Appleton Preschool Early Learning Center and Child Care, Inc.

2025

1. High riskStandard 7.118/22/2025

   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

   At the time of the visit, the licensor observed that in the infant/toddler classroom, washed bibs were hung to dry on the faucet of the diapering handwashing sink. Additionally, there was a tray with tableware and dishes placed nearby. The licensor discussed that sinks designated for handwashing—particularly those used after diapering—must be kept separate from areas used for food preparation and serving. Corrective action: We will make four corrections to avoid this finding to reoccur. The First correction was to create a memo for all staff of the findings. The staff was trained in this regulation in the past and we had purchase where the washed bibs should be placed. Second, there was a post created, the sink designated for diapering hand-washing must be separate from food preparation and serving and will be placed above the diapering hand-washing sink. Third, the findings and the policy will be reviewed and staff re-trained in the next employee meeting. Fourth, all educators will be enrolled the Care Course: Sanitation for disease prevention in Early Childhood Programs (5 hours) to ensure all staff are re-trained in the subject.. 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: Renewal - Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

   Corrected 9/2/2025