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Winchester MA 01890 · License #P-185287 · Center · Center-Based Care
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This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
BRCs on all potential employees
Child Guidance & Interactions
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Food prepared/served in safe/sanitary manner
Toxic Substances
At the time of the visit one educator did not have a current BRC.
At the time of the visit two educators did not use a positive tone with the children when redirecting their behavior.
At the time of the visit the program classroom did not have the children's snacks (yogurt) stored in a safe manner as they were not k
At the time of the visit the program had plastic bags in several of the children's bathrooms, a can of bathroom spray, and an educators bag accessible to the children.
At the time of the visit the program did not have a current Health Care Consultant agreement as the certification was expired.
At the time of the visit the educators in the older classroom did not wash thier hands or the children's hands prior to eating their snack.
Health Care Consultant Agreement
Staff and children wash hands: before eating or handling food
Staff monitor environment for hazards-Hazardous items not accessible to children
Building Inspection;Fire Inspection;Environment free of pests;Date of IPM-RApr25
At the time of the visit the program had the following hazards accessible and within reach of the children :wires in several of the classrooms were longer than 6 inches and in one of the children's bathrooms there was bathroom spray, plastic bags, and cleaner within reach of the children.
At the time of the visit the following was not labeled and organized wihtin the classrooms: the rest materials and children belongings.
Children's belongings, storage space
At the time of the visit the program did not have a current Fire Inspection.
At the time of the visit the program did not have current curriculum posted and/or being implemented as the activities did not reflect the theme the educators stated. There were several missed verbal opportunities through the interactions to implement the curriculum.
Evidence of plan of program activities3
Building Inspection and Fire Inspection - R Apr 2025
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
Toxic Substances
Medication
At the time of the visit the Building Inspection was expired.
At the time of the visit the program had the following: (1) IHCP was expired since 2021, and (2) IHCP need parent signatures.
At the time of the visit the program had (1) educator purse accessible and within reach of the children and in the toddler/preschool classroom the chairs were stacked with (5) chairs in one and (4) in the second stack.
At the time of the visit (2) EPI Pens and (1) Inhaler was not in the original box with the prescription, (1) bottle of antihistamine was missing, and (1) bottle of antihistamine expired in 2022.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
Food not served beyond recommended dates
Opportunities to foster independence and self help skills
In the {REDACTED} classroom there was a snack container for the children without the expiration date documented on the container.
The licensee did not have evidence of a plan describing how program activities support and engage children through specific learning experiences.
Allergies, medical info, special diets, emergency medications; privacy protected
Child Guidance & Interactions
Staff Schedule/Qualifications - R Sep 2025
Toxic Substances
Medication
The allergy list posted in the classrooms was not up to date with the current information.
At the time of the visit the {REDACTED} children were outside and the three educators were sitting on a storage box with a blanket covering them not interacting with the children.
The staff schedule was posted however it was not current.
The following hazards were accessible and within reach of the children: cleaners underneath the sink in a cabinet, several swifter's with the cleaning solution in the children's bathroom, several purses in the classrooms, diaper cream under the changing table, wires and Christmas lights longer than 6 inches.
The following medication was missing and/or expired: (1) expired {REDACTED}, (1) missing {REDACTED} and the children's medication was not stored in a safe manner as it was hanging on hooks low enough for the children to reach in several of the classrooms.
This enhanced monitoring visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This renewal - monitoring visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
Indoor Space
Toxic Substances
At the time of the visit the attendance did not accurately reflect the number of children present in the classroom as 10 children were present however only 9 children were signed in on the attendance.
In the {REDACTED} bathroom the wall closest to the light switch and sink needs to be cleaned as the wall has many marks and the wall is discolored.
In the {REDACTED} classroom there was rubbing alcohol located under the sink in an unlocked cabinet accessible and within reach of the children.