Choi's World Tae Kwon Do, Inc.
SPRINGFIELD, MA·Center-based CareLicensed
Contact information
Address461 SUMNER AVE, Springfield, MA, 01108-2320
CitySPRINGFIELD, MA 01108-2320
Phone(413) 736-1008
Operating details
Capacity97
SubsidiesY
License dateMarch 23, 2004
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 12/1/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High4
- Medium-High16
- Medium3
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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461 SUMNER AVE, Springfield, MA, 01108-2320, SPRINGFIELD, MA 01108-2320
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 12/1/2025
- High3
- Medium-High9
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium riskStandard 7.1012/1/2025
7.10(08)(b)(02), 7.09(05) — Care of Children
The program did not have a current staff schedule and posted in an area easily visible to educators, parents and visitors. The staff schedule must reflect the educator's qualifications required for their positions in accordance with EEC regulations. Corrective action: The program director posted a new staff schedule in the hallway where it is visible to everyone.. Regulation: the Licensee must keep the schedule current and posted in an area easily visible to educators, parents and visitors., All educators must possess the qualifications required for their positions in accordance with EEC regulations. Cited during: Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Corrected 1/20/2026 - High riskStandard 7.0412/1/2025
7.04(04)(a)(01), 7.10(01), 7.10(02), 7.10(03), 7.10(04), 7.10(09) — Care of Children
Staff were observed alone with groups exceeding the allowed ratio during transitions between activities, which raises supervision concerns, even though the program has sufficient staff on site. Corrective action: The program director has rearranged the staff members so that there are enough staff members for each activity.. Regulation: daily attendance records indicating each childs attendance, including arrival and departure times;, The licensee must maintain sufficient numbers of qualified staff to promote the health, safety, growth and development of each child. Assignment of staff must take into account the physical environment, requirements of the activities children are engaged in, and the developmental levels and behavioral traits of children in care., Ratios: The program must have the number of educators necessary to:, Staff to Be Included in Ratios., Multi-Age Grouping. A group of children ranging in age from birth through thirteen years (or sixteen years, if such children have special needs), may be assigned on an ongoing basis to a single group, provided all provisions of 606 CMR 7.10(4) are met. The Multi-Age Grouping ratios and group sizes specified at 606 CMR 7.10(4)(d h) may be used by:, Additional Provisions for Large Group and School Age Child Care. Cited during: Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Corrected 1/20/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 7.1312/1/2025
7.13(04)(c) — Transportation
Vehicle inspection and 7D were expired at the time of the visit. Corrective action: The 7D inspection is being scheduled and done by the program director at Boston Road location.. Regulation: any and all vehicles used for transportation of children are registered and inspected in accordance with the laws of the state; Cited during: Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Corrected 1/20/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 7.1112/1/2025
7.11(02)(c), 7.11(02)(e) — Health
1) A child's medication was missing the original box or prescription label. 2) The program had expired medication at the time of the visit. Corrective action: 1) The program director/office assistant spoke with the parent of the child whose medication box was missing. The parent brought the new prescription bottle with the original label. 2) The program director/office assistant returned the expired medication to the child's parent and parent brought in the new medication.. 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 manufacturers packaging., Unless otherwise specified in a childs 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).
Corrected 1/20/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 7.1112/1/2025
7.11(10)(c), 7.11(10)(d), 7.11(10)(f), 7.11(10)(g), 7.11(10)(h), 7.11(10)(i), 7.11(10)(j), 7.11(10)(m), 7.11(10)(l) — Health
It was observed that children did not wash their hands before snack time. Corrective action: The program director reiterated to the staff members to have the children wash their hands before snack time.. Regulation: The licensee must ensure that educators and children wash their hands with liquid soap and running water, using friction, in accordance with DPH guidelines. Hands must be dried with individual or disposable towels or automatic hand blow-dryers. The use of common towels is prohibited. Educators and children must wash their hands at least at the following times:, In addition, educators must wash their hands:, The licensee must ensure that equipment, materials, items or surfaces (including floors, walls and clothing used for dramatic play) are washed with soap and water and disinfected as needed to maintain a sanitary environment., All floors used by children must be swept and/or vacuumed daily., All eating surfaces must be washed and disinfected before and after each use., Where applicable, the following items, equipment and surfaces must be washed and disinfected after each use:, Toys mouthed by children must be set aside and stored after each use and may not be used by another child until they are washed and disinfected., The following must be washed and disinfected at least weekly:, The following items must be monitored for cleanliness and washed and disinfected at least daily: Cited during: Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Corrected 1/20/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 7.1112/1/2025
7.11(02)(l)(05), 7.11(02)(l)(04), 7.11(02)(l)(03), 7.11(02)(l)(02), 7.11(02)(l)(01) — Medication
1) The program did not have all required medication consent forms and IHCP current; some were expired and some were missing parental signatures. 2) The program did not have parental medication consent forms on file for some children who require them. Corrective action: The program director/office assistant is arranging to have medication consent forms and IHCP updated with the parents of children who require medications.. Regulation: Type of Medication: Topical, non-Prescription (not applied to open wounds or broken skin) Written Parental Consent Required: Yes, renewed annually Health Care Practitioner Authorization Required: No. Items not applied to open wounds or broken skin may be supplied by program with notification to parents of such, or parents may send in preferred brands of such items for their own child(ren)s use. Logging Required: No for items not applied to open wounds or broken skin., Type of Medication: Topical, non-Prescription (when applied to open wounds or broken skin) Written Parental Consent Required: Yes, renewed annually Health Care Practitioner Authorization Required: No in FCC. Yes in Large and Small Group. Must be in original container with original label containing the name of the child affixed Logging Required: Yes, including name of child, dosage, date, time, & staff signature, Type of Medication: Unanticipated Non-Prescription for Mild Symptoms (e.g., acetaminophen, ibuprofen, antihistamines) Written Parental Consent Required: Yes, renewed annually Health Care Practitioner Authorization Required: No in FCC. Yes in Large and Small Group. Must be in original container with original label containing the name of the child affixed Logging Required: Yes, including name of child, dosage, date, time, & staff signature, Type of Medication: Oral Non-Prescription Written Parental Consent Required: Yes, renewed weekly with dosage, times, days and purpose Health Care Practitioner Authorization Required: No in FCC. Yes in Large and Small Group. Must be in original container with original label containing the name of the child affixed Logging Required: Yes, including name of child, dosage, date, time, & staff signature. Missed doses must also be noted along with the reason(s) why the dose was missed., Type of Medication: All Prescription Written Parental Consent Required: Yes Health Care Practitioner Authorization Required: Yes. Must be in original container with original label containing the name of the child affixed. Logging Required: Yes, including name of child, dosage, date, time, & staff signature. Missed doses must also be noted along with the reason(s) why the dose was missed. Cited during: Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Corrected 1/20/2026 - High riskStandard 7.0412/1/2025
7.04(05)(a), 7.04(05)(b), 7.04(05)(c), 7.09(09) — Administration
The program did not have files or a current staff records checklist available on site. Corrective action: The program director from Boston Road location has updated the staff records checklist and is available on site.. Regulation: documentation that the employee has the qualifications required under 606 CMR 7.09, including, but not limited to, health records, as required by 606 CMR 7.09(11);, copies of licenses, certifications and registrations held, including, but not limited to, motor vehicle operators license (if the staff member transports children) and EEC educator qualification;, documentation of orientation, training and professional development, as required by 606 CMR 7.09(15)(d-f), 7.09(16)(c) and 7.09(17)(a), and 7.11(1), 7.09 (18)(d), and 7.09(19)(b),as applicable;, All educators must attend an orientation to early education and care approved by the Department. Cited during: Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Corrected 1/20/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 7.111/29/2025
7.11(03) — Health
1- Two children were missing parent signatures on their IHCP. 2- Two children needed updated IHCP. Corrective action: 1. IHCP for two children were signed. 2. One child has appointment on 2/18/25. We have received the IHCP for the other child. Regulation: Individual Health Care Plans The licensee must maintain as part of a childs record, an individual health care plan for each child with a chronic medical condition, which has been diagnosed by a licensed health care practitioner. The plan must describe the chronic condition, its symptoms, any medical treatment that may be necessary while the child is in care, the potential side effects of that treatment, and the potential consequences to the childs health if the treatment is not administered. Cited during: Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Corrected 2/20/2025 - High riskStandard 7.111/29/2025
7.11(02)(j), 7.11(02)(l) — Health
1- Two children needed updated medication consent forms. 2- Two children were missing parent signature on medication consent forms. Corrective action: 1. The office manager spoke to both parents and one consent form was received on 2/14. The office manager spoke to the 2nd child's parent about the dr's consent form and was informed that they have an appointment early March. Office manager asked this parent to bring the consent form by 3/6/2025. Office manager will follow up. 2. Missing signatures on medication consent forms for both children have been signed by parents.. Regulation: Each time a medication is administered, the educator must document in the childs record the name of the medication, the dosage, the time and the method of administration, and who administered the medication, except as noted in (k) below., All medications must be administered in accordance with the consent and documentation requirements specified below: Cited during: Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Corrected 2/20/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 7.111/29/2025
7.11(10)(c)(02) — Health
The children did not wash hands before eating snack. Corrective action: Children are being instructed to wash hands before eating snack.. Regulation: before eating or handling food; Cited during: Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Corrected 2/20/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 7.121/29/2025
7.12(07)(f), 7.12(07)(g) — Health
The program did not have snack menus. Corrective action: Snack menus have been made and posted.. Regulation: the licensee must prepare and make available to parents on request written menus, including snacks, for each week;, the licensee must keep previous menus on file for one year. Cited during: Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Corrected 2/20/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 7.111/29/2025
7.11(05)(d)(04) — Health
1- A Child’s medication was expired at the time of the visit. 2- The program did not have the emergency medication of a child. Corrective action: 1. Mother said child keeps medication with him. Mother is working on getting back up medication. 2. Child's missing medication has been received.. Regulation: emergency or life-saving medications, such as asthma inhalers and epinephrine auto-injectors, for any children for whom they have been prescribed; Cited during: Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Corrected 2/20/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 7.041/29/2025
7.04(17)(p)(04), 7.11(07)(e), 7.11(18)(b) — Postings
Please post emergency procedures and diagram near each exit in the new space. Corrective action: Emergency procedures and diagrams have been posted near each exit.. Regulation: next to each exit, emergency and evacuation procedures., Exit signs must be posted in rooms that have direct access to the outdoors., Escape Routes. A diagram of escape routes must be posted conspicuously at each means of egress in rooms that do not have direct access to the outdoors. Cited during: Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Corrected 2/20/2025 - Medium riskStandard 7.041/29/2025
7.04(04)(a)(01), 7.04(04)(a)(02) — Care of Children
The children attendance records was incomplete. The AM children attendance records did not have times of departure. Corrective action: The program director had the office manager and the drivers add the missing arrival and departure times to & from the program and vans on the attendance records. Also, the program director had a brief training session with the staff and drivers about the importance of attendance records to be up to date on a daily basis with the correct arrival & departure times to and from the program and vans and other locations. Regulation: daily attendance records indicating each childs 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).
Corrected 2/20/2025
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,349/month
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About this daycare
- Location: SPRINGFIELD
- Capacity: 97
- Type: Center-based Care
- Years in operation: 22
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