U.S. Tae Kwon Do Center

7.04(05)(a), 7.04(05)(b), 7.04(05)(c), 7.09(09) — Administration

There was no evidence that the program maintains a personnel record for each Educator. Corrective action: The personnel records have been moved from the directors office to the administrators office. This will ensure that the assistant administrators also have access to the files to provide them upon request if the Director is absent. 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 operator’s 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).

7.11(01) — Administration

On the day of the visit there was no evidence to show that all Educators have completed the required EEC Essential trainings 2.0 Corrective action: The staff checklist will be updated to document the Essentials trainings. Staff who have not completed it will be given 1 week to complete. If not, they will be suspended until the training is complete.. Regulation: Training. All educators must be trained in the program’s emergency and evacuation procedures, in standard precautions and in medication administration procedures. Cited during: Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.04(17)(k), 7.09(17)(a), 7.12(02) — Administration

The program’s documentation of staff meetings revealed that some of the meetings for 2025 did not include the agenda or the time the meetings started and ended. Corrective action: We have a standardized meeting log template that includes the date, time, agenda, topics discussed, and staff who attended. Both administrators will review it after meeting to ensure they are filled out correctly. Regulation: Staff Meetings. In programs with four or more staff the licensee must develop and follow a written plan and must document regular staff meetings of at least two hours per month to consult with educators on program issues; program planning; policies and procedures; parent communication; implementation of the regulations; children’s behaviors and meeting the individual needs of children., Educator Orientation. The licensee must provide and document orientation for all employees., All educators must receive basic training in the following: Cited during: Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.09(17)(d), 7.11(18)(d) — Administration

There was no evidence that all Educators have completed and hold current first aid certification. Corrective action: A review of all staff files was conducted to verify current First Aid certification status. Any educators without valid certification have been immediately scheduled for approved First Aid training. Staff without current certification will not be left alone with children until certification is completed. Monthly reviews of the staff checklist will ensure future compliance. Regulation: First Aid Training. All educators must obtain within six months of employment, and must maintain thereafter current certification of training in basic first aid appropriate to the population served., First Aid Training. The licensee must document that each educator is certified in first aid within six months of employment. Cited during: Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.12(13), 7.12(14) — Care of Children

The program is using a water fountain for children to drink water. On the day of the visit there were no cups near or accessible to children. In addition, Educators did not offer water to children frequently. Corrective action: Disposable cups will be mounted in a dispenser in each class room to remain available and accessible to children. Staff have been instructed to offer water upon arrival, after physical activity or outdoor play, and during and after meals/snacks. Regulation: The licensee must provide a source of sanitary drinking water located in or convenient to rooms occupied by children., Educators must offer water to children at frequent intervals and upon request by children. Cited during: Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.04(04)(a)(01), 7.10(01), 7.10(02), 7.10(03), 7.10(04), 7.10(09) — Care of Children

On the day of the visit the Educators did not know how many children were in care on the day of the visit. In addition, the attendance records did not include the arrival time for some children. Corrective action: The staff will be retrained on attendance taking and tracking procedures: 1.Maintain accurate, real-time counts of children at all times 2. Record each child’s arrival and departure time immediately upon entry and exit. Group Leader are now required to conduct and document headcounts throughout the day and mandatory during transitions. The Director will conduct weekly audits of attendance records to ensure compliance. Regulation: daily attendance records indicating each child’s 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).

7.07(01), 7.11(07)(h) — Emergency Preparedness

On the day of the visit the program did not provide evidence that they are conducting evacuation drills as required by EEC. Corrective action: Evacuation drills are done randomly each month. There will now be 2 administrators responsible for the documentation of the drills. The evacuation drill log will be posted in the main office. 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., 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: Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.04(17)(p)(04) — Emergency Preparedness

Evacuation procedures were not posted near each exit on the day of the visit. Corrective action: Evacuation procedures are now posted by each exit. The staff have been instructed to ensure all required postings are visible during their room inspection before children arrive. Additionally, the Director conducts daily inspections of the building for any hazards, checking for required posting will now be a part of that daily inspection. Regulation: next to each exit, emergency and evacuation procedures. Cited during: Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.11(02)(c), 7.11(02)(e) — Health

The program had a child enrolled who has been diagnosed with two different chronic medical conditions. On the day of the visit the program did not have medications on site for one of the conditions and they had expired medication for the other condition. Corrective action: The parent was contacted. The missing medication has been received and the expired medication replaced. Monthly reviews of the children's record checklist will ensure future compliance. 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).

7.11(02)(l)(05), 7.11(02)(l)(04), 7.11(02)(l)(03), 7.11(02)(l)(02), 7.11(02)(l)(01) — Medication

The program did not have written consent from a parent to administer medication to children with chronic medical conditions. Corrective action: Written parental consent has been obtained. A full audit of all children’s files was conducted to ensure that any child with a chronic medical condition has a current IHCP with written parental consent for medication administration. A monthly review of the children's record checklist will be conducted by the director and an administrator to ensure future compliance.. 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).

7.11(05)(d)(04) — Medication

The program did not have medication, required by an IHCP, for a child with a diagnosed chronic medical condition. Corrective action: The parent has been contacted and given a deadline of 2 weeks to provide the medication. If the medication is not received, the child will not attend until it is. Monthly reviews of the children's record checklist will ensure future compliance. 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: Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.04(05)(a), 7.04(05)(b), 7.04(05)(c), 7.09(09) — Administration

Review of Staff Records Checklist revealed that nine Educators did not have evidence of 2 doses of MMR vaccine. Corrective action: Staff have been given a 2 week deadline to bring in their Immunization records. In the future, during the first interview for prospective staff members, they will be told that the program will need evidence of MMR before orientation can begin.. 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 operator’s 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: Renewal - Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.09(17)(d), 7.11(18)(d) — Administration

Four Educators did not have Evidence of current first aid certification. Corrective action: The educators without current first aid certifications have trainings scheduled this month. The New certificates will be in their staff file upon completion of trainings. During the orientation, the director will schedule a first aid and CPR training to ensure they are certified before 6 months.. Regulation: First Aid Training. All educators must obtain within six months of employment, and must maintain thereafter current certification of training in basic first aid appropriate to the population served., First Aid Training. The licensee must document that each educator is certified in first aid within six months of employment. Cited during: Renewal - Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

1.05(02), 7.04(18)(c)(05) — Administration

Three Educators did not have current BRC suitability letters in their files. Corrective action: All staff members have their current BRC suitability letters in their file. The administrator will put the suitability in the file before the orientation is completed.. Regulation: Employees of Group Day Care, School Age, Residential Programs, and Agencies Offering Child Placement and Adoption Services, evidence of completed background record checks, as required by 606 CMR 1.05(2) and 606 CMR 14.00; Cited during: Renewal - Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.12(07)(g) — Administration

The program did not maintain previous men’s in writing for one year. Corrective action: Old menu's will be saved in a separate binder in the main office.. Regulation: the licensee must keep previous menus on file for one year. Cited during: Renewal - Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.06(01)(a)(01), 7.06(01)(b)(03), 7.07(16)(c)(05), 7.06(01)(b)(14), 7.04(07)(a)(08), 7.06(01)(b)(09) — Curriculum and Activities

There was no evidence of curriculum or developmentally appropriate activities in the Dragons Room. Licensor observed 6 out of 8 children in the room that were on either a cell phones of lap top computers. In the Wolfs Room there were 2 large televisions. Two children were watching a television program in which the hosts were conducting experiments using fire. Corrective action: Electronic devices will not be allowed unless under the discretion of the group leader or for curriculum purposes. The groups leaders will be instructed and trained on how to facilitate structured learning activities.. Regulation: be developmentally and linguistically appropriate;, opportunities for children to participate in a variety of creative activities, such as art, music, literature, dramatic play and science, encouraging exploration, experimentation and discovery;, Indoor play areas must be clearly defined by spatial arrangement reflecting the variety of creative activities required by 606 CMR 7.06(1)(b)3., in programs serving infants and toddlers, opportunities for infants and toddlers to move freely and achieve mastery of their bodies through self-initiated movement, including multiple opportunities to practice emerging skills in coordination, movement, balance, and perceptual-motor integration., written parental consent for older school age children to leave the program for any reason, including consent for the specific activity, time, and method of transportation, and acknowledgement of parental responsibility for the child once s/he leaves the program;, opportunities that foster the development of independence and responsibility in children by encouraging decision-making, choices and independent time, as appropriate and with parent’s consent, as required by 606 CMR 7.04(7)(a)8; Cited during: Renewal - Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.06(01)(c)(03) — Equipments and Materials

Dragons room did not have sufficient materials and equipment for the number of children enrolled in the room. Corrective action: Materials and equipment have been orders for the Dragons room. Part of the budget has been designated for continuing to add/replace materials. The purchase order has been uploaded.. Regulation: materials and equipment are visible and readily accessible to the children in care and are arranged to promote independent access by children; Cited during: Renewal - Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.07(01), 7.11(07)(h) — Emergency Preparedness

The program only had evacuation drills documented for Jan, Feb, and March 2025. There was no evidence to show the program is conducting evacuation drills every month as required by EEC. Corrective action: Evacuation drill logs from previous years will be kept in a file located in the main office.. 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., 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: Renewal - Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

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

The program did not have hand soap in 2 bathrooms used by children. Corrective action: Soap dispensers will be checked three times per day by a designated staff member to ensure they are full. Once at 7am before children arrive, again at 12pm and finally at 5pm.. 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).

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, No death, serious injury, or child abuse identified, No death, serious injury, or child abuse identified, No death, serious injury, or child abuse identified, 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).

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, No death, serious injury, or child abuse identified, 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).

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, 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).