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West Springfield MA 01089 · License #P-266104 · Center · Center-Based Care
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Staff First Aid Training - R Sep 2025
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Staff meeting documentation
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Parent conferences offered
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Periodic review of current employees/ volunteers
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A written progress report must be done periodically
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Disposition: Yes
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Data synced from Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care on Jul 10, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
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Confidentiality maintained
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Supervision of children
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Accurate attendance; arrival/departure times
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Documentation of medication administration; Current consent for medications
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According to Staff records checklist 2 Educators have First Aid certification that expired on 5/11/24.
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Staff meeting documentation did not include start and end time of the meetings making it difficult to assess compliance.
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Through interview it was learned that the Program has not done or offered parent conferences
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Review of the staff records checklist revealed that one Educator has a suitability expiration date of 10/6/25 which is now expired.
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The program has not completed progress reports for school age children once per year as required by EEC.
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On the day of the visit files were maintained in the reception office in a cabinet that was not locked to prevent unauthorized access.
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Licensor observed two children in the snack area with an Assistant Group Leader. One of the children left the area and went out the back door to the back hallway, that leads to the back exit door. The child was unsupervised Supervision at the time.
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On the day of the visit the attendance records in two rooms did not accurately reflect the number of children present.
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Review of Children's records found that one child did not have parent consent for the administration of medication required by an Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP).
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EEC Essentials Training completion
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Previous menus on file for one year
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Indoor Space
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Medication
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Toxic Substances
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP)
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Barrier to kitchen
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The program had one assistant [redacted] working who has not completed the EEC Essentials 2.0.
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The program did not have or maintain a snack menu for the month of July as required by EEC.
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A staff person’s pocketbook was stored within reach of children on the day of the visit.
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The medication for a child with a chronic medical condition was expired on the day of the visit.
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On the day of the visit there was a spray bottle of multi surface cleaner stored within reach of children.
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The program did not have a complete IHCP for a child with a chronic medical condition.
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The gate to the kitchen area where there is a toaster oven, air fryer, coffee maker and microwave was not secured allowing childen easy access to the areas.
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Staff meeting documentation
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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Rest materials clean/good repair/individually marked, stored appropriately
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Accurate attendance; arrival/departure times
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Equipment is clean, safe, secured, and poses no hazard.
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US DEA Schedule II-V
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Combination of sun and shade
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Location of health care policy; Location of 1st aid kit
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Evacuation procedures posted at each exit; Exit signs and diagrams as required
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First Aid Kit; Emergency contact information; Seat belt cutter in vehicle
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First Aid Kit (SLGSA)
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Evacuation drill log, all groups
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Specific evacuation procedures - R Apr 2025
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
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Weekly snack/meal menu made available; Previous menus on file for one year
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Emergency medications readily available
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Documentation of medication administration; Current consent for medications
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Proper sanitizing techniques; Bottles labeled and out of children's reach
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EEC Licensor requested documentation of Staff meetings on two occasions but the information was not provided. EEC Licensor was unable to assess compliance with regulations related to staff meetings.
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A review of staff records revealed that some filed did not include evidence of Reference checks, Documentation of interviews, evidence of PQR registration, and evidence of two doses of MMR vaccine.
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The program is requesting the addition of toddle and preschool rooms. Inspection of the rooms revealed the program did not have rest materials including cots for the children.
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On the day of the visit the attendance record did not include a child that was in care at the time of the visit.
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Inspection of the new Toddler and Preschool rooms did not have developmentally appropriate tables and chairs for the children.
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On the day of the visit the program had a medication that was listed in US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Schedule II-V that were not kept in a secured and lock place.
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The fenced in grassy area used for out door play did not have natural shade or shade structures on the day of the visit.
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On the day of the visit the program did not have a posting indicating the location of the Health Care Policy.
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The posted Emergnecy procedures did not include the method used for educators to ensured that all children are safe evacuated.
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On the day of the visit at least one driver did not have emergency number for children while they transported children to the program from public shcool.
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Inspection of the first aid kit in the office revealed the kit included the following items: pain relief tablets, antibacterial ointment, antiseptic wipes. The program did not have parental permission for the use of these items.
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The program has been open since October 2024. The program has only completed one evacuation drill, which was conducted and documented on 2/18/25. EEC regulations require that evacuation drills to be conducted every months with all groups of children.
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Evacuation procedures, including the process for evacuation non-mobile toddlers, were not posed in the new preschool or toddler rooms
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Review of Children’s files revealed the program had at least 4 IHCP for children, with medical conditions, that were not completed. The IHCPs were missing information including the description of the medical condition, the symptoms, the names of staff trained to administer treatment, and the name and telephone number of the physicians.
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The program did not have a weekly snack menus in place and there were not previous menus prepared.
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The program did not have medication for a child listed on the allergy/medical Infomation posting as having a chronic medical conditon.
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The program did not have parental consent for the administration of medications, required by an IHCP,for at least 3 children.
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On the day of the visit Educators failed to clean and sanitizing tables surfaces prior to serving children snack.
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Staff Meetings
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Allergies, medical info, special diets, emergency medications; privacy protected
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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Supervision of Children
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Staff Schedule/Qualifications - R Sep 2025
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Parental medication concent
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Vehicle INpsections
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Transportation Drivers
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Emergency Evacuation - R Apr 2025
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Evacuation procedures posted at each exit
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
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Nutritious substitute if child misses or parent fails to send meal/snack1
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On the day of the visit [redacted] did not have evidence they are conducting monthly staff meeting for 2 hours each month as required by EEC.
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The program did not have a posting with childrens allergies/medical information.
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A review of staff records revealed the following: 1) Two Educators did not have evidence of completing the EEC Essential Trainings. 2) [redacted] was not able to find the file for the [redacted]. 3) One Educators file did not include evidence of a current physical, MMR vaccines, Staff Form, or Verification of work experience.
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On the day of the visit [redacted] left the room leaving [redacted] alone to supervise a group of school age children.
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[redacted] was unable to find the Group Leader’s file so EEC licensor was unable to determine that the [redacted] is qualified for their position.
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The program did not have parental consent on file, to administer two different emergency medications, required for a child with two different chronic medical conditions.
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On the day of the visit it was revealed that one vehicles used to transport children did not have documentation of a second post trip inspection conducted by a 2nd reviewer, as required by EEC Policy.
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One driver’s 7-D license was not on file on the day of the visit. EEC Licensor was not able to assess if the driver holds current 7-D certification.
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On the day of the visit [redacted] did not have evidence they are conducting evacuation drills every month as required by EEC Regulations.
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The program did not have evacuation procedures posted near the front and back exits.
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A child with two different chronic medical conditions did not have an IHCP for one of the conditions. The IHCP for the other condition did not include the parent signature.
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The program did not have a supply of substitutes meals or snacks in case a child attends without it during no school days.
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