Hernandez Mercedes, Maria Ramona

2025

1. Medium-High riskStandard 7.0711/7/2025

   7.07(07)(d) — Physical Facility - Outdoors

   There is broken glass in the backyard. The educator will ensure that this gets cleaned up before the childcare children use the backyard for outdoor play. Corrective action: The backyard is already clean and safe for my students.. Regulation: 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. Cited during: Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

   Corrected 11/12/2025
2. Medium-High riskStandard 7.071/7/2025

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

   The hot water temperature was reading at 105 degrees F. The smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and working. A practice fire drill was observed. Please anchor the large mirror to the wall that is in the living room area. Corrective action: Removi el espejo que estaba en la sala y lo guarde para mas seguridad.. 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).

   Corrected 1/10/2025
3. Medium-High riskStandard 7.071/7/2025

   7.07(13), 7.07(13)(g), 7.11(02)(e) — Physical Space (Indoor & Outdoor)

   The gate to the pantry was left open where hazardous materials, such as knives, can be reached. Please ensure that this gate remains closed at all times during childcare hours. Corrective action: Ya corregi el error y mantendre la puerta siempre cerrada para que los ninos no tengan acceso a esa area.. Regulation: 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., Educators must ensure that all hazardous objects, including but not limited to matches, lighters, toxic materials, sharp objects, plastic bags and purses are locked or inaccessible to children., 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: Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

   Corrected 1/10/2025