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Newton MA 02465 · License #P-171210 · Center · Center-Based Care
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Indoor Space
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Medication
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Emergency medications readily available
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A sampling of staff files was reviewed. 1) One staff file was missing documentation of education and verification of experience to qualify the staff as a group leader, the 2nd dose of MMR or proof of immunity, and bi-monthly observations. 2) One staff file was missing bi-monthly observations.
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In the hallway exit to the playground, there was a large fan that was tipable, accessible to the children.
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One child's medication was not provided to the program in the original box.
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A child at the program had a medication for a mild allergic reaction. However, the medication provided by the parent was different from the medication noted on the Medication Consent Form and IHC Plan.
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Children's Records - R Apr 2025
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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Food not served beyond recommended dates
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Allergy/Medical Condition List
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Toxic Substances
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Medication
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A sampling of children's files were reviewed. One child's file did not include a Medication Consent form for one of their medications.
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A sampling of staff files was reviewed. 1) One staff file was missing 2 doses of MMR or proof of immunity. 2) One staff file was missing documentation of education to qualify for their position, a current physical exam, 2 doses of MMR or proof of immunity, and a bi-monthly observation that was due 1/25. 3) One staff file was missing bi-monthly observations that were due 12/24 and 2/25.
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Children receive lunch from the school on half days. On the day of the visit, children were provided a single serving of cranberries. That package did not include the expiration date.
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The Allergy/Medical Condition List did not include one child's food allergy.
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In the Octagon Area, there were wipes and a spray air freshener accessible to children.;
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One child's medication did not include a prescription label ensuring that the medication was for said child.
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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Equipment is clean, safe, secured, and poses no hazard.
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Playground free from hazards; fenced if applicable
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Allergies, medical info, special diets, emergency medications; privacy protected
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Evacuation drill log, all groups
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Liquid soap, disposable towels
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
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A sampling of staff files was reviewed. 1) Two files did not include evidence of reference checks. 2) Two files did not include a current physical exam. 3) Two files did not include evidence of staff orientation training. 4) One staff file did not include evidence of 12 Essentials Training within 60 days of hire.
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1) In the cafeteria, 2 fans were tipable and accessible to children. 2) In the doorway to the cafeteria, there was a large piece of wood that was leaning up against chairs and not secure.
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At the K1 playground, the large gate was not taute with the fence and presented some gaps.
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The Allergy/Medical Condition List did not include 2 medications that was available for a child to use if needed.
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The evacuation drill log did not show evidence of a practice drill being conducted in February, May and June 2023.
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The girls bathroom did not have paper towels.
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One child's Individual Health Care Plan included that the emergency medication was to be given twice daily as needed. The IHC Plan also included that the medication should be administered for a mild allergic reaction. Directions for administration must be consistant.
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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Emergency medications readily available
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1) One staff file reviewed was missing a 2nd dose of MMR or proof of immunity and current physical exam. 2) One staff file reviewed was missing 2 doses of MMR or proof of immunity, a current physical exam and evidence of 12 Essential Strong Start completion modules.
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One child's IHC Plan included one emergency medication which has not been provided to the program by the parent. The program must obtain this medication along with a Medication Consent Form.
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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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Physical Space Paint
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Emergency Evacuation - R Apr 2025
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Evacuation procedures posted at each exit
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Emergency medications readily available
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Medication
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
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Two children's files for children who have medication at the program did not include Medication Consent Forms for the medications.
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1) Three staff files reviewed did not include current bi-monthly observations, evidence of 12 Essentials training completion, PQ registry, and evidence of program orientation. 2) One staff file reviewed did not include a Staff Information Form. 3) Two staff files reviewed did not include evidence of 2 reference checks. 4) Two staff files did not include a current physical exam and evidence of 2 doses of MMR or proof of immunity. 5) One staff file reviewed did not include evidence of a 2nd dose of MMR or proof of immunity. 6) One staff file reviewed did not include documentation of education to qualify for their assigned position.
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On the day of this visit, EEC observed one staff member alone with 19 children. This is exceeding 1:13 ratios.
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1) In the Pentagon area, there was a large floor washer which was operational and accessible to the children. 2) There was a large piece of wood unsecured in the hallway off of the cafeteria leading to the parking lot accessible to children. 3) In the Pentagon area, there was a beaded window shade cord accessible to the children. 4) The trash barrel in the Pentagon area had food and was not covered.
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There was chipping paint on the door in the library. Please email EEC a work order.
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The Evacuation Drill log did not include a monthly drill in 2/23.
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Written evacuation procedures were not posted at all egresses in the library and the art room.
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1) One child's IHC Plan included one medication which has not been provided to the program by the parent. The program must obtain this medication along with a Medication Consent Form. 2) The program was provided with a medication for a child. However, the parent provided the wrong medication for the child. The program must ensure that they have all required medications. In addition, this child's IHC Plan included the use of an emergency medication and the parent has not provided the medication to the program along with Medication Consent form.
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One child's medication expired 2/23.
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Two children's Individual Health Care Plans (IHC) did not include staff who were trained in the medication administration, who trained the staff along with parent signature and date.
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Children's Records - R Apr 2025
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Indoor Space
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Emergency #'s easily visible-all
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
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Emergency medications readily available
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1) One staff file was missing evidence of 2 references. 2) One staff file was missing a current physical exam.
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1) One child had 2 emergency medications. Both Medication Consent Forms were not signed by the child's parent. 2) One child's file did not include a mid-year progress report for last year.
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1) There were several children's coats observed on the floor. Children must have an individual clean space to store their personal belongings. 2) In the girls bathroom, the top to a wooden box covering pipes had a rough corner and was not secure.
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Emergency numbers were not posted in an area easily visible to parents, educators and visitors.
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1) One child's Individual Health Care Plan (IHC) did not include consequences if medication not administered. 2) One child's IHC Plan did not include the possible side effects of the medication.
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Two children's IHC Plans included a second emergency medication that has not been provided to the program from the parent.
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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Children's Records - R Apr 2025
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Indoor Space - safe, clean, in good repair
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Allergies, medical info, special diets, emergency medications; privacy protected
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Program transportation plan
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Medication Storage; Medication Container/Label
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Space - Toxic Substances
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One child's IHC Plan did not include the possible side effects of the medication and the possible consequences should the medication not be administered.
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One of the stalls in the girls bathroom had a toilet bowl plunger accessible to children.
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The Allergy/Medical Condition List did not include that a child at the program had asthma and medication for this condition.
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Please upload your Transportation Plan to the portal document library.
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1) One child's Individual Health Care Plan (IHC) included that a child needed a medication for mild allergic symptoms. The parent has not provided this medication nor the Authorization for Medication Form to the program. 2) One child's IHC Plan included permission to administer a second dose of emergency medication after 5 minutes should the child continue to have signs of a severe allergic reaction. The parent has not provided the program with a second dose of emergency medication..
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Cleaning solutions were stored in an unlocked cabinet in the cafeteria; these cleaning solutions were on a shelf accessible to children..
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