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Equipment is clean, safe, secured, and poses no hazard.
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Rutland MA 01543 · License #P-255185 · Center · Center-Based Care
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Equipment is clean, safe, secured, and poses no hazard.
Pieces of the dramatic play furniture in the Bumble Bees classroom were not secured.
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The nap mats in the "Honey Bee" Toddler/preschool room were torn.
Equipment is clean, safe, secured, and poses no hazard.
A review of two staff files showed one was missing completion of the Essentials Training, and documentation of references and interviews.
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
Rest materials clean/good repair/individually marked, stored appropriately
Indoor Space
Six toddler chairs were observed stacked too high, posing a risk of falling in the "Honey Bee" Toddler/Preschool room
A cracked tile was observed in the "Worker Bee" preschool classroom's bathroom.
A review of one IHCP showed the required training information was missing.
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
Indoor Space
Broken bathroom floor tiles were observed in the preschool bathroom.
This change of space visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
The program did not have a staff records checklist completed.
Medication
* A plunger and toilet brush were observed stored in the Pre-K bathroom withing reach of children. * Hand sanitizer was found stored in an unlocked cabinet underneath the diaper changing table in the toddler room.
A review of the evacuation log showed the last fire drill was conducted in August.
Staff First Aid Training - R Apr 2025
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
Equipment is clean, safe, secured, and poses no hazard.
Indoor Space
Emergency Evacuation - R Apr 2025
Toxic Substances
Emergency medications readily available
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
A review of one staff file, showed they were missing the required first aid training.
The furniture in the Preschool and Toddler classrooms was unsecured and tippable.
A tile was observed cracked and lifting in the Pre-K bathroom causing a tripping hazard.
[REDACTED] were observed being stored in the director's office.
Emergency medication was observed being stored in the director's office and not readily available.
A review of three IHCPs showed the following: One student was missing an IHCP for asthma and two IHCP's were missing parent signature, what staff were trained and who trained them.
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
Indoor Space
Medication Storage; Medication Container/Label
Upon review of staff files: One file was missing record of [REDACTED] reference checks and EEC essentials training. One file was missing an application/resume, documentation of interview and references. Another file was missing documentation of interview and references.
A broken floor tile was observed in the "Caterpillar" room causing a tripping hazard.
An expired bottle of [REDACTED] was found in a child's emergency medication bag.
Emergency medications readily available
Indoor Space
Children's Records - R Apr 2025
Three children's files were reviewed and it was found that one child was missing record of immunizations. A review of another child's file indicated the child needed [REDACTED] The file was missing the medication consent form.
The shelving in every classroom was not secured which creates a tipping hazard.
A student's IHCP stated [REDACTED] as an emergency medication required for an allergic reaction. The program did not have the [REDACTED]on site.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.