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Home › MA › Springfield › Ponder-Smith, Barbara
Springfield MA 01108 · License #P-187673 · Home-based · Family Child Care
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CPR/First Aid
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Children's Records
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First Aid Kit
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Water Temperature
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Required Postings
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Attendance Records
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The online portion of first aid/CPR completed, need to schedule in person practice skills by August 8,2025. Educator has scheduled the hands on skills practice for August 4, 2025 at 12:00 pm at the Greek Cultural Center. Once completed a copy must be send to EEC.
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Need to complete the enrollment forms for the child enrolled. Need a current medical exam and lead screening test.
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Need the CPR mouthguard for the first aid kit. We discussed keeping all the required items in one kit and taking it outside with the children.
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Hot water temperature is reading 134 degrees, we discussed the anti-scald device for the bathroom faucet. The water must be kept at a level so the anti-scald device works. the website is antiscald.com and look for the anti-scald device for the bathroom faucet. The hot weather temperature must not exceed 120 degrees.
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Need to write up and post emergency telephone number list.
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Daily attendance records are not available for January to May 2025 for review.
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Progress Reports
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Water Temperature
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Chipping and Peeling Paint
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Need a updated progress report for the one child.
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The hot water temp is reading 129.2 degrees, it must not exceed 120 degrees.
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The cellar door in the back yard has peeling paint.
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Children's Records - R Apr 2025
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Evacuation Logs
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Ongoing Professional Development
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Required Postings - R Apr 2025
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Space (indoor / outdoor hazards) - R Apr 2025
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Napping Materials
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All three children need current enrollment forms completed, the current forms are about two years old. One child need a current medical exam, lead screening test and immunizations. One child need current lead screening test. One child need the school-age medical statement signed by the parent.
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Evacuation drills has not been conducted since the beginning of 2023. Evacuation drills must be conducted once a month from each alternative exits and documented. Pleases conduct an evacuation drill for August 2023 and each month moving forward.
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Need 29 additional training hours and ten must be in diverse learners and added to the PQRegistry. There are free trainings available on the StrongStart website.
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Need to post the emergency telephone list.
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The large television in the living room need to be secured for safety. The fireplace is barricaded by the sofa to prevent access.
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Need two more napping equipment to accommodate six children.
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Parent Handbook
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Progress Reports
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Space (health risks) - R Apr 2025
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Provider must submit a completed handbook.
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Need to complete progress reports for three children. Progress reports for school-age children is once a year. The children ages 15 months to school-age progress reports need to be completed every six months.
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Need adhesive tape for the first aid.
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Children's Records - R Apr 2025
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Evacuation Logs
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CPR/First Aid Certification
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Nutrition
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Water Temperature
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Ongoing Professional Development
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One child need current medical exam and lead screening. One may need updated individual health care plan.
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Evacuation drills has not be conducted since the reopening of the program. They must be done at least once a month and documented.
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Need current first aid certificate. CPR expires 6/7/2021.
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The educator is not with a food program and no menus were available for review. Please submit copies.
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Need to submit a picture showing the hot water temperature.
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Need 17 additional hours, nutriton and diverse learners.
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