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Home › MA › Methuen › Polanco, Rosa
Methuen MA 01844 · License #P-176011 · Home-based · Family Child Care
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Children's Records
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Progress Reports
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Licensor randomly reviewed children's records: Child #1 Missing medical form Child #2 Enrollment packet expired. Child#3 Missing immunizations records.
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Two children's progress reports are missing.
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Progress Reports
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No progress reports on file for 3 children.
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Evacuation Logs
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Children's Records - R Apr 2025
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Care of young children - curriculum
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Equipment, materials and furnishings - Play Materials
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First Aid Kit (FCC)
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Refrigerator Temperature
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Indoor Hazards
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Water Temperature
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No progress repot on file for 3 children.
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Licensor reviewed the records for Certified Assistants {REDACTED} & {REDACTED}. The following is missing: Certified Assistant {REDACTED} - 10 training hours, PQR# {REDACTED} Exp. 5/19/2023, ID Certified Assistant {REDACTED} - PQR
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No fire drill documented for November 2023.
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Progress Reports
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Staff Records
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Licensor reviewed 11 children’s records. The following is missing: Add Certified Assistants {REDACTED} & {REDACTED} to all the permissions and emergency cards p.6 & p.7 Child #3 - date of admission p.1, general permissions page p.6 Child #4 - date of admission p.1, parent signature p. 5, general permissions page p.6 Child #5 - date of admission p.1 Child #6 - daily schedule p. 2
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1. Licensor observed a {REDACTED} in an {REDACTED} swing that was located inside of a playpen. 2. Licensor observed an {REDACTED} in a walker for more than 10 minutes.
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1. Licensor did not observe toys and learning materials available and readily accessible to the children. 2. Open shelves are empty and learning materials are not arranged to promote independent access by children. This item was also cited on 2/2/2023. The educator reported that all the furniture and equipment were removed to install new floors after flooding on October 2023.
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The First Aid Kit is missing the emergency cards for 3 children and a gauze roll.
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There is no thermometer in the refrigerator.
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1. The trash container in the bathroom was not lined. 2. Licensor observed a trash bag hanging from a door knob in the kitchen.
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The water temperature exceeds the 120 degrees F.
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Equipment and Materials
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Curriculum / Routine / Structure - R Apr 2025
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1. Departure times for 1/311/2023 were not documented for 7 children. 2. .Arrival and departure times for 2/1/2023, were not documented for 9 children. 3. Arrival time was not documented on 2/2/2023 for 9 children.
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Progress reports were due on February 2023 for 6 children. No updated progress reports on file for 6 children.
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Licensor observed the educator changing the diaper of an {REDACTED}. The educator did not use a barrier between the {REDACTED} and the diaper changing surface.
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Licensor observed the educator cooking lunch during the visit. Certified Assistant A stepped out and the educator is the only caregiver present. This prevents the educator from providing appropriate supervision to the 6 children present.
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Attendance Logs
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Progress Reports
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Diapering & Toileting - R Apr 2025
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Supervision
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Heating Safety - Heating sources
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Space (health risks) - R Apr 2025
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Space (indoor / outdoor hazards) - R Apr 2025
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Safe Sleep
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1. Licensor observed a small portable heater inside of the bathroom. 2. Pipes from heating system on the first floor is providing heating to the basement. There is no permanent heating system in the basement. The educator bought two baseboard heaters for the basement, but they are not installed.
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The educator was cooking rice on the front burner on the right side of the stove. The cover of the pot fell on the floor and it could’ve burnt an {REDACTED} that was near by in a walker.
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The trash container in the bathroom if full to the top and is not lined.
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There is a {REDACTED} old {REDACTED} enrolled in the program. The {REDACTED} is awake and alert at the time of the visit. 1. Licensor observed a quilted crib size mattress cover underneath the fitted sheet, on top of the mattress inside of the playpens. Licensor discussed with the educator that this represents an alteration of the sleeping environment.
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1. Toys and learning materials are not visible and readily accessible to the children. 2. Open shelves are empty and toys and materials are nor arranged to promote independent access by children.
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Licensor did not observe the educator and the children following a predictable daily schedule of activities.
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Indoor Hazards
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Stairways
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Heating Safety - Heating sources
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Outdoor Playspace - Hazards
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Edges of a column in the basement are not padded.
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No handrail installed in the stairway that leads to the backyard.
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No heating system in the basement.
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The outdoor play space in the backyard is not gated.
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Progress Reports
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During the visit, Licensor reviewed the progress reports of the 10 children currently enrolled. The following was observed: 1) a child was missing a progress report.
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Smoke Detectors
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During the visit, Licensor observed the smoke alarm located in the dinning area was not properly working.
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Children's Records - R Apr 2025
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
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The Child Care Records Chart is not complete. 1. No enrollment packet for one child.
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No IHCP on file for two children diagnosed with a medical condition that requires medication administration.
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