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1 child's IHCP stated to administer [REDACTED] and there was none on site for this specific child.
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Needham MA 02492 · License #P-185288 · Center · Center-Based Care
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1 child's IHCP stated to administer [REDACTED] and there was none on site for this specific child.
Staff Records
Emergency medications readily available
3 staff files were reviewed and the Licensor noted bi-monthly observations/consultations were not on file for the staff
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This renewal - monitoring visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
When reviewing medication the following was noted: 1. 1 child's inhaler was not in its original container or with the original prescription label affixed to it. 2. 1 child's prescription for an [REDACTED]had expired 10/2023.
Medication
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
The evacuation drills were completed monthly as required; however, the log did not state the routes taken to evacuate
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
Accurate attendance; arrival/departure times
Medication Storage; Medication Container/Label
Emergency medications readily available
Staff monitor environment for hazards-Hazardous items not accessible to children
Evacuation drill log, all groups
Of the 6 staff files reviewed the following was noted: 1. 2 files did not have evidence of having completed the required number of professional development hours for the 2021-2022 year and had no evidence of having completed any for the current 2022-2023 year. 2. Files did not have evidence of observations and consultations with staff every other month as required
At the time of the visit the dramatic play kitchen sets in 2 classrooms and 1 science shelf was not secured and tippable.
At the time of the visit the following was noted: 1. one child's IHCP had expired 4/28/21. 2. one child's IHCP was not signed/dated by the Dr.
At the time of the visit 1 child with a documented chronic medical condition did not have an [REDACTED]on site.
Indoor Space
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
Medication
Emergency medications readily available
This renewal - monitoring visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
At the time of the visit shaving cream was found stored in a lower unlocked cabinet accessible to children in the “Yellow’” classroom.
At the time of the visit the following was noted: 1. A shelving unit in the “Purple” room was not secured and tippable posing a potential hazard. 2. An Educators purse was found stored on the floor accessible to children in the “Purple” room. .
Emergency Medication Posting
Evacuation procedures posted at each exit
Diapering and Toileting for children under 2.9
Toxic Substances
Emergency #'s easily visible-all
Attendance was not accurate in the Purple Toddler room. 6 children were present and only 4 children were signed in
1 Child's medication was not in its original container or with the original prescription label affixed to it.
When reviewing emergency medication, the following was noted: 1. 1 child's [REDACTED] expired 11/2022. 2. 1 child's [REDACTED] 10/2022 3. 1 child's [REDACTED]8/18/22 and the [REDACTE]7/2022. 4. 1 child's IHCP stated to administer [REDACTED]and there was none on site to administer, the program had [REDACTED] and not part of the plan.
Clean Cide wipes were found stored on a low table in the children's bathroom
1 child's [REDACTED] was not in it's original container or with the prescription label affixed to it.
At the time of the visit the written emergency evacuation procedures were not posted near the back emergency exit door in the “Purple”’ room.
Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
Cords
Indoor Space
When observing in the “Purple” room the Licensor noted staff child ratio was not being maintained at all times; one Educator left the classroom to get plates for snack, leaving the other Educator alone with 9 Toddler age children.
At the time of the visit a radio in the “Yellow” room was stored on a tall shelf with the cord plugged into an electrical outlet below; the cord was not secured to the wall.
At the time of the visit the Emergency Life [REDACTED]posting was inaccurate; [REDACTED] however the posting stated to administer [REDACTED]
At the time of the visit the emergency numbers were not posted in the “Yellow” classroom. [REDACTED] posted them immediately once it was brought to her attention.
When observing diapering in the “Purple’ classroom the Licensor noted the following: 1. The Educator did not was her hands With soap and running water as required between diaper changes, she used Purell hand sanitizer.. 2. Children were being changed standing up in the classroom, there was no changing table pad or protective surfacing underneath the children that were being changed standing up.