
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Observations of all educators is not being conducted and documented bi-monthly.
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It could not be determined if the program is holding a minimum of 2 hours of staff meeting per month due to there being no documentation of the meetings.
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It could not be determined if evacuation drills are being held monthly due to the program having no documentation of drills.
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No IHCP on file for 2 children with a chronic medical condition.
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Review of medication found the following: 2 children's [REDACTED]expired 10/2024, one child's [REDACTED]expired 10/2024, and one child's epi-pen expired 12/2024. No medication consent on file for two children's emergency medications.
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Attendance
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IHCP
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Expired Medication
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Health and safety
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Shade
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Supervision
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Program maintains attendance on Ipads and on paper in all classrooms. The majority of classrooms did not have accurate paper attendance during the visit.
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During review of IHCPs the following was found: 3 children's IHCPs were expired, 2 IHCPs stated [REDACTED]s part of the plan and the program had none, 1 IHCP stated an .[REDACTED] but the program had an [REDACTED] 1 IHCP stated [REDACTED]l but the program had Loratadine and 1 child had no IHCP (only a physical stating the allergy and medication prescription on file).
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An [REDACTED]were found expired.
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During health and safety inspection educators had their personal drinks within reach of children which poses a potential hazard.
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There is not adequate shade on any of the playgrounds to provide relief and/or protection from the sun.
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Educators on the toddler playground were not adequately supervising all children in their care. Educators were not positioned properly to supervise all children in all areas of the playground.
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Staff files
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Staff records checklist
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Children's Files
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Children's Records Checklist
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Random review of 10 children's files found the following: 8 had no developmental history form, 2 had expired enrollment form packets and 6 did not have current medical information which could include one or more of the following: physical/lead/immunizations.
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Random review of 7 staff files found the following: 4 had no evidence of program orientation completion, 7 had no evidence of 2 verbal references prior to hire, 1 had no staff information form, 5 had no evidence of [REDACTED] and 1 had no evidence of a current physical.
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Random review of 7 staff files found the following: 4 had no evidence of program orientation completion, 7 had no documentation of 2 verbal references prior to employment, 1 had no staff information sheet, 2 had no evidence of a current physical, 5 had no evidence of immunity to MMR and 1 educator being used as a teacher did not have evidence of qualifications on file.
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There was no evidence of a staff records checklist being maintained.
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Supervision of children
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Accurate attendance; arrival/departure times
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Labeled items
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
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Emergency medications readily available
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Medication Storage; Medication Container/Label
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Documentation of medication administration; Current consent for medications
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Educators in two preschool classrooms were not positioned to adequately supervise all children in the classroom which led to lack of consistency and unwanted behaviors.
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One preschool classroom and one toddler classroom did not have accurate written attendance.
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Not all food items intended for individual use were labeled for the child intended.
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During review of IHCPs the following was found: 4 plans stated [REDACTED] as part of the plan and these medications were not on the premises. 1 child with a chronic medical condition did not have an IHCP on file. 1 child's IHCP did not have clear instructions but only stated "potential need" referring to their medications and 1 child's IHCP expired as of 5/27/2023.
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Violation
Emergency medications not readily available in one classroom. When Licensor asked educators in one preschool classroom where emergency medications were they stated in a red backpack by the door. The bag was not found in the classroom and educators weren't sure where it was. The Assistant went and looked in the gross motor room and found the bag in a room downstairs. There were also emergency medications being stored in the classroom cabinet and not in the backpack which meant they are not traveling to other activity areas when the child is not in the classroom therefore, they are not readily available.
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Violation
An [REDACTED] was found expired as of 6/2023. A child's epi-pens were not in the original prescription box or did not have prescription labels affixed to the epi-pens.
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There was either no consent or an expired consent on file for many of the emergency medications maintained at the program. One consent stated "Allergy relief medication" and no specific medication stated.
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Hazard
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Food storage
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Labeled items
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Medication consent
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Attendance
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Cleaning / Disinfecting
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Clorox wipes found on windowsill in preschool classroom accessible to children, posing a potential hazard.
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Not all snack items in classrooms were stored properly.
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Not all food items and water bottles labeled for the child they are intended for.
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Violation
Review of medication and required documentation found: medication consent forms for a child's [REDACTED] were expired and two other children with[REDACTED] medications had consent forms not signed by their doctor.
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Violation
Paper attendance in a preschool room had not been completed.
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Educator stated they use bleach and water on potty chairs after use. Potty chairs require 2 step cleaning and disinfecting process after use.
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Ratios
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Safe sleep
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Background Record Checks
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Qualifications
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Sound Administration
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Supervision
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Violation
Licensor walked into a preschool room and there was only one educator with 14 children. When asked if another educator was assigned to the classroom, it was learned they left the room to get supplies. When the educator returned, they were instructed to not leave the classroom out of ratio. Approximately 5 minutes later the same educator was observed in the hallway and had left the classroom out of ratio again. Numerous educators also reported at times classrooms are out of ratio at the beginning and end of day.
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Violation
Safe sleep violations were found during health and safety inspection of an infant classroom. The infant was observed sleeping on their stomach with a blanket covering their body. When educators were asked how old the infant was it was learned the child was turning 1 at the end of the month. When asked how the infant was placed to sleep an educator stated, "on their stomach, that is how they sleep".
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Violation
During visit it was learned Guidepost had two staff (one from New York and one from Arizona) at the center to assist. These staff were observed providing coverage in classrooms. Neither of the staff had an EEC background record check completed. It was clearly discussed with previous Director and Regional Director if staff came from other Guideposts to assist, they would require an EEC background record check.
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Violation
At the time of the walkthrough, in the 9 open classrooms and after review of educator's qualifications, 5 classrooms were found to have only Assistant Teachers. Administration and some educators were unclear who was qualified and there was not clear evidence on file for all educators who were thought to be qualified.
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Violation
Following the visit, it was learned that two newly hired educators had started working at the program without a completed background record check. One educator was observed working on 7/10/23 and their BRC request was not submitted until 7/11/23. When verifying another educator's BRC it was learned they started employment on 7/5/23 and their BRC request was not submitted until 7/10/23.
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Violation
The program has not been soundly administered. Administration has not ensured compliance with adequate health and safety regulations. Administration has not employed an adequate number of qualified educators, has not maintained ratios at all times, has not completed required background record checks on all employees, has not ensured safe sleep practices at all times, and has not maintained accurate written records for licensing requirements.
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Preschool children were observed leaving their classrooms to go to their cubbies in the hallway. Educators appeared unaware this was occurring, and no educator was posted at the door to ensure adequate supervision of these children. Program was cited for this at previous visit.
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Children's Records - R Apr 2025
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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Staff First Aid Training - R Apr 2025
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Food prepared/served in safe/sanitary manner
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Food stored in clean/covered containers
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Labeled items
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Medication Consent
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Emergency medications readily available
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Medication
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Infection Control/Hand Washing - R Apr 2025
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
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Violation
Not all children's files have been maintained current at all times.
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Violation
Review of 2 staff records found 1 without evidence of [REDACTED]
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Violation
1 educator's file reviewed did not have evidence of current first aid training.
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Violation
A child was observed getting his snack (ie: crackers and apples) with no utensils to use. The child was observed touching multiple crackers and apples and putting them back to choose different ones. Educators did not ensure food is served in a safe and sanitary manner.
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Violation
Some individual children's opened crackers/snacks were taped closed and not stored properly.
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Violation
Not all infant food items were labeled individually for the child they were intended.
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Violation
Medication consent forms did not include adequate information.
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Violation
Emergency medication was found in one classroom that belonged to a child in another classroom.
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Violation
A child's [REDACTED] was found expired as of 12/2022.
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Violation
Many children were not observed washing their hands prior to eating snack. Many educators were not observed or told Licensor they do not use a 2-step cleaning/disinfecting process on tables prior to snack or on diaper changing surfaces. Had to remind an infant educator to wash infant hands after diapering and food prep sink must be cleaned/disinfected between uses if used to wash hands after diapering.
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Violation
A child's IHCP was not signed by the doctor or parent and there was no clear information as to what the emergency treatment entailed. There was no IHCP on file for another child with a chronic medical condition.
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Violation
Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
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Trampoline
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Food prepared/served in safe/sanitary manner
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Outdoor Space - R Apr 2025
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Toxic Substances
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Infection Control/Hand Washing - R Apr 2025
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Violation
When observing in the Toddler 2 classroom the Licensor noted the Toddler 2 classroom did not maintain Teacher/Child ratio as required; one Educator left the classroom leaving the other Educator alone with 6 children for approximately 1 minute and then the Asst. Director stepped in.
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Violation
When observing the Toddler 3 classroom the Licensor noted a one person trampoline in the room
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Violation
At the time of the visit tables were washed with soap/water prior to eating snack. After washing, they must be sanitized.
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Violation
When observing the preschool playground the Licensor noted a piece of black weed fabric sticking up above the ground/dirt posing a potential tripping hazard.
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Violation
A child in the Toddler 2 classroom was observed using a Swiffer Wet floor mop that contained a Swiffer wet pad, this is considered toxic and must be kept out of the reach of children.
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Violation
At the time of the visit the following was noted: 1. The Toddler 2 classroom was working with food; the children did not wash their hands prior to handling the food. 2. Dishes were being washed with soap/water inside the classrooms then reused; dishes that are not disposable must be washed according to the BOH's 3 step process or in a dishwasher to ensure proper sanitization.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Evacuation procedures posted at each exit
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Violation
Medication Storage; Medication Container/Label
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Violation
At the time of the visit diagrams of escape routes were posted at each exit however, the written emergency evacuation procedures was missing from some exits.
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Violation
When reviewing medication the Licensor noted a [REDACTED] was not in it's original container with the original [REDACTED] affixed to it as required.
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Violation
Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios (2)
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Violation
Staff Schedule
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Violation
Safe Sleep - Practices
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Violation
At the time of the visit the Licensor observed an Assistant Teacher alone with a group of 4 children in an adjoining classroom.
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Violation
At the time of the visit the staff schedule was not posted in an area easily visible to educators, parents and visitors.
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Violation
At the time of the visit the Licensor observed an infant sleeping with a blanket covering her.
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