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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).

7.09(17)(d), 7.11(18)(d) — Staff First Aid Training

Staff First Aid Training First Aid Training. All educators must obtain within six months of employment, and must maintain thereafter current certification of training in basic first aid appropriate to the population served., First Aid Training. The licensee must document that each educator is certified in first aid within six months of employment. Domain: Administration. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.10(09)(c) — Staff:child ratios and groupings: Mixed

Staff:child ratios and groupings: Mixed Mixed Age Groups. The mixed age group ratios and groupings (below) may be used by large group and school child care programs. Domain: Care of Children. 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).

7.07(02), 7.07(03), 7.07(16)(b) — Building Inspection; Fire Inspection; Environment free of pests; Date of IPM

Building Inspection; Fire Inspection; Environment free of pests; Date of IPM 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:, Fire Inspection. Every program not located in a residence must submit evidence of compliance with applicable fire codes., Integrated Pest Management. Programs must document compliance with the Integrated Pest Management program of the Department of Agricultural Resources. Domain: Physical Space (Indoor & Outdoor). Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

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 - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.03(07)(a), 1.05(02), 7.04(18)(c)(05) — Staff BRC - R Sep 2025

Staff BRC - R Sep 2025 Background Record Check policies;, Employees of Group Day Care, School Age, Residential Programs, and Agencies Offering Child Placement and Adoption Services, evidence of completed background record checks, as required by 606 CMR 1.05(2) and 606 CMR 14.00; Domain: Administration. Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.07(02), 7.07(03) — Building Inspection and Fire Inspection - R Apr 2025

Building Inspection and Fire Inspection - R Apr 2025 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:, Fire Inspection. Every program not located in a residence must submit evidence of compliance with applicable fire codes. Domain: Physical Facility - Indoors. Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).