Cited finding
The assistant {REDACTED} needs at least 5 hours in diverse learners. Assistant has 5 hours of diverse learners. The educator did not have at least 10 hours available for diverse learners.
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Melrose MA 02176-1201 · License #P-179960 · Home-based · Family Child Care
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This monitoring visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
The assistant {REDACTED} needs at least 5 hours in diverse learners. Assistant has 5 hours of diverse learners. The educator did not have at least 10 hours available for diverse learners.
Indoor Hazards
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Children's Records - R Apr 2025
The indoor space was not safely maintained when the educator had the food and the water for the cats on the kitchen floor within the children's reach.
Stairways
Staff Records
Progress Reports
First Aid Kit (FCC)
License/Certicates/Approvals Posted
Ongoing Professional Development
The licensor reviewed. 3 of the children's records. One of the children's records is not updated.
The educator did not have the 30 hours of training available to renew the license. The assistant did not have: 1. An updated physical, the last physical observed was from 2023. The assistant physical is due every 3 years at renewal time. The license expired on June 11, 2024. 2. 12.5 hours (renewal transaction in process)
The licensed reviewed 3 of the children progress reports Two of the progress reports are not done.
The first aid kit did not have the children's emergency contact information.
The licensor observed open stairs to the basement that were not protected to prevent a child from falling.
The educator has two assistants. One of the assistant licenses was not posted. The licenses for the educator and assistant have been posted.
This monitoring visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
Emergency Preparedness - R Apr 2025
The educator has an emergency plan that is not complete.The following information is missing on her emergency plan: missing child, the evacuation of children from the program in the event of a fire and or any emergency situation.
Persons on Premises
Space (health risks) - R Apr 2025
Children's Records - R Apr 2025
Exit Safety
The licensor observed a child that did not have a written parental consent and authorization of a licensed health care practitioner, develop and implement an individual health care plan.
The licensor observed 3 of the children records. One of the children records did not have the permission from the parent to use {REDACTED} for suspected exposure to a life threatening allergen.
The assistant record was not available with; documentation of orientation, trainings, professional development, medical form,
The licensor observed a microwave on top of a small refrigerator not secured within children reach.
Individual Health Care Plans
Annual Registration in Professional Qualifications Registry (PQR)
Staff Records
The licensor observed 3 of the children records. The progress are not based on observations and documentations of the child progress in a range of activities over time.
The emergency plan did not have the following; the evacuation of children from the program, missing children,
Emergency Preparedness - R Apr 2025
Licensor observed a person present on the first floor. The educator stated that’s her {REDACTED} that was staying at the home. Any person regularly on the premises shall have a background free of conduct.
Educator PQR#: {REDACTED} Assistant PQ#;was not available
Progress Reports
The licensor observed the back exit not safe when the following were accessible to the children; hazards, (toilet, pieces of wood)