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Newbury MA 01951-1234 · License #P-183790 · Center · Center-Based Care
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Physical Facility-Outdoors
EEC Licensor observed several instances of rust and mold on outdoor equipment accessible to children.
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1) A child's Benadryl which is indicated on their individual health care plan was expired. 2) A child's Benadryl which is indicated on their individual health care plan was not readily available.
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
Medication
A child's individual health care plan did not include a parent signature.
Children's Records - R Apr 2025
Indoor Space
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
The children's record review reflected two records containing no evidence of annual lead screening.
EEC observed the following: 1) Uncovered cables and staff personal belongings are accessible to the children in the preschool eating area. 2) uncovered garbage containers. 3) The wall baseboard trim in the toddler/preschool classroom needs to be repaired as it exposes peeling sheetrock/paint.
A child's individual health care plan was not available for review.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
The outdoor toys were not clean and kept in a safe and workable condition. Technical assistance was provided to the program.
Safety Requirements for Equipment, Materials and Furnishings
Two staff records did not contain documentation of {REDACTED}, references, bi-monthly observations and an annual evaluation.
{REDACTED} Room: Two electrical cords longer than six inches were accessible to children (one from an air purifier and second extension cord hung loose over a wooden shelf. A corner area near an exit door appeared cluttered. {REDACTED} Room: A wooden shelf placed against the wall was not safely secured/anchored.
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
Indoor Space
Evacuation procedures posted at each exit
Toxic Substances
Evacuation procedures were not posted in the {REDACTED} classroom and on one exit door located in the {REDACTED} classroom.
This renewal - monitoring visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
Staff personal belongings (purses/lunch bags) were placed on top of a table and additional purses/staff personal belongings hung on the side of a half size wall, within reach of children. A gallon of Bleach was stored on top of a shelf in a hallway used as secondary emergency exit.