Torres, Daisy C

Complaint investigation

Non-compliance identified during complaint investigation Regulation: No death, serious injury, or child abuse identified, No death, serious injury, or child abuse identified Cited during: Complaint Investigation. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.04(04)(a)(01), 7.04(04)(a)(02) — Administration

Attendance for this week was not completed. Corrective action: Attendance sheets are reviewed , completed and uploaded.. 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).

1.05(01) — Administration

Educator reported during visit that [redacted] lives with her. Please add her as a household member when you submit your license renewal transaction. She must complete a Background Record Check. Corrective action: [redacted] no longer resides at the house. Regulation: Applicants and Family Day Care. Any applicant, licensee, provider, family day care approved assistant, family day care household member and any person regularly on the premises when family day care children are present shall have a background free of conduct which, in the judgment of the Office, bears adversely upon applicant's or licensee's ability to care for children. Cited during: Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.06(03)(b), 7.06(03)(a) — Administration

None of the children had progress reports. Corrective action: Progress reports are now done and uploaded.. Regulation: Content. The progress report must be based on observations and documentation of the child’s progress in a range of activities over time and may include samples of the child’s work., Frequency Cited during: Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.04(07)(a), 7.04(07)(b) — Administration

A review of records showed that Three children were missing medical records and two were missing annual updates. Corrective action: Still awaiting medical records from the health centers. Regulation: information required at admission, including:, Ongoing records, including: Cited during: Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.11(05)(d), 7.11(05)(e) — Health and Safety

The first aid kit was missing scissors. Corrective action: Scissors are now in first aid kit. Regulation: The licensee must ensure that the following are easily and readily available at all times, and accompany the children anytime they leave the facility in the care of staff:, The licensee must maintain adequate first aid supplies, including, but not limited to: adhesive tape, band aids, gauze pads, gauze roller bandage, disposable non-latex gloves, instant cold pack, scissors, tweezers, thermometer, and CPR mouth guard. Cited during: Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.11(12) — Health and Safety

Educator reported that she is not using a diaper mat for the older children. A mat must be used with paper. The mat must be washed and disinfected after each use and you must wear gloves for diaper changing. Corrective action: A new diaper mat was purchased.. Regulation: Diapering and Toileting. In programs serving children who are under two years and nine months of age and/or not toilet trained, the educator must ensure that: Cited during: Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.12(08) — Mealtime, Food, Food Preparation

Did not have thermometer. Corrective action: Thermometer now available.. Regulation: The licensee must provide refrigeration and storage for food at not less than 32? F, nor more than 40? F for all food requiring refrigeration. Meals and snacks provided by parents must be stored safely. Thermometers verifying temperatures must be maintained in all refrigerators. Cited during: Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.11(05)(c) — Personal Hygiene

Educator smokes and home smells like cigarettes. Smoking is not allowed on the premises. Corrective action: Cigarettes are not allowed in household.. Regulation: Drinking alcoholic beverages and smoking on the child care premises during child care hours are prohibited. Cited during: Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.07(14) — Physical Facility - Indoors

The baseboard heat in the bathroom is broken. Corrective action: The baseboard is now fixed.. Regulation: Heating Safety. Cited during: Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.07(01) — Physical Facility - Indoors

The Back exit was blocked by furniture and trash. Corrective action: There no longer is trash, furniture or any other object obstructing the exit on the back.. Regulation: The licensee must ensure that the physical facilities are safe, clean, in good repair and free from hazards and clutter. The licensee must monitor the environment daily to identify and remove or repair any hazards that may cause injury to children. Exits and evacuation routes must be kept clear of obstructions. Cited during: Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.04(14)(c) — Postings

One child has an allergy and it is not posted. Corrective action: the mother was notified and i am waiting for the doctor paper to give it to me. Regulation: in a manner that protects the privacy of each child: Cited during: Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.07(13), 7.07(13)(g), 7.11(02)(e) — Physical Space (Indoor & Outdoor)

The following items were observed within the reach of the children. In the Bathroom: mouthwash, cleaner. In the Kitchen: bleach bottle on floor and laundry detergent within reach. Corrective action: A new lock and items have been placed in areas that the children can't reach and other dangerous items have been child proofed.. Regulation: Safety Requirements for Equipment, Materials and Furnishings. The licensee must only use indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, furnishings, toys, and games that are appropriate to the ages, needs and developmental level of the children enrolled. They must be sturdy, safely constructed and installed, non-tippable, flame retardant, easily cleaned, and free from lead paint, protruding nails, rust, and other hazards that may be dangerous to children., Educators must ensure that all hazardous objects, including but not limited to matches, lighters, toxic materials, sharp objects, plastic bags and purses are locked or inaccessible to children., 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: Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.04(04)(a)(03) — Administration

Educator reported that she has done fire drills but did not log them. Corrective action: the drills are recorded in the evacuation/smoke detecto logs. Regulation: documentation of regular evacuation drills, as required by 606 CMR 7.11(7)(h). Cited during: Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).