Circle of Friends Montessori School

7.04(04)(a)(01), 7.04(04)(a)(02) — Accurate attendance; arrival/departure times

Accurate attendance; arrival/departure times daily attendance records indicating each child’s attendance, including arrival and departure times;, a method of knowing exactly who is present on the premises at any given point in the day. Domain: Care of Children. 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

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 - 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).

7.07(13) — Equipment is clean, safe, secured, and poses no hazard.

Equipment is clean, safe, secured, and poses no hazard. Safety Requirements for Equipment, Materials and Furnishings. The licensee must only use indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, furnishings, toys, and games that are appropriate to the ages, needs and developmental level of the children enrolled. They must be sturdy, safely constructed and installed, non-tippable, flame retardant, easily cleaned, and free from lead paint, protruding nails, rust, and other hazards that may be dangerous to children. Domain: Curriculum and Activities. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.11(18)(c)(01)

A written plan for diapering and toilet training and for the disposal or cleaning of soiled clothing, linen, blankets and diapers must be developed, implemented and posted in diapering areas. Domain: Health and Safety. Change of Space Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.07(13)(d)

All play equipment, fences and structures must be free of entrapment hazards. Domain: Physical Facility - Indoors. Change of Space Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.07(16)(d)(04)(c)

There must be running water or an approved alternative adjacent to each diapering area. Domain: Physical Facility - Indoors. Change of Space Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.04(17)(m)(09)

Regulation 606 CMR Licensed Hours of Required Non-Teaching Administrator 7. 04(17)(m)9 Capacity Operation Per Day Administrative Time Qualifications a. No more than Any # of hours 0 Family Child Care 10 infant – Provider or Teacher school age or Site Coordinator b. 11 –13 infant - Any # of hours 0 Lead Teacher preschool c. 14 – 26 infant - less than 4 0 Lead Teacher preschool d. 14 – 26 infant - 4 or more 0 Director I preschool e. 27-39 infant - Any # of hours 50% FTE Director I preschool f. 40 – 79, infant - Any # of hours 100% FTE Director I preschool g. 80+, infant - Any # of hours 100% FTE Director II preschool h. 11 - 52 Any # of hours 20% FTE School Age school age Administrator children i. 53+ school age Any # of hours 100% FTE School Age children Administrator Domain: Postings. Change of Space Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.11(07)(h)

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: Health and Safety. Monitoring Outside Differential Licensing Cycle Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.07(13)

Safety Requirements for Equipment, Materials and Furnishings. The licensee must only use indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, furnishings, toys, and games that are appropriate to the ages, needs and developmental level of the children enrolled. They must be sturdy, safely constructed and installed, non-tippable, flame retardant, easily cleaned, and free from lead paint, protruding nails, rust, and other hazards that may be dangerous to children. Domain: Physical Facility - Indoors. Monitoring Outside Differential Licensing Cycle Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.07(07)(d)

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. Domain: Physical Facility - Outdoors. Monitoring Outside Differential Licensing Cycle Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.10

7.10 Ratios ,Group Sizes and Supervision of Children. The following requirements apply to all programs, including family child care, small group and school age and large group and school age child care. Additional requirements for family child care are found at 606 CMR 7.10(6) and (7). Additional requirements for small group and school age child care are found at 606 CMR 7.10(7) and (8). Additional requirements for large group and school age child care are found at 606 CMR 7.10(8) and (9). Domain: Supervision. Monitoring Outside Differential Licensing Cycle Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).