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Thermometers verifying temperature were not provided inside a refrigerator located in an infant classroom.
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Swampscott MA 01907 · License #P-264383 · Center · Center-Based Care
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Thermometers verifying temperature were not provided inside a refrigerator located in an infant classroom.
Toxic Substances
Building Inspection and Fire Inspection
1. At the time of the visit, staff's personal belongings (purse/bags) were stored inside an unlocked storage closet. 2. Cleaning products (hardwood & Laminated Floor Cleaner) were stored on the floor of a restroom, accessible to children. 3. Trash bags were stored inside a restroom, accessible to children.
1. Documentation of verification of an additional reference were not available for review in two staff record files. 2. Documentation of a program orientation checklist was not available for review in a staff's record file.
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Staff Records
Children's Records
Staff First Aid Training - R Sep 2025
Nutrition and Food Service
1. Documentation of a lead screening and progress report was not available for review in a child's record file. 2. Documentation of a current physical examination was not available for review in a child's record file.
Documentation of First Aid training was not available for review for a staff member hired within six months of employment. (Hired date of 3/10/2025).
1. A current building inspection was not available for review. Last building inspection on file expired 12/31/2024. 2. A current Fire Inspection was not available for review. Last Fire Inspection on file was outdated as of 7/9/2025.
Two electrical cords from an extension cord and an infant rocker were not safely arranged in two classroom spaces.
If applicable, discretionary review R June 2026
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
Electric outlets covered, no frayed electrical cords. Carbon monoxide detector.
Staff monitor environment for hazards-Hazardous items not accessible to children
1. Documentation of the 12-hour strong start essentials training certificate was not part of a staff’s record file. 2. Documentation of an interview were not available for review in four staff record files. 3. Documentation of bi-monthly staff observations were not available for review in two staff record files. 4. Insufficient teacher qualifications on file for a staff member working as a teacher in a {REDACTED} classroom.
At the time of the visit, EEC observed a program employee present on the premises with a “Not Suitable” background record check status. EEC learned the employee was on the premises for approximately thirty minutes.
Staff’s personal belongings (purse and a backpack) were stored underneath an unlocked sink cabinet accessible to children within the classroom space.
Hand washing procedures prior to mealtime were not conducted in a classroom.
At the time of the visit, a closet used to store cleaning products (Bleach and Disinfectant solutions) was not safely secured and accessible to children.
Toxic Substances
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
Infection Control
Infection Control/Hand Washing - R Apr 2025
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
1. Documentation of two references and MMR dates were not available for review in a staff’s record file and a second staff was missing one reference and one MMR date from their record file. 2. Documentation of bi-monthly staff observations were not available for review for two staff members hired on 5/15/2024. 3. Documentation of an interview was not available for review in two staff records.
Personal items intended for individual use by children (two sippy cups) were not labeled with the name of the child for whom they were intended.
A child’s individual health care plan for a chronic medical condition did not include a parent signature.
Documentation of an August 2024 and September 2024 emergency practice fire drill was not available for review.
Emergency Evacuation - R Apr 2025