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Home › MA › Salem › Little Beginnings Daycare Center
Salem MA 01970 · License #P-177477 · Center · Center-Based Care
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Staff Records
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Staff orientation, training and meetings
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BRCs on all potential employees
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Staff Schedule/Qualifications
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Data synced from Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care on Jul 10, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
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Building Inspection and Fire Inspection
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Transportation Vehicles
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP)
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Toxic Substances
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Medication
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Vehicle and Driver Requirement1
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1. At the time of the visit, documentation of bi-monthly staff observations for FY 2025 were not available for review. 2. The staff records checklist reviewed was found to be incomplete as it did not reflect information pertaining to four staff currently working at the program.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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A review of the program's monthly staff meetings indicated that meetings conducted from March 2025 through October 2025 and December 2025 through January 2026 did not include an agenda of topics discussed during each meeting.
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A background record check review conducted at the time of the visit, reflected two staff members with an expired background record check status as of 10/25/2025 and 10/28/2025.
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The staff schedule posted on site did not reflect the staff currently working in the classrooms.
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The program's Building Inspection recently expired on 1/22/2026. An updated Building Inspection was not available for review.
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At the time of the visit, documentation of a current vehicle inspection was not available for review, last vehicle inspection on file reflected expiration date of 6/30/2025.
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At the time of the visit, a child's individual health care plan was outdated as of 9/15/2025 and did not include written parental consent.
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1. At the time of the visit, liquid Wite-Out indicating "Keep Out of Reach of Children" and adult size scissors were stored inside a wall storage organizer, accessible to children in a preschool classroom. 2. Cleaning products (Liquid bleach, air refreshers, plastic bags, Windex, Comet) were stored inside an unlocked storage shelf located inside a restroom.
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Two prescription medications (inhalers) were not stored in the original packaging/box in which they were originally dispensed and with their original labels affixed. Both medications were found to be expired (A medication was expired as of 7/2025, and a second medication was expired as of 1/2026).
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At the time of the visit, documentation of a transportation attendance log was not available for review.
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
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Toxic Substances
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Documentation of ongoing bi-monthly staff observations were not available for review in two staff record files.
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The indoor gross motor room space reflected some peeling paint around the lower wall areas of the space.
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Documentation of a current individual health care plan for child diagnosed with a chronic medical condition was outdated as of 2/9/2025.
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1. Liquid Wite-Out was stored inside a wall organizer, within reach of children present in the room. 2. An electrical cord longer than 6 inches from a portable fan was accessible to children in the classroom.
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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Physical Space Paint
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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Staff meeting documentation
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Bottles/pacifiers/toothbrushes/sleeping materials labeled with child's name
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
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Staff monitor environment for hazards-Hazardous items not accessible to children
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1. Documentation of ongoing bi-monthly observations were not available for review in three staff record files. 2. Documentation of an updated physical examination was not available for review on a staff’s record file, last physical dated 3/2/2022. 3. Documentation of an annual evaluation for FY 2023 was not available for review in a staff’s record file.
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Documentation of a March 2023 and July 2023 through December 2023 staff meetings were not available for review.
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1. A child’s milk bottle was not labeled with the child’s name. 2. A child’s pacifier was not labeled with the child’s name.
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1. Documentation of an Individual Health Care Plan for a child diagnosed with a chronic medical condition was not available for review. 2. Two Individual Health Care Plans dating 10/12/2023 and 2/9/2024 did not contain a signature from the parent. Additional technical assistance is being provided for the program to include the staff trained to administer the medication and the individual who trained the staff to be noted on all IHCP’s.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
At the time of the visit the following was observed. 1. Liquid white out stored inside wall organizer within reach of children. 2. Two Clorox wipe containers were stored on a toy shelf, accessible to children. 3. Diaper rash products were stored inside an unlocked diaper changing table, accessible to children. 4. Cleaning products (Bleach, dish detergents and air refresher) were stored inside a bathroom, within reach of children. 5. A bathroom reflected a missing ceiling tile.
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No peeling or flaking paint (indoor and out)
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Indoor Space - safe, clean, in good repair
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1. The flooring in the {REDACTED} room is missing two small sections of tile which were duct taped. 2. The gate located in the gross motor room space is broken. 3. A restroom reflects to be missing one ceiling tile exposing wiring. 4. A restroom is being used as storage space, including several mop buckets, mops, broom, classroom equipment (new table in the box) and toiletries. 5. Thress nails exposed on a shelving anchored to the floor located in a classroom space. 6. Cleaning products (Clorox wipes and Febreze) were stored inside an unlocked classroom cabinet, accessible to children.
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The gross motor room space reflected significant peeling paint on four sections of the wall space.
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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Toxic Substances
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Sink Spaces
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Diapering and Toileting for children under 2.9
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Documentation of bi-monthly staff observations were not available for review.
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Violation
1. At the time of the visit, toxic substances (air fresheners, petroleum jelly, spic and span and disinfectants were stored underneath an unlocked cabinet in a preschool classroom. An additional disinfectant (ECO Clean) was placed on top of a toy shelf in the {REDACTED} classroom. 2. At the time of the visit, Clean Cide wipes were place on top of the diaper genie in the {REDACTED} classroom which was within reach of walking children. 3. Clean Cide wipes were placed/stored on top of a portable sink located in one of the bathroom stalls, within reach of children.
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At the time of the visit, sinks are being used for both food prep and hand washing after diapering.
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A staff member did not wash their hands and the child's hands following a diaper change in the {REDACTED} classroom.
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Children's Records - R Apr 2025
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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Staff BRC - R Sep 2025
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Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
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Staff Schedule/Qualifications - R Sep 2025
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Infection Control/Hand Washing - R Apr 2025
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Toxic Substances
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Diapering and Toileting for children under 2.9
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Three children's records reviewed did not include documentation of a {REDACTED} and an updated progress report.
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Two staff records reviewed did not include documentation of an interview conducted. One staff record did not include documentation of {REDACTED} and a physical. A second staff record contained an expired physical which dated 10/9/2018.
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BRC suitability for Licensee role was expired. BRC suitability renewal for one staff working in the {REDACTED} classroom reflected a pending BRC status.
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Accurate attendance for one child was not properly documented in the {REDACTED} classroom. Arrival times were documented for five children; however, six children were present in the room at the time of the visit. Two staff scanned the room prior providing a head count, one staff reported having five children while the second staff reported having six children present.
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Staff schedules posted in the classrooms dated 4/6/2021 and reflected outdated information related to CPR and First Aid Certifications noting an expiration date of 10/3/2021, however the program does have updated CPR and First Aid Certifications.
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In the {REDACTED} room, two children's hands were not washed and dried with individual washing materials during each diaper change, the educator did not wash their hands with liquid soap and running water using friction and dry their hands with individual or disposable towels after diapering a child.
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A cleaning product (air freshener) was stored inside a clear pocket holder of an arts and crafts supply chart located against a wall behind the door of a {REDACTED} classroom. One staff's partially opened purse hung mid-way behind the door which was accessible to children.
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An educator from the {REDACTED} room and a second educator from the {REDACTED} room did not keep at least one hand on the child at all times when the child was being changed on an elevated surface.
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supervision
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During an EEC visit, (1) child's IHCP was missing from the file and (1) child's IHCP was missing a parent signature.
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During an EEC visit, it was reported that children's bottles were being washed in the bathroom sink.
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During an EEC visit, it was reported that staff were using the same facilities for handwashing as for food preparation.
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During an EEC visit, it was reported that water was being heated in the microwave for bottle warming.
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During an EEC visit, an Assistant Teacher was observed to walk children to the bathroom without the direct supervision of a qualified staff on two separate instances.
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Health and Safety
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Nutrition and Food Service
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