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Medfield MA 02052-1211 · License #P-177033 · Center · Center-Based Care
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Staff interact with and assist children during snack and mealtimes.
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Indoor Space
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Staff Observations
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During lunchtime, educators set up cots and changed children's diapers instead of engaging with and assisting the children while they eat.
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Strings on the window blinds were hanging within children’s reach and must be kept out of their reach. Not all tippable furniture was safely secured.
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During the visit, there was no evidence of educators being observed while working with children at least every two months.
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Toxic Substances
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During the visit, cleaning supplies were stored near the diapering area where a child was being changed. The supplies were within the child's reach, posing a potential safety hazard.
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Communication
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Attendence
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Toddler/Preschool Group
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Medications
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Licensed Capacity
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Postings
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Supervision of the Children
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While observing classrooms, it was learned that children transition to a new classroom without informing parents of the move.
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While reviewing the preschool classroom daily attendance records, it was noted that each child's attendance did not include arrival and departure times.
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Violation
After reviewing the weekly attendance for the toddler/preschool grouping, it was noted that 11 children had been present. This exceeds the maximum regulation of nine children for this group.
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Violation
After a review of medications, it was noted that a child with a medical condition did not have emergency medications readily available for use as needed.
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Violation
During a review of weekly Pre-K attendance, it was learned that 15 children were present in a classroom that only had significant square footage for 14 children. The program had previously been cited for this non-compliance.
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Violation
During the visit, the following required postings were missing from the Preschool II classroom: 1. the location of the health care policy 2. the location of the first aid kit.
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Violation
During the visit, it was observed that required postings were missing in the Preschool II classroom. The following information was not posted: - A list of all emergency or life-saving medications, indicating which children they belong to. - A list of allergies and any other emergency medical information posted in a way that protects the child's privacy.
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During the observation of the preschool groupings outside on the playground, four educators were engaged in conversation with each other and did not provide appropriate supervision for the children in their care.
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Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
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Licensed Capacity
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Building Inspections
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Violation
After a review of the submitted enrollment list it was learned the Licensee had exceeded the group size for the toddler/preschool grouping by two children
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Violation
After a review of the submitted enrollment list it was learned the Licensee exceeded his licensed capacity by 5 children.
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Violation
During the visit and after a review of the submitted enrollment list it was learned the Licensee had exceeded his building capacity for the Preschool and Pre-K classrooms. The building inspection only allows for 17 children in the preschool classroom and 14 in the Pre-K classroom. The Licensee enrolled 20 in the preschool and 15 in the Pre-K classroom.
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Violation
While observing in the preschool classroom it was noted 18 children were in attendance and the classroom only has square footage for 17 children. After a review of the submitted enrollment list it was learned 19 children are enrolled on M/W/F and 20 children enrolled on T/Th. A review of the Pre-K enrollment list it was learned 15 children are enrolled and the classroom only has sufficient square footage for 14 children.
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Supervision of the Children
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Two assistant educators supervised a group of infant/toddler children during the visit. As required by EEC, a teacher-qualified educator wasn't assigned to the grouping. The program was previously cited in August 2024.
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Violation
During the visit, three assistant teachers and one qualified teacher supervised 21 preschool children on the playground. The program needed qualified teachers to ensure adequate supervision of children at all times.
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Violation
During the visit, the program did not have current building and fire Inspections.
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Two assistant teachers were supervising three children in the bathroom. The educators were not under the direct supervision of at least a qualified teacher staff member.
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Violation
Two assistant educators supervised eight preschool-age children during the visit. As required by EEC, a teacher-qualified educator was not assigned to the grouping.
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Violation
During the visit, an educator pushed two infants in a stroller while on her phone, diverting her attention from supervising the children. In the Infant Classroom, one child was sleeping in their crib while an Educator rocked another infant in her arms while using her phone.
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Background Records Check
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Ratios
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Building and Fire Inspections
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Educator Qualifactions
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Supervision of the Children
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Violation
At the time of the visit, two educators caring for children in the classrooms had yet to complete at least a provisional background records check. The program was cited on 03/25/24 and 06/04/24 for non-compliance with EEC Background Record Checks.
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Background Records Check
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Sleep, Rest and Quiet Activities
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At the time of the visit, an educator caring for children in the classroom had not completed at least a provisional background records check.
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In the preschool classroom, children were resting on cots that were touching. Educators did not ensure the distance between the cots was at least two feet between each other or at least three feet between children’s faces while sleeping or napping.
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Violation
At the time of the visit, an educator caring for children in the classroom had not completed at least a provisional background records check.
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Toxic Substances
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Infection Control/Hand Washing - R Apr 2025
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Administration
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Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
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Emergency Preparedness
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Indoor Space
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Violation
During the visit, the following was noted: The toddler classroom was left out of ratio when an Educator left, leaving one Educator to care for seven toddler children. The preschool classroom was left out of ratio when one Eductor left the classroom, leaving one Eductor to care for 19 preschool children. The preK classroom was out of ratio. One Educator was caring for 13 children.
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The evacuation crib in the infant classroom was used to store climbing form pieces and a bouncy seat.
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During the visit, the following was noted: High chairs were stacked up in the Infant classroom, creating a potential hazard. Cabinets accessible to the infants were not safely secured. Chairs in the toddler classroom were stacked up, creating a potential hazard. Cords on window blinds in classrooms were within the children’s reach. Not all blinds were in working condition.
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There was hand sanitizer accessible to children in the preschool bathroom.
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During the visit, an educator did not wash the child's hands after diapering as required by EEC regulations.
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Indoor Space
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Toxic Substances
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Cords on window blinds in the classroom were within the children’s reach.
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An educator's purse on a chair in the Toddler classroom and accessible to children.
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cords on window blinds
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Medication
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Cords on window blinds in the classroom were within the children’s reach.
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During the visit, a child's [REDATCED[had expired.
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Medication Administration Policy
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Space - Toxic Substances
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One child's file had an expired first aid and emergency medical care consent form.
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Soap and bleach bottles were accessible to children at the diapering table.
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