Parks Academy of Tae Kwon Do

2025

1. High riskStandard 7.046/26/2025

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

   Three of the six staff files reviewed had no evidence of physicals, 2 MMRs, and staff orientation. Two driver files were reviewed one had evidence of an expired 7D license. Corrective action: I have since had the director go through all the files and speak to the new hires to bring in their physicals and proof of MMRs. The drivers file had been updated with the currant drivers license.. 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).

   Corrected 7/18/2025
2. High riskStandard 7.046/26/2025

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

   Six children's files were reviewed during the visit. Two of the files examined had expired signatures and required updated parent consent. Corrective action: We are in the process of sending all new enrollment forms out to parents for updates.. 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: Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

   Corrected 7/18/2025
3. High riskStandard 7.046/26/2025

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

   During the visit the licensor observed thirty school aged children and two educators in a group. The child/staff ratio is 13/1. Corrective action: We had a staff member who was running late and the director was looking after 5 other children in an a different area. I explained to her that all the children should have been in the same room and she should have be in ratio.. 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).

   Corrected 7/18/2025
4. High riskStandard 7.106/26/2025

   7.10(05)(d), 7.10(05)(f) — Care of Children

   During the visit there was lack of supervision for a group of five children in tv room without an educator. The children were watching videos requiring educator guidance. Corrective action: The director was with the children in the adjacent room while also manning the phone and door. Once again, we spoke about combining groups and she going into ration.. Regulation: Educators must be positioned to maximize their ability to see and/or hear children in their care., Educators must not engage in any other activities or tasks that could unnecessarily divert their attention from supervising the children. Cited during: Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

   Corrected 7/18/2025