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Somerville MA 02143 · License #P-185894 · Center · Center-Based Care
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Staff Records
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Heating source protected; Portable heaters, portable radiators prohibited.
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Indoor Space
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP)
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Current consent for administered medications
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The licensor reviewed 2 staff files with the following findings: 2/2 staff do not have documentation of interview on file; 1/2 staff do not have verification of 2 references on file; 1/2 staff do not have a current physical on file; 2/2 staff do not have current bi-monthly staff observations on file.
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The licensor observed a space heater in the kitchen.
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The refrigerator temperature reading is 46 degrees Fahrenheit.
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The licensor reviewed the files of 4 children with a documented allergy/medical condition with the following findings: 2/4 children do not have a required EEC IHCP on file.
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The licensor reviewed the files of 4 children with a documented allergy/medical condition with the following findings: 1/4 children do not have a required health care professional's signature on the EEC Medication Consent form; 1/4 children do not have a required EEC Medication Consent for on file for 3 prescribed medications.
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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Indoor Space
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Emergency Evacuation - R Apr 2025
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Location of 1st Aid kit
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2 Staff files were reviewed with the following findings: 1/2 staff have an expired PQR; the MMR documentation for 1/2 staff shows as “transcribed” and the Licensee will get clarification on whether the staff has the dates of their MMR immunizations or requires a titer.
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The licensor observed a toilet brush accessible to children in both bathrooms.
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There was no documented evacuation drill for April 2025.
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The location of the first aid backpack is not posted.
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Bottles/pacifiers/toothbrushes/sleeping materials labeled with child's name
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Refrigerator temp. between 32-40 degrees; working thermometer in refrigerator
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
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Licensor will email the program director a copy of the EEC Policy Statement for Emergency Contingency Plans to reference when reviewing/updating the program's Plan for Meeting Potential Emergencies policy to ensure all EEC required procedures are addressed.
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1 child has an expired physical.
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2 staff files were reviewed with the following findings: 2/2 staff are missing documentation of interview; 1/2 staff is missing verification of 2 references; 1/2 staff is missing evidence of immunity to MMR; 1/2 staff is missing evidence of teacher qualification.
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Licensor will email the program director a copy of the EEC Technical Assistance for Parent Handbook for reference when reviewing/updating the program parent handbook to ensure all EEC required items are included.
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The licensor will email the program director a sample BRC Policy to reference when reviewing and updating this program policy.
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Licensor observed a low height bookshelf with a tall plant on top obstructing Exit 2.
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Last recorded evacuation drill was 4/22/2024 with 22 children.
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3 children do not have an EEC medication consent form on file and 1 child's EEC medication consent for is not signed by a parent.
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1 [REDACTED] for a child with a documented allergy/medical condition is expired.
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Licensor observed 3 children's water bottles in cubbies that were not labeled with their names.
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The refrigerator does not have a thermometer.
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1 EEC IHCP is missing for a child with a documented allergy/medical condition.
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Medication Storage; Medication Container/Label
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Plan for meeting potential emergencies
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Children's records and checklist - R Apr 2025
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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Written Information for Parents
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BRC Policies
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Equipment is clean, safe, secured, and poses no hazard.
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Evacuation drill log, all groups
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Documentation of medication administration; Current consent for medications
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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Medication
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
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At the time of the visit two staff files were reviewed and the following was found: Staff #1 did not have documentation of interview, verification of two references, a current physical, documentation of observations, documentation of 20 hours professional development per year, current PQR Staff #2 did not have current physical, evidence of MMR, current PQR, documentation of observations.
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One child's emergency medication was not in its original packaging.
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At the time of the visit two children with emergency medical conditions were reviewed and the following was found: both individual health care plans were missing EEC required information.
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
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Building Inspection and Fire Inspection - R Apr 2025
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Physical Space Inspections
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
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Emergency medications readily available
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At the time of the visit two staff files were reviewed and the following was found: both files were missing evidence of physical, MMRs, orientation checklist, proof of BRC suitability, proof of strong start training. One file was missing date of interview, verification of references and confirmed date of hire.
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While the attendance was accurate at the time of the visit it did not include time in and time out.
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At the time of the visit current building and fire inspections were not available for review. The building inspector arrived during the visit. Please upload current inspections to the document library.
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The program did not have a current health inspection available for review at the time of the visit. Please upload to the document library.
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At the time of the visit four children with emergency medical conditions were reviewed and the following was found: all individual health care plans were missing EEC required information.
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At the time of the visit four children requiring emergency medications were reviewed and the following was found: one child did not have one of their prescribed emergency medications onsite.
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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Children's Records - R Apr 2025
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Staff Schedule/Qualifications - R Sep 2025
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Emergency Evacuation - R Apr 2025
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
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Toxic Substances
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At the time of the visit three staff files were reviewed and the following was found: two files did not have evidence of a [REDACTED] within the last two years and one file was missing evidence of [REDACTED].
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At the time of the visit three child files were reviewed and the following was found: one file was missing and admission date and one file had a [REDACTED] that was not current.
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At the time of the visit a current staff schedule was not posted in an area easily visible to staff, families and visitors.
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At the time of the visit the evacuation drill log was missing an entry for February 2020.
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At the time of the visit one child with an emergency medical condition was reviewed and the following was found: the individual healthcare plan was missing EEC required information.
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At the time of the visit there were toilet plungers accessible to children in both bathrooms. This poses potential exposure to toxic substances.
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