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Kindercare @ Meritor Academy

North Andover MA 01845-6118 · License #P-170369 · Center · Center-Based Care

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Capacity 89 childrenLast inspected Jan 29, 2026

Contact

Phone: (978) 794-0616
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Address: North Andover MA 01845-6118 · Directions

Hours

Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.

Care & schedule

When they operate

Schedule type not published.

Ages served

Ages not published.

Licensed for 89 children

Violations, past 3 yrs

From inspections (not complaints)

Inspections, past 3 yrs

Monitoring & assessments

Complaint outcomes are not published by Massachusetts EEC.

How This Facility Compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr

This facility

7.7

North Andover average

4.4

Massachusetts average

3.9

Inspection History & Violations

Source: Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care

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Jan 29, 2026Renewal - monitoring visit20 violationsCitedDetailsHide

Cited finding

A review of two staff records files reflected the following. 1. Documentation of an updated physical examination, proof of MMR immunizations, a program orientation checklist and bi-monthly staff observations were not available for review in a staff's record file. 2. Documentation of an interview, employment application/resume, ongoing bi-monthly staff observations and an annual staff evaluation were not available for review in a second staff's record file. 3. The staff records checklist provided at the time of the visit was found to be incomplete, and reflecting outdated information.

Correction status not published

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BRCs on all potential employees

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Indoor Space

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Staff Schedule/Qualifications

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Staff Records

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Data synced from Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care on Jul 10, 2026 · Source records · Report an error

Feb 12, 2025Enhanced monitoring visit16 violationsCitedDetailsHide

Cited finding

The program did not ensure to maintain the number of qualified educators to supervise two groups of children in two separate classrooms.

Correction status not published

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Staff First Aid Training - 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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Building Inspection and Fire Inspection - R Apr 2025

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Allergies, medical info, special diets, emergency medications; privacy protected

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Supervision of Children

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Emergency medications readily available

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A staff record contained insufficient evidence of current first aid training.

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The children's record review reflected the following: 1) A record contained no evidence of periodic progress report. 2) A record contained no evidence of annual lead screening.

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The staff record review reflected the following: 1) A record contained no documentation of interview, no current physical, MMR immunity, annual evaluation and insufficient evidence of ongoing professional development trainings. This record also contained no evidence of teacher qualifications. 2) A record contained no evidence of current physical, MMR immunity, staff information form, documentation of interview, annual evaluation and ongoing professional development. 3) A record contained no evidence of MMR immunity, annual evaluation, EEC Essential Modules and ongoing professional development. 4) A record contained no evidence of current physical, application/resume, annual evaluation and insufficient evidence of teacher qualifications.

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During the visit, EEC Licensor observed two staff members caring for children with no evidence of teacher qualification on file. One staff was caring for three {REDACTED}, and another staff was caring for four {REDACTED}. The program must maintain sufficient numbers of qualified staff to promote the health, safety, growth and development of each child.

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A current building certificate was not available for review.

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During the health and safety walkthrough, a staff member was unaware of a child's allergy medication.

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A child's medication which is indicated on their individual health care plan was not available for review.

Correction status not published

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Jan 4, 2023Monitoring visit14 violationsCitedDetailsHide

Cited finding

At the time of the visit, the emergency evacuation observations dating from January through December of 2022 were not available for review.

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Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios

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Emergency Evacuation - R Apr 2025

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Sink Spaces

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Emergency medications readily available

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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025

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Medication

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Staff Records - R Apr 2025

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Cited finding

A review of four staff records reflected the following. 1. Four staff records did not contain documentation of a program orientation, {REDACTED} immunizations, interviews and an application/resume. 2. Three staff records did not contain documentation of an updated physical and bi-monthly observations 3. Two staff records did not contain documentation of staff information forms, professional qualifications registry forms and date of hire.

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Cited finding

A {REDACTED} classroom's daily attendance did not reflect the arrival time of a child physically present in the room. A staff member in a {REDACTED} classroom reported having seven children, however eight children were found to be present at the time of the visit.

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The program was observed using the same sink for both, handwashing and food preparation. An {REDACTED} room did not have access to a second sink for food prep.

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Emergency medication for a child requiring an {REDACTED} was not readily available, medication stored for the child was expired.

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A child's individual health care plan for an {REDACTED} medication was not available for review.

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Cited finding

A child's {REDACTED} medication was outdated as of 1/2022.

Correction status not published

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Jan 2, 2020Renewal - monitoring visit8 violationsCitedDetailsHide

Cited finding

In a {REDACTED} classroom, fourteen out of fifteen children were signed in the daily attendance, (1) child was not signed in upon arrival to the program. In the {REDACTED} room, a staff stated eight children were present, however nine children were present in the room at the time of the visit, the staff was unaware of the daily count. Daily attendance records indicating each childs attendance, including arrival and departure times must be noted.

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Cited finding

At the time of the visit, (1) child's file contained an expired IHCP dated 2/2/2017. The written parent consent and the licensed health care practitioner authorization shall be valid for one year, unless withdrawn sooner. Such consent must be renewed annually for administration of medication and or treatment to continue. EEC Reg. 7.11 (03)(a)(04).

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Staff orientation, training and meetings

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Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios

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Administration

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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025

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Cited finding

The Program's meeting log records did not contain documentation of any meetings conducted for the months of January, April, May and June of 2019. Meetings conducted in February, March and July through December of 2019 did not include a written plan and the time frame. In programs with four or more staff the licensee must develop and follow a written plan and must document regular staff meetings of at least two hours per month to consult with educators on program issues; program planning; policies and procedures; parent communication; implementation of the regulations; childrens behaviors and meeting the individual needs of children. Staff files did not contain evidence of orientation procedures. The licensee must provide and document orientation for all employees.

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Cited finding

(1) staff file record did not contain evidence of 2 verbal references. Documentation of two verbal reference verification including one professional or academic reference must be on file.

Correction status not published

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