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Home › MA › New Bedford › Little Explorers LLC
New Bedford MA 02745 · License #P-210730 · Center · Center-Based Care
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Nutritious
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Indoor Space
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Current consent for administered medications
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The menu indicated that for some snacks, only one component of the food pyramid was offered.
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Violation
In one room, a rug was a trip hazard. In the infant room, a "germ bucket" filled with chemicals was sitting on the edge of the counter where it could easily be bumped. In the bathrooms, there was a rusty heating vent.
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Disposition: Yes
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Violation
One child's medication consent and IHCP were not signed by the parent.
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Violation
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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Staff orientation, training and meetings
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Children's records and checklist - R Apr 2025
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Violation
Indoor Space
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Changing table or diapering area not used for any other purpose
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Food Storage, Sanitation & Safety
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Handwashing after diapering/toileting in separate area from food preparation
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Violation
A review of staff records indicated that two of two did not have evidence of reference checks. One did not have evidence of an interview.
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Violation
A review of two staff records indicated: One did not have bi-monthly observations every other month, and neither had evidence that the observations were reviewed with the educator (no signature/ date). The content for most of the observations did not specifically state what was observed during a specific observation.
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Violation
A review of three children's records indicated: -One did not have a current physical (REDACTED) or evidence of lead screening. -Another file did not have evidence of lead screening.
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Violation
The following were observed: -thin plastic table cloths draping over tables. These could potentially be a choking or strangulation hazard. -Two rugs were a trip/ sliding hazard. -One rug appeared to be soiled. -The tall wall divider was not adequately secured to prevent tipping/ sliding. -Peeling tape covering one outlet. -A tippable fan was accessible.
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Violation
During the visit, a child's item (blanket/ scarf?) and diapers were stored on the diaper changing table.
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Violation
There was a box of Little Debbie Birthday Cakes in the dish drainer.
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Violation
During the visit, there was a bag of staff food stored on the diaper changing table.
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