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Home › MA › Randolph › Demosthenes, Paulette
License #P-184632 · Home-based · Family Child Care
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Children's Records
Space (indoor / outdoor hazards)
A review of five children’s records show that: 2 children require an annual update.
The licensor observed the following hazards: bathroom; there was hand sanitizer, and several bottles of oils on the counter. Next to the counter there was a box with perfumers and hair products accessible. In the kitchen the cabinet under the sink was not locked and there were cleaning supplies accessible and one drawer was not locked and scissors and a knife were accessible.
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This monitoring outside differential licensing cycle visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
There has been no documented fire drill since the educator reopened in May
Indoor Hazards
The educator did not place the infant in a safe location while she was changing another child’s diaper. The infant crawled out of the view of the educator
The educator’s first aid was completed online only. CPR is valid until 8/2026
CPR/First Aid
Evacuation Logs
Children's Records
Equipment, materials and furnishings - Play Materials
Childrens Records - R Apr 2025
A review of 3 records shows that 2 children need an update physical
The hearth in the living room needs protective barrier. There are larger branches on the ground in the outdoor play space.
Refrigerator temperature
Space (indoor / outdoor hazards) - R Apr 2025
The temperature in the fridge was only 30 degrees.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
The educator stated that she had taken and professional development hours but there were no certificates available for review
There are not enough developmentally appropriate toys, materials accessible for the ages and amount of children enrolled. The toys/materials that were in the licensed space were not set up in a way that allowed the children to be able to choose the toys they would like to play with.
The allergy list is posted but is not confidential
Required Postings - R Apr 2025
Ongoing Professional Development
The licensor observed several times today when there was not appropriate supervision: while the children were in the playroom the licensor observed several of them climbing on top of a shelf and sliding off or jumping off. The assistant was sitting in a chair next to the shelf during some of this time. One child was (REDACTED) 2 times and it was not addressed by the educators. One toddler was observed to come out of the playroom, go behind the educator and be in the kitchen trying to open the door for approximately 1 minute before the educator went to get her. In the backyard the children were running with sticks and one child (REDACTED) with the stick. On the deck, 1 child climbed on the bench and was leaning over the railing on 2 occasions. Additionally one toddler was observed by the licensor to be sitting on the top of a slide outdoors that is not approved for use.
This monitoring outside differential licensing cycle visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
The licensor observed children in an unlicensed bedroom that were not being supervised
On April 6, 2023 there were 4 infants in care with 2 educators: (REDACTED)
Licensed Space
CPR/First Aid - R Apr 2025
Adult-Child Ratios -1
Progress Reports
Supervision
Space (health risks) - R Apr 2025
The educator has her old license from her previous address posted not her current one which was issue on 3/30/21 with the change of address
There is a covering over the diaper pad preventing it from being disinfected after every use
A review of the records show that 1 child was missing a signature on the parent handbook and the parent visit notice, 1 child needs an updated medical and an annual update and 1 child needs the topical medication completed
There is 1 drawer in the kitchen that is not locked and has a lighter accessible. There are 2 slides outside that do not have appropriate ground surface covering. There is a window that was open with a broken screen next to the diaper table
Children's Records - R Apr 2025
CPR/First Aid - R Apr 2025
The licensor observed 2 sharp knives and 2 things with serrated edges in the kitchen drawers. The Educator removed them during the visit
Indoor Hazards
Attendance Logs
There were 2 different occasions during the 2/20/2020 visit when the educator was in the kitchen and the licensor observed a child to be standing on the table in the playroom. This same child was observed to be climbing on the table during the visit on 1/18/2020. The educator stated that this child had been climbing on the table recently. The educator did not provide appropriate supervision to this child when she left the room and was unable to see the child.
Although the educator is documenting the arrival/departure times for the children and it was up to date, she did not have a method to know who exactly is on the premises at any given point in the day There was a school age child on the premises that the educator was unaware of . Additionally there was a household member on the premises that the educator was unsure if they were present or not.
Children's Records - R Apr 2025
CPR/First Aid - R Apr 2025
Supervision
Diapering & Toileting
Heating Safety - Heating sources
Supervision - Infants and Toddlers (2)
Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases
A review of the records show that 1 child needs an updated medical
The educator had a (REDACTED) in a walker in a room that had access to a falling hazard
The educator did not wash the children’s hands after diapering. Additionally the educator did not wash her hands between diaper changes, she did wash her hands after she finished diapering both children
The heating radiator needs a cover to prevent children from accessing the heating coils. The heating vent in the bathroom was rusted
The licensor observed the following: in the living room there was a plastic bag and a nail file accessible to the infants/toddler on the floor next to the piano. Y
The educator used a baby wipe to disinfect the diaper changing table between uses
Annual Registration in Professional Qualifications Registry (PQR)
Children's Records - R Apr 2025
Required Postings - Child Specific - R Apr 2025
Staff Records
Supervision
Space (health risks) - R Apr 2025
Space (indoor / outdoor hazards) - R Apr 2025
Exit Safety
Equipment and Materials
PQ# expired 5/2023
A review of 8 children’s records show: 3 children need an annual update
The required posting was posted but it was not complete: there was no emergency back up person posted and Call 911 was not posted
The educator did not have staff record for her assistant
The licensor observed the following on the day of the visit: 1 drawer in the kitchen that was not locked and contained plastic gloves and 1 shelf that was not secure, in the playroom there were Clorox hand sanitizing wipes accessible. In the bathroom the heater was rusted and the heating coils were accessible to the children
The following hazards were observed in the backyard: an uncovered grill, there was a large pile of sticks accessible to the children, and a large hole that the educator tried to cover up with bricks, one child was observed to get his ride on toy stuck in the hole. The educator covered the hole with dirt while the licensor was present
The licensor observed a pile of brown bags in front of the exit blocking it
Space (indoor / outdoor hazards) - R Apr 2025
Safe Sleep
The educator was unable to find her current First aid card during the visit
There were no progress
The licensor observed children in an unlicensed bedroom
The licensor observed 2 drawers in the kitchen that were not locked and Icy Hot and a grater were accessible to children.
The window in the nap room was open from the bottom and the window screen was broken. The educator was cited for this in 8/2022
The licensor observed a (REDACTED) infant to be placed in an infant seat for nap. The licensor asked for him to be moved and he was moved into a bassinet with a blanket at the end of the bassinet inside and then the assistant walked out leaving him without direct visual supervision
License/Certificates/Approvals Posted
Required Postings - R Apr 2025
Staff Records
Space (indoor / outdoor hazards) - R Apr 2025
Diapering & Toileting - R Apr 2025
The educator took CPR/First aid in 4/2021 but it was online only. In person skills test or class must be done within 2 weeks
Emergency numbers were not posted
The educator does not have a file for her assistant
Space (indoor / outdoor hazards) - R Apr 2025
A review of some of the children’s records show that 2 children need an annual update and 1 child needs the general permission completed and the permission to treat in a medical emergency completed
The most current CPR on file expired on 1/5/2020
1 drawer in the kitchen had Saran Wrap and aluminum foil with serrated edges accessible to the children