Holyoke Boys and Girls Club

7.11(02)(c), 7.11(02)(e) — Health

The program did not have non-prescription medication for one child as required on the child's Individual Health Care Plan. Corrective action: The non-prescription medication has been obtained from the parent and is kept with the youth's other prescribed medications. During the enrollment process going forward, the Site Coordinator will review the Individual Health Care Plans to ensure that the program receives all required medications before the child begins. The Program Administrator will provide oversight of the enrollment process.. Regulation: All prescription medications must be in the containers in which they were originally dispensed and with their original labels affixed. Over-the-counter medications must be in the original manufacturer’s packaging., Unless otherwise specified in a child’s individual health care plan, the educator must store all medications out of the reach of children and under proper conditions for sanitation, preservation, security and safety during the time the children are in care and during the transportation of children. Cited during: Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.04(04)(a)(01), 7.04(04)(a)(02) — Care of Children

Attendance was not accurate in classrooms when some of the children in the group were in the cafeteria eating dinner. Corrective action: Scheduled attendance checks will be conducted at specific times, such as before and after meal breaks, to ensure accuracy. Clear communication protocols will also be established between classroom instructors and cafeteria staff to keep track of student movements. Training will be conducted to all staff on the importance of accurate attendance tracking and the procedures to follow.. Regulation: daily attendance records indicating each child’s attendance, including arrival and departure times;, a method of knowing exactly who is present on the premises at any given point in the day. Cited during: Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.11(10)(c)(02) — Health

Children did not wash their hands before eating dinner. It was reported that children wash their hands at school. Corrective action: A routine will be incorporated to include handwashing into the daily routine. It will be a non-negotiable step before every meal. Staff will supervise the children to ensure they are following the routine correctly.. Regulation: before eating or handling food; Cited during: Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).