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Home › MA › Somerville › Bright Horizons at Davis Square
Somerville MA 02144 · License #P-184303 · Center · Center-Based Care
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Staff orientation, training and meetings
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Kitchen door
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Indoor Space
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Evacuation procedures posted at each exit
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Emergency medications readily available
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Disposition: Yes
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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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Staff meeting documentation for January 2026 and February 2026 included that all staff met for 1 hour and not the 2 hours as required monthly.
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EEC walked down the hallway and noted that the kitchen door was open. There must be a barrier between the children's activity space and the kitchen.
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1) In the hallway, a 6-seat buggy was stored. The buggy was obstructing an emergency egress where evacuation cribs could not pass by in an emergency. 2) There was a toilet bowl plunger in the preschool bathroom accessible to the children.
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In the Preschool Classroom, the far exit door did not include a written evacuation plan posted next to the egress.
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One child's medication for a mild allergy did not include a medication administration tool to properly administer an accurate dose of medication, if needed.
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Staff meeting documentation
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Allergies, medical info, special diets, emergency medications; privacy protected
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First Aid Kit (SLGSA)
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
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Food Storage, Sanitation & Safety
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Refrigerator temp. between 32-40 degrees; working thermometer in refrigerator
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Building Inspection;Fire Inspection;Environment free of pests;Date of IPM-RApr25
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Staff meeting documentation did not consistently include the start and end times of the meeting. Therefore, EEC could not determine if all staff are meeting for a minimum of 2 hours monthly.
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The Allergy/Medical Condition List did not include an allergy noted by the parent on the Child's Information Form.
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The first aid kit reviewed did not include tape.
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One child's Individual Health Care Plan included a medication dose of 5 MG; however, the medication provided was in liquid form. The program did not have the conversion dose amount for a liquid medication from MG to ML.
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An open bag of chip was not stored in a clean and covered container.
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Food requiring refrigeration needs to be stored between 23F-40F 1) Toddler 3 refrigerator thermometer read 48F 2) Preschool refrigerator thermometer read 44F.
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The Building Inspection has expired. Please email EEC when the updated inspection has been uploaded to the document library.
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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refridgerator temperature
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Indoor Space
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Building Inspection and Fire Inspection - R Apr 2025
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Allergy/Medical Condition Posting
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Children's Records - R Apr 2025
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A sampling of children's files was reviewed. One child's file included a Medication Consent form that was signed/dated a year ago. In addition, the dosage for the medication was different from the dosage that was on the current IHC Plan signed/dated by the child's doctor.
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A sampling of staff files was reviewed. One staff file did not include evidence of completion of 12 Essentials Srong Start Training.
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The thermometer in the Infant 1 classroom read 46F. Food requiring refrigeration should be stored at 32F-40F.
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In the Toddler 2 classroom, there was a rug that had 2 corners that were curled and posed a potential tripping hazard for children.
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The program did not have a current Building Inspection. Please email EEC when the current inspection has been uploaded to the document library.
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The Allergy/Medical Condition List posted did not include that one child was allergic to coconut and sesame.
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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refrigerator temperature
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Building Inspection and Fire Inspection - R Apr 2025
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Changing Surface
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
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One staff file reviewed did not include evidence of a staff orientation.
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The refrigerator in the Toddler 3 classroom read 50F. Food requiring refrigeration must be stored between 32F-40F.
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The program does not have a current Building Inspection. Please email EEC when a current building inspection has been uploaded to the document library.
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EEC observed Toddler 2's changing table while in the Toddler 3 classroom. This changing table appeared to be used to dry/store some children's art projects. A common changing table or diapering surface may not used for any other purpose;
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Two children's Individual Health Care Plans did not include consequences if the medication is not administered signed/dated by the doctor.
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
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Documentation of medication administration; Current consent for medications
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Refrigerator temp. between 32-40 degrees; working thermometer in refrigerator
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Building Inspection;Fire Inspection;Environment free of pests;Date of IPM-RApr25
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1) One staff file reviewed did not include 2 doses of MMR or proof of immunity. 2) One staff file reviewed did not include a current physical exam.
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At the visit, the required monthly Fire drill log for 2021 was unable to be located
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Evacuation drill log, all groups
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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One child's Individual Health Care Plans did not include who trained staff on the administration of the medication and which staff were trained. This form needs to be signed/dated by the child's parent.
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1) One child's Medication Consent Form did not include possible side effects of the medication. 2) One child's Medication Consent Form included a medication dosage for 2.5MG (solid); however, the parent provided the medication to the program in liquid form. The program did not have the conversion to liquid dosage or the medication administration tool for the conversion dosage.
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Infant 1 and Toddler 2 refrigerators did not have a thermometer; therefore EEC was unable to determine if food requiring refrigeration was being stored between 32F-40F 2)
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The program does not have a current Building Inspection. Please email EEC when the current inspection has been uploaded to the portal document library.
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Evacuation procedures posted at each exit
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Emergency Evacuation Logs
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Written emergency evacuation procedures were not posted next to each exit in the classrooms observed at the visit.
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The practice evacuation drill log for the past year was reviewed. The program has only practiced evacuating from primary exits within the past year. The program must ensure that they are also practicing evacuation using alternative exits.
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