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Newton MA 02459 · License #P-171165 · Center · Center-Based Care
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Staff Records
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Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
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Outdoor Space
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Allergies, medical info, special diets, emergency medications; privacy protected
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Current consent for administered medications
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Disposition: Yes
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Violation
A sampling of staff files was reviewed. 1) Two staff were noted as being group leader qualified. However, there was insufficient evidence in their file for this qualification. These staff should be assistant group leaders until the qualification information is received. 2) One staff file did not include a Staff Information Form. 3) Three staff files did not include evidence of completing a staff orientation.
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Violation
The program did not have a method of knowing which children were present at all times in a classroom. 1) In the Music Room, there were 10 children present; however, attendance for the classroom included that there were 12 children present. 2) In the OST Room, there were 3 children present; however, attendance for the classroom included that there were 4 children present.
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In the outdoor playground there was a piece of plastic on a playstructure by the "mirror" that had cracked in 2 places and is a potential hazard to children.
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The Allergy/Medical Condition List included inaccurate information regarding a child's medication.
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One child's emergency medication did not have a Medication Consent Form completed and signed by the child's parent.
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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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Children's Belongings
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Outdoor play space
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Physical Space Paint
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Evacuation procedures posted at each exit
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
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Violation
A sampling of children's files was reviewed. Two children's files did not include mid-year progress reports for the last school year.
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Violation
A sampling of staff files was reviewed. 1) One staff file did not include a date and documentation of the interview. 2) One staff file did not include a current physical exam and 2 doses of MMR or proof of immunity. 3) Two staff files did not include current bi-monthly observations.
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Violation
In the gym, the method of knowing who was present indicated 31 children; however, there were 26 children present. The program must have a method of knowing who is present at all times in activities.
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There were several children's personal belongings observed on the floor. 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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Violation
The outdoor play space use zones under and around the 3 parallel bars- were not covered with an adequate depth of at least 9" of an impact-absorbing material, in accordance with EEC policy.
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Violation
There were several areas of chipping/peeling paint in the ASP dedicated classroom. Please email EEC a school work order.
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1) One exit in Room 17 did not include a posted emergency evacuation diagram. 2) The gym had one exit that did not include a posted written evacuation plan. One exit did not include a posted written evacuation plan or emergency evacuation diagram.
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Violation
One child's medication dosage on their Individual Health Care Plan was 7.5 ML (liquid). However, the parent provided the program with medication in solid form (MG). The program did not have the conversion dose amount from ML to MG.
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Indoor Space
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Evacuation drill log, all groups
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Staff monitor environment for hazards-Hazardous items not accessible to children
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No peeling or flaking paint (indoor and out)
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One sink in the lower level boys' bathrooms was not working. Please email EEC a school work order for repair.
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The Evacuation Drill Log did not include evidence that a monthly drill was conducted in 6/23.
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Several staff purses were stored and accessible to the children.
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Violation
There was chipping paint on the lower-level boys' bathroom wall. Please email EEC a work order from the school for repair.
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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Toxic Substances
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Medication
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Emergency medications readily available
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One staff file was missing evidence and date of interview and evidence of 2 reference checks and completion of 12 Essentials training.
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There were 2 bottles of disinfectant in the cafeteria accessible to the children.
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Violation
One child's medication dose was noted as 12.5 ML. One child's medication dose was noted as 15ML. The measuring devices provided by the parents do not include this specific dosage amount.
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Violation
One child's Individual Health Care Plan included that the child had a condition that required an [REDACTED]. The parent had not providing this medication nor Medication Consent Form and IHC Plan to the program.
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Children's Records - R Apr 2025
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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Food refrigeration
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
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Violation
Two children's files did not include Medication Consent form completed by the parent for their medication.
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Violation
Two staff files did not include documentation of education and verification of experience to qualify them for their current assigned position.
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Violation
The refrigerator did not have a thermometer; therefore, it could not be determined if food requiring refrigeration was stored between 32F-40F.
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Violation
1) One child's Individual Health Care Plan did not include all required information approved by the child's doctor. 2) One child's plan included the use of a second dose of emergency medication if needed. The parent has only provided the program with one dose of the medication.
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Violation
Children's Records - R Apr 2025
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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Staff Schedule/Qualifications - R Sep 2025
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Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
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Belongings
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Food in trash barrel without lid
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Building Inspection and Fire Inspection - R Apr 2025
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Medication
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
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Violation
1). A Children’s Records Check List was unavailable at the visit. 2). One child’s departure transportation plan was blank.
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Violation
1). A current staff records check list was unavailable at the time of the visit. 2). Two staff files did not include a current physical exam, evidence of a program orientation and verification of experience to qualify for their current assigned position.
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Violation
The current staff schedule was not posted.
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Children were in the music room and cafeteria children having indoor recess. The program did not have a method of knowing which children were present in these rooms.
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Several children’s belongings were observed stored on the floor in the hallway. The licensee 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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A trash barrel containing food was observed without a lid.
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Violation
The building inspection has expired. Please upload a current building inspection to the document library upon receipt.
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Violation
A sampling of children’s medications were reviewed. 1). One child’s Authorization for Medication Form did not include the dates to be given. 2). One child’s [REDACTED] dispenser did not include the exact dosage of medication to be administered.
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Violation
One child’s Individual Health Care Plan included potential side effects and consequences if medication is not administered. However, the IHC Plan was not signed by the child’s doctor.
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