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Marshfield MA 02050-2070 · License #P-170016 · Center · Center-Based Care
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Staff Records
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BRCs on all potential employees
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Indoor Space
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Emergency Evacuation
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Medication
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP)
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At the time of the visit three staff files were reviewed and the following was found: one staff file did not have evidence of MMR.
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At the time of the visit there were 5 staff with incomplete or expired BRCs.
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The toddler classroom's counter and cabinet are chipping and peeling and in need of replacement or repair This area is accessible to children.
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The program's evacuation drill log did not show documentation of monthly drills being conducted in September and December 2025 or January and February of 2026.
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At the time of the visit three children with emergency medical conditions were reviewed and the following was found: one child had expired medications.
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At the time of the visit three children with emergency medical conditions were reviewed and the following was found: two children had expired medical documentation.
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Indoor Space
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Physical Space Paint
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Medication
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
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Emergency medications readily available
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Toxic Substances
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At the time of the visit the following items were observed: - There is a large, stained area on the preschool floor. - The countertop in the toddler room is chipping on the side. - The side of the pre-k sink is chipping away near the bottom due to long term water damage. - The carpet on the walls of the pre-k classroom had stains and food debris on it where trash barrels had once bin. - Baseboards in various parts of the program are chipping or wearing away.
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At the time of the visit the following was observed: - There is paint chipping off the preschool door leading outside.
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At the time of the visit one child's medication was not in its original packaging with a prescription label affixed.
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At the time of the visit four children with emergency medical conditions were reviewed and the following was found: all children were missing a portion of the EEC required documentation.
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At the time of the visit four children with emergency medications were reviewed and the following was found: one child was missing a portion of their prescribed medication.
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At the time of the visit the following was observed in the preschool bathroom: - There were toilet brushes accessible to children in two of the stalls. - There is exposed rust at the bottoms of the bathroom dividers where it had once been repaired. - The air vents in the preschool bathroom and classroom had dirt blowing out of them. The infant b classroom had personal belongings in a cabinet with a broken latch, making it accessible to children.
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Physical Space Paint
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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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Toxic Substances
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Emergency medications readily available
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Medication
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There were minor areas of chipping/peeling paint in various areas of the program. The pre-K classroom was the room with the most noticeable paint concerns.
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The evacuation drill log was missing entries for May 2023 and February 2024.
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At the time of the visit four children with emergency medical conditions were reviewed and the following was found: two children were in need of current individual health care plans.
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At the time of the visit the following hazards were observed: there were electrical cords accessible to the children in the discovery preschool and infant/toddler rooms, and there were wipes, air freshener and purses accessible to children in the infant B classroom.
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Of the four children reviewed with emergency medications one was missing a portion of their prescribed meds that were required to be onsite.
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At the time of the visit four children with emergency medications were reviewed and the following was found: two children had prescribed medication that was not onsite as required and, three of the four children needed med consent forms completed for their current prescribed medications.
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Children's records and checklist - R Apr 2025
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Staff meeting documentation
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Sufficient materials & equipment visible, available, and accessible
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Indoor Space
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Allergies, medical info, special diets, emergency medications; privacy protected
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Emergency #s easily visible; Name / address / phone # of Health Care Consultant
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Emergency medications readily available
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Refrigerator temp. between 32-40 degrees; working thermometer in refrigerator
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A review of two Child Records (with IHCPs) found: -One child's record was missing a current developmental history and transportation plan (last signed 2/3/2022). -Two child Individual Health Care Plans were not completed filled out as they are missing the potential side effects of receiving treatment and potential side effects of not receiving treatment.
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When reviewing the Staff Meetings binder it was found: -Evidence of meetings for the months of January-June 2022 and October 2022 were missing.
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Books were not observed to be in DISCOVERED PRESCHOOL. The bookshelf was empty.
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The following was observed to be accessible to children: -On top of the changing table between PRESCHOOL and DISCOVERY PRESCHOOL, a box of open gloves and a roll of bags were found. -In DISCOVERY PRESCHOOL under the unlocked changing table, three cleaning products, one air freshener, loose garbage bags, diaper ointments, and wipes were found and a pair of adult scissors were seen in a cup on the shelf to the left of the sleeping cots. -In MULTIAGE, three bags of wipes were found under the changing table (child lock not connected) and a roll of loose bags were on top. -In the bathroom of TODDLER DISCOVERY PRESCHOOL, a roll of bags and loose garbage bags were found under the changing table and a broom and dustpan were leaning against the wall to the left of the toilet. -The Resource Room off the lobby was open and unsupervised twice during the visit and the following were accessible: stacked heavy cans of food, bags of soap for the soap dispensers, and large bottles of cleaning liquid.
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The allergy posting in DISCOVERY PRESCHOOL was not posted in a manner that protects the privacy of each child. It was hanging on the wall, uncovered above the sleeping cots.
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The emergency phone numbers including to "Call 911, address & telephone # of program; Poison control number and name/telephone number of emergency back-up person" were not observed in any classroom.
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It was observed that although it was a part of the allergy plan, (REDACTED)was not available for a child in TODDLER DISCOVERY PRESCHOOL.
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It was observed that a thermometer was not in the refrigerator in INFANT A.
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A written progress report must be done periodically
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Staff records checklist
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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Children's records and checklist - R Apr 2025
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Child guidance practices are supportive, nurturing, and responsive to children
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Equipment is clean, safe, secured, and poses no hazard.
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Equipment
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Transitions
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Indoor Space
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Eating area of sufficient space/uncrowded
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Garbage kept in lined and covered containers, emptied daily
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Playground free from hazards; fenced if applicable
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Location of health care policy; Location of 1st aid kit
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Staff and children wash hands: before eating or handling food
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Emergency medications readily available
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Proper sanitizing techniques; Bottles labeled and out of children's reach
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Documentation of medication administration; Current consent for medications
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
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Staff monitor environment for hazards-Hazardous items not accessible to children
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Building Inspection;Fire Inspection;Environment free of pests;Date of IPM-RApr25
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No peeling or flaking paint (indoor and out)
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Equipment and supplies: free of entrapment hazards
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Upon review of three children's records, three did not contain documented progress reports. During the exit interview, this was discussed and the administrator provided the latest copy of a progress report for each of the three children. Two out of three reviewed children's progress reports were not signed by the child's parent.
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The program lacked a current staff records checklist.
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Out of three staff files reviewed, three did not have evidence of bi-monthly observations or program orientation documented.
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Upon review of three children's records, one lacked a current and complete IHCP and medication consent. -One file did not have a completed transportation plan on how the child will depart from the program. -Three files did not contain evidence of progress reports. These were later provided by administration during the exit interview. However, two of the three children's progress reports reviewed did not have a parent signature.
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-An educator in the Preschool class was overheard saying, "None of your friends can have fruit now" in a harsh tone to a child who was eating the fruit for lunch from the family-style plate of fruit placed in front of the child by the educator. -A child was verbally instructed by an educator to not use her hands to eat the pasta that the educator served her. However, the child was not given a utensil to use.
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A child's (REDACTED) medication was stored in the Director's office and therefore was not easily accessible in the event of a medical emergency according to the child's Individual Health Care Plan.
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It was observed that eating surfaces were not washed and disinfected before and after each use in the following classrooms: -DPS -Preschool
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Upon review of three children's files, one lacked a current medication consent form for (REDACTED) in accordance with the child's IHCP.
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An educator in the Infant/Toddler classroom was unaware that a child had an Individual Health Care Plan. (IHCP) The posting in the classroom regarding this information was incorrect.
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-In the Infant class, a roll of plastic trash bags and bubbles were accessible to children under the sink. On the bottom corner of the sink and counter, rotting wood and plaster was exposed and in need of repair. -In the Infant/Toddler class, some books available to children were ripped and in need of repair. The white cabinets next to the sink were dirty and in need of cleaning. The sink at the diaper changing table appeared to have loose caulking around the edge of faucet and is in need of repair. -In the DPS class, an adult purse was accessible to children in the blue lockers, which were unlocked. The blue rug appears stained and dirty. A broom was accessible to children in the bathroom. The tiles in the bathroom are chipped/cracked and in need of repair. The toilet paper dispenser is broken and in need of repair. -In the Preschool class bathroom, a plunger was accessible to children. The railings in the bathroom stall are rusty and in need of repair. There is cracked/chipped tile on the bathroom floor in multiple places.
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-Upon review of the building and fire inspection, both had expired on 9/30/19. -The IPM was not listed in the EEC document library in LEAD for review.
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Chipped/peeling paint was observed in the following areas: -Infant class window sill, egress exit door, corners around sink and counter area. -Preschool doorway -LA class near doorway -Kitchen doorway
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A red toy buggy on the toddler playground was missing a steering wheel and is in need of repair.
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-In the Infant/Toddler class, jump ropes were accessible to children on a low shelf. -In the DPS class, a shelf was not bolted and was tippable in the library corner. -In the DPS class, there were protruding screws under two toilets that were accessible to children. -In the LA class, two air conditioners were stacked on top of one another and were tippable, accessible to children. A Keurig coffee machine was plugged in on a low table, accessible to children. A broom was accessible to children. A file cabinet had sharp edges. Chemicals such as liquid starch, borax, and laquer were in the unlocked white cabinets, accessible to children and were alongside corn starch and lemon juice. There was a long wire approximately 20" plugged into a large computer monitor that was accessible to children. There was a large paper cutter on a low shelf accessible to children. Staff stated this room is used once per week. -In the Toddler class, chairs were stacked four tall which were tippable and accessible to children. -In the Preschool class, an adult purse was accessible to children in the tall white cabinets. -In the hallway, there were multiple wires accessible to children under the aquarium. -The storage door in the hallway was unlocked and contained bottles of surface cleaner and disinfectant spray and was accessible to children. -The kitchen door in the hallway was open while lunch was being prepared. There was a hot pan on the stove and a crockpot on that were accessible to children.
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There were two children under the age of six months old that were observed eating in a chair with a tray, propped up with two folded blankets behind each child. Equipment needs to be appropriate to the ages, needs and developmental level of the children enrolled.
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-In the DPS class, the educators began preparing a turkey art project with the children and had the children wash their hands and then put gloves on. Each time a toddler aged child touched their face, they were instructed by the educator to take their gloves off, re-wash their hands, and put gloves back on. This was observed several times. After the group of children had been sitting at the table for approximately ten minutes, lunch was served and the project never took place. This led to some children crying, as they did not understand why they couldn't do the project they had been waiting for. One educator said to a crying child, "In two minutes, your mouth will be so full of pasta, you won't even know why you cried."
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-In the Infant class, there was evidence of water damage on some ceiling tiles. There is chipped paint, exposed plaster, and rotted plywood accessible to children on the bottom corner of the counter and sink area as well as the area near the door. There is chipped paint on the egress door. -In the Infant/Toddler class, the cabinets appeared to have sticky residue on the front of them. The laminate covering on the counter is peeling on the right side. The carpet on the play structure is frayed and beginning to tear. The couplings used to secure the structure together are dirty. -In the DPS class, the blue rug was stained and appeared unclean. -In the Preschool class, there was a significant amount of dust in the vents. One overhead fluorescent light fixture cover was cracked and another fluorescent overhead light was not working. The corner between the sink and counter had a significant amount of dirt, peeled edging and was in need of repair.
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In the DPS class, it was observed that there were 8 children sitting at one small table for lunch. The table is intended for 6 children.
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The following classrooms had a trash receptacle that lacked a cover: -Infant/Toddler -Preschool -Language Arts
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The red shed/storage area on the playground was unlocked and contained multiple hazards that were accessible to children including chemicals such as Roof Melt and chain links from swings. -The wood on the bottom of the shed door is rotted and in need of repair. -The gutter to the left of the shed door is broken, sharp and in need of repair.
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In the Preschool class, the educator was unaware of the location of the first aid kit. The first aid kit was on the classroom floor and was accessible to children.
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In the Preschool class, it was observed that the children went directly from the rug to the table for lunch, without washing hands prior to eating.
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