Tender Love & Care Child Development Center

All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.

Corrected during the visit

Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.

Corrected during the visit

The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.

The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2026

Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2026

Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2026

For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not use the list to document attendance as children boarded and departed the vehicle.

The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2026

The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of.

Corrected during the visit

Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions.

The state verified the correction on Jan 7, 2026

Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches.

The state verified the correction on Jan 7, 2026

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

The state verified the correction on Jan 7, 2026

Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.

Corrected during the visit

Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.

Corrected during the visit

The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily.

Corrected during the visit

The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of.

The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2025

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2025

Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.

Corrected during the visit

All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.

The state verified the correction on Oct 27, 2024

Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.

Corrected during the visit

A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

Corrected during the visit

All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair.

The state verified the correction on Mar 8, 2024