Kindercare Learning Center

2026

1. High riskStandard 7.045/29/2026

   7.04(05)(a), 7.04(05)(b), 7.04(05)(c), 7.09(09) — Staff Records

   Staff Records 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. Follow-up Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

   Not corrected
2. High riskStandard 7.045/29/2026

   7.04(07), 7.04(08)(b), 7.06(05)(b), 7.10(09)(a)(05) — Children's Records

   Children's Records 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: Domain: Administration. Follow-up Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

   Not corrected
3. Medium-High riskStandard 7.075/29/2026

   7.07(07)(d), 7.07(07)(e), 7.07(10), 7.07(13)(d) — Outdoor Space

   Outdoor Space The outdoor play area must be free from hazards including but not limited to: a busy street, a parking lot, poisonous plants, water hazards, debris, broken glass, chipping, peeling or flaking paint, dangerous machinery or tools, and weather-related and environmental hazards or small objects that could present a choking hazard to young children. Any such hazard must be removed or fenced by a sturdy, permanently installed barrier which is at least four feet high or otherwise protected or removed, as appropriate., If the outdoor play space is located on a roof, it must be protected by a barrier at least seven feet high, which cannot be climbed by children., 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., All play equipment, fences and structures must be free of entrapment hazards. Domain: Physical Facility - Outdoors. Follow-up Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

   Not corrected
4. High riskStandard 7.045/1/2026

   7.04(05)(a), 7.04(05)(b), 7.04(05)(c), 7.09(09) — Staff Records

   Staff Records 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. Follow-up Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

   Not corrected
5. High riskStandard 7.045/1/2026

   7.04(07), 7.04(08)(b), 7.06(05)(b), 7.10(09)(a)(05) — Children's Records

   Children's Records 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: Domain: Administration. Follow-up Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

   Not corrected
6. Medium riskStandard 7.075/1/2026

   7.07(10)(j) — Pest Elimination - SLGSA

   Pest Elimination - SLGSA Pest elimination. The interior of the child care program must be clean and maintained free from vermin. Safe and effective means of eliminating vermin must be provided. Pesticides may not be used on the child care premises during child care hours. Domain: Physical Facility - Indoors. Follow-up Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

   Not corrected
7. Medium-High riskStandard 7.115/1/2026

   7.11(02)(c), 7.11(02)(e) — Medication

   Medication 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., 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. Domain: Health. Follow-up Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

   Not corrected
8. High riskStandard 7.043/31/2026

   7.04(18)(d)(01) — Staff records checklist

   Staff records checklist a current staff records check list that reflects all regular employees, Domain: Administration. Follow-up Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

   Not corrected
9. High riskStandard 7.043/31/2026

   7.04(07) — Children's records and checklist

   Children's records and checklist Children’s Records. The licensee must maintain an individual written record for each child that includes: Domain: Administration. Follow-up Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

   Not corrected
10. High riskStandard 7.043/31/2026

    7.04(05)(a), 7.04(05)(b), 7.04(05)(c), 7.09(09) — Staff Records

    Staff Records 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. Follow-up Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
11. High riskStandard 7.043/31/2026

    7.04(07), 7.04(08)(b), 7.06(05)(b), 7.10(09)(a)(05) — Children's Records

    Children's Records 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: Domain: Administration. Follow-up Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
12. Medium-Low riskStandard 14.023/31/2026

    14.02 — BRCs on all potential employees

    BRCs on all potential employees EEC’s BRC regulations are designed to ensure the completion of BRCs on individuals subject to EEC’s oversight, including those in receipt of federal Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) funding pursuant to the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG) Act of 2014 at 42 USC § 9858 and funding through the Families First Prevention Services Act of 2017 at 42 USC § 471(a)(20)(D). Further, BRCs shall be performed in accordance with the statutory framework of M.G.L. c. 15D, §§ 7 and 8, 606 CMR 14.00 and consistent with the timelines established by EEC regulations or policy. EEC is responsible for reviewing all disqualifying information for candidates, with the exception of candidates for adoptive and foster parents to the extent authorized by the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) and state statute. EEC may delegate to another Commonwealth entity its authority to complete BRCs through a Memorandum of Understanding or other applicable agreement to the extent permitted by state and federal law. While effective immediately, EEC will implement the provisions of 606 CMR 14.00 in phases and provide updated timetables for implementation within its written policies. Nothing in 606 CMR 14.00 shall be construed to create a private right of action if an EEC licensed, approved or funded program has acted in accordance with 606 CMR 14.00 and any policies adopted thereunder. Domain: BRC Information. Follow-up Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
13. Medium riskStandard 7.073/31/2026

    7.07(10)(j) — Pest Elimination - SLGSA

    Pest Elimination - SLGSA Pest elimination. The interior of the child care program must be clean and maintained free from vermin. Safe and effective means of eliminating vermin must be provided. Pesticides may not be used on the child care premises during child care hours. Domain: Physical Facility - Indoors. Follow-up Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
14. Medium-High riskStandard 7.113/31/2026

    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) — Infection Control/Hand Washing

    Infection Control/Hand Washing 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: Domain: Health. Follow-up Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
15. Medium-High riskStandard 7.073/31/2026

    7.07(07), 7.07(10) — Space (indoor / outdoor hazards)

    Space (indoor / outdoor hazards) 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. Domain: Physical Space (Indoor & Outdoor). Follow-up Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
16. High risk3/18/2026

    Non-compliance identified during complaint investigation

    Non-compliance identified during complaint investigation No death, serious injury, or child abuse identified, No death, serious injury, or child abuse identified, No death, serious injury, or child abuse identified, No death, serious injury, or child abuse identified, Substantiated Child Abuse/Neglect, No death, serious injury, or child abuse identified, No death, serious injury, or child abuse identified, No death, serious injury, or child abuse identified, No death, serious injury, or child abuse identified, Substantiated Child Abuse/Neglect, No death, serious injury, or child abuse identified, No death, serious injury, or child abuse identified, No death, serious injury, or child abuse identified, No death, serious injury, or child abuse identified Domain: Complaint investigation. Complaint Investigation. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
17. Medium riskStandard 7.073/5/2026

    7.07(10)(j) — Pest Elimination - SLGSA

    Pest Elimination - SLGSA Pest elimination. The interior of the child care program must be clean and maintained free from vermin. Safe and effective means of eliminating vermin must be provided. Pesticides may not be used on the child care premises during child care hours. Domain: Physical Facility - Indoors. Follow-up Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
18. Medium riskStandard 1.063/5/2026

    1.06(01)

    Visit to Determine Compliance. Domain: Physical Facility - Indoors. Follow-up Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
19. High riskStandard 7.042/25/2026

    7.04(07) — Children's records and checklist

    Children's records and checklist Children’s Records. The licensee must maintain an individual written record for each child that includes: Domain: Administration. Renewal - Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
20. High riskStandard 7.032/25/2026

    7.03(02) — Program Capacity

    Program Capacity Licensed Capacity. Programs will be licensed for the maximum number of children who may be in the care of educators at any one time, taking into consideration the size and layout of the physical facility, the number and qualifications of educators, the equipment and resources available to the children, the individual needs and characteristics of the children served, and the building certificate capacity, if applicable. At no time shall a program admit, supervise or provide care for more than the maximum number of children indicated on the license. Domain: Administration. Renewal - Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
21. High riskStandard 7.112/25/2026

    7.11(01) — EEC Essentials Training completion

    EEC Essentials Training completion Training. All educators must be trained in the program’s emergency and evacuation procedures, in standard precautions and in medication administration procedures. Domain: Administration. Renewal - Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
22. High riskStandard 7.042/25/2026

    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).

    Not corrected
23. High riskStandard 7.042/25/2026

    7.04(18)(d)(01) — Staff records checklist

    Staff records checklist a current staff records check list that reflects all regular employees, Domain: Administration. Renewal - Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
24. High riskStandard 7.042/25/2026

    7.04(07), 7.04(08)(b), 7.06(05)(b), 7.10(09)(a)(05) — Children's Records

    Children's Records 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: Domain: Administration. Renewal - Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
25. High riskStandard 7.042/25/2026

    7.04(05)(a), 7.04(05)(b), 7.04(05)(c), 7.09(09) — Staff Records

    Staff Records 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. Renewal - Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected