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Maynard MA 01754-2538 · License #P-170728 · Center · Center-Based Care
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This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
Staff Records
Random review of 5 staff files found 1 file with no evidence of [REDACTED] and 2 files had no current physical on file.
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Indoor Space
Children's Records
Random review of 8 children's files found 2 files with either no consent or an expired consent for EI to work with the child in the classroom.
Refrigerator in one of the observed classrooms was found dirty.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
No medication consent forms on file for 3 children with emergency medications.
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
Opportunities to foster independence and self help skills
Trash cover
Modeling appropriate behavior
Food stored in clean/covered containers
Medication Consent
Indoor Space
Shade
Emergency medications readily available
Medication
Infection Control/Hand Washing - R Apr 2025
Random review of five staff files found the following: 3 had no evidence of a current physical, 2 did not have evidence of [REDACTED] and 1 file didn't have a staff information form.
A bathroom being currently used for toilet training had no toilet paper.
Diaper trash did not have an adequate cover.
An educator was observed sitting on a table in a toddler classroom. The educator was not modeling appropriate behavior.
Snack items were found open and not stored properly.
During health and safety inspection the following was found: dirty refrigerators, educators' personal drinks within reach of children and some dirty area rugs.
There is not adequate shade on one of the playgrounds.
Educators from one classroom left emergency medication in the classroom while the child was on the playground.
A child's [REDACTED] and [REDACTED] were in a Ziploc bag. The Benadryl had spilled out and all the contents of the bag were saturated.
It was learned an educator uses only a one-step process on tables and diaper changing tables and an educator was observed not washing hands immediately after changing a diaper.
Cleaning / Disinfecting
Food
Health and Safety
Staff files
A toddler classroom had no cleaner or disinfectant in the diaper changing area and the teacher couldn't tell Licensor where it was.
A large can of moldy applesauce was found in a classroom refrigerator.
Inspection of indoor space found the following: dirty area rugs, diaper changing tables not clean under and around diaper changing mats, dust on vents and lighting throughout the building, bathroom floors, refrigerators and tops of trash cans dirty and diaper disposal cover missing.
Review of 4 staff files found 1 file without evidence of a current physical and 1 file did not have completed evidence of teacher qualifications.
A preschool classroom had limited materials accessible for the children to be actively engaged.
A classroom had cough medicine for a child that had no medication consent on file signed by the child's doctor.
It could not be determined if evacuation drills are conducted due to the log could not be located.
Staff files are not being maintained with all required documents and accurate information. Review of 5 files found the following: 3 did not contain evidence of a current physical or evidence of immunity to MMR, 3 did not have PQ registration, 2 had no application, 1 had no references, 1 educator who works in infant classroom did not have Essentials training (which requires at least the safe sleep trainings to be in an infant room), 3 did not have evidence of program orientation.
Staff meeting documentation
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
Children's records and checklist - R Apr 2025
Sufficient materials & equipment visible, available, and accessible
Infant sleeping in sun
Labeled items
Orientation
Medication Consent
Indoor Space
Playground free from hazards; fenced if applicable
Qualifications
Evacuation drill log, all groups
Food Storage, Sanitation & Safety
Handwashing after diapering/toileting in separate area from food preparation
Medication Storage; Medication Container/Label
Bottles/pacifiers/toothbrushes/sleeping materials labeled with child's name
Proper sanitizing techniques; Bottles labeled and out of children's reach
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
It could not be determined if 2-hour staff meetings are held every month. Documentation did not include the year or timeframes and not all months were in binder.
A toddler classroom had emergency bag containing medication stored on the ground, accessible to children, in the playground.
When educators in one classroom were asked what they used to clean/disinfect they had to pull out the diaper trashcan from the cabinet to find the disinfectant in the far back of the cabinet. Cleaning and disinfecting bottles were not found accessible in many classrooms.
IHCPs for 2 children stated [REDACTED]and educators in classroom stated if the program had it, it would be in front office. [REDACTED] is part of the emergency plans and needs to be kept with other emergency medication and needs to be kept in the room/playground the child is at all times.
Review of 5 children's files found the following: 1 child's transportation plan was not signed/dated, 1 child's developmental history not signed/dated and 3 files did not have a current physical, IZ or lead screening.
An infant was observed sleeping in a crib in front of a window with the sun shining directly on them.
Not all bottles/food items were found labeled for the child they were intended for.
Not all educators in classrooms were aware if there were children with chronic medical conditions requiring emergency medication.
During health and safety inspection of all classrooms the following was found: half walls between classrooms were being used as storage for items such as educator's purses, personal drinks, diaper bags, attendance clipboards, etc... all of which were accessible to the children and pose potential hazards. Some refrigerators and diaper changing tables/counters (under and around changing pad) were found dirty, broken piece from front of sink counter in PreK, educators drinks within reach of children in multiple classrooms and on playground.
A wooden panel attached to brick building has rusty screws sticking out from it.
It could not be determined while reviewing 3 of 4 staff files (4 of the 5 staff files reviewed were said to be teacher qualified). There was not adequate documentation of work experience (ie: missing dates, one letter had no job title or age group, etc...) One file had documentation of the Cares Course completed in 7/2022, no work experience form and no further evidence of completion of Child Growth and Development.
Not all food items found sealed properly.
An educator was observed putting a child on the floor after changing and telling them to go play without having them wash their hands.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
Material and Toys
Cribs
Ratio
Food Preparation
Medications
Physical Facility
The DPS 1 Classroom did not have a sufficient amount/variety of materials or toys accessible to children.
In all infant classrooms, multiple crib sheets were not found to be tightly fitted.
An educator was observed leaving their classroom out of ratio to get materials needed from another classroom.
Multiple classrooms had snacks that were not stored properly.
Multiple classrooms had bags of food in their refrigerators that were not labeled with an expiration date. Box of muffin mix was found opened and expired in main kitchen.
Emergency Medication found in the kindergarten room was not brought to the playground when the classroom transitioned outside.
During health and safety inspection the following was found: holes in floors that need to be filled and toilet seats were peeling and need to be replaced.
Medication consent
Indoor Space
Allergy posting
Infection Control/Hand Washing - R Apr 2025
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
Emergency medications readily available
Medication
Random review of 5 children's files found the following: 2 files did not contain evidence of a current lead screening.
Review of 2 staff files found the following: 2 files did not have evidence of [REDACTED]and 1 did not have a current physical.
One Educator being used as teacher qualified did not have evidence of qualifications on file.
One refrigerator was found defrosting and dripping water inside and it could not be determined if the refrigerator in the kitchen was being maintained between 32-40 degrees.
Two educators providing coverage in a classroom were unaware if children in the classroom had emergency medication.
Not all snack items in classroom cabinets and in the kitchen were found sealed properly.
Not all children's medications were accompanied by a parental medication authorization form.
During health and safety inspection the following was found: Educators leaving items (ie: coolers, attendance clipboards, etc...) on half walls that could fall off and cause potential injury, not all floors and rugs were found clean and staff's personal drinks found within reach of children and pose a potential hazard.
Allergy postings did not include all children with chronic medication conditions and emergency medications.
During the visit it was learned not all staff are using the 2 step cleaning and disinfecting process on tables where children eat and on diaper changing tables.
No IHCP on file for a child with a chronic medical condition.
A child's [REDACTED] was stored in a classroom cabinet and not in the emergency bag and would not have gone outside to the playground and been available in an emergency because educators were unaware it was there.
A child's [REDACTED] was not in a prescription box or did not have a prescription affixed. It was noted that 1 child had [REDACTED] and 1 child had [REDACTED] but the program had neither on site.
Children's Records - R Apr 2025
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
Staff Schedule/Qualifications - R Sep 2025
Refrigeration temperature
Orientation
Food stored in clean/covered containers
Medication consent
Indoor Space
Outdoor Space - R Apr 2025
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
No medication authorizations on site for children with emergency medications.
During health and safety inspection a cabinet door was found broken and dangling on one hinge and the cover to diaper disposal is broken and does not close properly.
Some of the bikes used for preschool are rusted.
No current and complete IHCP's on file for [REDACTED]children with chronic medical conditions.
This renewal - full review visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.