YMCA Lou Parent Center

2025

1. High riskStandard 7.043/19/2025

   7.04(07), 7.04(08)(b), 7.06(05)(b), 7.10(09)(a)(05) — Administration

   The program did not have children records on site. Corrective action: The prgram transfered a copy of all the childrens file over to Lou Parent.. Regulation: Children’s Records. The licensee must maintain an individual written record for each child that includes:, For school age children, the licensee may accept either:, The licensee must obtain parental consent prior to contacting any outside social, educational or health care resource or service provider on behalf of an individual child. If such direct contacts are made by the program, the licensee must maintain a written record of such contacts and the results of such contacts., Whenever a child is considered for assignment in a fixed age group outside his chronologically defined age group, the licensee must: Cited during: Renewal - Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

   Corrected 4/14/2025
2. High riskStandard 7.043/19/2025

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

   The program did not have staff records on site. Corrective action: Staff record are on our main site. A staff records check list is posted on our program board.. 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).

   Corrected 4/14/2025
3. Medium riskStandard 7.103/19/2025

   7.10(08)(b)(02), 7.09(05) — Care of Children

   The staff schedule must be current and must be posted. Corrective action: The staff schedule is updated and posted to our program board.. 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: Renewal - Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

   Corrected 4/14/2025
4. Medium-High riskStandard 7.073/19/2025

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

   The program did not have documentation of completed firedrills on site. Corrective action: The fire drill log was behind the fire inspection, it was moved to it own slot on our program board.. 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).

   Corrected 4/14/2025
5. Medium-High riskStandard 7.113/19/2025

   7.11(03) — Health

   The program did not have IHCP information available on site. Corrective action: ICHP's are currently in all children's file that require one on file.. Regulation: Individual Health Care Plans The licensee must maintain as part of a child’s 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 child’s health if the treatment is not administered. Cited during: Renewal - Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

   Corrected 4/14/2025
6. Medium-High riskStandard 7.113/19/2025

   7.11(02)(c), 7.11(02)(e) — Health

   The program did not have medication available on site. Corrective action: We dont' have any children in our program currently on 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 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: Renewal - Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

   Corrected 4/14/2025