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Waltham MA 02451 · License #P-169498 · Center · Center-Based Care
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Staff Records
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Refrigerator temperature
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Indoor Space
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Outdoor Space
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Current consent for administered medications
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Disposition: Yes
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A sampling of staff files was reviewed. One staff file did include consistent bi-monthly observation documentation.
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In the Pre-K classroom, the thermometer in the refrigerator read 55°F. Food requiring refrigeration must be stored between 32°F and 40°F.
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1) In the Toddler 1 classroom, there was a rug corner that was curled/raised and a potential tripping hazard to the children. 2) In the Pre-K bathroom, there was a faucet that was not working.
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In the preschool playground, there was a plastic slide. The plastic at the end of the slide had split, posing a potential hazard to children.
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1) One child's Medication Consent form was not signed/dated by the parent. 2) This same child had a second emergency medication, and that medication did not have a Medication Consent form completed and signed by the child's parent.
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Children's records and checklist - R Apr 2025
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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Staff meeting documentation
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Indoor Space
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Evacuation drill log, all groups
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
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Emergency medications readily available
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Refrigerator temp. between 32-40 degrees; working thermometer in refrigerator
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A sampling of children's files was reviewed. One child's file did not show evidence of a Lead Test and results for a child between 9 months and 1 year old.
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A sampling of staff files was reviewed. Two staff files did not include completed verification of experience forms to qualify them for their currently assigned position.
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The Staff Meeting Log did not include documentation of the staff meeting in 2/24. All staff must meet for a minimum of 2 hours monthly.
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In the preschool classroom, a radio was plugged in and the cord was hanging loose and accessible to the children.
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The Fire Drill Log was reviewed. 1) Several entries did not include the route used. 2) Documentation for three months only included the date of the drill. The other required information was not included.
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Violation
One child's Bright Horizon Allergy Plan signed by the doctor included an emergency medication dosage of 5 ML. The doctor's Allergy Plan with the doctor's signature included an emergency medication dosage of 10 ML. The program must have consistent information to ensure that the correct dosage is administered if needed.
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A child's Individual Health Care plan includes the use of medication as needed for a chronic condition. The medication has not been provided to the program along with a Medication Consent Form.
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In the kitchen, the thermometer on the front of the refrigerator read 45F and the thermometer inside the refrigerator read 42F. Food requiring refrigeration must be stored between 32F-40F.
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Children's Records - R Apr 2025
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Indoor Space
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Emergency Evacuation - R Apr 2025
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
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Violation
A sampling of children's files was reviewed. 1) One child's file included 2 Medication Consent forms that did not include all the required information. 2) One child's file included on the Medication Consent form did not include all the required information. Two Medication Consent forms for this child were not dated by the parent.
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1) In the Infant 2 classroom, there was a round rug in which some areas of the edge of the rug were curling causing a potential tripping hazard. 2) In the Infant 2 classroom, the door to the outside was hard to open due to the poured rubber ground cover being raised.
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The evacuation drill log documentation did not have the exit route used documented consistently for 2023.
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One child's Individual Health Care Plan did not include the parent's signature/date.
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Food requiring refrigeration
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Toxic Substances
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In Infant 3 classroom, the refrigerator thermometer read 48F. The thermometer was moved and read later at 42F. Food requiring refrigeration must be stored between 32F - 40F.
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In Preschool 1, staff pocketbooks were on a counter which was accessible to children.
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Emergency #'s easily visible-all
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The emergency number list did not include the address of the Health Care Consultant,
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Children's Records - R Apr 2025
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Three children's files were reviewed. Two children's enrollment forms had some information missing.
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Food not served beyond recommended dates
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Indoor Space
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There were 2 individual packaged nutrigrain bars where the expiration dates were unable to be determined.
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1). In the Infant 2 classroom, there was a red infant/teacher seat blocking the egress. All egresses must be keep clear of any obstructions. 2). In the k-prep bathroom, there was a toilet bowl brush and plunger stored accessible to children.
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