Jump Start Preschool LLC

7.07(13)(d), 7.07(01), 7.07(02), 7.07(10) — Physical Facility - Indoors

During the monitoring visit, the licensor observed an adult's open handbag at the children's level. Corrective action: All teachers were reminded of the safety protocols regarding handbags and other personal belongings being kept at children's level. Staff are required to ensure that all personal items are stored securely and out of the children's reach at all times.. Regulation: 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. Cited during: Enhanced Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.07(13) — Curriculum and Activities

During the visit, the licensor noted that a tall bookshelf was maintained in a manner that posed a tipping hazard. Corrective action: The bookshelf has been attached to the wall with screws; the shelf no longer poses a tipping hazard.. 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. Cited during: Renewal - Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).