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Home › MA › Newton › Countryside Children's Center at Upper Falls
Newton MA 02464 · License #P-171167 · Center · Center-Based Care
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Children's Belongings
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There were several children's coats observed on the floor in the hallway. The program must provide sufficient space, accessible to children, for each child to store clothing and other personal items in a safe, sanitary manner.
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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Food not served beyond recommended dates
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Physical Space Paint
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Toxic Substances
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A sampling of staff files was reviewed. 1) Three staff files were missing evidence of a current annual evaluation. 2) One staff file was missing 2 doses of MMR or proof of immunity. 3) One staff file was missing a current physical exam.
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There were several individual packages of fruit snacks and crackers/cheese that did not include an expiration date.
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In the girl's bathroom, there was some chipping and peeling paint on the wall behind the sink.
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In the girl's bathroom, there was a solid air freshener located on a shelf accessible to the children.
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Emergency medications readily available
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
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Emergency Evacuation - R Apr 2025
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A sampling of staff files was reviewed. 1) One staff file was missing a 2nd dose of MMR or proof of immunity and evidence of PQ Registry. 2) One staff file was missing evidence of a current physical exam and 2 doses of MMR or proof of immunity; evidence of program orientation and PQ registry and a current bi-monthly observation and completion of 12 Essentials trainings. 3) One staff file was missing evidence of the PQ Registry.
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There was a group of children in the OST classroom. The staff did not have a method of knowing which children were present at that time in that classroom.
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The Evacuation Drill Log did not include that a monthly practice evacuation drill was conducted from January 2023 to June 2023 as required.
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One child's medication was not accompanied by a medication dispenser with the current dosage amount prescribed.
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One child's Individual Health Care Plan included that a child's emergency medication dosage was 8 ML. The Medication Consent Form included the dosage of 7.5 ML. The program needs to ensure that the dosage amount approved by the doctor is consistent.
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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Staff meeting documentation
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Indoor Space
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Weekly snack/meal menu made available; Previous menus on file for one year
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Documentation of medication administration; Current consent for medications
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Three staff files reviewed did not include evidence of 2 reference checks and bi-monthly observations.
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The program had monthly staff meeting documentation. However, the start and end times were not included. Therefore, EEC could not determine if staff were meeting for a minimum of 2 hours per month.
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One ceiling tile in the gym had a hole in it. There were several additional tiles that were askew and need to be put back in place.
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The snack menu was posted and kept on file. However, each day the program serves a fruit or vegetable. The specific fruit or vegetable was not noted on the snack list.
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One child had 2 Medication Consent Forms which did not include all required information.
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One child's Medication Consent form was over a year old.
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The building inspection has expired. Please email EEC when the current inspection has been uploaded to the document library.
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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Children's Records - R Apr 2025
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Building Inspection and Fire Inspection - R Apr 2025
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
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Emergency medications readily available
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Barrier to kitchen
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1) One staff file was missing a current physical exam and evidence of 2 doses of MMR or proof of immunity. 2) One staff file was missing documentation of education.
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1) One child's Individual Health Care Plan (IHC) did not include the consequences if the medication is not administered and the doctor's signature/date. 2) One child's IHC plan did not include potential side effects of the treatment, consequences should the medication not be administered, staff who were trained in the medication administrator and who trained the staff. The doctor's signature/date is also required.
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One child's IHC Plan noted administration of an antihistamine. The parent has not provided this medication to the program along with the completed Medication Consent Form.
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Both doors to the kitchen area were observed open at the visit.
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Children's Records - R Apr 2025
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Allergies, medical info, special diets, emergency medications; privacy protected
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Three children's files were reviewed. The three children's files included some information that was left blank; therefore, their enrollment forms were incomplete.
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A child at the program has an allergy to [REDACTED]. The Site Coordinator reported that there are no children with allergies enrolled and this is why an Allergy/Medical Condition List was not posted.
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