Kindness Counts

Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 10/2025.

It was observed that the elevator lift gate was not secured. The gate could be easily lifted up and down, raising significant health and safety concerns for parents, staff, and especially the children who use this hallway to move between different parts of the building.

It was observed that a cleaner bottle was in a waste basket in the PreK classroom bathroom and accessible to children. (CORRECTED ON SITE))

It was observed that in the PREK classroom bathroom the waste receptables in use did not have a lid.

It was observed that the Certificate of Compliance posted was not current and had an expiration date of 8/17/2025.

The file for facility person #8 contained Child Abuse clearances dated 9/10/2020 with an update on 11/25/2025, The mandated reporter training on file were dated 9.9.2020 and updated on 9.10.2025. Clearances and mandated reporter training for facility person #8 were not updated within the 60-month timeframe required under CPSL.

It was observed that parent emergency letter on file did not include written emergency accommodations for toddler in care.

Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that for Child #1, the Child Service Reports were updated beyond the 6-month timeframe. The CSR dates include 8.19.25 and updated on 3.17.26.

Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that for Child #2, the agreement form did not include an admissions date.

Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that for Child #2 and Child #3, the agreement forms did not include extra services provided. (Corrected on Site).

Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that for Child #1, the Emergency Contact form did not include the enrolling parent's work address.

Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that for Child #2, the Emergency Contact form did not include the release person's address.

It was observed that the child and facility files did not include an incident form on file for 4/2/26 documenting injuries, scratches, or 'bumps.'

Staff person #1's file does not include the mandated reporter training certificate. Staff person #2 did not obtain the NSOR Certificate before working with children. See code sheet for first day of working with children.

It was observed in the infant space, that a spray bottle with yellow solution did not have a label that specified the content. CORRECTED ON SITE.

It was observed that there was a bottle of acrylic paint in the preschool classroom, which is toxic, that was accessible to children. CORRECTED ON SITE.

It was observed in the infant space, that adult scissors were on the window shelf, accessible to children. CORRECTED ON SITE.

It was observed in the school-age/pre-k room, that there are 3 glass doors that do not contain visual identification on the glass. CORRECTED ON SITE.

It was observed in the infant space, that the third crib from the left contained a boppy pillow that was ripped at the middle seam, which is used by a young toddler. CORRECTED ON SITE.

Child #1's emergency contact information did not include the health insurance/MA policy number.

It was observed that the emergency contact forms in the classrooms and excursion backpacks, do not contain all emergency contact information specific to each child receiving care in the space.

Staff person #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5's files do not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility.