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Walpole MA 02081 · License #P-185567 · Center · Center-Based Care
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In the sleeping area of the classroom there is a square metal box on the wall. There is a hole in the box. This is some sort of electrical box. If a child stuck their finger in the box, they could touch wiring.
Children's Records
Staff orientation, training and meetings
A review of children's records indicated the following: -One did not have documented on their Individual Health Care Plan who trained the educators to administer the medication, and which educators are trained to administer the medication. -One did not have medical release form signed and dated by the parent. -One did not have evidence of a physical examination before enrolling the in the program. -One child's enrollment paperwork expired on 3/18/25. -One child's physical examination expired on 3/22/25. -None of the 13 children's records had documentation of annual progress reports as required.
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Two educators did not have evidence of completing EEC Orientation prior to working with children in the classroom.
One educator did not have evidence of completing the EEC Essentials 2.0 training by 6/30/25.
Space (indoor / outdoor hazards)
Current consent for administered medications
EEC Essentials Training completion
Staff Records
Staff Schedule/Qualifications
Allergies, medical info, special diets, emergency medications; privacy protected
A review of educator files indicated the following: -Two educators did not have evidence of having a current physical examination within the last two years as required. -Three educators did not register annually with the Department of Early Education and Care. -One did not have evidence of having completed an interview for hire. -One did not have evidence of showing immunity to Mumps, Measles, and Rubella. -Two did not have evidence of completing the required EEC orientation. -One did not have evidence of completing the EEC Essentials 2.0 before caring for childrenl -One did not have a completed staff information form. -None of the educators had written evidence of being observed bi-monthly in the classroom by an administrator. -None of the educators had documentation of an administrator completing a yearly evaluation. -None of the educators had documentation of any professional development trainings as required.
The current staff schedule was not posted at the program.
The privacy protected allergy list was out of date. It had a child on there that no longer attends the program.
One child did not have a medication consent form signed and dated by the parent as required to administer the medication.
Staff Records
Diapering and Toileting for children under 2.9
A review of the indoor space indicated the following: -The rug on the infant/toddler side of the classroom had multiple strings that could cause a tripping hazard for the children.
The building and fire inspections are both expired. Please acquire a new fire and building inspection from the town building and fire inspectors and upload them on the Document library.
Children's Records
EEC Essentials Training completion
Indoor Space
Building Inspection and Fire Inspection
Transportation Plan
Emergency Evacuation
Medication
A review of children's records indicated the following: -Three did not have current enrollment forms as required. -Two did not have documentation of current physical examination forms completed by a physician yearly. -One did not have a current completed Individual Health Care Plan for a child with a known medical condition.
-One educator did not have documentation of completing their EEC Essentials Strong Start Trainings as required.
A review of staff records indicated the following: -Two did not have a current physical examination within one year as required. -None of the educators had documentation of being observed on a bi monthly basis as required. -Two staff did not have the program orientation as required before teaching in the classroom. -Two staff did not have documentation of being evaluated annually by a supervisor in the program as required.
A review of the transportation plan in children's files indicated the following: -Three did not have current transportation plan forms completed as required.
The licensee did not have documentation of completing emergency evacuation drills for the past two years as required.
One child did not have current medication on site as required. One child did not have a current medication consent form for the medication.
The program did not have posted a diapering plan near the changing table as required.
Diapering and Toileting Procedures
A review of two Individual Health Care Plans indicated the following: -One did not have a medication consent form to administer the medication to the child. -One did not have a medication consent form to administer the medication to the child. -One did not have a current Individual Health Care Plan.
Administration
The staff have all had their orientations. There is no documentation of training hours for each of the educators at the program. The program did not have documentation of the director holding monthly staff meetings with the educators.
Emergency Evacuation - R Apr 2025
Staff Records
Current consent for administered medications - R Apr 2025
Staff orientation, training and meetings
Indoor Space
On 9/18/24 An assistant teacher was left alone to supervise 6 children. At least one administrator meeting teacher qualifications must be on the premises full time during the hours of program operation.
There is chipping and peeling paint on the walls of the classroom.
The children's bathroom did not have posted the toileting and diapering procedures for the program.
A review of the staff records indicated the following: -One did not have a staff information form completed. -One did not have a staff evaluation completed as required. -One did not have a current physical examination. -One did not have documentation of having been vaccinated for mumps, measles, and varicella. -Two did not have documentation of registering annually with the Department of Early Education and Care.
The educator did not have access to the fire drills.
Evacuation drill log, all groups
The location of the first aid kit was not posted.
Evacuation cribs meet standards, fits through doors
Building Inspection;Fire Inspection;Environment free of pests;Date of IPM-RApr25
The refrigerator did not have a thermometer as required.
Emergency medications readily available
Refrigerator temp. between 32-40 degrees; working thermometer in refrigerator
The Educators did not have access to the staff files.
Documentation of medication administration; Current consent for medications
Periodic review of current employees/ volunteers
Background Record Check
Feeding schedule for each infant/toddler; Infants held while fed from bottle
Location of 1st Aid kit
Staff Schedule current and posted
First Aid Kit (SLGSA)
Medication Storage; Medication Container/Label
The educator left in charge to supervise the 8 children did not have a current BRC that was "Suitable". All educators must have a suitable BRC to work in a childcare program.
There was no feeding schedule for infant/toddlers at the program.
The program did not have a current staff schedule posted as required.
The First Aid Kit did not have all required components. (CPR Mask, rubber gloves, adhesive tape)
The Educators did not have access to the files.
The program had one crib. The crib did not have documentation of being an emergency evacuation crib as required.
Three children did not have the required emergency medications at the program. Additionally, the emergency medication back pack was still in the building while the group was outside playing.
There were three children who had IHCP's and did not have any medication at the program in case of an emergency.
Educators did not have access to the children's records. IHCP's were not with the children emergency medications. The emergency medications were not in the emergency backpack.
The program did not have a current Fire Inspection letter and a current Integrated Pest Management Plan.
Physical Space Paint
Paint brushes were observed to be sitting on the bathroom sink where hands are washed. Sinks used for hand washing after diapering or toileting must be separate from facilities used for food preparation or food service.
Staff Schedule/Qualifications - R Sep 2025
Indoor Space
The following was observed to be accessible to children: -In the classroom, green paint was chipping on the wall under the window and blue and green paint were chipping in all places were the gates had been installed.
Outdoor Space - R Apr 2025
Sink Spaces
Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
The attendance was observed to be inaccurate. Six children were marked present and seven children were there. This was corrected during the visit.
The current staff schedule was not visible for parents and visitors.
The following was observed to be accessible to children: -In the classroom, the bookshelf and the toy tool bench were not secure and tippable, the duct tape on the wall on both sides of the gray shelving unit was peeling off, and two loose charging cords were sitting on top of the long table to the right of the refrigerator. -In the bathroom, a broom, 2 Swiffer floor mops, and a vacuum were leaning against the wall and tipping over and a plunger was sitting on the floor to the left of the toilet.
The following was observed to be accessible to children: -The sandbox cover is cracked and sharp edges are sticking up. -Three free standing slides and a slide attached to a larger platform measure at taller than 18 inches and do not have the appropriate ground surface underneath. Grass and asphalt are not appropriate ground surface.
The licensee did not have documented a current integrated pest management plan.
Required Inspections (as applicable)
The licensee did not have posted in clear view the emergency #'s for the program.
Emergency #'s easily visible2
background record check
Indoor Space
Building Inspection and Fire Inspection - R Apr 2025
Outdoor Space - R Apr 2025
Evacuation procedures posted at each exit
An educator was assigned to supervise children with a "Pending" BRC. The educator did not complete the fingerprint process. -The licensee did not have a current Background Record Check as required.
-The evacuation crib was secured to a railing by an iphone cord. The cord was hanging loosely accessible to children. -The refrigerator did not have a thermometer as required. -There was one safety strap missing from the toddler "seat table". All seats must have a strap for the child's safety.
The program did not have documentation of a current building or fire inspection certificate. Inspections from the building and fire department are required annually.
A review of the outdoor space indicated the following: -There were unknown vegetation growing along the majority of the fence, and other spaces in the playground. -the sandbox did not have adequate levels of sand. The children had dug the sand at least 6 inches lower than the side boards.
The licensee did not have evacuation procedures posted at the exit leading to the directors office and front door.
The licensee did not update the children's records annually. Children's records must be reviewed and updated as necessary, but no less frequently than once a year. A written consent will be valid for one year from the date of its execution unless such consent is withdrawn.
The licensee did not have safety belts on any of the toddler feeding seats in the table. All tables that come with safety belts should remain attached to the seat and used at all times when children are seated.
Children's Records - R Apr 2025
Indoor Space
Playground free from hazards; fenced if applicable
A review of the outdoor playground indicated the following: 1. The fence had multiple slats missing. 2. The wooden fence had rotten and splintered areas accessible to children. 3. A large wooden ladder was left in the playground. 4.There was unknown vegetation growing in multiple spots in the playground.
Children's Records - R Apr 2025
Enrollment paperwork was not completed annually.