Agawam Public Schools - Phelps School

2024

1. Medium-High riskStandard 7.0711/18/2024

   7.07(13) — Curriculum and Activities

   At the time of the visit there was a paper cutter, laminator and bookbinder accessible to children who are using the library. Those items pose a potential hazard to children. Corrective action: The items discussed have been removed from the school library. The laminator is not in working condition so it is no longer plugged in; once it is repaired it will not be in the library either.. 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. Cited during: Enhanced Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

   Corrected 12/10/2024
2. Medium-High riskStandard 7.0411/18/2024

   7.04(14)(a), 7.04(14)(b), 7.04(17)(p)(02) — Postings

   The emergency numbers were not easily visible at the time of the visit in either of the spaces used. Corrective action: Emergency numbers have been added to the proper cabinets again, they were taken down during a reorganization of cabinets between the two classroom locations.. Regulation: “Call 911” reminder and the telephone number and address of the program, including the location of the program in the facility;, the telephone number of the Poison Control Center and the name and telephone number of the emergency back-up person,, the name, address and telephone number of the health care consultant; Cited during: Enhanced Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

   Corrected 12/10/2024
3. Medium-High riskStandard 7.1111/18/2024

   7.11(07)(h) — Emergency Preparedness

   Fire drills were not completed for September and October for the current school year. Corrective action: Review of plan in conducting fire drills monthly with staff was completed and we conducted fire drills for the month of November.. Regulation: The educator must hold practice evacuation drills with all groups of children and all educators from each floor level of the approved space at least monthly. Drills must be held during different times of the program day, and must use alternative exits. The educator must document the date, time, exit route used, number of children evacuated and effectiveness of each drill. Cited during: Enhanced Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

   Corrected 12/10/2024