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Home › MA › Milford › Kindercare Learning Center #691
Milford MA 01757-1405 · License #P-169755 · Center · Center-Based Care
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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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Indoor Space
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Equipment and supplies: free of entrapment hazards
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Violation
8 children's records were randomly selected for review and the following was learned: 1) 2 children did not have evidence of current required paperwork, including face sheets, first aid and emergency consent, transportation and developmental history as required by regulation 2) One child did not have evidence of a current physical as required 3) One child has been enrolled in the program since July 2024 and has not provided the program with a physical, lead screening or REDACTED] records as required.
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Violation
Three staff records were randomly selected for review and the following was learned: 1) Two staff did not have evidence of current physical exams on file as required by regulation.
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Violation
During a review of the indoor space, the following was learned: 1) there were stained ceiling tiles in the infant/toddler room, creating a potential hazard. 2) plastic bags were accessible to children in the "Toddler A" space, creating a potential hazard
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Violation
The toddler playground, where the secondary exit is located, was observed to be icy and dangerous. The evacuation routes are required to be accessible.
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Child Guidance & Interactions
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Indoor Space
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Outdoor Space - R Apr 2025
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Violation
During a review of the "toddler B" room, the following was observed: 1) Educator A (who was stated to be a support teacher, who was "covering" for the assigned educator during this observation) was observed to sit on the floor of the classroom and "yell" at children, making statements like "get down!" "I mean it...get down" creating an inappropriate environment for the program's youngest toddlers. 2) There was no curriculum implementation observed in "Toddler B" during the visit as required by regulation.
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Violation
During a review of the indoor space, the following was observed: 1) the storage closet that leads to the roof access was unsecured, creating a potential hazard 2) plungers were observed to be left in the reach of children, creating a potential hazard 3) the green "ABC" rug in the Preschool room was observed to be dirty 4) plastic bags were observed to be left in the reach of children, creating a potential danger
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Violation
During an informal observation of the playground space, it was observed that the preschool children were using the climber, with snow and ice under the equipment, covering the impact absorbing fall zone and creating a potential danger.
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Child Guidance & Interactions
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Staff Schedule/Qualifications - R Sep 2025
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Supervision of Children
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Opportunities to foster independence and self help skills
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Indoor Space
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Toxic Substances
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Infection Control/Hand Washing - R Apr 2025
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Medication
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Violation
During a review of the "Preschool A" room the following was observed: 1) Educator A was observed to be running a Spanish lesson during circle time. Educator A would state a Spanish word, then ask the preschool children to repeat it. When they did not, Educator A stated: "this is so sad, this means that no one is listening to me, I literally just went over it." This is not an appropriate way to speak to children or an appropriate way to engage preschool children.
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Violation
During a review of the "preschool A" classroom, the following was observed:1) Educator B, an assistant educator, was observed to walk into the group bathroom with Child A, without being under the direct supervision of a teacher certified educator as required.
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Violation
1) An overall lack of proper supervision was observed in the "preschool A" and "toddler 2" classrooms. 2) During an observed diaper change in the infant room, it was observed that the Educator did not keep one hand on the child on an evaluated surface as required by regulation.
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Violation
During an observation of the "toddler 2 room" the following was observed: 1) an overall lack of planned curriculum was being implemented 2) Children were handed a crayon to color and the educators walked to the other side of the classroom, leaving the children without direct supervision with the crayons and as a result, they were observed to chew on them until the Licensor walked over to engage the children. When the Licensor walked into the classroom next door, children were observed to start chewing on the crayons again and neither educator changed their positioning to allow for direct supervision, creating a potential hazard to children.
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Violation
1) In the hallway space, just outside of the children's single stall bathroom, there was an unsecured water dispenser, creating a potential hazard to children. 2) In the "boys" bathroom space (in the group bathrooms used by preschool children) there is a toilet that is broken and covered with a plastic bag, so children do not use it, creating a potential hazard. 3) Plastic bags were observed to be stored in the reach of children in cubby spaces and hanging from coat hooks, creating a potential hazard.
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Violation
The Laundry room door, which allows direct access to the roof was observed to be unsecured, allowing children potential access to that space.
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Violation
1)It was observed in the toddler room, directly next to the "diaper changing only" sink that plastic "sippy" cups were laid out to dry. The program has a kitchen space where they can wash and dry the children's cups in a safe and sanitary manner. 2) In the children's bathroom space, it was observed that the toilets were not cleaned, with pink rings around the bowl. Policy requires that toilets and cleaned and disinfected after each use.
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Violation
Child B was observed to be in the toddler room, but their emergency medication was stored in the room next door and did not travel with Child B as required.
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Indoor Space
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Infection Control/Hand Washing - R Apr 2025
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1)During a review of the children's bathrooms, it was observed that the toilets were dirty, with pink rings around each toilet bowl. 2) There was an unsecured "Swifer" in the children's bathrooms space, creating a potential hazard to children. 3) In the "Pre-K" room there was an unsecured shelf, creating a potential hazard.
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Violation
During a review of a diaper change in the preschool classroom, it was observed that the Educator did not keep a hand on the child as required by regulation. Diapers were not being thrown into a sealed container as required by regulation.
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Violation
During a review of the "infant 2" and "infant3" classrooms, it was determined that there are not enough sinks for both classrooms to properly "prep" bottles and for children and staff to wash their hands as frequently as required by regulation.
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Children's Records - R Apr 2025
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Supervision of Children
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Indoor Space
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Diapering and Toileting for children under 2.9
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Violation
Sink Spaces
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Violation
4 children's records were randomly selected for review and the following was learned: 1)2 preschool aged children did not have evidence of a progress report conducted every 6 months as required.
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Violation
1) During a review of the preschool classroom during the transition from lunch to rest time, it was observed that both educators were not exercising proper supervision. Children were observed to stepping on other children's rest mats, in an effort to get across the classroom for diapers or to use the bathroom. Children were observed to need assistance to reach to the sink, but there was no educator available to assist them. 2) During a review of the toddler room, it was observed that an educator was not sitting with the children that were finishing their lunch. As a result, Child A started to eat food from Child B's lunch box, until an Educator walked over to the children and observed what was happening. This created a potential risk to children.
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Violation
During a health and safety review of the program, the following was observed: 1) stained ceiling tiles in the infant 1 classroom, creating a potential hazard 2) Gloves and wipes were stored in the reach of children on the toddler changing table 3) Chipping paint was observed throughout the program, creating a hazard to children 4) Plastic bags were observed to be stored in the reach of children in their cubbies, creating a potential hazard to children
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Violation
During a review of a diaper change in the preschool room it was observed that Educator A took both hands off of the child while changing their diaper, creating a potential danger to Child A.
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Indoor Space
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Infection Control/Hand Washing - R Apr 2025
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Violation
Barrier to kitchen
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Violation
During a health and safety assessment of the program, the following was observed: 1) the electric outlet in the preschool room was observed to be broken. The program has been cited for this in a previous visit. 2) the vent is pulling up from the floor in the preschool room, creating a potential hazard to children 3) several electrical outlets throughout the program were missing covers, creating a potential danger. 4) In several classrooms, the cabinets where the cleaning products are stored were observed be unsecured, creating a potential hazard. 5) A missing section of tile was observed under the double sink in the toddler room, creating a potential hazard.
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Violation
During a review of a diaper change in the preschool room, the following was observed: 1) the child did not wash their hands after diapering as required 2) while the educator was observed to remove their gloves, they did not wash their hands after changing the table and walked over to help another child put on their coat. 3) the changing diaper was used for storage, with toys, etc observed to be stored there prior to the educator starting the diaper change, regulation stated that the diaper table cannot be used for storage.
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Violation
the Kitchen door was observed to be left open, allowing children potential access to that space.
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Violation
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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Indoor Space
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Infection Control/Hand Washing - R Apr 2025
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Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Two staff records were randomly selected for review and the following was learned: 1 staff did not have evidence of a staff information form, documentation of interview date, a current physical within one year (start date 10/15/22) or[REDACTED] records as required.
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Violation
In "toddler B" it was observed that a "buckle chair" was stacked on top of the sensory table in the classroom while children were walking around, creating a potential hazard. The diaper changing table in "toddler B' has items stored on top of the table, regulation states that the diaper table is used for "diapers only"
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Violation
During an observation of "Toddler B" it was observed that the portal sink next to the diapering area was "unplugged" Diaper changes are required by regulation to be conducted adjacent to water.
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Violation
Equipment and materials visible, available, accessible
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Food stored in clean/covered containers
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Indoor Space
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Physical Space Paint
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Toxic Substances
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Violation
On the day of the visit, it was observed that the "new" toddler room does not have enough storage for children's belongings as required. There was an unsecured shelf observed next to the half wall, creating a potential hazard.
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Violation
Bags of cereal were observed throughout the program that were not in sealed containers.
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Violation
Educator's iced coffees were left in the reach of children in several classrooms. The electrical outlet was missing 2 covers in the "preschool" room, one of those outlets is observed to be cracked. Children's toilets throughout the program were observed to be dirty, with stained rings around the toilet bowl. In the "Pre-K" room the white vent was observed to be dirty, caked with dust.
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Violation
Chipped paint was observed in the "toddler A" classroom on the boards near the door to the outside, creating a potential hazard.
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Violation
On the day of the visit, in addition to classroom storage cabinets being unsecured, the main storage closets in the "toddler A" room were unsecured, creating a potential hazard to children. The program has previously been cited for this. On the day of the visit, the kitchen door was left open, allowing the Pre-K children potential access to that space.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Child A had a plan that required [REDACTED]the [REDACTED] at the program expired 4/2022.
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Violation
Child A required life saving medication that did not travel outside with them as required by regulation.
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Violation
Child A had an "allergy plan" that was missing all EEC required information including: Who trained the educators and who was trained in the child's medical condition, or potential consequences if medication was not administrated.
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Violation
Children's Records - R Apr 2025
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Child Guidance & Interactions
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Indoor Space
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Violation
Medication
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Violation
Emergency medications readily available
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Violation
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
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Violation
Three children's records were randomly selected for review and the following was noted: One child had an emergency medical consent form that was not signed or dated by their parent as required. One child did not have evidence of a current physical on record or a current progress report. One child did not have evidence of a current face sheet, emergency medical consent form, transportation form, progress report, developmental history or current physical on record as required.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
The Educators in the "Discovery Preschool" classroom were observed to use negative interactions with children, rather than positive guidance. Educators made statements like "your cups broken...now what are you going to do?" and raise their voices to children in order to try and maintain control. Educators were observed to require additional training and support when working with young children.
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Violation
In "P4C" the top of the trash can was observed to be dirty, the brooms and dust pan were not secured as required by regulation. In the "Discovery Preschool" room, the following was observed 1. there is a section of tile floor near the dramatic play area that was observed to be stained, and dirty. 2. the storage closet located in the classroom was observed to have the key in the lock, allowing children access. 3. Chipped paint was observed in sections of the brick wall, on the ball board in front of the outside door and around the closet doors, creating a potential hazard.4. there was a blue child chair with rusted feet in the reach of children, creating a potential hazard. 5. The top of the electrical outlet on the wall was observed to be rusted. 6 the cabinet under the changing table was not secured, allowing children access to the cleaning chemicals and sunscreen stored there.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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Violation
Prospective employees/volunteers reviewed
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Violation
Children's records and checklist - R Apr 2025
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Violation
BRC Policies
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Violation
Equipment is clean, safe, secured, and poses no hazard.
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Violation
Indoor Space
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Violation
Food Storage, Sanitation & Safety
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Refrigerator temp. between 32-40 degrees; working thermometer in refrigerator
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Violation
No peeling or flaking paint (indoor and out)
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Violation
Building Inspection;Fire Inspection;Environment free of pests;Date of IPM-RApr25
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
6 staff records were randomly selected for review and the following was learned: 2 staff did not have evidence of proving a physical within one year and[REDACTED]records as required.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
During a review of the BRC Navigator before the visit, it was learned that two staff members (one hired 2/8/22 and one hired 9/20/21) did not have evidence of a completed background record check. Neither staff had evidence of a fingerprint scan, which is a requirement for all staff prior being offered a job. During the visit, it was observed that a staff member that has a "provisional" BRC status brought 2 toddler children into the building while the rest of the classroom was outside to use the bathroom, allowing that staff person unmonitored contact with children without a "suitable" BRC.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
9 Children's records were randomly selected for review and the following was learned: 1 child did not have evidence of a current face sheet, 4 children did not have written documentation of their start date as required; 1 child did not have evidence of a current first aid/emergency consent form; 2 children did not have evidence of a current transportation form;2 children did not have evidence of a current developmental history form;1 child did not have evidence of a current physical on record as required by regulation.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
The program did not follow the companies "BRC policy" when they allowed 2 staff to start working in the program without a background record check as required.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
It was observed that the recently installed, temporary "heating/cooling unit" did not have secured cords, creating a tripping hazard. The rug in front of the playground door in the "Preschool" room was observed to be spilt, creating a tripping hazard.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
The tile was observed to be chipping in several places in "Pre-K" creating a potential hazard. In the children's bathroom space, the rolled vinyl flooring is pulling up when you first walk in, creating a potential risk to children. Plastic bags were observed to be in the reach of children.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
The Main Kitchen space was observed to be dirty, with food scraps on the floor. There was food observed to be stored open in boxes, in unsealed containers.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
During a review of IHCP, it was learned that Child A did not have a current plan on record as required.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
It could not be determined if all food was stored safely because not all refrigerator's had evidence of a thermometer as required.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
In the "Toddler B" room it was observed that the wall near the cubby area was dirty, with residue from contact paper that made the wall sticky.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
It was learned during the visit that the building inspection expired 10/2021. The IPM plan has not been updated yearly as required by regulation.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Indoor Space
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Outdoor Space - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Toxic Substances
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Medication
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Emergency medications readily available
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
During the health and safety walkthrough of the program, the following was observed: in the children's bathroom, 2 toilets were broken, one with the lid removed exposed to children. There was also a rusty vent next to the toilet, with the rust chipping off that children have access to. Not all dispensers were observed to have toilet paper in them. In Preschool C, trash bags and gloves were observed to be in the reach of children, creating a potential hazard.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
On the playground, it was observed that a trash bag had been left out over the weekend and had opened and scattered on the playground. Preschool educators were observed to bring a group of children out onto the playground, but did not make an effort to pick the trash up, allowing children access to it. Children were also observed to be allowed to ride bikes and scooters on the poured surface that surrounds the climber, creating a hazard to the children using the climber.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
The closet that contains the cleaning products and dry sink was not secured, allowing children potential access.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Child A was learned to require [REDACTED]however, had a medication with the prescription that expired [REDACTED]. Child A's medication was left in the reach of children when the backpack that stores the medication was left on a low desk in the classroom.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Child A's medication did not travel with them as required when their classroom closed for the day and combined with a classroom on the other side of the room.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Indoor Space
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Violation
During a review of program space, the following was observed: In the “3’s” preschool room there were cobwebs surrounding the floor to ceiling windows that lead to the outside. In the “school-aged” room, the cover that protect the pipe on the wall, has come loose and is pulling apart, allowing children access.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Children's Records - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Staff Schedule/Qualifications - R Sep 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Supervision of Children
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
curriculum
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Violation
Indoor Space
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Physical Space Paint
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Outdoor Space - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
staff meeting
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Violation
Program Administration
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Violation
not soundly administrated
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Violation
Transportation Drivers
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Violation
back up driver
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Violation
Diapering and Toileting for children under 2.9
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Infection Control/Hand Washing - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
[REDACTED] children's records were randomly selected for review and the following was learned: [REDACTED] did not have evidence of a current face sheet, first aid and emergency consent, a transportation plan or a current progress report on record. [REDACTED] had a face sheet that was not signed and dated by their parent as required, did not have evidence of a current first aid and emergency medical consent form, transportation form, developmental history or a current progress report on record.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
3 staff records were randomly selected for review and the following was learned: one staff did not have evidence of [REDACTED] or 2 professional references, one staff did not have evidence of a staff form, PQ registry, [REDACTED] within one year of their date of hire or a completed program orientation.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
A current staff schedule was not observed to be posted where parent, educators and staff can review it as required by regulation.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Overall, a lack of supervision was observed in the "toddler B" classroom.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
During a review of the "Toddler B" it was observed that children were not engaged in curriculum activities and educators seemed unsure of how to engage children. As a result, there was an observed overall lack of classroom management. Children were observed to be playing in the sink, standing on tables and climbing on the equipment.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
A plunger was observed in the reach of children in the preschool bathroom space. The sink in the school-aged bathroom was observed to be dirty. The refrigerator in the kitchen was observed to be dirty and the ceiling vent was observed be to dusty. Legos were observed to be stored in a broken container, with sharp plastic edges exposed to children, creating a potential hazard.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Chipping paint and chipped tile, were observed in the preschool classroom, creating a potential hazard.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
There were several potential hazard noted at the fence gates, some of the bolts are pulling up on the rail road ties, creating a potential hazard.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
There was no documented evidence to support that the program conducted a two-hour staff meeting as required by regulation in the following months: 1/2019, 3/2019, 5/2019 and 8/2019.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Through a review of the daily schedule and a conversation with the Director, it was learned that the program is not meeting the 100% administrative time that is required for a program licensed for 94 children.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
The Director, Assistant Director and the Licensee failed to soundly administrate the program when they allowed transportation to continue without a 7D licensed driver driving [REDACTED]program children in the program vehicle since the end of December 2019. This shows an overall lack of judgment on behalf of Educator A (the educator without a 7D license) and all KinderCare Milford Administration, including the District Leader (Licensee).
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Educator A was learned to be driver the program transportation since late December 2019 without a 7D license as required by regulation.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
The program failed to ensure a "back up" driver who meets all EEC transportation requirements.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Educator A in the "toddler B" room was observed to take her hands off a child while changing a diaper on an elevated surface.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Both educators in the "Toddler B" room were observed to serve snack to children without washing and sanitizing the table immediately prior to serving as required.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.