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Newton MA 02458 · License #P-171163 · Center · Center-Based Care
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Staff orientation, training and meetings
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Staff meeting documentation did not consistantly include the start and end times of the staff meetings to ensure that staff are meeting for a minimum of 2 hours monthly.
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Building Inspection and Fire Inspection
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Indoor Space
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Water temperature
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Emergency Numbers posted
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Please email EEC when the Building Inspection and Fire Inspection has been uploaded to the document library.
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In Music Room 139, there was one loose shade cord accessible to children.
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In the Art Room 140, there was a large handwashing sink with 3 water spickets. The water temperature read 125°F. Water temperature must not exceed 120°F.
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Several rooms inspected included telephones. Emergency phone numbers need to be posted next to each telephone.
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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Allergy/Medical Condition List
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Emergency medications readily available
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A sampling of staff files was reviewed. One staff file did not include a bi-monthly observation that was due 1/25.
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The Allergy/Medical Condition List did not include a food that they were allergic to.
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On the day of the visit, a group of children were outside at the playground. A child who was in that group had emergency medication. The medication and required paperwork was not brought outside with the staff.
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In the music room, several loose cords were a potential hazard to children.
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Two exits in the gym did not include written evacuation plans.
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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Staff meeting documentation
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Accurate attendance; arrival/departure times
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Equipment is clean, safe, secured, and poses no hazard.
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Electric outlets covered, no frayed electrical cords. Carbon monoxide detector.
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Evacuation procedures posted at each exit; Exit signs and diagrams as required
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A sampling of staff files was reviewed. 1) One staff file did not include evidence of a current physical exam and 2 doses of MMR or proof of immunity. 1) Two staff files did not include a current bi-monthly observation.
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Staff meeting documentation for December 2023 included 1/2 hour of meeting time. Program staff are required to meet for a minimum of 2 hours monthly.
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The program did not have a method of knowing who was present at all times of the day. At the visit, attendance in the music room was reviewed. There were 13 children on the attendance documentation; however, there were only 12 children present.
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1) In the boy's bathroom area, there was a ladder that was stored but not secured. 2) In the unisex bathroom, the bottom kick plate on one of the stalls was not completely attached,
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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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Outdoor Space - R Apr 2025
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
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1) Two staff files reviewed did not include a current physical exam and 2 doses of MMR or proof of immunity. 2) One staff file reviewed did not include documentation of education to qualify for their position. 3) One staff file reviewed did not include evidence of PQ registry. 4) Three staff files reviewed did not include evidence of 12 Essentials completion within 60 days of hire.
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In the Music Room, the attendance included 9 children present; however, there were 8 children counted. Attendance did not include that a child had left the classroom with another staff member and therefore, was not accurate.
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In the cafeteria, there was a trash barrel that included food. This barrel did not have a cover.
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The depth of ground cover in the use zone around large slide was measured under 9" in depth and therefore not in compliance.
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One child's Individual Health Care Plan was signed/dated by parent and doctor over one year ago.
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Indoor Space
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kitchen barrier
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Physical Space Paint
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Toxic Substances
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There was a large ladder stored against the wall on the stage area. The ladder was not secure.
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On the day of the visit, the door to the kitchen was open and children were in the cafeteria. There must be a barrier between children's activity space and the kitchen.
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There was chipping paint on the wall in the cafeteria and on the door in the library.
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There were some cleaning supplies accessible to the children.
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The program did have an over-all group attendance form that included documentation of the children who were present on the day of the virtual visit. However, the group of children/staff had split and were in 2 classrooms and outside. The individual groups did not have a method of knowing which children were in each group at all times.
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One staff member's First Aid certification has expired.
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Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios (2)
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First Aid and CPR
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