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Worcester MA 01605 · License #P-262957 · Center · Center-Based Care
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Opportunities to foster independence and self help skills
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Physical Space Paint
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Toxic Substances
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The toddler classroom did not have an art or science/sensory area
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Disposition: Yes
Disposition: Yes
Disposition: Yes
Disposition: Yes
Disposition: No
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Chipping paint was observed on the baseboards and windowsills in the infant and preschool classroom.
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Adult scissors were observed stored within reach of children in the preschool classroom.
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Children's Records
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Staff Records
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Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
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Child Guidance & Interactions
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Opportunities to foster independence and self help skills
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Space includes small quiet area
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Equipment and materials visible, available, accessible
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Indoor Space
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Physical Space Paint
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Emergency Evacuation
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Toxic Substances
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Changing table or diapering area not used for any other purpose
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Infection Control/Hand Washing
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Space (indoor / outdoor hazards)
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Violation
Through a review of the children's record checklist, it was noted that two children's files did not have record of physicals, two children's files were missing the emergency contact and release form, transportation form, and developmental history. One student was missing evidence of lead testing.
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Violation
Through a review of three staff files, it was noted that bi-monthly observations are not being documented and shared with the employee.
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Violation
An educator was observed alone with 5 toddlers.
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Violation
A staff member was observed using the words no and don't with young toddlers and often guiding them physically. Best practice is to use positive guidance, telling children what they can do and allowing them to move about on their own without physical intervention.
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Violation
The preschool classroom lacks writing, science, and sensory areas. The dramatic play equipment is in disrepair and there is a lack of materials. The toddler classroom has no art, science or sensory areas. The dramatic play area is in disrepair and lacks materials.
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Violation
The toddler and Preschool classrooms did not have a quiet area.
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Violation
The program lacked a sufficient amount of materials.
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A vent in the toddler room was extremely dirty. Furniture throughout the program was dirty and in disrepair.
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Violation
Chipped paint was observed throughout the classrooms on the walls and baseboards.
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Violation
A review of the evacuation log showed fire drills were not conducted in June, July, and August.
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A toilet brush was observed within reach of children in the preschool bathroom.
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Violation
An educator was observed placing a stapler and a skein of yarn on the diaper changing pad.
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Violation
1. The preschool bathroom did not have soap and disinfectant available to clean and disinfect after a diaper change. 2. An educator allowed another infant to play and mouth a toy that was previously mouthed by another infant before washing and sanitizing it.
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Violation
The corner of a large rug in preschool was curled up causing a tripping hazard.
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Toxic Substances
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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Violation
Staff BRC - R Sep 2025
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Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
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Materials promote imagination/creativity
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Supervision of Children
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Staff:child ratios and groupings: Fixed; School Age
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Opportunities to foster independence and self help skills
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Equipment and materials visible, available, accessible
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Indoor Space
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Cots/cribs at least 2 feet apart or children's faces at least 3 feet apart
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Violation
A review of two staff files showed one was missing documentation of completed orientation and the required EEC essentials training. The second was missing documentation of a physical clearing them to work with children. This is the fifth time the program has been cited for missing required documentation in their staff files.
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Violation
An educator was observed alone in a classroom with children without a suitable BRC determination.
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Violation
Educators in the preschool classroom did not know how to access the attendance for the children in the Brightwheel app. The attendance wasn't readily available in the Toddler classroom.
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Violation
The program lacked dramatic play and art materials in the Preschool 1 and toddler room.
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Violation
In two classrooms, educators were observed on their phones. One had in ear buds as well as being on their phone; this educator was observed sitting on the floor on the opposite side of the classroom where the children were. Their view of the children was blocked by the shelving.
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Violation
An assistant teacher was left alone in a classroom with three toddlers.
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Violation
The toddler and Preschool 1 room lacked a variety of materials and interest areas. The program has been cited for this
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Violation
Art, science and sensory supplies were missing in two classrooms.
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Violation
A broken handle with a sharp screw tip was observed on the diaper changing table in the toddler room.
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Violation
Diaper cream was observed stored in an area accessible to children.
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Toddlers were observed napping in a row without the required three feet of distance between their faces.
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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Space includes small quiet area
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Staff and children wash hands: after contact with bodily fluids
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Staff and children wash hands: after toileting or diapering
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Violation
Staff and children wash hands: before eating or handling food
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Violation
Proper sanitizing techniques; Bottles labeled and out of children's reach
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Violation
Staff monitor environment for hazards-Hazardous items not accessible to children
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Violation
One staff file did not have the required documentation of an interview and completed references.
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Violation
The Toddler classroom lacks a small quiet area for children to go to when they are overwhelmed, overstimulated, or disregulated.
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Violation
An educator did not wash their hands after wiping a child's nose several times in the Toddler classroom.
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Violation
An educator did not wash their hands in between diaper changes.
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Violation
Children were observed going straight to the table to eat lunch without first washing their hands in the Toddler classroom.
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Violation
The following was observed in the Toddler classroom: 1. Children were observed sitting down to the table for lunch in the without it being washed and sanitized first. 2. An educator did not follow the two-step process of cleaning and disinfecting the diaper table after changing a diaper.
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Violation
A pair of adult scissors was observed on a shelf within reach of children in the Toddler/Preschool 2 classroom.
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Staff Schedule/Qualifications - R Sep 2025
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Indoor Space
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Physical Space Paint
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Changing surface smooth and intact
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The staff schedule posted was not current.
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The bouncy seat in infants was very dirty. The fridge in Preschool 1's dramatic play area was dirty and had peeling paint. The chairs in Preschool 1 were very dirty.
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The paint in Preschool 1 and Toddler Preschool 2 is chipped in several areas.
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The Changing pad in the toddler room was dirty and torn.
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Toxic Substances
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Children's Records - R Apr 2025
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Information in secure/locked file R June 2026
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Administration
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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Staff Schedule/Qualifications - R Sep 2025
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Opportunities to foster independence and self help skills
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Indoor Space
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Violation
Physical Space Paint
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Diapering and Toileting for children under 2.9
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Emergency medications readily available
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Medication
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Infection Control/Hand Washing - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
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Violation
A review of 5 children's records showed that they still contained paperwork from the prior ownership. One file was missing proof of lead test. One file was missing record of physical, immunizations, and a current emergency consent form.
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Violation
Children's files were observed stacked on a table, not in a secured location.
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Violation
Through interviews with staff, it was learned the program is not being soundly administered, as the program director is in classroom 80% of the time. This does not meet the regulation of 100% non-teaching administrative time as required for a program with a licensed capacity that exceeds 39 children.
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Violation
A review of the four staff files, showed the following: One staff member did not have proof of the required Essentials training,[REDACTED]vaccinations, physical, or completed orientation. One staff file had an incomplete staff form.
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Violation
The program did not have a current staff schedule posted.
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Violation
There was no evidence that curriculum was being implemented. There was a lack of art and dramatic play materials in the PS/T 2 room and the toddler room.
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Violation
The following was observed: 1. The ceiling in the Preschool 1 room has a leak. 2. There is a broken tile in the bathroom. 3. The tops of an infant's feet were visibly dirty from crawling on the floors and carpets that were also visibly dirty. 4. Furniture and chairs were dirty throughout the program 5. A bulletin board on the T/P classroom door had a large hole in it. 6. The kitchen set in preschool's dramatic play is not secured and sharp screws were observed sticking out the back side.
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Violation
Chipped paint was observed in the preschool classroom.
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Violation
An inspection of the diapering area in the Toddler room showed the program did not have adequate protective covering on the surface or paper towels available to wash and sanitize the surface or dry hands.
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Violation
1. A plunger without a protective covering was observed stored in the upstairs bathroom.
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Violation
A student's rescue medication was stored in a closed classroom therefore, it was not readily available.
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Violation
1. A students rescue medication was observed stored in an empty classroom, therefor not readily available in case of an emergency. 2. A student's[REDACTED]was expired.
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Violation
The floors and carpets were visibly dirty.
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Violation
A review of one students file with a known seizure disorder showed they did not have an Individual Health Care Plan.
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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Staff records checklist
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Children's records and checklist - R Apr 2025
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Drinking water available; Drinking water offered frequently
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Staff effectively communicate with each child
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Accurate attendance; arrival/departure times
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Child guidance practices are supportive, nurturing, and responsive to children
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Supervision of children
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Space includes small quiet area
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Well-balanced curriculum that supports the health & well being of children
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Equipment is clean, safe, secured, and poses no hazard.
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Sufficient materials & equipment visible, available, and accessible
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Violation
Electric outlets covered, no frayed electrical cords. Carbon monoxide detector.
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Violation
Indoor Space
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Violation
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Staff and children wash hands: after toileting or diapering
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Proper sanitizing techniques; Bottles labeled and out of children's reach
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Violation
Documentation of medication administration; Current consent for medications
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Violation
Changing surface protected with covering of adequate size
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Violation
A review of two staff files showed the following: 1) 1 educator was missing proof of a current physical and [REDACTED] completion of essentials training and documented date of interview. 2) One educator being used as a qualified teacher, was missing proof of the required coursework. documented date of interview and completion of the required essentials training. This was cited at the previous visit.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
A review of the staff records checklist showed the following: 1. 4 staff members were missing an application/resume- 2. 2 staff members do not have record of PQ registry 3. One staff member does not have record of First Aid training. 4. 4 staff do not have record of a current physical 5. 3 staff have not completed the required Essentials trainings.
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Violation
A review of seven children's files showed they did not contain current paperwork for the program. The director stated they were still collecting the paperwork from families.
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Violation
Water was not available to the children in the preschool classroom as the water jug and children's water cups were empty.
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Violation
Staff were overheard yelling at children and using phrases such as "No thank you", "All done" and "you know I don't like that" rather than redirecting children and telling them in simple terms of what is expected. This was cited at a previous visit.
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Violation
A review of attendance records showed two classrooms were missing one child from their attendance. This was cited at a previous visit.
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Violation
Educators were observed with their backs to children while they were wrestling on the floor, one child with his hands around another's neck. Educators become visibly frustrated with children, raising their voices, and loudly saying "Stop!", "No thank you" and "All done" without giving positive redirection. Staff were observed getting children to stand up or moving them by pulling on their wrists and forearms. This was cited on the previous visit.
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Violation
An educator was observed changing a diaper with their back to the classroom while three children wrestled on the rug and climbed tables.
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Violation
The classrooms did not include a quiet area for the children.
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Violation
There was no evidence that curriculum was being implemented.
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Violation
The following was observed: 1. The furniture in the toddler/preschool room was unsecured 2. The toilet in the bathroom next to the upstairs toddler/preschool room was dirty.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
The classrooms were lacking in materials, and many were broken or dirty. This was cited in a previous visit.
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Violation
An outlet was missing a safety cover in the preschool room.
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Violation
1)The ceiling in the preschool room is cracked and leaks. This was cited in a previous visit 2) A tile was cracked in the bathroom next to the upstairs T/P room.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
One educator was unaware of a student's allergy in the preschool room. A review of 2 IHCPs showed one was expired.
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Violation
An educator and student did not wash their hands after a diaper change.
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Violation
An educator was observed skipping the disinfecting step after changing a diaper.
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Violation
The medication consent for one student's epilepsy medication expired in October 2023.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
A child was observed having their diaper changed without a protective covering in the toddler/preschool room.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Child Guidance & Interactions
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Indoor Space
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Toxic Substances
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
A review of 2 staff files showed both files were missing evidence of physicals, [REDACTED] and completion of the EEC Essentials trainings.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Educators were observed physically moving kids around and sitting them down while using phrases such “No thank you" and "all done” without providing them with positive redirection.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
A review of attendances showed inaccurate attendances in the Toddler, PS2 and Toddler/Preschool 2 classrooms.
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Violation
1) The corner of the green rug in the T/P 2 room is frayed and lifting causing a tripping hazard. 2) The ceiling in the Preschool 1 room was leaking water. Educators stated it was an ongoing issue. 3) There is a broken tile in the upstairs PS bathroom. 4) The play kitchen in T/P 2's dramatic play area was not secured.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
A review of 2 IHCPs showed that both were missing required information.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
A pair of adult scissors was observed within reach of children in the Toddler/PS 2 room.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.