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14.02 — BRCs on all potential employees - R Sep 2025

BRCs on all potential employees - R Sep 2025 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. Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.10(05)(d), 7.10(05)(f) — Supervision of Children

Supervision of Children Educators must be positioned to maximize their ability to see and/or hear children in their care., Educators must not engage in any other activities or tasks that could unnecessarily divert their attention from supervising the children. Domain: Care of Children. Monitoring 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).

7.13(04)

Vehicle and Driver Requirements. Whenever transportation is provided or contracted by the licensee the licensee must ensure that: Domain: Transportation. Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.04(17)(p)(04) — Evacuation procedures posted at each exit

Evacuation procedures posted at each exit next to each exit, emergency and evacuation procedures. Domain: Emergency Preparedness. Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.11(03) — Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP)

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

7.13(04)(j) — Vehicle and Driver Requirement1

Vehicle and Driver Requirement1 the driver of the vehicle takes attendance before and after each trip and conducts a complete vehicle inspection after every trip to ensure that children are not left alone in a vehicle at any time; Domain: Transportation Safety. 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. Renewal - Full Review 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. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.04(17)(p)(04), 7.11(07)(e), 7.11(18)(b) — Evacuation procedures posted at each exit; Exit signs and diagrams as required

Evacuation procedures posted at each exit; Exit signs and diagrams as required next to each exit, emergency and evacuation procedures., Exit signs must be posted in rooms that have direct access to the outdoors., Escape Routes. A diagram of escape routes must be posted conspicuously at each means of egress in rooms that do not have direct access to the outdoors. Domain: Postings. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.11(07)(h) — Evacuation drill log, all groups

Evacuation drill log, all groups The educator must hold practice evacuation drills with all groups of children and all educators from each floor level of the approved space at least monthly. Drills must be held during different times of the program day, and must use alternative exits. The educator must document the date, time, exit route used, number of children evacuated and effectiveness of each drill. Domain: Emergency Preparedness. Renewal - Full Review 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. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.12(08) — Refrigerator temp. between 32-40 degrees; working thermometer in refrigerator

Refrigerator temp. between 32-40 degrees; working thermometer in refrigerator The licensee must provide refrigeration and storage for food at not less than 32? F, nor more than 40? F for all food requiring refrigeration. Meals and snacks provided by parents must be stored safely. Thermometers verifying temperatures must be maintained in all refrigerators. Domain: Health. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).