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Home › MA › New Bedford › Pennington, Christina
New Bedford MA 02746 · License #P-210537 · Home-based · Family Child Care
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Space (health risks)
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Space (indoor / outdoor hazards)
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The cabinets under the sinks in the kitchen and bathroom were not locked when child present. There were various cleaning supplies and hazards accessible.
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There was an empty aquarium accessible with sharp edges exposed on top. A white shelving unit in the playroom was not secured. There was ice melt salts accessible in the front exit.
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Data synced from Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care on Jul 10, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
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Space (indoor / outdoor hazards) - R Apr 2025
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Shelving units in the playroom were not secured.
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Children's Records - R Apr 2025
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Staff Records
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Nutrition
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Medication Administration
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Pets licensed / vaccinated / safe
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Attendance Records
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Space (indoor / outdoor hazards) - R Apr 2025
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Space (health risks) - R Apr 2025
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One child's record reviewed did not include documentation of a current physical exam. Current written progress reports had not been completed, provided to parents or maintained in records as required.
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There was no documentation of the assistant's trainings or current medical exam on file at the program as required.
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Educator stated meals and snacks are provided, however, there were no menus available for meals and snacks served at the program. In addition, the refrigerator was in need of cleaning.
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An inhaler medication at the program was not labeled with the child's name, and did not have the original prescription label. One other medication for another child had an expired prescription label.
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Documentation of current pet rabies was not available. Please submit documentation of cat and dog rabies into the Document Library in LEAD portal.
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The educator did not document each child's time of arrival on the attendance on the day of the visit.
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There were medications, and miscellaneous toiletry items accessible in the bathroom. The gate between the play room and bedroom was not secured. The kitchen floor was dirty around the edges and in need of cleaning. The kitchen table was cluttered and there was no area for children to sit at. The bathroom sink was in need of cleaning. The entry door and front door had dirt marks and were in need of cleaning. There were cluttered items in front entrance and around the front exit. The trampoline swing was accessible to children in the outdoor space.
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There was a urine odor in the playroom. There were no paper towels available in the bathroom and there was a dirty cloth towel on the sink.
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There was a strong urine odor in the playroom.
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Staff Records
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Pets licensed / vaccinated / safe
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Space (indoor / outdoor hazards) - R Apr 2025
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Space (health risks) - R Apr 2025
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There was no documentation of the assistant's daily attendance at the program.
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Violation
Please submit documentation of cat and dog rabies into the Document Library in LEAD portal.
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There were medications, and miscellaneous toiletry items accessible in the bathroom. The gate between the play room and bedroom was too short to keep children out. The kitchen floor was dirty around the edges and in need of cleaning. The kitchen table was cluttered and there was no area for children to sit at. The bathroom sink was in need of cleaning. The entry door and front door had dirt marks and were in need of cleaning. There was a chair and cluttered items in front and around the front exit. The tree house ladder was accessible to children playing in the outdoor space. There were pieces of wood all over the yard accessible from a building project in process. The area behind the shed was accessible and there were yard tools and objects within reach.
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Space (indoor / outdoor hazards) - R Apr 2025
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Diapering & Toileting - R Apr 2025
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Individual Health Care Plans
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Required Postings - Child Specific - R Apr 2025
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Staff Records
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Space (health risks) - R Apr 2025
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Pets licensed / vaccinated / safe
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Two children's medications were not in original containers with prescription labels. There was no parental permission on file for the medications.
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Children's allergies/health issues were not posted.
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The assistant's EEC certification was not available.
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There was a strong urine odor in the playroom.
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Please submit documentation of cat and dog rabies into the Document Library in LEAD portal.
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The bedroom was accessible to the play room. There were medications, utensils and miscellaneous toiletry items accessible. The gate between the play room and bedroom was broken on the bottom and was not secured. The kitchen floor was dirty around the edges and in need of cleaning. The kitchen table and stove had not been cleaned prior to children arriving. The bathroom sink was in need of cleaning and there were vitamins and toiletries within reach The entry door was in need of cleaning. There were three shelving units not secured in the kitchen and playroom. The area behind the shed was accessible and there were yard tools and objects within reach.
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The pad used for diapering was not impervious to liquids and was not easily cleaned.
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Refrigerator Temperature
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Space (health risks) - R Apr 2025
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The refrigerator temperature was higher than 40 degrees. Discussed temperature must be between 32 and 40 degrees. Please send proof of correct temperature.
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Two of the outlets were exposed and accessible to the children. The Educator did cover the outlets during the visit.
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Space (health risks) - R Apr 2025
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There was a shelf in the living room that was a tipping hazard. There were two drawers in the kitchen that had hazards in them (knives, plastic bags etc.). These drawers had safety latches but the latches were not working.
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Pets licensed/vaccinated/safe
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Exits (evacuation route)
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Indoor Hazards
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Swimming Pools/Water Safety
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Outdoor Playspace - Hazards
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Required Postings - R Apr 2025
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Ongoing Professional Development
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The Educator did not have proof of vaccinations and licensure for the 2 dogs and 2 cats. Please send proof of the current vaccinations for the animals.
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The exit signs were not posted for the evacuation routes.
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There are hazards in the drawers and cabinets in the kitchen (plastic bags, sharp objects, cleaning products, foils/wraps with serrated edges, etc.)
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The fence for the pool was under construction, making the pool accessible to children. (Note no child care children are enrolled at this time.)
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There is construction materials in the back yards accessible to children. (Note that there are no child care children enrolled at this time.)
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The required emergency numbers/information was not posted.
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There was not proof of the required 30 hours of professional development training hours, with 1/3 of the hours being in diverse learners. Please update the PQ Registery with your training hours for the past 3 years.
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Space (indoor / outdoor hazards) - 1
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Childrens Records - R Apr 2025
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Parent Handbook
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Progress Reports
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Emergency Preparedness - R Apr 2025
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Exit Safety - 1
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Pets licensed / vaccinated / safe
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Records were reviewed for all enrolled children. One child needed proof of current physical, immunizations and lead screen. One child’s enrollment packet did not list the days and times that the child is in care with the Educator and also did not list an emergency contact person.
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The Educator has started using her own parent handbook, however all of the EEC required information is not in this handbook.
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Records were reviewed for the children currently enrolled in the program. Two children needed updated progress reports, also discussed that two children who are (REDACTED) are due for progress reports this month.
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The Educator did not have the Emergency Preparedness Plan documented in her handbook.
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There was clutter in the back exit area that Licensor had to step over to knock on the door.
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The Educator did not have proof of current vaccinations for the two cats. The vaccinations for the one dog are current.
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There were hazards in the back yard and in the back entry way accessible to children when exiting through the back door and when playing in the yard (uncovered grill, propane tank, circular saw, spray paint, a door leaning against the railing, etc.)
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