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Worcester MA 01606-3071 · License #P-170303 · Center · Center-Based Care
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Children's Records
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Staff Records
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Indoor Space
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP)
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Current consent for administered medications
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Disposition: Yes
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2 children's files were reviewed and the following was noted: 1. Both files had expired forms. 2. 1 file was missing evidence of a progress report every 6 months as required.
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2 staff files were reviewed and the following was noted: 1. 1 file was missing the date of hire, evidence of [REDACTED]and evidence of completing the EEC Essentials 2.0 trainings
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When observing in classrooms the Licensor noted the following: 1. Some shelving units were not secured and potentially tippable in the Toddler classroom.
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1 child's IHCP had expired 4/2025.
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1 child's medication consent form was expired.
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Child Guidance & Interactions
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Opportunities to foster independence and self help skills
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Food stored in clean/covered containers
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Fridge temperature
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Food prepared/served in safe/sanitary manner
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Outdoor Space - R Apr 2025
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Evacuation procedures posted at each exit
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Diapering and Toileting for children under 2.9
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Medication
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Infection Control/Hand Washing - R Apr 2025
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
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Children's Records - R Apr 2025
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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Staff BRC - R Sep 2025
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Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
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3 children's files were reviewed and the following was noted: 1. 1 child's Transporation plan was not signed/dated. 2. 1 child's progress report was not signed/dated by the Educators or parents; the child was missing evidence of a 3-year-old lead screening. 3. 1 child's Transporation plan was not signed/dated, the progress report was not signed/dated by the parent or Educators.
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3 Staff files were reviewed, and the following was noted: 1. 1 file was missing Documentation of interview date, verification of references, DOB, Date of hire, evidence of Teacher qualification's, Evidence of PQ registry, Physical exam, [REDACTED]EEC Essentials trainings, and program orientation. 2. 1 file was missing application/resume, verification of 2 references, EEC PQ registry, Physical exam, [REDACTED] Program orientation and staff observations/consultations every other month. 3. 1 file was missing documentation of interview date, verification or 2 references, date of hire, program orientation and staff observations/consultations every other month.
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3 staff files did not have evidence of a completed BRC. When looking in the data base it was determined they had a completed BRC.
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Attendance in the Pre-K classroom was not accurate; 9 children were present and only 8 children were signed in.
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The Licensor observed Educators grabbing children by the upper arm, forearm or wrist to move them from one area to another the I/T ,T/PS and Pre-K classrooms.
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Chairs and tables in the I/T and T/PS classrooms were too tall for some of the children; children's feet did not touch the floor, and the table was up around their armpit level, children were observed getting out of their seats to stand and educators had to keep putting them back in their seat.
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Snack items that were open were not in a sealed/covered container.
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The refrigerator temperature was 15 degrees, for food storage safety it must be kept between 32-40 degrees, a new thermometer needs to be purchased to ensure safe food storage.
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Educators did not wash their hands prior to putting on gloves to serve lunch in the I/T and T/PS classrooms.
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The bottom pole to a portion of the fencing is detached.
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1. Written emergency evacuation procedures were not posted in the infant classroom by the main door. 2. Diagram of escape routes were not posted in the Infant and I/T room by the main door. The diagram of escape routes should be clear, and color coded regarding which exit is your primary exit and which is the secondary exit out of each classroom.
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An Educator was observed taking both hands off a child who was being diapered on an elevated surface. The Educator was positioned near the child's feet; the child could have potentially rolled off the table.
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1 child's prescription for an [REDACTED] stated to discard after 11/30/24.
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When observing the T/PS group the Licensor noted the following: 1. Children washed their hands then were told to sit on the floor in the hallway, children were touching the dirty floor then were allowed to each lunch. 2. Tables were not washed and sanitized correctly in the T/PS grouping, they were only sprayed with a bleach/water solution and children were observed sitting at the table while it was being sprayed and they were touching the bleach and water solution.
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IHCP's were reviewed and the following was noted: 1. 2 were not signed/dated by the parent 1 did not have the Dr.s signature/date.
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Allergies, medical info, special diets, emergency medications; privacy protected
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Evacuation procedures posted at each exit; Exit signs and diagrams as required
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Evacuation drill log, all groups
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Emergency medications readily available
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Progress reports were not completed on children as required. Every 3 months for Infants and children with special needs and every 6 months for Toddlers and PS age children.
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6 children's files were reviewed, and the following was noted: 1. face sheets were expired on 2 children. 2.First Aid/ Emergency consent & Release was expired on 1 child. 3. Transportaion plans were expired on 2 children. 4. Developmental histories were expired on 2 children. 5. Lead screening was missing from 3 children.
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There was no evidence that staff meetings were being held a minimum of 2 hours per month as required.
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Indoor Space
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A written progress report must be done periodically
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Children's records and checklist - R Apr 2025
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Staff meeting documentation
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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Record of injuries, behavior incidents, accidents, emergencies
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Child guidance practices are supportive, nurturing, and responsive to children
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Sufficient materials & equipment visible, available, and accessible
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6 staff files were reviewed, and the following was noted: 1. Application/resume was missing from 1 file. 2. Documentation of interview date was missing from 5 files. 3. Verification of 2 verbal references was missing from 5 files. 4. A physical exam was missing from 1 file. 5. Evidence of [REDACTED] was missing from 3 files. 6. A Program orientation was missing from 4 files. 7. Evidence of registration in the PQ registry was missing from 3 files. 8. Evidence of First Aid was missing from 1 file who had been employed longer than 6 months. 9. Evidence of the EEC Essential trainings was missing from 1 file. 10. Evidence of the required number of professional development hours was missing from 4 files. 11. Staff observations and consultations every other month were missing from all files.
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The injury log was not completed in 2023-2024.
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At the time of the visit Educators were not supportive, nurturing and responsive to children. A Toddler/PS Educator put her face extremely close to a child's face and then in a low harsh tone said, "stop it", "now". This Educator also said "no" often. 2. Several infants were crying, and an infant room Educator was overheard saying "you guys are sending me through the roof", "You're driving me nuts" in front of the infants.
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When observing in classrooms the following was noted: 1. There was not enough variety of toys/equipment on the Toddler room shelves, 10 cubbies and they all contained soft blocks. 2. The PK room had a writing center, there was nothing in the center for the children to write with or on. 3. There were no dress up clothes in the PK classroom and not enough dishes, pots/pans etc.. in the dramatic play area. to foster dramatic play amongst a group of children.
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When observing in classrooms the following was noted: 1. The PK classroom door cannot be easily opened this is a potential hazard in an emergency. 2. A Shelving unit was not secured in the PK classroom.
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At the time of the visit emergency medications were not listed on the allergy posting.
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Written emergency evacuation procedures and diagram of escape routes were not posted by each means of egress out of classrooms.
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Fire evacuation drills were not completed monthly as required. The following months were not completed: May through September of 2023, November and December 2023, January through March 2024. The log did not state what route was used to evacuate; this must be added.
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Emergency medication was reviewed, and the following was noted: 1. 1 child's IHCP stated to administer [REDACTED] and there was none on site. 2. 1 child's IHCP stated to administer [REDACTED] and there was none on site.
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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Children's Records - R Apr 2025
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Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
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Sufficient amount and variety of equipment and materials3
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Indoor Space
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Physical Space Paint
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Diapering and Toileting for children under 2.9
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Infection Control/Hand Washing - R Apr 2025
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3 Staff files were reviewed and the following was noted: 1. 1 Educator's file was missing application/resume, documentation of interview date, verification of 2 verbal references, evidence of professional development hours, and yearly staff evaluation. 2. 1 file was missing documentation of interview date, verification of 2 verbal references, evidence of registering in the PQ registry, evidence of professional development hours and yearly staff evaluation. 3. 1 Educator was missing evidence of professional development hours.
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3 children's files were reviewed and the following was noted: 1. 1 file had expired forms; Face sheet, First Aid Emergency Medical Consent & Release, Transportation plan, and Developmental History. 2. Progress reports were not on file for 2 children.
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At the time of the visit the Infant classroom had 4 children signed in on the paper attendance sheet but 6 children were present in the classroom. The app was never shown to the Licensor to confirm attendance.
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At the time of the visit a toddler age child was in the Infant classroom, there was not a sufficient quantity and variety of materials and equipment to engage the toddler age children that were in the infant classroom.
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At the time of the visit the following was noted: 1. The Infant room eating table did not have any straps/seat belts to secure the infants.
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The back cement wall to the Pre-K classroom had chipping/peeling paint.
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An Educator in the Infant room took both hands off of a child that was being diapered on an elevated diaper changing table.
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At the time of the visit the following was noted: 1. Several Educators were seen blowing the children's noses and not washing their hands. 2. A child's hands were not washed after diapering in the Infant classroom.
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A review of one staff file showed it to be missing the following required information: application/resume, documentation of two reference checks, physical, MMR, staff form, educator qualifications, and record of program orientation.
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A review of the staff record checklist and BRC's showed an employee with a BRC that expired in December 2021.
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A review of the staff records checklist show seven staff without current First Aid Certification
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It could not be determined if an educator working with 10 preschool children was qualified as a teacher.
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A two-and-a-half-year-old was observed enrolled in the Preschool Class without the required developmental placement plan.
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In the preschool room there were no materials in the writing center and art center. There were only a few books in the library area and an inadequate amount in the dramatic play area. The toddler/preschool room was lacking books, and shelves were bare.
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The cabinet lock for the sink was not working properly where cleaning supplies were stored.
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The infant/toddler classroom did not have hand soap available for handwashing.
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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Staff BRC - R Sep 2025
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Staff First Aid Training - R Apr 2025
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Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
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Staff:child ratios and groupings: Fixed; Preschoolers Full
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Equipment and materials visible, available, accessible
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Toxic Substances
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Infection Control/Hand Washing - R Apr 2025
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Attendance
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Use of Equipment
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At the time of the visit, four children were present in the infant classroom and only three of them were signed into the attendance record
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In the infant/toddler classroom children were observed sitting in the "bucket seat" feeding table for an extended period of time without anything to do. It was shared with the Licensing Specialist that the children sitting in these seats were waiting for their diapers to be changed.
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