Best Friends Learning Center

2026

1. Medium riskStandard 7.113/4/2026

   7.11(10)(k), 7.11(13)(d)(03)(d), 7.11(13)(d)(03)(c) — Rest materials clean/good repair/individually marked, stored appropriately

   Rest materials clean/good repair/individually marked, stored appropriately Personal items intended for individual use by children, including but not limited to bottles, pacifiers, toothbrushes and sleeping materials, must be labeled with the name of the child for whom they are intended., ensure safe and sanitary storage of blankets and bed linens., provide sleeping materials that are individually marked and in good repair and clean; and Domain: Care of Children. Provisional License Renewal Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

   Not corrected
2. Medium-High riskStandard 7.073/4/2026

   7.07(13) — Equipment is clean, safe, secured, and poses no hazard.

   Equipment is clean, safe, secured, and poses no hazard. 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. Domain: Curriculum and Activities. Provisional License Renewal Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

   Not corrected
3. Medium-High riskStandard 7.073/4/2026

   7.07(13)(d), 7.07(01), 7.07(02), 7.07(10) — Indoor Space

   Indoor Space 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. Domain: Physical Facility - Indoors. Provisional License Renewal Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

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4. Medium-High riskStandard 7.113/4/2026

   7.11(05)(e) — First Aid Kit (SLGSA)

   First Aid Kit (SLGSA) The licensee must maintain adequate first aid supplies, including, but not limited to: adhesive tape, band aids, gauze pads, gauze roller bandage, disposable non-latex gloves, instant cold pack, scissors, tweezers, thermometer, and CPR mouth guard. Domain: Emergency Preparedness. Provisional License Renewal Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

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5. Medium-High riskStandard 7.113/4/2026

   7.11(10)(k) — Bottles/pacifiers/toothbrushes/sleeping materials labeled with child's name

   Bottles/pacifiers/toothbrushes/sleeping materials labeled with child's name Personal items intended for individual use by children, including but not limited to bottles, pacifiers, toothbrushes and sleeping materials, must be labeled with the name of the child for whom they are intended. Domain: Health. Provisional License Renewal Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

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6. Medium-High riskStandard 7.113/4/2026

   7.11(03) — Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP)

   Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) Individual Health Care Plans The licensee must maintain as part of a child’s record, an individual health care plan for each child with a chronic medical condition, which has been diagnosed by a licensed health care practitioner. The plan must describe the chronic condition, its symptoms, any medical treatment that may be necessary while the child is in care, the potential side effects of that treatment, and the potential consequences to the child’s health if the treatment is not administered. Domain: Health. Provisional License Renewal Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

   Not corrected
7. Medium riskStandard 7.071/15/2026

   7.07(06) — Chipping and Peeling Paint

   Chipping and Peeling Paint Chipping and Peeling Paint. The licensee must maintain the interior and exterior of the program in good repair, free of chipping, flaking, or peeling paint or broken plaster. Domain: Physical Facility - Indoors. Provisional License 90-day Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

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