Nam's School

7.04(17)(k) — Administration

Staff meetings did not meet for two hours in April, and were missing for October 2025. In September, August, July of 2025 they only meet for one hour. Corrective action: Beginning in May 2026, all staff meetings will consistently meet for the required two-hour duration, and meeting records will be maintained accordingly.. Regulation: Staff Meetings. In programs with four or more staff the licensee must develop and follow a written plan and must document regular staff meetings of at least two hours per month to consult with educators on program issues; program planning; policies and procedures; parent communication; implementation of the regulations; children’s behaviors and meeting the individual needs of children. Cited during: Provisional License Renewal Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.13(06)(c) — Transportation

During the observation of transportation a child who was [redacted] was riding in front seat of the van. Corrective action: Beginning on 5/13, the transportation schedule was reorganized, and no child under the age of 13 will be seated in the front passenger seat of the van.. Regulation: Children younger than 12 years old must not be transported in the front seat of a vehicle if the vehicle is equipped with airbags. Cited during: Provisional License Renewal Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.13(04)(j) — Transportation

During the visit and observation of transportation attendance was not recorded as children board/exit the vehicle. The driver did not complete a vehicle inspection at the conclusion of the route being done. Corrective action: All drivers were reminded and retrained on proper procedures for recording attendance as children board and exit the vehicle, as well as completing the required vehicle inspection at the end of each route. The Program Director or Site Coordinator will continue to monitor and ensure compliance with all transportation safety procedures.. Regulation: the driver of the vehicle takes attendance before and after each trip and conducts a complete vehicle inspection after every trip to ensure that children are not left alone in a vehicle at any time; Cited during: Provisional License Renewal Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.13(06)(d) — Transportation

There were 9 children in the van without an attendant present. Corrective action: Beginning on 5/13, the transportation schedule was reorganized, and no more than 8 children will be transported in the van.. Regulation: When more than eight children are being transported, an attendant other than the driver is required. Cited during: Provisional License Renewal Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.11(05)(e) — Emergency Preparedness

During the visit the first aid kit did not have tweezers. Corrective action: On 5/14, tweezers were purchased and placed in each emergency bag.. Regulation: 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. Cited during: Provisional License Renewal Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.04(18)(d)(01) — Administration

The staff records checklist was not complete at the time of the visit. Corrective action: The staff records checklist was completed on 5/15. Please find the file attached for your review.. Regulation: a current staff records check list that reflects all regular employees, Cited during: Provisional License Renewal Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

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

Chairs in the pink room were stacked on tables while children were in the room, this is a potential hazard to children in the room. Corrective action: The chairs will be organized and stacked after all children have exited the classroom to ensure their safety. This procedure has been in effect since the day following the visit.. 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: Provisional License 90-day Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.11(02)(l)(05), 7.11(02)(l)(04), 7.11(02)(l)(03), 7.11(02)(l)(02), 7.11(02)(l)(01) — Medication

Medication consent forms need to be filled out completely and you also need to have EEC's medication consent forms as the doctors consent forms do not have all the required information that EEC requires. Corrective action: All currently maintained children’s files will be thoroughly reviewed, and parents will be immediately notified of any missing or incomplete documentation for correction. We expect all required EEC Medication Consent Forms and the doctor’s consent form to be completed and on file by February 27.. Regulation: Type of Medication: Topical, non-Prescription (not applied to open wounds or broken skin) Written Parental Consent Required: Yes, renewed annually Health Care Practitioner Authorization Required: No. Items not applied to open wounds or broken skin may be supplied by program with notification to parents of such, or parents may send in preferred brands of such items for their own child(ren)’s use. Logging Required: No for items not applied to open wounds or broken skin., Type of Medication: Topical, non-Prescription (when applied to open wounds or broken skin) Written Parental Consent Required: Yes, renewed annually Health Care Practitioner Authorization Required: No in FCC. Yes in Large and Small Group. Must be in original container with original label containing the name of the child affixed Logging Required: Yes, including name of child, dosage, date, time, & staff signature, Type of Medication: Unanticipated Non-Prescription for Mild Symptoms (e.g., acetaminophen, ibuprofen, antihistamines) Written Parental Consent Required: Yes, renewed annually Health Care Practitioner Authorization Required: No in FCC. Yes in Large and Small Group. Must be in original container with original label containing the name of the child affixed Logging Required: Yes, including name of child, dosage, date, time, & staff signature, Type of Medication: Oral Non-Prescription Written Parental Consent Required: Yes, renewed weekly with dosage, times, days and purpose Health Care Practitioner Authorization Required: No in FCC. Yes in Large and Small Group. Must be in original container with original label containing the name of the child affixed Logging Required: Yes, including name of child, dosage, date, time, & staff signature. Missed doses must also be noted along with the reason(s) why the dose was missed., Type of Medication: All Prescription Written Parental Consent Required: Yes Health Care Practitioner Authorization Required: Yes. Must be in original container with original label containing the name of the child affixed. Logging Required: Yes, including name of child, dosage, date, time, & staff signature. Missed doses must also be noted along with the reason(s) why the dose was missed. Cited during: Provisional License 90-day Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.06(01)(a)(01), 7.06(01)(b)(03), 7.07(16)(c)(05), 7.06(01)(b)(14), 7.04(07)(a)(08), 7.06(01)(b)(09) — Curriculum and Activities

During the observation there was a television being used for the entire time the children were in the classroom, this is not considered to be an appropriate activity and was not connected to a curriculum activity. The show that was on was also questionable and at times the content was inappropriate. Corrective action: Screen time will be limited and used only as a supplemental educational tool, not as a primary activity. Staffs will receive guidance and reminders regarding appropriate media use in the classroom. Additionally, we will provide more activity options that children can actively participate in.. Regulation: be developmentally and linguistically appropriate;, opportunities for children to participate in a variety of creative activities, such as art, music, literature, dramatic play and science, encouraging exploration, experimentation and discovery;, Indoor play areas must be clearly defined by spatial arrangement reflecting the variety of creative activities required by 606 CMR 7.06(1)(b)3., in programs serving infants and toddlers, opportunities for infants and toddlers to move freely and achieve mastery of their bodies through self-initiated movement, including multiple opportunities to practice emerging skills in coordination, movement, balance, and perceptual-motor integration., written parental consent for older school age children to leave the program for any reason, including consent for the specific activity, time, and method of transportation, and acknowledgement of parental responsibility for the child once s/he leaves the program;, opportunities that foster the development of independence and responsibility in children by encouraging decision-making, choices and independent time, as appropriate and with parent’s consent, as required by 606 CMR 7.04(7)(a)8; Cited during: Provisional License 90-day Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

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

There was an IHCP that was outdated in a child's file and a child's file that needs to be updated. Corrective action: On February 18, the Site Coordinator contacted the child’s parent to inform them of the required documentation updates. The completed documents are expected to be received by February 27.. 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: Provisional License 90-day Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.11(01) — Administration

There was one educator who did not complete their 2.0 essential trainings before working with children. Corrective action: The educator has completed the 2.0 essential training on November 13th and the certificate is in the staff file.. 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: Provisional License Renewal Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.04(17)(k) — Administration

There was no staff meeting for October 2025. Corrective action: I will make up the staff meeting for October this month. There was one on Friday, November 7th. There will be one on November 14th and another one on November 21st.. Regulation: Staff Meetings. In programs with four or more staff the licensee must develop and follow a written plan and must document regular staff meetings of at least two hours per month to consult with educators on program issues; program planning; policies and procedures; parent communication; implementation of the regulations; children’s behaviors and meeting the individual needs of children. Cited during: Provisional License Renewal Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.10(09)(a) — Care of Children

An assistant group leader was working alone with a group of children a couple of times during the visit. The assistant group leader walked to the child's school to pick them up and bring them to the program and was alone with the child during this time as well. Corrective action: The assistant group leader qualifies for the group leader position as of November 13th with the completed essential training, 6 months of experience, and first aid cpr certification. I will make sure not to have an assistant group leader to be left alone with children.. Regulation: Group Assignment of Children. Cited during: Provisional License Renewal Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

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

An educators purse was accessible to children in two classrooms. Corrective action: A cabinet with a lock has been ordered and will be installed. Until then, all purses or bags will be kept in the office.. 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: Provisional License Renewal Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.13(04)(j) — Transportation

During the visit it was observed that a complete vehicle inspection after every trip to ensure that children are not left alone in a vehicle at any time was not completed by a secondary person. Corrective action: I have ensured all drivers to complete vehicle inspection and by a secondary person after every trip. The drivers will be frequently reminded and checked in future.. Regulation: the driver of the vehicle takes attendance before and after each trip and conducts a complete vehicle inspection after every trip to ensure that children are not left alone in a vehicle at any time; Cited during: Provisional License Renewal Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.11(02)(j), 7.11(02)(l) — Health

All medications need a medication consent form filled out. Corrective action: I have one medical consent form filled out and put in the bag with the medication. I have scheduled a meeting with the parent to fill it out together at the program on Friday, November 14th.. Regulation: Each time a medication is administered, the educator must document in the child’s record the name of the medication, the dosage, the time and the method of administration, and who administered the medication, except as noted in (k) below., All medications must be administered in accordance with the consent and documentation requirements specified below: Cited during: Provisional License Renewal Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.12(07)(f), 7.12(07)(g) — Health

No snack menu was available for review at the time of the visit. Corrective action: The monthly snack menu chart has been posted next to the kitchen door.. Regulation: the licensee must prepare and make available to parents on request written menus, including snacks, for each week;, the licensee must keep previous menus on file for one year. Cited during: Provisional License Renewal 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).

7.06(01)(c)(03) — Equipments and Materials

During the visit a room that was initially set up to give the program their max capacity was not set up to provide care during the visit. Corrective action: We have rearranged the desks and chairs in the classroom appropriately. Today, August 12, we began ordering the materials needed for the classroom. All classroom materials are expected to arrive by Friday, August 15, and the classroom setup will be completed by then.. Regulation: materials and equipment are visible and readily accessible to the children in care and are arranged to promote independent access by children; Cited during: Provisional License 90-day Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).