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Home › MA › Worcester › Ortiz Varela De Jose, Jhordana
Worcester MA 10610 · License #P-257231 · Home-based · Family Child Care
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Exits (two exits)
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Smoke Detectors
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Heating Safety - Heating sources
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Electric outlets covered, no frayed electrical cords
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Chipping and Peeling Paint
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Indoor Hazards
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Stairways
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Porches and Decks
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Outdoor Space - Square Footage
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Outdoor Playspace - Hazards
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Discussed with the educator the need to add exit signs at both the kitchen door and living room exits.
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Discussed with the educator the need to change the smoke alarm batteries in the living room. The kitchen was observed to be in good condition.
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Observed cast iron radiators used for heating in the living room and kitchen. Discussed with the educator the need for childproof barriers to prevent children from coming into contact with them.
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The licensor discussed securing electrical cords out of children’s reach and ensuring all outlets are covered in the living room and kitchen.
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Observed flaking paint on the exterior deck and stairs. Discussed that it must be repaired.
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Observed and discussed with the educator the need to repair flooring between the living room, and kitchen, as missing tiles may pose a tripping hazard to children.
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Observed outdoor stairs missing a handrail on one side.
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Discussed that stair openings/spaces must be safely barricaded so no opening is more than 3 1/2 inches to prevent hazards to children.
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The educator will use her backyard as the outdoor play area and mentioned she would like to upgrade to 10 children. Discussed the need to fence in the outdoor space and ensure it meets licensing requirements. Reviewed outdoor play area requirements of 75 square feet per child (6 children – 450 sq. ft.; 8 children – 600 sq. ft.; 10 children – 750 sq. ft.).
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Discussed with the educator the need for a permanently installed barrier that is at least four feet high.
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Children's Records
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Diapering & Toileting
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Playground Safety - Fallzones
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Outdoor Playspace - Hazards
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Required Postings - Child Specific
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Ongoing Professional Development
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Annual Registration in Professional Qualifications Registry (PQR)
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Current consent for administered medications
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The licensor reviewed the children’s records and noted that the annual update forms were missing.
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The educator keeps a changing table near the bathroom. The licensor observed a cloth on the changing mat and reminded the educator that mats must be waterproof, intact, easy to clean, and have a protective waterproof barrier.
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Licensor observed a slide over 18 inches high. Licensor discussed that any slide over 18 inches must have a fall zone with six feet of space around it and at least nine inches of mulch, sand, or rubber mulch to prevent injuries.
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Three children enrolled in the program require a posting of emergency medications and allergies.
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The licensor observed that the educator has not completed the required amount of training hours. Although the educator completed EEC Essentials 2.0, the licensor recommended that the educator contact Central MA Professional Development for guidance on meeting ongoing training requirements.
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The educator’s PQR number is 9746876, which expired in October 2025. The licensor emailed the educator to remind her to renew the PQR.
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Three children enrolled in the program require consent to administer medication. The licensor reminded the educator that written permission from both the parents and the child’s doctor is required before giving any medication and that these permissions must be kept in each child’s file.
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The water used for washing hands tested over 120F.
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Exits and evacuation routes must be kept clear of obstructions. Currently, the exit routes have clutter, making it difficult to evacuate to the outside.
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During the progress visit, the licensor observed a slide more than 18 inches in height in the educator's outdoor play space. The door leading to the outdoor play space needs a new screen, as it has two rips. Additionally, the outside wood fence door needs to be repaired.
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The last evacuation drill was observed to have been completed in August.
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Evacuation Logs
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Childrens Records - R Apr 2025
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Ongoing Professional Development
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Handwashing
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Exit Safety - 1
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Space (indoor / outdoor hazards) - 1
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The licensor reviewed the children's records and found that one child was missing annual enrollment forms.
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Observed that the educator did not have enough trainings completed. Reviewed training requirements with the educator. Educators in family childcare working more than 10 hours per week must complete at least 10 hours of professional development per year, with one-third of the training focusing on diverse learners.
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Playground Safety - Fallzones
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Space (indoor / outdoor hazards) - R Apr 2025
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Equipment and Materials
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We discussed to reduce the height of the plastic slide and other playground equipment that is higher than 18 inches in height. A copy of the Outdoor Home Safety Playground Handbook will be sent by email for the educator to review.
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Violation
For the outdoor space we discussed to repair the following hazards: peeling paint along the outside of the house, broken screen for the back door, protruding nails on wooden gates, barricade hole for one of the gates, remove old wood, secure wooden poles or remove and mow the lawn. For the indoor space we discussed to replace the thermometer for the refrigerator since the existing thermometer was not functioning; temperature needs to be between 32 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit. We also discussed to ensure that the hot water temperature is not more than 120 degrees Fahrenheit; currently about 122.
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We discussed to secure one toy shelf and repair the broken drawer for the diapering table.
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Pest Elimination
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Space (health risks) - 1
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Space (indoor / outdoor hazards) - 1
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Equipment and Materials
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We discussed to create a mechanism to prevent flies from coming into the kitchen. During the visit the licensor observed multiple flies in the kitchen that were landing on the left over food on the table.
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We discussed to secure a toy shelf.
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For the outdoor space we discussed to repair the broken gate, remove pieces of loose wood on the ground and mow the lawn. For the indoor space we discussed to barricade the holes around the air conditioner and window to prevent the flies from coming into the kitchen.
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We discussed to acquire and display a variety of toys for indoor and outdoor learning and active play.
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