Six Acres Nursery School

7.04(17)(k), 7.09(17)(a), 7.12(02) — Staff orientation, training and meetings

Staff orientation, training and meetings 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., Educator Orientation. The licensee must provide and document orientation for all employees., All educators must receive basic training in the following: Domain: Administration. Renewal - Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.04(17)(k) — Staff meeting documentation

Staff meeting documentation 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. Domain: Administration. Enhanced Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.04(05)(a), 7.04(05)(b), 7.04(05)(c), 7.09(09) — Staff Records - R Apr 2025

Staff Records - R Apr 2025 documentation that the employee has the qualifications required under 606 CMR 7.09, including, but not limited to, health records, as required by 606 CMR 7.09(11);, copies of licenses, certifications and registrations held, including, but not limited to, motor vehicle operator’s license (if the staff member transports children) and EEC educator qualification;, documentation of orientation, training and professional development, as required by 606 CMR 7.09(15)(d-f), 7.09(16)(c) and 7.09(17)(a), and 7.11(1), 7.09 (18)(d), and 7.09(19)(b),as applicable;, All educators must attend an orientation to early education and care approved by the Department. Domain: Administration. Enhanced Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.07(16)(e) — Fall zones adequate depth of impact absorbing material

Fall zones adequate depth of impact absorbing material Playground Safety. The use zones under and around swings, slides, and climbing structures must be covered with an adequate depth of an impact absorbing material, in accordance with EEC policy. Pea gravel and wood chip nuggets must not be used in areas used by infants and toddlers. Domain: Physical Facility - Outdoors. Enhanced Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

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. Enhanced Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.11(03) — Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025

Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025 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. Enhanced Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.11(02)(j), 7.11(02)(l) — Documentation of medication administration; Current consent for medications

Documentation of medication administration; Current consent for medications 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: Domain: Health. Enhanced Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.11(02)(e), 7.11(02)(c) — Medication Storage; Medication Container/Label

Medication Storage; Medication Container/Label Unless otherwise specified in a child’s individual health care plan, the educator must store all medications out of the reach of children and under proper conditions for sanitation, preservation, security and safety during the time the children are in care and during the transportation of children., All prescription medications must be in the containers in which they were originally dispensed and with their original labels affixed. Over-the-counter medications must be in the original manufacturer’s packaging. Domain: Health. Enhanced Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).