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Home › MA › New Bedford › Rivera Berrios, Germaries
New Bedford MA 02740 · License #P-187853 · Home-based · Family Child Care
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Violation
Adult-Child Ratios
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Violation
At time of visit there were seven children present with the certified assistant for 10 and a volunteer. There were two infants and the other five children were 2-4 years old. There were no school age children. The 4 year old present turns (REDACTED). It was reviewed with the educator that volunteers do not count into the ratios and she must ensure program is always within required ratios.
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Attendance logs
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Violation
Assistant was at the park with three daycare children, assistant did not have an attendance sheet with her; attendance log at the program reflected three more children present which was not accurate because those children left and were not signed out.
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Violation
Tooth brushing
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Violation
Space (indoor / outdoor hazards) - R Apr 2025
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Violation
In reviewing attendance records there were a couple of days within the months of May-July in which program reflects being out of ratio. There are times in which the educator is documented as leaving and returning, leaving the certified assistant with more than 6 children.
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Violation
A random review of children’s files was completed. It was observed that at least three files did not have specific details on the general permission where children taken. One file did not have a physical on file and no annual update.
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Violation
First aid kit was missing gauze roller bandage.
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Violation
There were two files that did not have progress reports.
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Violation
Emergency numbers list posting was missing educator’s address and phone number, missing 911 emergency number, and emergency backup person information
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Violation
(REDACTED) certified assistant for 6. There was no physical in assistant file.
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Violation
It was observed that toothbrushes were not stored in a sanitary manner, toothbrushes were observed to be touching one another and were not labeled
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Violation
There was access to antibacterial in the bathroom. It was observed in bathroom, the heat baseboard had an opening where child’s hand can fit making it a safety hazard. It was observed that under the kitchen sink there was access to cleaning products; safety lock was not locked.
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Violation
Adult-Child Ratios -1
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Children's Records - R Apr 2025
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Violation
First Aid Kit
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Violation
Progress Reports
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Violation
Required Postings - R Apr 2025
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Staff Records
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Attendance Logs
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Violation
Napping Materials
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Violation
Assistants
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Violation
Supervision - Napping Children
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Violation
Daily attendance for today was not documented. There was no arrival time documented for children present and no time of departure for child that assistant indicated was picked up early. Additionally there was no attendance record to reflect time the provider was present and time provider left leaving the assistant alone. The assistant was not able to provider attendance where educators sign in and out.
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Violation
At time of visit a (REDACTED) old child was observed asleep while sitting in a floor seat high chair. Assistant stated that the child did not want to lay on cot when it was rest time and had fallen asleep. Assistant was asked to place child on sleeping cot. Discussed with the assistant that a seating chair was not appropriate napping material.
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Violation
At time of visit only the certified assistant, Jacqueline Berrios was present with 5 children. When licensor asked for today's attendance records the assistant was not able to locate this record. It was discussed with the assistant that it is her responsibility to be able to implement the functions of the provider in her absence one is being able to know where administrative documentation is located.
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Violation
At time of visit it was observed that there were two children resting in a separate room with the door closed. It was discussed with the assistant that when children are napping in a separate room the door must always be ajar.
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Violation
Children's Records - R Apr 2025
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Child Guidance
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Interactions with Children
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Violation
A random review of children’s files was completed. One file was observed to not have a physical on file.
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Violation
Educator was observed to guide children in an appropriate and nurturing manner, however the assistant was observed to have a more forceful manner and not nurturing or sensitive towards the child. It was discussed with the educator that she needs to discuss behavior management techniques among staff to promote consistency.
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Violation
Assistant was heard telling a child to “shut up” and telling same child “I don’t care”. This is not language that is sensitive and comforting to a child’s needs. Assistant was also observed being physical with a child when asking child to take a seat she grabbed child by the arm to sit down; it was not a forceful grab however it was discussed that when redirecting a child educator must model appropriate behavior and use child appropriate language to guide children and never be forceful
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Violation
Outdoor Playspace - Hazards/Porches and Decks
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Violation
Educator has requested to have her outdoor space approved. It was observed that the educator had a climbing structure that measured above 18 inches and did not have the required fall zones and ground surfacing. This structure is not approved for use.
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