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Melrose MA 02176-3832 · License #P-169575 · Center · Center-Based Care
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Building Inspection and Fire Inspection
Documentation of an updated physical examination was not available for review in a child's record file. last physical on file dated 10/22/2024 (valid for one year).
A current building inspection was not available for review. Last building inspection on file expired on 8/19/2025.
Medication
Children's Records
Outdoor Space
Data synced from Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care on Jul 10, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
A wooden raised gardening bed was not properly maintained and or free of hazards as it reflected significant wear and tear and one of the four sides was caved in, exposing multiple screws from the base of the wood.
A child's prescription medication (Epi Pen) was not stored in the original packaging in which the medication was dispensed in.
Staff monitor environment for hazards-Hazardous items not accessible to children
Documentation of a January 2025 emergency evacuation practice drill was not available for review.
A child's over-the-counter medication was expired as of 6/2025.
Evacuation drill log, all groups
Changing surface protected with covering of adequate size
Medication Storage; Medication Container/Label
At the time of the visit, a changing surface was not protected with covering of adequate size during a diaper change.
A cleaning product (sanitizing spray) was placed on top of a countertop space within reach of children in a classroom.
An updated building inspection was not available for review at the time of the visit. The program's building inspection expired on 1/11/2024.
Staff BRC - R Sep 2025
Building Inspection and Fire Inspection - R Apr 2025
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
Medication
A BRC review conducted via the BRC Navigator Portal reflected a staff member's fingerprint status to have expired on 2/11/2024 and a second staff member's BRC status to have expired on June 17, 2024.
1. A child's individual health care plan for an Epi Pen medication was expired as of 2/8/2024. 2. Three individual health care plans for Epi Pen medications did not include parental consent.
A child's Epi Pen medication stored on site was expired as of 9/2023.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
Personal items intended for the individual use of children were not labeled with the child's name, this included nine sippy cups, a child's pacifier and two {REDACTED} feeding bottles.
Allergies, medical info, special diets, emergency medications; privacy protected
Health and Safety
Toxic Substances
Medication
1. An allergy list displayed in a classroom was not posted in a manner that protected the privacy of children. 2. A child's Individual Health Care Plan had been posted on the outer side of a cabinet door of a classroom which was not privacy protected. 3. The allergy list posted in the classrooms did not include medical information for a child requiring an {REDACTED} medication.
1. A staff's personal belonging (handbag) was stored inside an unlocked cabinet, accessible to children. 2. A significant amount of small size trash bags was stored underneath a table that was located in the lobby/front entrance. 3. Clorox wipe containers had been placed on the floor against a wall in the hallway, accessible to children.
A child's {REDACTED} medication lot number noted on the chamber did not match the lot number noted on the original medication packaging/box.
This capacity increase visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
A staff member noted on the staff records checklist submitted reflected an expired Fingerprint since 4/27/2022. A second staff reflected and expired Fingerprint since 3/22/2022 and was place as inactive under BRC Navigator since 7/13/2021.
A personnel record for one staff member was not available for review at the time of the visit. A second staff record reviewed did not include a copy of a physical and proof of MMR immunizations.
A child's [REDACTED]stored at the program reflected an expiration date of 12/2021 and had not been returned to the parent.
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
BRCs on all potential employees - Retired 2025
Outdoor Space - R Apr 2025
Physical Space Paint
Toxic Substances
Medication
The program's outdoor solid rubber surface has detached from the concrete pathway, causing the rubber surface to lift around the edges which may result in a tripping hazard.
A significant amount of peeling paint was observed on a wall in an [REDACTED]room.
The following items were observed at the time of the visit; (1) Two staff's purses hung on a hook behind a door in a [REDACTED]classroom within the reach of [REDACTED]children. (2) A [REDACTED]product was stored within reach on an open shelf in a restroom used by children. (3) An electrical cord longer than six inches was accessible to children in a classroom.
This renewal - monitoring visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This monitoring visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.