Beginning Years on Pleasant St.

2026

1. Medium riskStandard 7.122/11/2026

   7.12(11)(g), 7.12(11)(e), 7.12(11)(c), 7.12(11)(b), 7.12(11)(a) — Staff interact with and assist children during snack and mealtimes.

   Staff interact with and assist children during snack and mealtimes. offer alternative activities for children who have finished their snack or meal., help children with disabilities to participate in meal and snack times with their peers;, encourage children to serve themselves, when appropriate;, allow children to eat at a reasonable, leisurely rate;, be present interacting with and assisting children; Domain: Care of Children. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

   Not corrected
2. Medium-High riskStandard 7.112/11/2026

   7.11(02)(e), 7.11(02)(c) — Medication Storage; Medication Container/Label

   Medication Storage; Medication Container/Label 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., 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. Domain: Health. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

   Not corrected
3. Medium-High riskStandard 7.112/11/2026

   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) — Infection Control/Hand Washing

   Infection Control/Hand Washing 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: Domain: Health. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

   Not corrected
4. Medium riskStandard 7.092/11/2026

   7.09(17)(b)(01)

   observation of educators while working with children at least every two months by a staff with lead teacher, site coordinator or higher qualifications; Domain: Staff and Educators. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

   Not corrected
5. Medium riskStandard 7.112/11/2026

   7.11(13)(d)(03)(c)

   provide sleeping materials that are individually marked and in good repair and clean; and Domain: Sleep, Rest, Quiet Activities. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

   Not corrected
6. Medium-High riskStandard 7.072/11/2026

   7.07(13)(d), 7.07(01), 7.07(02), 7.07(10) — Indoor Space

   Indoor Space All play equipment, fences and structures must be free of entrapment hazards., 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., Building Inspection. Every program that is not located in a residence and every program that has a licensed capacity of more than 10 children must provide a certificate of inspection from the Department of Public Safety or the local building inspector certifying that the facility complies with the State Building Code (780 CMR). The certificate must indicate the following:, 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. Domain: Physical Facility - Indoors. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

   Not corrected
7. Medium riskStandard 7.072/11/2026

   7.07(13)(b)

   The licensee must keep all equipment, materials, furnishings, toys, and games clean and in a safe, secure, and workable condition. Domain: Equipments and Materials. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

   Not corrected
8. Medium riskStandard 7.112/11/2026

   7.11(10)(k), 7.11(13)(d)(03)(d), 7.11(13)(d)(03)(c) — Rest materials clean/good repair/individually marked, stored appropriately

   Rest materials clean/good repair/individually marked, stored appropriately Personal items intended for individual use by children, including but not limited to bottles, pacifiers, toothbrushes and sleeping materials, must be labeled with the name of the child for whom they are intended., ensure safe and sanitary storage of blankets and bed linens., provide sleeping materials that are individually marked and in good repair and clean; and Domain: Care of Children. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

   Not corrected
9. High riskStandard 7.102/11/2026

   7.10(09)(c) — Staff:child ratios and groupings: Mixed

   Staff:child ratios and groupings: Mixed Mixed Age Groups. The mixed age group ratios and groupings (below) may be used by large group and school child care programs. Domain: Care of Children. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

   Not corrected
10. High riskStandard 7.042/11/2026

    7.04(07) — Children's records and checklist

    Children's records and checklist Children’s Records. The licensee must maintain an individual written record for each child that includes: Domain: Administration. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected