Kidsborough@Lincoln

7.10(05) — Supervision of children

Supervision of children 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: Care of Children. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.05(05), 7.05(04), 7.05(03), 7.05(02), 7.05(01) — Child guidance practices are supportive, nurturing, and responsive to children

Child guidance practices are supportive, nurturing, and responsive to children Educators must provide guidance to children in a positive and consistent way based on an understanding of the individual needs and development of children by:, Educators must support children in the development of social competence by:, Educators must support children in the development of self-esteem, independence, and self-regulation by:, Educators must be nurturing and responsive to children by:, Educators must be responsive to children’s individual needs and support the development of self esteem, self-expression, autonomy, social competence, and school readiness. Domain: Care of Children. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.07(02), 7.07(03) — Building Inspection and Fire Inspection

Building Inspection and Fire Inspection 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).

7.07(01), 7.11(07)(h) — Emergency Evacuation

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