Abukar, Sahra

7.06(03)(b), 7.06(03)(a) — Administration

Progress reports are not being completed as required for infants which is every three months until they turn fifteen months. Corrective action: Created new progress report for [redacted]. Regulation: Content. The progress report must be based on observations and documentation of the child’s progress in a range of activities over time and may include samples of the child’s work., Frequency Cited during: Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.06(01)(c)(01) — Routine & Activities

Need more indoor materials such as playdoh, books, puzzles, crayons, paper, games, water color paints, dolls and cars. There is only Legos and a table being used with the children. Corrective action: Bought more toys, puzzles, easel, toy cars and action figures. Regulation: there is a sufficient quantity and variety of materials and equipment to engage all children present in the program; Cited during: Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.06(01)(b), 7.06(01)(a) — Routine & Activities

There is no evidence of age appropriate curriculum and activities. We discussed having different activities such as coloring, puzzles and craft projects. Corrective action: Bought puzzles, easel with chalk board and whiteboard. Regulation: The licensee must have evidence of a plan describing how program activities support and engage children through specific learning experiences. Such plan must be appropriate to the ages and development of the children served, to the length of the program day and to the program objectives. As appropriate, children must participate in the development of the plan, and the plan must provide for:, The licensee must provide a well-balanced curriculum of specific, planned learning experiences that support the social, emotional, physical, intellectual and language development of all children. The curriculum must: Cited during: Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.11(13)(d)(03)(b) — Routine & Activities

Need a fitted sheet for the playpen. Rest mats are used for napping the older children. Corrective action: Bought 2 fitted sheets. Regulation: provide a separate mat, cot, sofa, portacrib, playpen, bassinet or bed, and blanket for each child present at any time during the day; Cited during: Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.11(11)(c) — Routine & Activities

Each must have an extra change of clothes when present at the program which includes school-age children also. Corrective action: All kids have at least 2-3 pairs of clothes. Regulation: The licensee must have available sufficient clean and dry indoor and outdoor clothing to change a child’s clothing or for a child to change his/her own clothing when wet or soiled and to ensure that children are dressed appropriately for the weather and for indoor and outdoor program activities. Clothing must be washed after each use. Cited during: Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.07(01), 7.07(15)(b)(01) — Physical Space (Indoor & Outdoor)

The path going out the back door to the porch must be kept clear of objects there are chairs stacked up. Corrective action: Asked landlord to move it out the way. 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., Family child care homes must have at least two separate exits to the outside, approved by the Department. Cited during: Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.07(07), 7.07(10) — Physical Space (Indoor & Outdoor)

The cleaning products under the bathroom sink must be made inaccessible to the children. Corrective action: Bought new cabinet locks. Regulation: Outdoor Space. The licensee must maintain, or have access to, an outdoor play area of at least 75 square feet per child who is outside at any one time., Indoor Space. The indoor space must be clean, safely maintained, well-ventilated and well-lit, of sufficient size for the children served, and must encourage play and learning. Cited during: Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

8.13(01) — Record Keeping

Daily attendance is not accurate three weeks in September 2025 was not available. Corrective action: It was updated and fixed. Regulation: Complete and accurate record keeping- attendance records Cited during: Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.04(14)(a) — Administration

Need to write up and post emergency telephone numbers. Corrective action: Sheet hung up with updated numbers. Regulation: “Call 911” reminder and the telephone number and address of the program, including the location of the program in the facility; Cited during: Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.04(07)(a), 7.04(07)(b) — Administration

One child needs a current medial and lead screening test and one child need a current lead screening test. Check enrollment forms to make sure that all physical descriptions, parent need to complete the [redacted] medical form with name of school, some dates are missing on the enrollment forms, one enrollment form is missing educator's name and child's name for emergency medical treatment. Corrective action: Parents scheduled appointment waiting for form from them. Regulation: information required at admission, including:, Ongoing records, including: Cited during: Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.08(06) — Administration

No handbook available for review and parents must get a copy of the parent handbook. Corrective action: Have printed back up handbooks. Regulation: Written Information for Parents. The licensee must provide the following information to families in writing prior to enrollment of their child: Cited during: Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

1.05(01) — Administration

There are two household members that need to complete the BRC consent form and fingerprinting. Corrective action: Both were completed in November. Regulation: Applicants and Family Day Care. Any applicant, licensee, provider, family day care approved assistant, family day care household member and any person regularly on the premises when family day care children are present shall have a background free of conduct which, in the judgment of the Office, bears adversely upon applicant's or licensee's ability to care for children. Cited during: Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.11(05)(d) — Administration

Need an unused instant cold pack for the first aid kit. Corrective action: New first aid kit. Regulation: The licensee must ensure that the following are easily and readily available at all times, and accompany the children anytime they leave the facility in the care of staff: Cited during: Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.12(08) — Physical Space (Indoor & Outdoor)

Need a refrigerator thermometer the temperature must read between 32-40 degrees. Corrective action: Bought a new thermometer with reading of 34 degrees. Regulation: The licensee must provide refrigeration and storage for food at not less than 32? F, nor more than 40? F for all food requiring refrigeration. Meals and snacks provided by parents must be stored safely. Thermometers verifying temperatures must be maintained in all refrigerators. Cited during: Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.06(01)(b), 7.06(01)(a) — Routine & Activities

Submit a copy of the daily schedule when the children arrives until they go home. Corrective action: daily schedule uploaded. Regulation: The licensee must have evidence of a plan describing how program activities support and engage children through specific learning experiences. Such plan must be appropriate to the ages and development of the children served, to the length of the program day and to the program objectives. As appropriate, children must participate in the development of the plan, and the plan must provide for:, The licensee must provide a well-balanced curriculum of specific, planned learning experiences that support the social, emotional, physical, intellectual and language development of all children. The curriculum must: Cited during: Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.11(11)(c) — Routine & Activities

Each child when present must have a change of clothes at the program. Corrective action: Each child has at least 2-3 change of clothes at program.. Regulation: The licensee must have available sufficient clean and dry indoor and outdoor clothing to change a child’s clothing or for a child to change his/her own clothing when wet or soiled and to ensure that children are dressed appropriately for the weather and for indoor and outdoor program activities. Clothing must be washed after each use. Cited during: Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.11(12) — Routine & Activities

The washable changing pad needs to be cleaned and disinfected. Corrective action: all washable changing pads and station cleaned and disinfected.. Regulation: Diapering and Toileting. In programs serving children who are under two years and nine months of age and/or not toilet trained, the educator must ensure that: Cited during: Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.12(08) — Physical Space (Indoor & Outdoor)

Need a refrigerator thermometer, the temp should read between 32-40 degrees. Corrective action: thermometer have been placed in refrigerator.. Regulation: The licensee must provide refrigeration and storage for food at not less than 32? F, nor more than 40? F for all food requiring refrigeration. Meals and snacks provided by parents must be stored safely. Thermometers verifying temperatures must be maintained in all refrigerators. Cited during: Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.07(07), 7.07(10) — Physical Space (Indoor & Outdoor)

The kitchen needs to be cleaned such as washing the cabinets and trash can. The table with the broken glass needs to be removed from the kitchen. The items above the toilet needs to be made inaccessible to the children. There are working smoke/carbon monoxide detectors. Hot water temp is reading 11.2 degrees. Corrective action: entire kitchen cabinets trash can have been cleaned ad restored. smoking/carbon monoxide detectors are working. hot water temp at 11.20. Regulation: Outdoor Space. The licensee must maintain, or have access to, an outdoor play area of at least 75 square feet per child who is outside at any one time., Indoor Space. The indoor space must be clean, safely maintained, well-ventilated and well-lit, of sufficient size for the children served, and must encourage play and learning. Cited during: Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.07(01), 7.07(15)(b)(01) — Physical Space (Indoor & Outdoor)

The back door exit is blocked by the litter box and other items at the bottom of the stairs unable to open door to exit outside. Corrective action: Everything blocked at the backdoor exit has been removed cleaned and back exit is now accessible.. 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., Family child care homes must have at least two separate exits to the outside, approved by the Department. Cited during: Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.04(07)(a), 7.04(07)(b) — Administration

Check the children's files to make sure all information is complete such as dates, age at admission, physical description etc. Two children need current medical exam and lead screening tests. One child needs immunizations. Corrective action: parents have been notified about child medical exams ad lead screening tests.. Regulation: information required at admission, including:, Ongoing records, including: Cited during: Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.09(04) — Administration

Need to add training certificate to the PQRegistry under professional development. Corrective action: Training certificates have been added to PQR.. Regulation: All educators must register annually with the Department of Early Education and Care in accordance with EEC policies and procedures. Cited during: Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.04(04)(a)(01), 7.04(04)(a)(02) — Administration

Daily attendance of the children is not accurate with arrival and departures some of the attendance is missing. Corrective action: daily attendence have been checked and verified with accurate arrival and departure times.. Regulation: daily attendance records indicating each child’s attendance, including arrival and departure times;, a method of knowing exactly who is present on the premises at any given point in the day. Cited during: Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.06(03)(b), 7.06(03)(a) — Administration

One child needs a progress report. Corrective action: uploaded child progress report.. Regulation: Content. The progress report must be based on observations and documentation of the child’s progress in a range of activities over time and may include samples of the child’s work., Frequency Cited during: Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).