Dela cruz, Ana

7.11(01) — Administration

The educator will ensure that they complete the EEC Essentials 2.0 training and submit the certificate to their Document Library. Corrective action: I am working to complete the refresh.. Regulation: Training. All educators must be trained in the program’s emergency and evacuation procedures, in standard precautions and in medication administration procedures. Cited during: Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.09(15)(f) — Administration

The educator's PQR needs to be updated to reflect updated training hours. The educator will ensure to maintain their professional training hours in their PQR. Corrective action: I entered the professional development certificates into the PQR. My PQR is updated.. Regulation: Professional Development. Cited during: Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.06(03)(b), 7.06(03)(a) — Administration

None presented. The educator will ensure to complete and maintain updated progress reports for all children in care. Corrective action: Progress report now completed and updated for children in care. Only on child in care since 4/1/2025. Regulation: Content. The progress report must be based on observations and documentation of the child’s progress in a range of activities over time and may include samples of the child’s work., Frequency Cited during: Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.11(07) — Administration

The evacuations were not presented during the visit. The educator needs to ensure to conduct monthly evacuations with the childcare children. Corrective action: Monthly evacuation are being conducted monthly with the childcare children.. Regulation: Emergency Preparedness Cited during: Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

1.05(01) — Administration

The educator's [redacted] was in the home. This individual was not listed as a HHM. The educator will ensure that only EEC-approved people are on the premises during the childcare hours. Corrective action: [redacted] was added as regularly on premise. BRC consent form signed.. Regulation: Applicants and Family Day Care. Any applicant, licensee, provider, family day care approved assistant, family day care household member and any person regularly on the premises when family day care children are present shall have a background free of conduct which, in the judgment of the Office, bears adversely upon applicant's or licensee's ability to care for children. Cited during: Progress 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)

The water temperature measured at 159 degrees Fahrenheit. The educator will ensure to lower the water temperature to below 120 degrees. Corrective action: Water temperature was adjusted to 119.1 degrees.. 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).

Complaint investigation

Non-compliance identified during complaint investigation Regulation: No death, serious injury, or child abuse identified Cited during: Complaint Investigation. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).