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Home › MA › Methuen › The Children's Center
Methuen MA 01844-3638 · License #P-170415 · Center · Center-Based Care
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Building Inspection and Fire Inspection
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The program's Building Inspection expired in September, 2025. Please upload new inspection when received.
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Children's records and checklist - R Apr 2025
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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Staff meeting documentation
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Sufficient materials & equipment visible, available, and accessible
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Equipment is clean, safe, secured, and poses no hazard.
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Electric outlets covered, no frayed electrical cords. Carbon monoxide detector.
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Indoor Space
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Evacuation drill log, all groups
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Staff and children wash hands: after toileting or diapering
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Proper sanitizing techniques; Bottles labeled and out of children's reach
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Documentation of medication administration; Current consent for medications
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Staff monitor environment for hazards-Hazardous items not accessible to children
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1. Documentation of an updated developmental history form was not available for review in a child's record file, last record dates 5/30/2022. 2. Documentation of an updated physical examination and lead screening was not available for review in a child's record file. Documentation of a lead screening for a second child was not available for review. 3. Documentation of transportation plan was not available for review in a child's record file as the form was blank. 4. Documentation of an updated progress report was not available for review in a child's record file, last progress report on file dated. 4/22/2024.
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1. Documentation of a current physical examination was not available for review in two staff record files. 2. Verification of two references were not available for review for a staff member hired on 1/22/2025. A second reference was not available for review for a staff member hired on 1/2/2025.
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At the time of the visit, documentation of a January 2024 and a December 2024 staff meeting were not available for review.
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The {REDACTED}, {REDACTED}, {REDACTED} and {REDACTED} classrooms did not reflect sufficient indoor materials available for the children enrolled. Kitchenette equipment located inside a {REDACTED} classroom was bare. Bookshelf in toddler classroom contained three books for six children present. Center lab areas were not clearly defined, and materials available did not promote imagination and creativity.
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At the time of the visit, electrical cords, from various electronic devices (Alexa's and air filters, laptops) were not safely arranged in the {REDACTED}, {REDACTED} and {REDACTED} age classrooms.
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At the time of the visit, frayed electrical cords were observed in a closed {REDACTED} classroom, however accessible to children, currently entering through this space into the second {REDACTED} classroom.
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1. The stage floor from a {REDACTED} classroom had not been swept, and or kept in a sanitary manner. 2. A piece of flooring located at a classroom space door entrance had been taped down with red duct tape, which is lifting from the edges, presenting a potential tripping hazard. 3. Second floor hallway is missing three ceiling tiles. 4. A diaper changing table located inside the gross motor room was not maintained in a sanitary condition.
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Documentation of February 2024, November 2024 and December 2024 emergency evacuation fire drill log was not available for review.
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Handwashing procedures were not conducted as a staff member and a child did not wash their hands with soap and running water, following a diaper change.
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1. Sanitizing and disinfecting water bleach solutions were not properly labeled as to the content and antidote. 2. Two water/bleach solution were not safely stored in two {REDACTED} classrooms.
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Documentation of a current consent for a child's prescription medication was not available for review/nor found in the child's record file.
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1. At the time of the visit, diaper rash ointments (Desitin and Vaseline) were stored underneath a diaper changing table, within reach of children. 2. A staff's personal belonging (bag) was stored inside an unlocked storage cabinet, accessible to children in a {REDACTED} age classroom.
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Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
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Personal Items
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
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A {REDACTED} Room contained 9 children. Only 8 children were documented on the classroom attendance.
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In the {REDACTED} Room, two sippy cups did not contain the name of the child for whom they were intended.
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One child's Individual Health Care Plan did not include a parent & physician's signature.
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Current consent for administered medications - R Apr 2025
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A monthly evacuation drill has not been conducted at the facility since 4/5/22.
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One child's {REDACTED} was expired.
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One child's IHCP was expired.
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The consent for one child's {REDACTED} was expired.
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
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Emergency Evacuation - R Apr 2025
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Medication
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Emergency Evacuation Logs
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Documentation of evacuation drills conducted in 2020 was not available for review.
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Heating source protected; Portable heaters, portable radiators prohibited.
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Safety Requirements
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Indoor Space
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Emergency Evacuation - R Apr 2025
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In the {REDACTED} Room, a protective cover was missing from the corner of a radiator creating accessibility to the heated pipes within.
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In the {REDACTED} Room, a radio being stored on a high shelf contained a lengthy cord that was accessible to children, creating a tipping hazard.
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The following facility issues were noted: {REDACTED} ROOM: Peeling/chipping paint; dirty/stained walls were evident. {REDACTED} ROOM: Stained rug in need of cleaning. {REDACTED} ROOM: Torn/frayed rug in need of repair/replacement; water-stained ceiling tiles; {REDACTED}: Torn/frayed/stained rug {REDACTED}: Peeling/chipping paint; dirty/stained walls were evident; broken hinge on classroom cabinet door. {REDACTED}: Peeling/chipping paint on classroom walls. {REDACTED}: A broken toilet was noted.
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According to program documentation, a monthly evacuation drill has not been conducted since October, 2019.
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Disposition: Yes