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The written emergency evacuation plan and diagram of escape routes was missing from the main exit in Infant B.
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Walpole MA 02081 · License #P-186318 · Center · Center-Based Care
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This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
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This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
The written emergency evacuation plan and diagram of escape routes was missing from the main exit in Infant B.
Children's Records
Indoor Space
Evacuation procedures posted at each exit
3 children's files were reviewed and the following was noted: 1. 1 progress report was not dated so it could not be determined when it was completed. 2. 1 child was missing evidence of an updated lead screening.
When observing in Classroom X the following was noted: 1. There were several large holes in the carpeted walls and smaller holes in regular walls posing a potential hazard. 2. Wooden shelving units were not secured and were potentially tippable posing a potential hazard.
Equipment is clean, safe, secured, and poses no hazard.
Supervision of children
Children were observed not washing their hands before and after water play in Classroom R
An Educator was not supervising children appropriately on the preschool playground. The Educator was observed seated on top of a picnic table outside on the playground for more than 20 minutes. The Educator would get up off the table for a minute and then return to sitting on it. This Educator would call children over to her instead of getting off of the table. The Licensor went outside and as soon as the Educator saw the Licensor she got up off the table, as soon as the Licensor went inside the Educator returned to sitting on the table. The Licensor brought to the Directors attention immediately and the Director went outside.
1 child's IHCP had expired 5/10/24.
When reviewing medication the following was noted: 1. A prescription for Albuterol stated to discard after 7/6/24. 2. A prescription for an epi-pen stated to discard after 5/14/24 and the medication expired on 7/26/24.
3 staff files did not have evidence of completing the EEC Strong Start required trainings.
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
One hand on child when being changed on elevated surface
Personnel Policies
Children's records and checklist - R Apr 2025
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
Staff:child ratios and groupings: Fixed
Accurate attendance; arrival/departure times
Protection from windows, stairwells, and kitchen.
Proper sanitizing techniques; Bottles labeled and out of children's reach
Staff and children wash hands: before/after water play
Medication Storage; Medication Container/Label
An Educator in Classroom P did not follow the program's name to face attendance policy when transitioning children from the classroom to the hall, she only counted, she again did not follow it before entering the mud room to go outside as required.
When reviewing children's files the following was noted: 1. 1 child was missing evidence of a physical exam and lead screening. 2. 1 file was missing evidence of a valid off site consent and transportation form it was dated 4/2022. 3. 1 file was missing evidence of an off site consent and transportation form.
When observing in Classroom M the Licensor noted the maximum group size of 9 children was exceeded, there were 11 children in one group. All 11 children were signed in to one attendance sheet. This classroom is supposed to have 3 separate groups of 4 children in each group.
Attendance was not accurate in the Toddler O classroom; 9 children were present and only 7 children were signed in.
When observing in classrooms the following was noted: 1. The edges to area rugs in several rooms were rolled up posing a tripping hazard. 2. A speaker was on a high shelf with the cord running down the wall to the plug not secured in Classroom X. 3. Dramatic play sink inserts were missing from Classroom X and P
Screens to windows were torn and in need of repair in Classroom T.
When observing in classrooms the following was noted: 1. Tables were not washed and sanitized prior to the children eating lunch in Classroom V, the Educator only sanitized the table. 2. The diaper changing surface was not washed prior to disinfecting as required in Classroom A.
An Educator in Classroom D took both hands off of a child while the child was being changed on an elevated surface.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This capacity increase visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
Attendance was inaccurate in the Infant A room, 6 children were signed in but 7 children were present.
Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
Indoor Space
At the time of the visit the following was noted: 1. Dramatic play kitchen sets were not secured in Toddler F and Preschool U.
Peeling and chipping paint and holes with exposed plaster were found in multiple classrooms throughout the program.
Physical Facility Requirements
Infection Control/Hand Washing - R Apr 2025
When observing in Classroom M and Q the Licensor noted an Educator changing children's diapers/pull-ups and the children's hands not being washed after. The Educator in Classroom M did not wash her hands after diapering.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This renewal - monitoring visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.