Rooty Tooty Daycare

7.11(10)(c), 7.11(10)(d), 7.11(10)(f), 7.11(10)(g), 7.11(10)(h), 7.11(10)(i), 7.11(10)(j), 7.11(10)(m), 7.11(10)(l) — Health

An educator did not wash at least two children’s hands after diapering in the toddler/preschool room on the day of the visit. Corrective action: All staff have been properly trained in diapering and toileting protocols. Postings of these regulations have been posted near all diapering and toileting areas to remind staff. Staff will undergo monthly observations and feedback for following proper diapering and toileting protocols.. Regulation: The licensee must ensure that educators and children wash their hands with liquid soap and running water, using friction, in accordance with DPH guidelines. Hands must be dried with individual or disposable towels or automatic hand blow-dryers. The use of common towels is prohibited. Educators and children must wash their hands at least at the following times:, In addition, educators must wash their hands:, The licensee must ensure that equipment, materials, items or surfaces (including floors, walls and clothing used for dramatic play) are washed with soap and water and disinfected as needed to maintain a sanitary environment., All floors used by children must be swept and/or vacuumed daily., All eating surfaces must be washed and disinfected before and after each use., Where applicable, the following items, equipment and surfaces must be washed and disinfected after each use:, Toys mouthed by children must be set aside and stored after each use and may not be used by another child until they are washed and disinfected., The following must be washed and disinfected at least weekly:, The following items must be monitored for cleanliness and washed and disinfected at least daily: Cited during: Provisional License 90-day Monitoring 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, No death, serious injury, or child abuse identified, No death, serious injury, or child abuse identified Cited during: Complaint Investigation. 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, No death, serious injury, or child abuse identified Cited during: Complaint Investigation. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.10(09) — Supervision

The program did not have the number of educators necessary to meet ratios in the infant/toddler room. There were four children, instead of three, with one educator on the day of the visit. Corrective action: We will be sure to follow EEC ratio guidelines. A ratio chart has been printed and hung for both classrooms, as a way to remind staff of the ratio requirements. In addition, we have added which TAs will be in each room on our written schedule for each classroom, following the attendance of students for that day.. Regulation: Additional Provisions for Large Group and School Age Child Care. Cited during: Follow-up 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).