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Worcester MA 01609-1120 · License #P-169785 · Center · Center-Based Care
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Children's Records
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Staff Records
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Equipment and materials visible, available, accessible
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Transportation Plan
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Emergency Evacuation
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Emergency medications readily available
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3 SA children's files were reviewed and the following was noted: 1. All 3 files were missing the date of admission. 2. 2 files were missing evidence of an annual progress report for the 24-25 school year. 3. 2 files were missing evidence of a physical exam OR a signed/dated statement saying the child's physical exam/immunizations are on file with the public school.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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3 SA staff files were reviewed and the following was noted: 1. 1 Educator was missing a staff information form, evidence of a suitable BRC (there was a provisional letter in her file, but she was deemed suitable), evidence of a physical exam, evidence of [REDACTED]evidence of a program orientation and evidence of having completed professional development hours for last year. 2. 1 Educator file was missing evidence of an annual evaluation, program orientation, first aid training and professional development hours for last year. 3. 1 Educator was missing an annual evaluation, program orientation and evidence of renewal in the EEC PQ registry.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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When observing in the Kindergarten B upstairs classroom the Licensor noted there was not an appropriate amount of materials/variety of toys/equipment for the children to independently access. The shelving unit contained 8 toys/games, 7 children were complaining, they were sitting at the table coloring with only 8 markers and a large bin of crayons., all children were using the markers and had to wait for a child to finish to get a different color. (There was not enough toys/equipment in the 1st grade upstairs classroom either, all rooms must be checked).
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3 SA children's files were reviewed, and all 3 transportation plans were not accurate; they stated the children arrive to program by parent drop off which is inaccurate, they arrive by program bus.
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When reviewing the SA evacuation drill log the Licensor noted the SA program did not practice an evacuation drill in December 2025 as required.
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1 SA child's IHCP stated to administer [REDACTED] and there was none on site.
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Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
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Transitions/Waiting
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Opportunities to foster independence and self help skills
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Food prepared/served in safe/sanitary manner
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Transitions
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Evacuation procedures posted at each exit
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Medication
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP)
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Emergency medications readily available
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At the time of the visit the 3rd Grade B classroom did not have accurate attendance; 9 children were present and none were signed in.
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When observing in the 3rd Grade B classroom the Licensor noted 2 children seated on the floor in front of the door to the hall waiting for over 15 minutes to transition to the gym. These children were not offered any additional activity to do. They were told to come and sit at the table which they refused as there was nothing out on the table for them to do.
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When observing in the 3rd Grade B classroom the Licensor noted there was not an appropriate amount of materials/variety of toys/equipment for the children to independently access. The entire shelving unit was empty, the only items available to them in the classroom was a deck of UNO cards and a small container of Legos. 2 children had provided their own markers and coloring pencils to the group. 2 children were complaining they were bored, and one began acting up by flicking another child's ear, The Educator responded with "You're just being annoying for no reason" nothing was offered to these 2 children but the container of Legos.
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2 children in the 3rd Grade B classroom were observed eating snack at a table that was being used by other children for coloring/drawing, this is not considered safe, and sanitary serving of snack.
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When observing the 3rd Grade B children transitioning from the classroom to the gym the Licensor noted neither Educator completed a name to face attendance check when they left the classroom nor when they entered the gym area on the 2nd floor. Thid is not considered safe.
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Written emergency evacuation procedures were missing from the 3rd Grade B classroom second means of egress near the telephone.
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1 child's emergency medication in the 3rd Grade B classroom was expired the prescription expired 1/25 and the [REDACTED] itself expired 4/25. The SA program was previously cited for this on 3/4/25.
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When reviewing IHCP's the following was noted: 1. 1 child's IHCP in the 3rd Grade B classroom stated to administer [REDACTED]neither medication was in the classroom with the child's [REDACTED] 2. The IHCP was not signed/dated by the parent.
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1 child's IHCP in the 3rd Grade B classroom stated to administer [REDACTED]neither medication was onsite/with the child in the classroom this is not considered readily available.
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SA staff who have been employed longer than 6 months did not have evidence of current First Aid training as required.
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The date of admission was missing from the SA files.
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1 SA staff file was missing the date of hire, annual evaluation, physical exam, evidence of immunity to MMR, Program orientation, and evidence of Group leader qualifications.
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The diaper changing area in the Infant classroom was not adjacent to the sink
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When observing the Infant classroom, the Licensor noted the Educator took both hands off of a child on the diaper changing table several times.
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1 SA child's IHCP stated to administer [REDACTED]and there was none on site as required.
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When observing in classrooms the following was noted: 1. An Educator in the Green room did not wash her hands prior to putting on gloves to serve lunch. 2. Tables in the Green room were sprayed with bleach and water solution prior to lunch, they were not washed first with soap/water as required.
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When reviewing the transportation log, the Licensor noted there was no sign off from the bus driver and a monitor or reviewer to ensure no child is left on the bus as required per policy. The SAMPLE log was e-mailed to the Administrator.
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Emergency medications readily available
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Infection Control/Hand Washing - R Apr 2025
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Vehicle and Driver Requirement1
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Staff First Aid Training - R Apr 2025
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Children's Records - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Changing table adjacent to sink
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Diapering and Toileting for children under 2.9
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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Staff meeting documentation
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A written progress report must be done periodically
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Equipment is clean, safe, secured, and poses no hazard.
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Evacuation procedures posted at each exit; Exit signs and diagrams as required
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Allergies, medical info, special diets, emergency medications; privacy protected
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Evacuation drill log, all groups
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Documentation of medication administration; Current consent for medications
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
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8 staff files were reviewed, 4 ECE and 4 SA files, the following was noted: 1. 1 SA file was missing a staff information form. 2. 3 ECE files were missing the interview date and verification of 2 verbal references. 2 SA files were missing the verification of 1 verbal reference. 3. 1 SA file was missing the date of hire. 4. All files were missing an annual evaluation. 5. 2 SA files were missing a physical exam and 1 file was missing evidence of [REDACTED]. 6. 4 SA files were missing evidence of a program orientation. 7. 1 SA file was missing evidence of the EEC Essential trainings. 8. 4 SA files were missing evidence of yearly professional development. 9. Observations and consultations every other month were missing from all staff files.
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It could not be determined if the program was meeting with staff for a minimum of 2 hours per monthly as the staff meeting times were not recorded on the agendas.
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Evidence of yearly progress reports were not on file for 2 SA children.
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At the time of the visit the following was noted: 1. Scentsy air freshener was found stored in an unlocked low cabinet accessible to children in the Yellow Room. 2. Wooden dramatic play furniture and shelving units were not secured in the Yellow Room, Green Room, Red Room, Blue Room. 2. Molding was missing from the lower part of the walls in the Green Room bathroom. 3. Caulk around the sink areas in the Green Room and Turquoise Room was in need of removal and replacement.
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Emergency evacuation procedures and diagram of escape routes was missing from the Upstairs ECE classroom door that leads to the other classroom.
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At the time of the visit emergency/lifesaving medications were not listed on the allergy posting as required.
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When reviwing the Fire evacuation logs the following was noted: 1. The ECE log was missing the # of children evacuated and the route used. 2. The SA program did not have evidence of completing evacuation drills monthly as required. The last recorded drill was 11/7/2022.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
3 children with emergency medication did not have current medication consents from parents to administer medication.
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When reviewing IHCP's in the SA program it was learned that the plans had expired and were not updated yearly as required.
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Indoor Space - free of hazards
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Written emergency evac procedures
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At the time of the Capacity Change visit shelving units and dramatic play sets were not secured and potentially tippable.
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At the time of the capacity increase visit the written emergency evacuation procedures and diagram of escape routes were not posted by all potential exits out of classrooms.
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Evacuation procedures posted at each exit
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Medication
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Current consent for administered medications - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Vehicle and Driver Requirement1
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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A transportation log for the SA program was reviewed and the Licensor noted children were not checked off when they arrived on some days and not checked off when they departed on other days. The bus driver must inspect and sign/date each log/bus run to ensure no child is left and a second person must double check each bus to ensure no child is left and sign/date each log/bus run.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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At the time of the visit written emergency evacuation procedures were not posted by each potential exit in the SA classrooms.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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4 IHCP's were reviewed, and the Licensor noted in the SA program 1 IHCP had expired 4/5/22 and there was no IHCP on file for a child with an allergy requiring the administration of an [REDACTED]
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Violation
At the time of the visit medication was reviewed and the following was noted: 1. In the ECE program, 1 bottle of [REDACTED] had expired.1/2023. 2. In the SA program 1 [REDACTED] had expired it stated to discard after 11/1/2022.
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When reviewing medication consent forms in the SA program the Licensor noted 1 child's consent to administer [REDACTED]l expired 3/2022.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Children's Records - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Food prepared/served in safe/sanitary manner
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Medication
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A review of the Early Childhood children's record checklist showed 40 students with expired First Aid/Emergency release and transportation forms and 1 student who has not had a physical in over two years.
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A review of the staff records checklist showed: (1)The program director was missing application/resume, documentation of interview and two reference checks (2) One educator was missing program orientation (3)Two educators were missing evidence of physical and[REDACTED] (4) One educator's file was missing staff information form, documentation of interview/references, first aid certification and CPR
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While reviewing attendance in the 5th and 6th grade grouping, three children was noted on the while four children were in attendance
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While observing snack time in the school age program it was noted a table was not washed and sanitized between groups of children eating snack.
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While reviewing medications, it was noted an [REDACTED]was expired.
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Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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Children's records and checklist - R Apr 2025
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Staff interact with and assist children during snack and mealtimes.
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Accurate attendance; arrival/departure times
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Sufficient materials & equipment visible, available, and accessible
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Equipment is clean, safe, secured, and poses no hazard.
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Electric outlets covered, no frayed electrical cords. Carbon monoxide detector.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Allergies, medical info, special diets, emergency medications; privacy protected
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Evacuation procedures posted at each exit; Exit signs and diagrams as required
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Food is nutritious, adequate amount, with variety/meets USDA requirements
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Food Storage, Sanitation & Safety
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Documentation of medication administration; Current consent for medications
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One hand on child when being changed on elevated surface
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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 toileting or diapering
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Staff and children wash hands: before/after water play
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Staff monitor environment for hazards-Hazardous items not accessible to children
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Violation
Through a random review of 21 staff files the following was noted: For the Group Child Care Staff Files: 1)One file did not have evidence of a current professional qualification certificate, and two files did not have evidence of current physicals and [REDACTED]. For the School Age Staff files: 1) Three staff files did not have evidence of current health [REDACTED], and one file did not have evidence of [REDACTED]. 2) Although the program was able to provide documentation of current CPR for all staff, there was no evidence of current first aid certification for four staff who had been hired for more than 6 months.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Through a review of 18 children's files the following was noted for the children enrolled in the Group Child Care component of the program: 1) Two files did not have evidence of a current face sheet as there was no date recorded when the parent signed this form 2) One file did not have evidence of a current transportation plan, as there was not date recorded when the parent of this child signed this form 3) There was no evidence of two children's developmental histories being current, as there was no date recorded, when the parent signed this form 4)Two children's files did not have evidence of a current health [REDACTED].
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Educator's in the school age kindergarten classroom did not sit and engage with the children at snack time, and stood in the kitchen area of the classroom behind the gate while children ate snack.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Although the classrooms in the group child care portion of the program had a method of knowing where any given child was, the arrival times for children on the day of the visit were not be recording consistently.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Some of the school age classrooms did not have a sufficient variety of materials for the children to play with for the total licensed grouping of that classroom. This was observed in at least two classrooms.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
The following hazards were observed on the day of the visit in the Group Child Care Portion of the program: 1) a plastic mat under the paint easel in the half-day toddler classroom was curling up on the edges, which posed a potential tripping hazard 2) A soft couch in the green classroom was beginning to tear 3) A wooden play stand where dramatic dress up clothes are hung in the red classroom was found to be unsecured
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
An extension cord that was seen plugged into an outlet but not attached to any equipment in the Turquoise classroom was laying on the floor near the paint easel. This posed a potential tripping hazard for children.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
The allergy posting in two of the classrooms in the child care component of the program was not current
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Violation
An evacuation procedure and diagram of the escape route was not posted at the secondary exit of the half day toddler classroom.
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Violation
The afternoon snack for school age children did not meet the USDA requirements of two food groups.
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Violation
Opened snacks that were being stored in multiple classrooms of the Group Child Care component of the program were not being stored in sealed or closed containers.
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Violation
Through a random review of emergency medication consents in both the group child care and school age areas of the program; it was noted that many of the consents did not provide specific directions of when the parent authorized the program to administer such medication, as the information recorded on the consent stated, "as needed"
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
An Educator in one of the toddler age classrooms did not always keep one hand on a child while diapering this child on an elevated surface.
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Violation
An Educator in the green classroom of the group child care component, did not clean and disinfect the changing table between the diapering of multiple children in a row. Tables in one of the school age classroom were only cleaned with soap and water and not sanitized prior to children sitting at them to eat snack.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
An Educator in the green classroom of the group child component of the program did not wash her hands between diapering multiple children in a row.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Children in the half day toddler classroom and in the turquoise classroom did not wash their hands prior to playing with ice/water play.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Through a random review of Individual Health Care Plans it was noted that not all of the required information was provided on any of the IHCP's that were reviewed.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Sharpie markers were found accessible to children in one of the classroom drawers of the blue classroom.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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