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North Attleboro MA 02760 · License #P-185884 · Center · Center-Based Care
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Staff Records
Six child records were reviewed during the visit and found one child's record is missing a doctor's action plan for a chronic medical condition.
The girls' bathroom in the half day program was observed to have a plunger sitting next to the toilet. The licensee must ensure that the physical facilities are safe, clean, in good repair and free from hazards and clutter. The licensee must monitor the environment daily to identify and remove or repair any hazards that may cause injury to children.
Emergency medications readily available
Children's Records
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Emergency Evacuation
Three IHCPs were incomplete. Two were missing the names of the educators trained to administer treatment and the third was missing medical treatment and potential consequences if treatment is not provided. A fourth child’s record was missing an IHCP for a chronic medical condition.
BRCs on all potential employees
Indoor Space
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP)
Medication
Current consent for administered medications
Two staff records were reviewed and found both staff records did not have full compliance with evidence of immunity to MMR (one staff had 1 date and a titer for Rubella and Mumps but not Measles) and the second staff record only had one vaccination date. These staff records were also missing annual evaluations (one record had the last annual as 2018 and the second staff has worked for one year) and bi-monthly observations.
BRC Navigator was reviewed on 11/17/2025 and found that two active staff have expired BRCs.
The Evacuation Drill Log was observed during the visit and found a drill was not documented in June 2025.
One child's (REDACTED) was not current (expired 6/2025).
One child's (REDACTED) was not available during the visit.
One child's record was missing two medication consent forms and another child's record was missing two current medication consent forms (expired 7/18/2025).
Staff meeting documentation
Evidence of Staff Meeting dates and times were not provided to Licensor (requested on 1/8/2025).
Accurate attendance; arrival/departure times
Evacuation drill log, all groups
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
Indoor Space
Building Inspection;Fire Inspection;Environment free of pests;Date of IPM-RApr25
Three staff records were reviewed and found: One staff record was missing the date of hire, orientation checklist, bi-monthly observations, and one MMR vaccine; One staff record was missing the date of hire, annual PQ registration, evidence of an interview, references, orientation checklist, and bi-monthly observations; One staff record is missing a physical stating the educator is in good health, one reference check, and bi-monthlies observations.
Licensor observed the 45 minute block of rotating centers. Five classrooms of children were rotating between all five classrooms to do activities such as science, art and motor. During this time, attendance was not maintained in each of the classrooms. In the event of an emergency the educators must have an attendance of what children are with them to ensure all children are accounted for.
The following was observed to be accessible to children: In the front cluster room back left corner classroom, two ceiling tiles are stained; In the front cluster room back right corner classroom, the cords on top of the block shelf were not secure; In the front cluster room front right corner classroom a box of open gloves and three baggies of wipes sat on low shelves (moved during visit); and a plunger was found in the back cluster bathroom.
The evacuation drill log was reviewed and found there was no evidence of drills conducted between September 2023 and July 2024.
The Building Inspection is not current (expired 2/24/2024). The Fire Inspection is not current (expired 3/2/2023). The IPMs are not current (expired 3/20/2024).
The evacuation drill log was reviewed and found: -Drills were not documented in June or October 2023.
Two staff records were reviewed and found: -One staff record was missing two bi-monthly observations.
The following was observed: -In the single full day Preschool Classroom closest to the outdoor space, the two interior doors leading to the four addition full day classrooms do not have evacuation procedures posted.
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
Emergency Evacuation - R Apr 2025
Evacuation procedures posted at each exit
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
Seven IHCPs were reviewed and found: two were not completed. One plan was missing the symptoms and the other plan was missing the potential side effects.
Emergency Evacuation - R Apr 2025
Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
The door to the Assistant Director's office was open; hazards observed included adult tools and batteries, accessible to children. The door was closed at the time of the visit.
Toxic Substances
There was not parent supplied (REDACTED)available for one child, as stated on the child's allergy action plan.
Current consent for administered medications - R Apr 2025
Supervision of Children
Evacuation procedures posted at each exit
Bottles/pacifiers/toothbrushes/sleeping materials labeled with child's name
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
Emergency medications readily available
There was not an accurate attendance for 4 groups of preschoolers. The program space is divided into 4 "rooms"; each assigned an educator. However, during activity time, children are able to move from one group to another, with no attendance documented. Technical assistance was provided.
One group of preschool children was not supervised as the educator left the group to help a child in the bathroom.
Not all of the doors between classrooms had emergency evacuation procedures, and diagram, posted
There was not documentation of evacuation drills for all groups in September and October 2022; in addition, there were no evacuation drills documented for November 2022.
Not all sheets used for napping on cots were labeled with the name of the child for whom it is intended.
There was not an Individual Health Care Plan for one child with a(REDACTED), and one child with a (REDACTED).
There was not a parent/guardian consent for administration of medication for one child with an allergy to (REDACTED), for one child with (REDACTED) one child with(REDACTED)
Playground free from hazards; fenced if applicable
Protruding screws on the playground fence were not covered, to avoid injury to a child.
This renewal - monitoring visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.