Marte, Yokarina

2025

1. Medium-High riskStandard 7.0712/15/2025

   7.07(13) — Equipments and Materials

   Need additional materials such as puzzles, playdoh, blocks, art and music materials. There were no soap and paper towels in the bathroom for hand washing. Corrective action: The missing materials have already been purchased. 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: Change of Location Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

   Corrected 12/18/2025
2. Medium-High riskStandard 7.0712/15/2025

   7.07(01) — Physical Facility - Indoors

   There is ice at the bottom of the side entrance. Corrective action: The ice was removed from the entrances and salt was spread to prevent freezing. Regulation: 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. Cited during: Change of Location Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

   Corrected 12/18/2025
3. Medium-High riskStandard 7.0712/15/2025

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

   The home is on a busy street and the yard is not fenced in. Corrective action: A gate will be installed in the yard for the safety of the children; this would be the measure being taken.. 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: Change of Location Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

   Corrected 12/18/2025
4. High riskStandard 7.095/23/2025

   7.09(15)(f) — Administration

   The educator's PQR training hours need to be updated. The educator will ensure to complete 10 hours of trainings every year of their license. Corrective action: los certificado fueron actualizados en El portal del PQR.. Regulation: Professional Development. Cited during: Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

   Corrected 7/1/2025
5. Medium riskStandard 7.075/23/2025

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

   Please note that there was a broken TV in the kitchen on the floor. The educator will ensure that the childcare children are not exposed to any dangerous items in the home. Corrective action: La tv fue removida de la cosina. 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 7/1/2025
6. Medium-High riskStandard 7.111/6/2025

   7.11(16) — Health and Safety

   The pet’s vaccination records need to be presented to EEC. Corrective action: completado. Regulation: Requirements for Pets. Cited during: Change of Location Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

   Corrected 1/10/2025
7. Medium-Low riskStandard 7.041/6/2025

   7.04(14)(a) — Postings

   The educator’s required postings needs to reflect the new address. Corrective action: la nueva dirección en mi lista de emergencia completado. Regulation: “Call 911” reminder and the telephone number and address of the program, including the location of the program in the facility; Cited during: Change of Location Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

   Corrected 1/10/2025