Strawberries Early Learning Center

2026

1. Medium-High riskStandard 7.076/4/2026

   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. Follow-up Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

   Not corrected
2. Medium-High riskStandard 7.076/4/2026

   7.07(07)(d), 7.07(07)(e), 7.07(10), 7.07(13)(d) — Outdoor Space

   Outdoor Space The outdoor play area must be free from hazards including but not limited to: a busy street, a parking lot, poisonous plants, water hazards, debris, broken glass, chipping, peeling or flaking paint, dangerous machinery or tools, and weather-related and environmental hazards or small objects that could present a choking hazard to young children. Any such hazard must be removed or fenced by a sturdy, permanently installed barrier which is at least four feet high or otherwise protected or removed, as appropriate., If the outdoor play space is located on a roof, it must be protected by a barrier at least seven feet high, which cannot be climbed by children., 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., All play equipment, fences and structures must be free of entrapment hazards. Domain: Physical Facility - Outdoors. Follow-up Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

   Not corrected
3. Medium-High riskStandard 7.046/4/2026

   7.04(14)(c) — Allergies, medical info, special diets, emergency medications; privacy protected

   Allergies, medical info, special diets, emergency medications; privacy protected in a manner that protects the privacy of each child: Domain: Postings. Follow-up Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

   Not corrected
4. Medium riskStandard 7.116/4/2026

   7.11(12)(i)

   Educators keep at least one hand on the child at all times when the child is being changed on an elevated surface; Domain: Toileting / Diapering / Handwashing. Follow-up Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

   Not corrected
5. Medium-High riskStandard 7.046/4/2026

   7.04(17)(p)(04) — Evacuation procedures posted at each exit

   Evacuation procedures posted at each exit next to each exit, emergency and evacuation procedures. Domain: Emergency Preparedness. Follow-up Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

   Not corrected
6. Medium-High riskStandard 7.116/4/2026

   7.11(02)(c), 7.11(02)(e) — Medication

   Medication 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. Domain: Health. Follow-up Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

   Not corrected
7. Medium-High riskStandard 7.116/4/2026

   7.11(03) — Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP)

   Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) 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. Domain: Health. Follow-up Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

   Not corrected
8. Medium riskStandard 7.056/4/2026

   7.05(05), 7.05(06), 7.05(08) — Child Guidance & Interactions

   Child Guidance & Interactions Educators must provide guidance to children in a positive and consistent way based on an understanding of the individual needs and development of children by:, Educators must have a method of communicating effectively with each child., The following practices are strictly prohibited: Domain: Care of Children. Follow-up Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

   Not corrected
9. Medium-High riskStandard 7.044/2/2026

   7.04(17)(p)(04), 7.11(07)(e), 7.11(18)(b) — Evacuation procedures posted at each exit; Exit signs and diagrams as required

   Evacuation procedures posted at each exit; Exit signs and diagrams as required next to each exit, emergency and evacuation procedures., Exit signs must be posted in rooms that have direct access to the outdoors., Escape Routes. A diagram of escape routes must be posted conspicuously at each means of egress in rooms that do not have direct access to the outdoors. Domain: Postings. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

   Not corrected
10. Medium-High riskStandard 7.114/2/2026

    7.11(05)(d)(04) — Emergency medications readily available

    Emergency medications readily available emergency or life-saving medications, such as asthma inhalers and epinephrine auto-injectors, for any children for whom they have been prescribed; Domain: Health. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
11. Medium-High riskStandard 7.114/2/2026

    7.11(07)(h) — Evacuation drill log, all groups

    Evacuation drill log, all groups 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. Domain: Emergency Preparedness. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
12. Medium-High riskStandard 7.114/2/2026

    7.11(12)(g) — Changing surface protected with covering of adequate size

    Changing surface protected with covering of adequate size the changing surface is protected with a covering that is of adequate size to prevent the child from coming in contact with the changing surface; Domain: Health. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
13. Medium-High riskStandard 7.114/2/2026

    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
14. High riskStandard 7.114/2/2026

    7.11(10)(o), 7.11(10)(n), 7.11(10)(j), 7.11(10)(i), 7.11(10)(h) — Proper sanitizing techniques; Bottles labeled and out of children's reach

    Proper sanitizing techniques; Bottles labeled and out of children's reach All disinfectant solutions must be stored in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and in a secure place out of the reach of children., The disinfectant solution used to disinfect child care items, equipment and surfaces must be either a bleach solution prepared by the licensee in accordance with EEC guidelines or a commercially prepared disinfectant that has been registered as a sanitizing solution by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Registration by the EPA will be indicated on the product label. Commercially prepared solutions must be used in accordance with manufacturer’s directions., 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., Where applicable, the following items, equipment and surfaces must be washed and disinfected after each use:, All eating surfaces must be washed and disinfected before and after each use. Domain: Health. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
15. High riskStandard 7.124/2/2026

    7.12(08) — Refrigerator temp. between 32-40 degrees; working thermometer in refrigerator

    Refrigerator temp. between 32-40 degrees; working thermometer in refrigerator 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. Domain: Health. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
16. Medium-High riskStandard 7.114/2/2026

    7.11(10)(c)(04) — Staff and children wash hands: after contact with bodily fluids

    Staff and children wash hands: after contact with bodily fluids after coming into contact with bodily fluids or discharges (including sneezes, coughing); and Domain: Health. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
17. Medium-High riskStandard 7.114/2/2026

    7.11(10)(c)(03) — Staff and children wash hands: after toileting or diapering

    Staff and children wash hands: after toileting or diapering after toileting or diapering; Domain: Health. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
18. Medium-High riskStandard 7.114/2/2026

    7.11(03) — Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP)

    Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) 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. Domain: Health. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
19. Medium-High riskStandard 7.114/2/2026

    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
20. Medium-High riskStandard 7.074/2/2026

    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
21. Medium riskStandard 7.064/2/2026

    7.06(01)(a)(01) — Curriculum and daily activities are developmentally & linguistically appropriate

    Curriculum and daily activities are developmentally & linguistically appropriate be developmentally and linguistically appropriate; Domain: Curriculum and Activities. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
22. Medium-High riskStandard 7.064/2/2026

    7.06(01)(c), 7.06(01)(b), 7.06(01)(a), 7.06(02) — Well-balanced curriculum that supports the health & well being of children

    Well-balanced curriculum that supports the health & well being of children The licensee must ensure that:, 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:, Transitions Between Activities. Transitions must be completed in a safe, timely, predictable and unhurried manner. Domain: Curriculum and Activities. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
23. Medium-High riskStandard 7.044/2/2026

    7.04(14)(c) — Allergies, medical info, special diets, emergency medications; privacy protected

    Allergies, medical info, special diets, emergency medications; privacy protected in a manner that protects the privacy of each child: Domain: Postings. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
24. Medium-High riskStandard 7.074/2/2026

    7.07(13) — Equipment is clean, safe, secured, and poses no hazard.

    Equipment is clean, safe, secured, and poses no hazard. Safety Requirements for Equipment, Materials and Furnishings. The licensee must only use indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, furnishings, toys, and games that are appropriate to the ages, needs and developmental level of the children enrolled. They must be sturdy, safely constructed and installed, non-tippable, flame retardant, easily cleaned, and free from lead paint, protruding nails, rust, and other hazards that may be dangerous to children. Domain: Curriculum and Activities. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
25. Medium riskStandard 7.054/2/2026

    7.05(05), 7.05(04), 7.05(03), 7.05(02), 7.05(01) — Child guidance practices are supportive, nurturing, and responsive to children

    Child guidance practices are supportive, nurturing, and responsive to children Educators must provide guidance to children in a positive and consistent way based on an understanding of the individual needs and development of children by:, Educators must support children in the development of social competence by:, Educators must support children in the development of self-esteem, independence, and self-regulation by:, Educators must be nurturing and responsive to children by:, Educators must be responsive to children’s individual needs and support the development of self esteem, self-expression, autonomy, social competence, and school readiness. Domain: Care of Children. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected