Cited finding
Evacuation drill log, all groups
Loading
Loading facility…
Pulling inspections, violations, and complaints.
Loading
Pulling inspections, violations, and complaints.
Home › MA › Newtonville › Bowen Cooperative Nursery School
License #P-169935 · Center · Center-Based Care
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
When they operate
Schedule type not published.
Ages served
Ages not published.
Complaint outcomes are not published by Massachusetts EEC.
Tap a row to expand inspection details, findings, and the state record.
Evacuation drill log, all groups
Staff Records
Medication Storage; Medication Container/Label
Emergency medications readily available
Documentation of medication administration; Current consent for medications
A sampling of staff files was reviewed, and two PQ registrations must be updated
Leave your email if you want a note when this facility's license or enforcement status changes.
Data synced from Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care on Jul 10, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Several garbage cans need lids
Evacuation procedures are needed at an egress
A fire drill was not conducted in December of 2025
One emergency medication was expired
One emergency medication was not readily available
One medication did not have a consent form
Garbage kept in lined and covered containers, emptied daily
Evacuation procedures posted at each exit; Exit signs and diagrams as required
Current consent for administered medications - R Apr 2025
Medication
A sampling of medications was reviewed and one was expired
A sampling of medication consent forms was reviewed and one was missing for a medication
A classroom did not document the arrival time of children
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
Accurate attendance; arrival/departure times
Documentation of medication administration; Current consent for medications
A sampling of consent forms was reviewed, and two medications were missing a consent forms
A sampling of Individual Health Care Plans was reviewed, and one file was missing the IHCP plan
none of the 6 children's files reviewed contained a transportation plan; one file had part of a custody agreement but was missing first page; of the files reviewed 3 of them had expired physicals.
Classroom departure times missing from attendance rosters for children who attend extended day.
chipping paint in "big room"; radiator flaking paint in 3 year old room;
Children's Records - R Apr 2025
Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
Physical Space Paint
Medication
In the Pre K classroom, three children were not in direct visual supervision of the educators. Educators must be positioned to maximize their ability to supervise children in their care.
In the Pre K Classroom, electrical cords were easily accessible to children.
The following was noted in the 3 Day Classroom and Pre K classroom: 1. A shelf in the Pre K Classroom had a cup of hot liquid easily accessible to children. 2. A cup of hot liquid was on top of the children's cubbies. 2. The latch to the boiler room door in the Pre K classroom was unlatched.
The location of the first aid bag kit and health care policy was not posted.
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
Staff meeting documentation
Children's records and checklist - R Apr 2025
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
Of the 6 children requiring medications/IHCPs, none of them had the IHCP found with the medication; 2 IHCPs called for an additional medication that was not on site; one child had IHCP with no parent signature; 2 children had IHCPs with no doctor signatures; one child had an additional medical condition listed (REDACTED) and had medication on site but no IHCP or medication consent; 1 child's medication missing original packaging.
Supervision of children
Equipment is clean, safe, secured, and poses no hazard.
Garbage kept in lined and covered containers, emptied daily
Indoor Space
Electric outlets covered, no frayed electrical cords. Carbon monoxide detector.
Location of health care policy; Location of 1st aid kit
Evacuation drill log, all groups
Documentation of medication administration; Current consent for medications
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
Staff monitor environment for hazards-Hazardous items not accessible to children
Three staff files were reviewed and the following was noted: 1. One staff's orientation checklist form was incomplete. 2. One staff's information form was missing a director's signature and date. 3.One staff's information form was missing the date of hire. 4. One staff's reference check was not documented effectively.
The staff meeting documentation did not show evidence of a staff meeting occurring in month of September of 2018 and in 2019.
The children's records checklist and three children's records were reviewed and the following was noted: 1. Three records were missing the date of admission and anticipated days and time of attendance. 2. One child's record was missing parent authorization and consent on the child's First Aid and Emergency Consent form. 3. One record did not have documentation of lead results. 4. The children's record checklist was incomplete and inaccurate and did not reflect the content of some children's files.
In the 3 Day Classroom, an electric fan was easily accessible to children.
A garbage barrel used for trash was missing a lid.
Glassware was utilized in the 3 Day Classroom and Pre K Classroom posing a potential injury hazard to children.
The evacuation drill log did not document alternative exit routes used.
One child's medication was missing a prescription label.
Three children's Individual Health Care Plans were reviewed and the following was noted: 1. Two EEC IHCP forms were missing a doctor's signature. 2. One EEC IHCP form was missing potential side effects of the prescribed medication.