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Home › MA › Melrose › Herrera, Isabel
Melrose MA 02176-6314 · License #P-176444 · Home-based · Family Child Care
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Progress Reports
Children's Records
The licensor reviewed 3 of the children records. The following were observed: 1.Two of the children records were not up to date. The parents signed 4/15/25, 8/27/24. 2.One of the children records is not complete, the following are not filled out "Daily schedule"(page 5), "General permission" not specify where the child can go when off the premies, "Topical medication" is not specific (parent wrote "anything my child needs"). 3.Three of the children did not have updated physicals(the last physicals done on 9/23/24, 9/27/24, and 4/28/23. 4.One of the children records did not have the days and time of attendance (see page 2 on enrollment). 5.One one of the children records did not: A.specify where the child can go when off the premise B.Using what forms of transportations (see page 6 on enrollment packet). 6.One of the children records was not complete, the following were not filled out A.Regular medications B.Daily schedule C.General permissions when off the premises D.Topical medications/ointments not specify (see pages 4-6 on the enrollment).
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The educator did not have the frecuency of the progress reports for three children.(The progress were done on 3/24/2025, 4/22/2025, and 3/24/25
The licensor reviewed 4 of the children progress reports. The 4 progress reports were not available.
Children's Records - R Apr 2025
The licensor reviewed four of the children records. The following were observed: 1.One of the children record is not updated because: A.The child did not have the correct information for allergies B.The child has a medical condition that may need the EPIPEN, medication is not listed C.The general permission for basic transportation is not filled out, if it doesn't apply, please note "N/A" C.The annual update is due, the last time that the parent signed was 10/1/23. D.The child record did not include child's picture or physical description. 2.One of the children record did not have child's picture or a physical description. 3.Three of the children records was not updated, the last time that the parent signed was 11/6/22, 2/29/25 and 1/18/23. 4.One of the children physical is dues as of 4/12/25.
Playground Safety - Fallzones
Parent Handbook
Progress Reports
The parent handbook is incomplete, the following information was not available; A.notice that child educators are mandated reporters and must, by law, report suspected child abuse or neglect to the Department of Children and Families; 7.08(06)(j) B.information regarding SIDS risk reduction practices, including the practice of sleeping infants on their backs as required by 606 CMR 7.11(13)(e); 7.08(06)(i) C.the program's criteria for excluding children from care due to serious illnesses, contagious diseases and reportable diseases in conformance with regulations and recommendations set by the Division of Communicable Disease Control, Department of Public Health; 7.08(06)(h) D.the program's plan to provide positive and consistent guidance to children based on their individual needs and development; 7.08(06)(e) E.the transportation plan, as in 606 CMR 7.13(1); 7.08(06)(d) F.the procedures for meeting potential emergencies, as in 606 CMR 7.11(7)(f); 7.08(06)(c) G.the programs policy regarding administration of medication as in 606 CMR 7.11(2)(a); 7.08(06)(b) H.the frequency of childrens progress reports; 7.08(06)(a) I.notification that parents are welcome to visit the program unannounced at any time while their child is present; and that input from and communication with parents is encouraged;
Emergency Preparedness - R Apr 2025
The emergency plan is incomplete, the plan must have a written plan not limited to missing children, the evacuation of children from the program in the event of a fire, natural disaster, loss of power, heat or hot water or other emergency situation.
The educator has a play equipment with two slides that is not covered with an adequate depth of an impact-absorbing material. The playground equipment is from year 2020.
Progress Reports
CPR/First Aid - R Apr 2025
The licensor observed that the CPR and first aid expired.
The licensor reviewed 3 of the children files. The educator did not have progress reports for the 3 children.
The licensor reviewed 4 of the children's records. The educator needed evidence of the progress reports being completed.
Progress Reports
The educator has an emergency Plan that is not complete. The plan did not state the following: The licensee must have a written plan detailing procedures for meeting potential emergencies including but not limited to missing children, the evacuation of children from the program in the event of a fire, natural disaster, loss of power, heat or hot water or other emergency situation.
Individual Health Care Plans
Children's Records - R Apr 2025
Emergency Preparedness - R Apr 2025
Ongoing Professional Development
Progress Reports
The licensor randomly observed 2 of the children records. The licensor observed one of the children records was not up to date when the child has [redacted] that was not listed on the enrollment form.
During the visit, the licensor observed that one of the children enrolled with a [redacted] did not have an individual health plan.
The educator did not have the 30 hours of training to renew this license and 10 of those hours must be in diverse learners. Educators in family child care working more than 10 hours per week must complete at least 10 hours of professional development per year.
The licensor observed the educator did not have progress reports for the children enrolled. The licensor observed 2 of the children records.
Observed the water for the dog on the floor in the kitchen.
Space (health risks) - R Apr 2025
Exit Safety
The emergency plan is not complete. The educator did not have: a written plan detailing procedures for meeting potential emergencies including but not limited to missing children, the evacuation of children from the program in the event of a fire, natural disaster, loss of power, heat or hot water or other emergency situation. When considering evacuation or sheltering in place, the educator must follow the directions of the local emergency management authorities.
Emergency Preparedness - R Apr 2025
Progress Reports
The licensor did not see evidence of the progress reports.
The licensor observed the kitchen exit not free from clutter. The following were observed; lighters, electrical wires, box of plastic bags, bags of mulch, can of paint, and others.