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Randolph MA 02368 · License #P-183304 · Center · Center-Based Care
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Children's Records
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Staff Records
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Emergency Evacuation
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Medication
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP)
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Data synced from Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care on Jul 10, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
1. One child missing all EEC pertinent information in file. 2. One child’s transportation form, off site permission and first aid medical consent forms were dated 9/5/24. 3. One child was missing evidence of an annual physical examination and immunization records.
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1. One educator had a blank staff form, was missing bi-monthly observations, an annual evaluations, MMR immunizations and had a physical examination dated 4/17/22. 2. One educator was missing MMR immunization, bi-monthly observations and annual evaluations.
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The evacuation drill log was missing the months May, June, July, August, September, October and November.
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One child had an emergency medication with an expiration date 10/25.
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One child was missing the IHCP for the emergency medication.
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Medication
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - 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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Written Parental Consent
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Emergency Evacuation - R Apr 2025
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1.One child transportation plan was not signed or dated. The transportation mode was not checked off. One child was missing the first aid and medical consent form. 2 One child transportation form was not dated and was missing the first aid and medical consent form.
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1. One staff program orientation form was not signed or dated. and she was missing evidence of MMR immunizations.
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One child had a parent consent form for medication that was not dated.
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The evacuation drill log was missing the month of November.
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One emergency medication was expired 11/24.
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An IHCP form was dated 9/6 and not signed with the year.
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
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One child on an emergency medication was missing the IHCP form.
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Documentation of medication administration; Current consent for medications
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Emergency medications readily available
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Medication Storage; Medication Container/Label
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Staff meeting documentation only included August 2023.
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Staff:child ratios and groupings
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Drinking water available; Drinking water offered frequently
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Room temperature minimum of 65 degrees; Water temperature less than 120 degrees
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Allergies, medical info, special diets, emergency medications; privacy protected
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Evacuation drill log, all groups
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First Aid Kit (SLGSA)
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
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Staff meeting documentation
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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A review of three staff files found that: 1.One educator was missing a resume, staff form, EEC Essentials and program orientation. 2. One educator was missing EEC Essentials and had a physical examination dated 5/16/2018. 3. One educator was missing evidence of a current physical examination and MMR immunizations.
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One preschool grouping had 11 children with one educator.
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The program did not have water available to children and does not offer water frequently to children.
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At the time of the visit the water temperature was at 123 degrees.
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An allergy list was not posted.
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Evacuation drill logs were missing the months of September, October. 2. The other months observed were missing the effectiveness of the drill.
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The first aid kit was missing CPR mouth guard, and tape.
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Two children on an emergency medication did not have the IHCP.
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Two children on an emergency medication did not have the consent forms for the medication.
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One child had an emergency medication stored in the child's backpack and was not out of the reach of children.
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One child on an emergency medication had the medication stored in the child’s backpack.
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Staff Schedule/Qualifications - R Sep 2025
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Building Inspection and Fire Inspection - R Apr 2025
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The staff schedule was not current
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Fire inspection was expired 2/22. Will upload new inspection upon receipt.
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Toxic Substances
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Medication
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - 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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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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Staff meeting documentation
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Supervision of Children
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Emergency Evacuation - R Apr 2025
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At the time of the visit three children’s files were reviewed and the following was found: one file had expired off site consent, transportation plan, and developmental history forms, and two files did not have current physicals.
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At the time of the visit two staff files were reviewed and the following was found: one file was missing evidence of two verification of references, evidence of current bi monthly observations, and annual evaluations.
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At the time of the visit a current building and fire inspection was not available for review.
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At the time of the visit, the list of allergies and/or other emergency medical information was not current.
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At the time of the visit, documentation of a staff meeting for the month of January was not available for review.
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At the time of the visit, a child was observed leaving the classroom to go to the bathroom without proper supervision of an educator.
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At the time of the visit, fire drills for the year of 2019 had not been documented.
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At the time of the visit, an educators purse and a floor fan was accessible to children.
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At the time of the visit, one child's emergency medication was not in its original packaging.
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At the time of the visit, three children with IHCP's were reviewed and the following was found: one child's IHCP and medical consent forms did not include all EEC required information, and one child's medication was not accompanied by IHCP.
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