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Newton MA 02459 · License #P-183530 · Center · Center-Based Care
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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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Staff Records
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Physical Space Inspections
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Emergency Evacuation
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP)
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Current consent for administered medications
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A sample of staff files were reviewed. One staff file did not include evidence of bi-monthly observations.
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The program did not have a current 2025 Health Permit for Shiloh House. Please email EEC when this permit has been uploaded to the document library.
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The program has been conducting practice fire drills monthly. However, the times of the drill have been between 9 AM - 12 PM. The program operates between 7:30 AM - 6 PM and drills must be conducted during differnt time of the day.
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One child's Individual Health Care Plan did not include the staff who were trained to administer the medication, who trained the staff, and the parent's signature/date.
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One child had 2 medications. The program did not have a Medication Consent Form completed by the parent for each medication.
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A sampling of staff files was reviewed. Three staff files did not include bi-monthly observations and an annual evaluation.
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There was a toilet plunger accessible to children in the Koffim classroom bathroom.
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The cover for the sandbox was lying on the ground. This was a potential hazard to children.
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The Dagim Classroom did not have adequate lighting to allow proper supervision at nap time.
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The Fire Drill Log documentation did not include the Route Used. The program must practice alternate exit routes.
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Allergies, medical info, special diets, emergency medications; privacy protected
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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Indoor Space
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Outdoor Space - R Apr 2025
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Classroom lighting at nap time
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Emergency Evacuation - R Apr 2025
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
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Medication
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The Allergy/Medical Condition List did not include that a child had an emergency medication for a mild allergic reaction.
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One child's Individual Health Care Plan did not include information regarding which staff were trained on the administration of medication and who trained them signed/dated by the parent.
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One child's [REDACTED] expired 10/24.
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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Staff meeting documentation
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Equipment is clean, safe, secured, and poses no hazard.
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Indoor Space
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Children's belongings, storage space
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Ground cover not harsh/abrasive material
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Allergies, medical info, special diets, emergency medications; privacy protected
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A sampling of staff files were reviewed. 1) Two staff files did not include evidence of a staff orientation. 2) Three staff files did not include bi-monthly observations. 3) One staff file did not include a 2nd MMR or proof of immunity.
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Staff meeting documentation did not include the start and end times of the meetings. Therefore, EEC was unable to determine if all staff are meeting for a minimum of 2 hours monthly.
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In Room 1, there was a staff member's purse located on the counter accessible to children.
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In Room 17, there was a paring knife in a sink that was accessible to children.
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In Room 1, an extended-day child's coat was stored on the floor. When the preschool extended day children use this room, 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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There was a significant amount of sand from the sandbox all over the poured rubber ground cover throughout the outdoor playground. The sand makes this rubber surface very slippery and a potential hazard to children.
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In Room 1, there was a child who was allergic to a medication. This was not noted on the Allergy/Medical Conditions List.
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Building Inspection and Fire Inspection - R Apr 2025
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Outdoor Space - R Apr 2025
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Evacuation procedures posted at each exit
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Emergency Evacuation - R Apr 2025
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
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Children's Records - 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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Indoor Space
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A sampling of children's files was reviewed. 1) One child's physical did not include a 3rd lead test and results. 2) One child had medication. The file did not include a Medication Consent Form.
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A sampling of staff files was reviewed. One file did not include a current physical exam.
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The program did not have a method of knowing which children were present at any part of the day. 1) A group of preschool children were in the gross motor room. There were 12 children present; however, there were 11 children marked as present in attendance. 2) Toddler Room 21Parparin had 3 children present; however, there were only 2 children marked as present on attendance.
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In Pilim -Room 1, there were 2 outlets that were not covered.
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The building inspection has expired. The fire inspection is not current. Please email EEC when the updated inspections have been uploaded to the document library.
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There was a large amount of sand (from the sandbox) on the poured rubber matting in the outdoor play area. This sand made the rubber surface slippery and a potential hazard for children.
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In Pilim - Room 1, the written evacuation plans were not posted at one of the exits.
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The fire drill log was unavailable for review at the time of the visit.
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One child's Individual Health Care Plan did not include consequences if the medication is not administered and side effects of the medication.
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