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Home › MA › Worcester › Gentle Circle Learning Center
Worcester MA 01604-5317 · License #P-170757 · Center · Center-Based Care
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Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
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Opportunities to foster independence and self help skills
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Indoor Space
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Allergies, medical info, special diets, emergency medications; privacy protected
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Evacuation procedures posted at each exit
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP)
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Toxic Substances
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Attendance was not accurate in the T/PS classroom. 6 children were present and only 5 children were signed in on 2 separate sign in sheets .
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When observing in the I/T classroom the following was noted: 1. There was not enough toys out and accessible to children on the shelves. 2. There was no dramatic play clothing, food, pots/pans, dishes etc... in the dramatic play area.
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When observing in classroom the Licensor noted the following: 1. Furniture in the T/PS and I/T classrooms was not all secured and was tippable posing a potential hazard. 2. The feeding table seats in the I/T classroom were missing some safety lap buckles to buckle the children in. 3. Educators were not buckling children into the feeding table or the highchairs in the I/T classroom.
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At the time of the visit one child with asthma was not listed on the allergy/medical information posting.
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The diagram of escape routes was missing from the I/T main door exit that leads to the cubby area.
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1 child with a diagnosis of [REDACTED] did not have an IHCP on file.
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Diaper cream ointments were found stored on a low shelf of the diaper changing table, accessible to children in the I/T classroom.
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Indoor Space
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Evacuation procedures posted at each exit
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When observing in classrooms the following was noted: 1. Wooden dramatic play furniture and a science shelf was not secured in the T/PS and PS room.
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Written emergency evacuation procedures were posted by each exit; diagram of primary and secondary escape routes was missing from several exits.
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Children's records and checklist - R Apr 2025
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Playground free from hazards; fenced if applicable
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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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Proper sanitizing techniques; Bottles labeled and out of children's reach
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Staff and children wash hands: after contact with bodily fluids
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6 children's files were reviewed and the following was noted: 1. 2 Face sheet enrollment forms were not signed/dated by the parents. 2. 1 child was missing page 3 of the developmental history which is the page that is signed/dated. 3. 4 children were missing evidence of a lead screening.
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When observing playgrounds the following was noted: 1. A laundry basket full of toys was broken with sharp edges on the I/T porch play space. 2. A large green flowerpot was broken with sharp edges on the PS playground.
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The diagram or escape routes was missing from the I/T classroom's main door.
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Evacuation drills were not completed monthly as required; they did not complete them in 2/23,3/23.10/23 and 2/24.
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The Educator in the PS classroom did not was the table with soap/water prior to sanitizing it with bleach/water.
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An Educator in the I/T classroom did not wash her hands after wiping a child's nose.
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Children's Records - R Apr 2025
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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Indoor Space
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Emergency #'s easily visible-all
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Emergency Evacuation - R Apr 2025
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Evacuation procedures posted at each exit
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Infection Control/Hand Washing - R Apr 2025
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3 Children's files were randomly reviewed, and the following was noted: 1. 1 child's transportation plan was incomplete. 2. 1 child was missing evidence of a lead screening.
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3 staff files were randomly reviewed, and the following was noted: 1. 1 file needed evidence of work verification, and evidence of professional development hours. 2. 1 file was missing evidence of an updated physical exam, professional development hours and yearly evaluation. 3. 1 file was missing evidence of registering in the PQ registry, physical exam, and program orientation. 4. All files were missing evidence of staff observations and consultations every other month.
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Several shelving units and wooden dramatic play furniture was not secured in the I/T and T/PS classrooms.
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The phone number to Poison Control was missing from the emergency number posting.
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Evacuation drills are not being completed monthly as required. The evacuation drill log stated the date of the last drill was January 2023.
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Written emergency evacuation procedures were not posted by the front door of the T/PS classroom and diagram of escape routes was not posted by the front or back door to the T/PS room.
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One child took another child's pacifier and put it in her mouth. The Educator took it away and rinsed it with water, it was not washed with soap and water and then disinfected as required.
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Food prepared/served in safe/sanitary manner
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Food not served beyond recommended dates
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Toxic Substances
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Infection Control/Hand Washing - R Apr 2025
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The staff member preparing the children's lunch was observed not wearing food service gloves.
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An expired package of ground beef was found in the freezer. The program was cited for this at a previous visit.
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Toilet brushes were observed stored within reach of children in the preschool and toddler bathrooms.
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The preschool classroom and bathroom did not have hand soap available for handwashing.
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The rugs and tables in the Infant/Toddler classroom were dirty. The walls were dirty and had peeling paint.
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An inspection of the playground revealed the following: * The fence was broken in several areas and was leaning at such an angle to appear ready to fall over. * The fall zone around the climbing structure did not have the required 9 inches depth of sand * The corner of the sand box was broken exposing a three inch rusty nail which could cause a serious injury to a child. * While following the preschool group out to the playground, broken glass was observed on the walkway to the playground.
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Several cups with various amounts of milk were observed sitting on the counter of the infant/toddler room. The cups were not labeled and it was over an hour since snack time.
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Opportunities to foster independence and self help skills
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Equipment is clean, safe, secured, and poses no hazard.
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Food not served beyond recommended dates
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Food stored in clean/covered containers
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Indoor Space
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Outdoor Space - R Apr 2025
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Bottles/pacifiers/toothbrushes/sleeping materials labeled with child's name
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A review of the staff meeting binder and in interviews with staff showed staff meetings are not being held on a monthly basis.
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Interviews with the staff revealed the program director/owner is only on sight two or three days per week, for a couple hours each time. The assistant director is not director qualified. This was a concern in a prior investigation conducted in 9/2020
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The Infant/Toddler classroom split to take a group of children outside without taking the attendance with them. Attendance should be kept with the group of children.
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The infant/toddler classroom lacked in materials.
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Dramatic play furnishings in the preschool room were observed to be unsecured.
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A box of frozen pizza meant for the children’s lunch showed an expiration date of January 2022.
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An inspection of the kitchen refrigerator showed a half cantaloupe stored without being covered.
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Staff orientation, training and meetings
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Administration
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Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
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Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios (2)
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A review of the attendance record in the infant program showed four children signed in, however, only two were present. The program indicated two of the children had just been picked up.
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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Staff First Aid Training - R Apr 2025
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Supervision of Children
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Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
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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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Food stored in clean/covered containers
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Refrigerator Temperature
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Indoor Space
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Physical Space Paint
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Outdoor Space - R Apr 2025
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Transportation Drivers
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Diapering and Toileting for children under 2.9
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Through a review of three staff files the following was noted: 1) One staff file did not have evidence of a current professional qualifications certificate 2) One staff file did not have evidence that the staff completed a program orientation Two staff files did not have evidence of annual staff evaluations
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Two staff files for staff that had been hired for more than 6 months did not have evidence of current first aid certification.
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Children in the preschool classroom were not being adequately supervised as neither Educator had evidence of an issued preschool teacher certification.
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At the time of the visit, the preschool classroom did not have a qualified Educator supervising children, as neither Educator caring for this grouping of children had been issued an EEC preschool teacher certificate.
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At the time of the visit, the current staff schedule listing the assigned staffing to each classroom with their qualifications, certificate #, and their First Aid and CPR certification expiration dates was not posted.
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At the time of the visit, there was insufficient amount or variety of materials for the 7 children in attendance in the front infant/toddler classroom. The play kitchen set had only two play food items, four dishes and a strainer. There were four "Dr Seuss" books in this classroom, some of them having torn pages, 3 soft dolls, 1 play car, 1 broken play polar bear figurine, 3 dinosaur figurines, and some interlocking block pieces. The program was cited for this same non-compliance, during a visit in July of 2019.
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Open packages of wheat thins crackers (intended food for children), were not being stored in a sealed or closed container.
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On the day of the visit, the thermometers for both refrigerators in the kitchen read 44 degrees Fahrenheit, which is above the required temperature for the safe food storage. The same non-compliance during a visit in July of 2019.
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The following items were seen as hazards/unsafe within the indoor licensed space: 1) The foyer rug that leads into the program was torn. 2) The scatter rug in the preschool classroom was very dirty with an abundance of dirt/crumbs on it, that seemed to be more than what would accumulated in one day. This rug's edges were also beginning to fray. 3) Two plastic dramatic play kitchen sets in the preschool classroom were not secured.
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Peeling paint was observed on the brick side of the exterior building.
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The following hazards were noted within the outdoor play space: 1) An abundance of trash was observed within the infant/toddler playground. The program was cited for this same non-compliance during a visit in July of 2019. 2) The fencing to a gate that is within the walking route to the playground was torn, leaving pieces of sharp metal exposed and accessible to the children 3) The closing mechanism to a stairwell in the paved area of the outdoor play space was broken, therefore not protecting access to the stairwell. 4) The gate to the dumpster had a gap that posed an entrapment hazard 5) The carpet to the approved deck that can be used by children was torn, and there was abundance of debris on the deck that was accessible to children.
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There was no evidence at the program of the Transportation's back up driver’s current 7D license.
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An Educator in the infant classroom did not wash her hands or the hands of a child that she just finished diapering.
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