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During the health and safety inspection, the following was found: 1) The sink/diapering table had water damage. 2) The wall behind the sink was found damaged.
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Sudbury MA 01776-3302 · License #P-170078 · Center · Center-Based Care
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During the health and safety inspection, the following was found: 1) The sink/diapering table had water damage. 2) The wall behind the sink was found damaged.
Infection Control/Hand Washing
During the health and safety inspection, the following was found: 1) An Educator in the Preschool Classroom did not wash her hands before or after handling food. 2) The Children in the Preschool Classroom did not wash their hands after eating snack.
Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
Indoor Space
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Outdoor Space
Evacuation procedures posted at each exit
At the time of the visit, the Toddler Classroom did not maintain accurate attendance. Four children were present; only three were signed in.
During the safety inspection of the playgrounds, the following was found: 1. The impact-absorbing material (mulch) did not have an adequate depth on both playgrounds. 2. All weeds must be removed from the playground and the area along the fence.
During the visit, the written emergency and evacuation procedures, along with the diagram, were not displayed next to each exit in the Toddler Classroom.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
Staff Records
Labeling Personal Belongings
Indoor Space
Two staff records were reviewed, and it was found that one staff member did not provide evidence of their second [REDACTED]
One child's milk bottles were not labeled in the refrigerator of the infant classroom.
During the health and safety review, the following findings were noted: 1) Chipped and peeling paint was observed on the window sill and door frame in the toddler classroom. 2) The first licensed preschool classroom was cluttered and presented multiple hazards.
This follow-up visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
At the time of the visit, the program was providing care in a space that the Department had not approved. The program was found outside on the side of the building, using unlicensed space, playing with water.
At the time of the visit, Educators in the Toddler classroom did not engage in positive interactions and child guidance practices when they were over heard telling one child multiple times that their going home, that they were going to call their parents, their parents are coming and they are not going to have any fun later.
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
BRC
Child Guidance & Interactions
Supervision of Children
Transitions
Tioiets and Sinks
Approved Space
Six staff records were reviewed, and the following was found: 1) Three staff members did not have evidence of a current physical. 2) Two staff members did not have evidence of an [REDACTED] 3) Three staff members did not have evidence of a completed EEC Essentials certificate. 4) One Staff member did not have evidence of a completed program orientation. 5) Three staff members did not have evidence of bi-monthly observations.
At the time of the visit, the program was unable to ensure the safety and well-being of the children, as multiple nursing home employees without a complete EEC BRC were observed to have access to the children and the childcare space. The program is not following the plan they submitted on March 14, 2025. A more detailed plan must be submitted.
Three educators did not exercise appropriate supervision of the children in their care. Two children were observed running down the hall and into another classroom.
During the Toddler/Preschool classroom transitions from outside water play to bathroom/changing time, the Educators did not complete the transition in a safe, timely, predictable, and unhurried manner. The children were heard crying and not listening to the educators in the hallway. Educators were heard raising their voices to the children, and two of them ran away from the educators.
At the time of the visit, the program did not maintain a ratio of at least one toilet and sink in one or more well-ventilated bathrooms for every 20 children. During the visit, it was observed that the second bathroom is being used as an adult bathroom for the nursing home employee.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
Medication Consent
Random review of 3 staff records found 1 without evidence of completion of Strong Start Essentials, a current physical and evidence of [REDACTED]
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
No medication authorization on file for 2 children's [REDACTED]
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
Evacuation Drills
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
The attendance in the Toddler classroom was not accurate. There were six children signed in, and only five were present.
Toxic Substances
Two staff records were randomly selected for review, and the following was learned: 1) One Staff needed evidence of current physical required by regulation. 2) On Staff did not have evidence that they obtained First Aid Training within the first six months of employment as required.
Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
Indoor Space
During the review of the program's fire log, the following was learned: The Program did not have evidence fire drills were completed in January 2023, May 2023, and June 2023.
During the safety inspection, the following was found: 1) Peeling/ chipping paint and screw holes that exposed drywall were observed in the Infant and Toddler classroom.
At the time of the visit, hand sanitizer was found in reach of children in the Infant Classroom.
Current consent for administered medications - R Apr 2025
No current medication consent on file for a child's [REDACTED]
Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios (2)
Attendance did not reflect arrival or departure times.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
Program does not have evidence of preschool qualifications on file for the teacher in the preschool classroom.
Qualifications
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.