Castle Hill Academy

7.07(13)(d), 7.07(01), 7.07(02), 7.07(10) — Indoor Space

Indoor Space 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. Domain: Physical Facility - Indoors. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.09(17)(b)(01)

observation of educators while working with children at least every two months by a staff with lead teacher, site coordinator or higher qualifications; Domain: Review of Written Materials. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.12(11)(a)

be present interacting with and assisting children; Domain: Mealtime, Food, Food Preparation. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.07(07)(d), 7.07(13)(g) — Toxic Substances

Toxic Substances 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., Educators must ensure that all hazardous objects, including but not limited to matches, lighters, toxic materials, sharp objects, plastic bags and purses are locked or inaccessible to children. Domain: Health. Monitoring Outside Differential Licensing Cycle Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

Non-compliance identified during complaint investigation

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

7.10(09)(c)(02)

Age Group: Toddler / Preschool Group Maximum Group Size: 9; Educator / Child Ratio: 1:5; 1 additional educator for 6 – 9 children Educator Qualifications: At least 1 Infant/Toddler and Preschool Teacher, per 7.09(18)(c)(02) Domain: Health and Safety. Monitoring Outside Differential Licensing Cycle Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.04(04)(a)(01)

daily attendance records indicating each child’s attendance, including arrival and departure times; Domain: Classroom. Monitoring Outside Differential Licensing Cycle Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.10(05)

Supervision of Children: In addition to interacting with children as required by 606 CMR 7.05, all licensees and educators must exercise appropriate supervision of the children in their care in order to ensure their health and safety at all times. Such supervision must include, but not be limited to, indoor and outdoor activities, mealtimes, naptime, transportation, field trips, and transitions between activities. Domain: Supervision. Monitoring Outside Differential Licensing Cycle Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.04(14)(c)

in a manner that protects the privacy of each child: Domain: Postings. Monitoring Outside Differential Licensing Cycle Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.07(16)(c)(01)

The licensee must provide a minimum of 35 square feet of activity space per child. Domain: Physical Facility - Indoors. Monitoring Outside Differential Licensing Cycle Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.04(03)(a)(01)

collaborate and share information between each classroom or program, with parental permission; and Domain: Classroom. Monitoring Outside Differential Licensing Cycle Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.11(02)(f)

Notwithstanding the provisions of 606 CMR 7.11(2)(e), above, emergency medications such as epinephrine auto-injectors must be immediately available for use as needed. Domain: Medications. Monitoring Outside Differential Licensing Cycle Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.04(17)(p)

Required Postings. In addition to the information required to be posted by 606 CMR 7.04(14) the licensee must post the following information: Domain: Postings. Monitoring Outside Differential Licensing Cycle Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.04(04)(a)(01), 7.10(01), 7.10(02), 7.10(03), 7.10(04), 7.10(09) — Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios

Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios daily attendance records indicating each child’s attendance, including arrival and departure times;, The licensee must maintain sufficient numbers of qualified staff to promote the health, safety, growth and development of each child. Assignment of staff must take into account the physical environment, requirements of the activities children are engaged in, and the developmental levels and behavioral traits of children in care., Ratios: The program must have the number of educators necessary to:, Staff to Be Included in Ratios., Multi-Age Grouping. A group of children ranging in age from birth through thirteen years (or sixteen years, if such children have special needs), may be assigned on an ongoing basis to a single group, provided all provisions of 606 CMR 7.10(4) are met. The Multi-Age Grouping ratios and group sizes specified at 606 CMR 7.10(4)(d – h) may be used by:, Additional Provisions for Large Group and School Age Child Care. Domain: Care of Children. Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.07(16)(c)(01)

The licensee must provide a minimum of 35 square feet of activity space per child. Domain: Physical Facility - Indoors. Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.03(02)

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

7.10(09)(b)(03)

Age Group / Full or Half Day Program: Preschoolers 33 months to school age (Full Day) Maximum Group Size: 20 Educator / Child Ratio: 1:10 Educator Qualifications: At least 1 Preschool Teacher, per 7.09(18)(c)(02) Domain: Supervision. Monitoring Outside Differential Licensing Cycle Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).