Hernandez-Mercedes, Maria

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

There is broken glass in the back yard that needs to be removed. The educator will ensure to remove this prior to the children using 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).

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

There were items under bathroom sink that should not be accessible to the children Corrective action: quite todo lo que habia debajo del lava Manos, y asegure bien las puertas.. 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).