Pennington, Christina

7.07(13), 7.07(13)(g), 7.11(02)(e) — Space (health risks)

Space (health risks) 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., 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., 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: Physical Space (Indoor & Outdoor). Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

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

7.07(07), 7.07(10) — Space (indoor / outdoor hazards) - R Apr 2025

Space (indoor / outdoor hazards) - R Apr 2025 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). Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.04(07), 7.04(07)(a), 7.04(07)(b) — Children's Records - R Apr 2025

Children's Records - R Apr 2025 Children’s Records. The licensee must maintain an individual written record for each child that includes:, information required at admission, including:, Ongoing records, including: Domain: Administration. Follow-up Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.04(05)(a), 7.04(05)(c), 7.04(05)(b) — 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);, 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;, 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; Domain: Administration. Follow-up Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.12(07)(f), 3.07(06)(a) — Nutrition

Nutrition the licensee must prepare and make available to parents on request written menus, including snacks, for each week;, The licensee shall provide a nourishing well-balanced diet to all residents. The licensee shall have a written plan for nutritional services including purchase,storage, preparation and serving of food. The plan must identify one person who is responsible for the food program. Domain: Care of Children. Follow-up Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.11(02), 3.06(04)(k) — Medication Administration

Medication Administration Medication Administration., The licensee shall have written policies and procedures regarding the prescription and administration of all medication. These policies and procedures shall include the following: Domain: Health/Medications. Follow-up Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.11(16) — Pets licensed / vaccinated / safe

Pets licensed / vaccinated / safe Requirements for Pets. Domain: Health and Safety. Follow-up Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.04(04)(a)(01), 8.13(01) — Attendance Records

Attendance Records daily attendance records indicating each child’s attendance, including arrival and departure times;, Complete and accurate record keeping- attendance records Domain: Record Keeping. Follow-up Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.07(13), 7.07(13)(g), 7.11(02)(e) — Space (health risks) - R Apr 2025

Space (health risks) - R Apr 2025 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., 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., 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: Physical Space (Indoor & Outdoor). Follow-up Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.07(07), 7.07(10) — Space (indoor / outdoor hazards) - R Apr 2025

Space (indoor / outdoor hazards) - R Apr 2025 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).