Herrera, Rosanna

7.04(07), 7.04(08)(b), 7.06(05)(b), 7.10(09)(a)(05) — Administration

Four children need current lead screening test. Corrective action: Lead test was requested to he parents. Regulation: Children’s Records. The licensee must maintain an individual written record for each child that includes:, For school age children, the licensee may accept either:, The licensee must obtain parental consent prior to contacting any outside social, educational or health care resource or service provider on behalf of an individual child. If such direct contacts are made by the program, the licensee must maintain a written record of such contacts and the results of such contacts., Whenever a child is considered for assignment in a fixed age group outside his chronologically defined age group, the licensee must: Cited during: Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

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

Six children need current progress reports. Corrective action: Progress Report are completed for all 6 kids. 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).

7.04(07)(a), 7.04(07)(b) — Administration

Four children need current lead screening test. Check all files to make sure the assistant is listed on all written parent persmission forms. Corrective action: Lead test was requested to the parents and add it to the file. Regulation: information required at admission, including:, Ongoing records, including: Cited during: Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.04(05)(a), 7.04(05)(c), 7.04(05)(b) — Administration

Need to complete the family child care assistant record with assistant and keep in the file. Corrective action: Family Child Care Assistant Was Complete.. Regulation: documentation that the employee has the qualifications required under 606 CMR 7.09, including, but not limited to, health records, as required by 606 CMR 7.09(11);, documentation of orientation, training and professional development, as required by 606 CMR 7.09(15)(d-f), 7.09(16)(c) and 7.09(17)(a), and 7.11(1), 7.09 (18)(d), and 7.09(19)(b),as applicable;, copies of licenses, certifications and registrations held, including, but not limited to, motor vehicle operator’s license (if the staff member transports children) and EEC educator qualification; Cited during: License Upgrade Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.04(07)(a), 7.04(07)(b) — Administration

Four children needs current lead screening test. One child needs annual enrollment forms updated. Reminder the date of enrollment and age at admission is important and must be completed on the enrollment forms. Corrective action: 2 of the lead Screening are completed still waiting for the parents to send the other 2. Regulation: information required at admission, including:, Ongoing records, including: Cited during: License Upgrade Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

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

All the children need progress reports. Corrective action: licensor did follow up visit. 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).

7.09(04) — Administration

Need to add training certificates on the PQRegistry. Corrective action: licensor did follow up visit. Regulation: All educators must register annually with the Department of Early Education and Care in accordance with EEC policies and procedures. Cited during: Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.04(07)(a), 7.04(07)(b) — Administration

Three children needs updated medical exam and four need current lead screening tests. All children but one needs the enrollment forms updated. Check each child's file for date of admission, age at admission and physical description. Corrective action: licensor did follow up visit. Regulation: information required at admission, including:, Ongoing records, including: Cited during: Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.07(10)(a) — Physical Space (Indoor & Outdoor)

The children was in the basement which is not licensed approved space. The children are only allowed at this time to be on the first floor in the living room and kitchen. Corrective action: Complete understanding. Regulation: Child care must be provided only in space approved by the Department. Cited during: Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).