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Worcester MA 01608 · License #P-246169 · Center · Center-Based Care
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Violation
Child Guidance & Interactions
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Indoor Space
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Outdoor Space
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
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
Diapering on elevated surface
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Evacuation procedures posted at each exit
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Medication
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP)
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
A child in the T/PS 1 classroom asked an Educator for a stuffed dog that was on top of a tall shelf. The Educator said to the child "No, we can't do that one, it's a mascot".
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
When observing in classrooms the following was noted: 1. Toilet bowl plungers and toilet cleaning brushes were found in children's bathroom accessible to children. 2. An electrical outlet in the infant classroom was not covered with a safety plug. 3. The emergency bag with medications was stored inside a cubby accessible to children in the PS 2 classroom.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Orange fencing ripped and section is lying on the ground.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Medications were not listed on the allergy/emergency medical condition posting.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
An Educator in the T/PS 1 classroom took both hands off of a child that she was diapering on an elevated surface.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Written emergency evacuation procedures were not posted by each potential exit out of classrooms.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
When reviewing medication the following was noted; 1. 1 child's prescription for an [REDACTED]expired 3/25/26, [REDACTED] was expired 5/2026 and was not in its original box or with the prescription label affixed to it.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
1 child with an [REDACTED]on site did not have an IHCP for the condition.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
A written progress report must be done periodically
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Record of injuries, behavior incidents, accidents, emergencies
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Children's records and checklist
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Staff records checklist
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Child guidance practices are supportive, nurturing, and responsive to children
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Staff:child ratios and groupings: Fixed
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Staff:child ratios and groupings; Dev. Placement
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Equipment is clean, safe, secured, and poses no hazard.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Well-balanced curriculum that supports the health & well being of children
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Curriculum and daily activities are developmentally & linguistically appropriate
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
Allergies, medical info, special diets, emergency medications; privacy protected
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Evacuation procedures posted at each exit; Exit signs and diagrams as required
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Evacuation drill log, all groups
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Staff and children wash hands: after toileting or diapering
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Refrigerator temp. between 32-40 degrees; working thermometer in refrigerator
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Emergency medications readily available
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Staff and children wash hands: after contact with bodily fluids
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP)
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Infection Control/Hand Washing
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Medication Storage; Medication Container/Label
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Proper sanitizing techniques; Bottles labeled and out of children's reach
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Changing surface protected with covering of adequate size
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
The date was not written on one PS child's progress report so it could not be determined if they were being completed every 6 months as required.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
At the time of the visit the program did not have an injury/incident log.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
6 children's files were reviewed and the following was noted: 1. 1 file was missing evidence of a transportation plan and updated lead screening. 2. 1 file was missing evidence of a progress report every 6 months as one was not dated so it could not be determined, evidence of a physical exam, lead screening and immunizations.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
6 staff files were reviewed and the following was noted: 1. 2 files were missing evidence of [REDACTED] and one file stated the Educator was not immune to [REDACTED]. 2. 1 file was missing evidence of a current physcial exam.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
When observing in classrooms the following was noted: 1. An Educator in the T/PS 1 classroom was not nurturing or responsive to the children's needs. She did not encourage or explain appropriate behavior or support the development of self-esteem, independence or self-regulation. The Educator was observed saying "no", "no thank you" constantly. The tone she was using was not appropriate. She told a child "I'll take it away if you can't play nicely" and was observed taking the toy away with no explanation, just a statement "all done". 2. 4 I/T Educators were observed sitting in chairs in the basement gross motor room, children were running around room the Educators were not interacting/playing games with the children. 3. Educators were not providing opportunities for children to develop self-help skills; encouraging children’s efforts, work and accomplishments; in the PS 2, and I/T 2 classroom when they were observed controlling the children's artwork and moving items that the children glued on to the "correct" spot or filling in the spots with orange tissue paper that the child chose not to fill in to ensure it looked like a carrot
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
The program was not following the EEC regulation for a fixed PS age grouping when they placed 3 toddlers (DOB 7/29/23, 7/5/23 and 10/15/23) into the PS 1 classroom.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
3 children that were not 2.9 years old were assigned to the PS 1 classroom. There was no evidence on file of development placement and if using the developmental placement policy, the program is only allowed to developmentally place 2 children outside of their chronological age group.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
The I/T 2 classroom had cotton balls in their sensory table. This is considered a choking hazard.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
When observing in classrooms the following was noted: 1. Educators in the PS 1 & 2 room were not allowing children to choose activities they were assigning activities to children and expecting them to stay at that activity then they were expected to move to the next table activity. 2. The T/PS 1 classroom did not give a transition warning prior to making the children clean up for project. 3. The T/PS 1 classroom had a shelf full of puzzles however, the puzzle pieces were missing from all puzzles, they were found dumped into one bucket. This does not support learning/play.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Curriculum displayed on walls in the Infant/Toddler 1 classroom was not developmentally appropriate. The Licensor observed letter B and letter D worksheets that were painted on by the children.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
There is a triangular shaped foam piece missing from the foam flooring in the PS 2 classroom posing a potential tripping hazard.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
The allergy/emergency medication posting was not accurate, and it was not posted in the PS 1 classroom.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
When observing in rooms the following was noted: 1. The written emergency evacuation procedures/diagram of escape routes were not posted by the main door in the T/PS 2 classroom and the written was missing from diagrams in the PS 2 classroom. 2. The written emergency evacuation procedures did not list the secondary route instructions, and the primary route was not clear when exiting out specific doors.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
The evacuation log did not state the route taken or the effectiveness. The program must be practicing both their primary and secondary routes to evacuate and must list the effectiveness of each drill.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
An Educator in the T/PS 2 classroom did not remove her gloves and wash her hands after diapering each child.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
The T/PS 2 classroom did not have a thermometer in the refrigerator.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Children with diagnosed conditions such as asthma and allergies did not have any emergency medication on site.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
1 Educator in the I/T 1 classroom did not wash her hands with soap/water after wiping a child's nose.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Violation
Several children with chronic medical conditions (allergies, asthma, blood disease) did not have an IHCP on file.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
An Educator in the PS 1 classroom instructed a child to wash their hands but neither Educator supervised handwashing. The child ran his hands under water for a few seconds; he never used soap.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
When reviewing medication the following was learned: 1. 1 child's prescription for an[REDACTED] stated to discard after 8/22/25. 2. 1 child's prescription for an [REDACTED] stated to discard after 9/30/25.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
T/PS 1 & 2 did not sanitize the tables after washing them with soap/water.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Educators in the T/PS classrooms were changing children standing up. They were not using a mat underneath the child to protect the child from the changing surface if they needed to lay the child down.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Children's Records
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
3 children's files were reviewed and 1 file was missing evidence of a progress report.
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
Administration/License
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Interaction with child
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Supervision of a child
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Diapering and Toileting for children under 2.9
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
When observing in the Infant/Toddler classroom the Licensor noted an Educator who kept trying to force a child to lie down on her cot. This Educator kept saying over and over "Good night", "All done" and was picking the child up and lying her stomach down on her cot and holding her hand over her back while she tried to rub it forcing the child to stay on her stomach. The child repeatedly tried to get up off her cot and to roll over off of her stomach and the Educator kept putting the child back on her mat and flipping the child over onto her stomach.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
At the time of the visit the Directors admitted a child outside of the provisions of the license; they allowed a 9.5-year-old child of an Educator who works in the program to attend, the program is not licensed for SA children.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
At the time of the visit an Educator was not being consistent and predictable in the physical and emotional care of a School-Age child that was in her classroom. The Licensor was observing the Infant/Toddler classroom for approximately half an hour, the Licensor heard a knock on a door, the Educator opened the door, and a 9.5-year-old child said, "Can I get out now".
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
At the time of the visit an Educator did not exercise appropriate supervision of a School-Age child that was in her care. The Licensor was observing the Infant/Toddler classroom for approximately half an hour, the Licensor heard a knock on a door, the Educator opened the door, and a 9.5-year-old child said, "Can I get out now". The child was left unsupervised in a closet.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Educators in the Infant 1 room and I/T room took both hands off of a child they were diapering on an elevated surface.
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
Allergy posting
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Evacuation procedures posted at each exit
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Medication
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
Diapering and Toileting for children under 2.9
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
When observing in classrooms the Licensor noted the following: 1. Attendance was not accurate in the PS 2 classroom, 15 children were present, and 16 children were signed in on the IPAD, the Educator stated they were waiting for one more child. 2. Attendance in the Toddler classroom was not accurate as some of the children who marked present were not in that classroom for the day, they were in another Toddler room. Attendance must always reflect the actual children/grouping in the classroom.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
At the time of the visit allergy/emergency medication was posted visible for all to see, it must be posted privacy protected.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Written emergency evacuation procedures and diagrams of escape routes were not posted by all means of egress out of the classrooms.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
1 child's medication did not have the prescription label attached to it.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
3 children with a chronic medical condition [REDACTED] did not have an IHCP on file.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
When observing diapering in the Toddler classroom the Licensor noted the following: 1. The diapering surface was not washed with soap/water prior to disinfecting. 2. The disinfecting solution did not remain wet long enough to disinfect the diapering surface. 3 The Educator did not wash her hands prior to putting on another set of gloves and changing the next child.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Children's records and checklist - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Staff meeting documentation
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Supervision of children
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Playground free from hazards; fenced if applicable
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Evacuation procedures posted at each exit; Exit signs and diagrams as required
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Evacuation cribs meet standards, fits through doors
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Proper sanitizing techniques; Bottles labeled and out of children's reach
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Staff and children wash hands: after contact with bodily fluids
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Food Storage, Sanitation & Safety
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Refrigerator temp. between 32-40 degrees; working thermometer in refrigerator
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
6 children's files were reviewed and the following was noted: 1. 1 child did not have evidnece of a physical exam on file. 2. 1 child's developmental history was incomplete and was not signed/dated by the parent.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
When reviewing staff meeting documentation the following was noted: 1. Staff meeting log showed the program was meeting for 1- 1 1/2 hours per month, 2 hours per month is required.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
6 staff files were reviewed, and the following was noted: 1. 1 file was missing evidence of [REDACTED]First Aid, professional development hours. 2. 1 file was missing evidence of registering in the PQ registry, evidence of [REDACTED] 3. 1 file was missing documentation of interview date, verification of 2 verbal references, evidence of BRC suitability, evidence of [REDACTED]. 4. 1 file was missing application/resume, documentation of interview date, verification of 2 verbal references, 5. 1 file was missing evidence of professional development. 6. All files were missing evidence of staff observations and consultations every other month as required.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
The Staff meeting log showed the program was conducting staff meetings at nap time while the children were present. Educators must not engage in any other activities or tasks that could unnecessarily divert their attention from supervising the children.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
The playground had 2 small bushes that had thorns/pickers on them.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
At the time of the visit the following was noted: 1. Written emergency evacuation procedures were not posted by each exit out of classrooms. 2. Diagram of escape routes were not posted in classrooms that did not have a direct door leading to the outside (Infant, PS1, I/T 2).
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
At the time of the visit the evacuation crib in the I/T 1 classroom was full of toys and equipment.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
When observing a diaper change in the I/T 2 classroom the Licensor noted the Educator only cleaned the surface with a disinfectant and wiped it immediately, she did not wash the surface with soap/water first which is required and then allow the disinfectant to air dry.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
A child in the PS 2 classroom blew their nose with a tissue but did not wash their hands with soap/water after. The Educator encouraged the child to get a tissue but did not follow through with handwashing.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
The program was not safely storing food and milk in the I/T room. Bottles and sippy cups filled with milk and other food items were observed sitting out on top of the children's cubbies on individual trays for over an hour.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
The I/T 1 classroom did not have a thermometer in the refrigerator and the Infants thermometer was in the freezer so it could not be determined if the fridge was between 32-40 degrees. The T/PS classrooms fridge thermometer stated it was 44 degrees.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Medication Storage; Medication Container/Label
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
While reviewing medications for a student an expired bottle of [READCATED] was found.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Equipment is clean, safe, secured, and poses no hazard.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Evacuation procedures posted at each exit; Exit signs and diagrams as required
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Food Storage, Sanitation & Safety
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Staff and children wash hands: after contact with bodily fluids
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Refrigerator temp. between 32-40 degrees; working thermometer in refrigerator
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Staff monitor environment for hazards-Hazardous items not accessible to children
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Through a review of eight staff files, one file did not have evidence of a health physical or immunity to [REDACTED] or evidence of program orientation.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
At the time of the visit, floor mats in the toddler classroom and the infant classroom were turning up at the corners posing a tripping hazard to children.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
A the time of the visit, the preschool doorway exit that led directly to the outdoors did not have an exit sign at it.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
A box of cheerio cereal that was opened and used as an extra snack in the past for a child in the program was not stored in a sealed or closed container.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
A preschool child was not instructed to wash his hands as he wiped his nose against both backs of his hands on multiple times while speaking with one of the Educators in the classroom.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
The refrigerator temperature in the toddler classroom refrigerator registered 46 degrees on the day of the visit.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
At the time of the visit, trash (food packages/wrappers, and used bottle waters), were observed within the off site, fenced in outdoor approved space.
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
Peeling plaster, lose sheetrock/concrete, and hanging insulation was observed in the ceiling area of the 2nd Emergency Evacuation route of the basement space.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Children's Records - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Toothbrushing
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Working Telephone
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Through a review of [REDACTED] children’s files the following was noted: 1) [REDACTED file did not have the face sheet signed or dated by the parent 2) [REDACTED] file did not have a current health physical on file 3) [REDACTED] children’s files did not have a transportation plan.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
On the day of the visit, it was learned that children's toothbrushes are being stored in individual "plastic baggies". Eductor's shared that the toothbrushes are placed in the baggies after a child brushes their teeth. This practice does not allow the toothbrush to be stored in a safe and sanitary manner that is open to the air. This practice also does not follow the program's toothbrush policy as outlined in the program's parent handbook.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
It was learned during the visit that Educators do not have access to a working telephone provided to them by the program to make or receive during the hours of the program operation, whether on or off the premises, while they are responsible for supervising children.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Disposition: No
Disposition: Yes