Westport Elementary School

8.05(01)(d), 8.05(01)(d)(01), 8.05(01)(d)(02), 8.05(01)(d)(03), 8.05(01)(d)(04) — Heating System Safety

Heating System Safety Heating System Safety. The heating system shall be operated and maintained in a manner that ensures the safety of all children, in accordance with health and safety inspection requirements., All steam and hot water pipes and radiators shall be protected by permanent screens, guards, insulation or another suitable device that prevents children from coming in contact with them., The use of portable heaters and portable radiators is prohibited during child care hours., All heaters and stoves, including but not limited to wood, coal, pellet, or gas, when used during child care, must be maintained in a manner that ensures the safety of all children., All working fireplaces in space used by children must have a secure child proof barrier in place at all times. The Provider must be in room with the children whenever a fireplace is in use. Domain: Fire Safety. Funded Program Renewal Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

8.07(02)(a)(02), 8.07(02)(a), 8.07(02)(a)(01), 8.07(02)(a)(03), 8.07(02)(a)(04), 8.07(02)(a)(05) — Appropriate Supervision

Appropriate Supervision Providers shall not leave a child unattended in an Infant seat, on a changing table, or any other surface that could result in a fall;, Appropriate Supervision. All Providers shall exercise appropriate supervision of the children in their care in order to ensure their health and safety at all times. Such supervision shall include, but not be limited to, indoor and outdoor activities, mealtimes, naptime, transportation, field trips, and transitions between activities., Children younger than six months of age at the time of enrollment shall be under direct visual supervision at all times;, Providers shall be aware of children’s activities at all times and in sufficient proximity to children at all times in order to be able to intervene quickly when necessary;, Providers shall be positioned to maximize their ability to see and/or hear children in their care; and, Providers shall not engage in any other activities or tasks that could unnecessarily divert their attention from supervising the children. Domain: Appropriate Supervision, Interactions, Discipline, and Prevention of Maltreatment. Funded Program Renewal Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

8.04(03)(a)(01), 8.04(03)(a)(02), 8.04(03)(a)(03) — Exits Accessible and Safe

Exits Accessible and Safe Exit signs shall be posted in rooms that have direct access to the outdoors;, Emergency and evacuation procedures shall be posted next to each exit; and, Exits and evacuation routes shall be kept clear of obstructions. Domain: Prevention and Response to Emergencies. Funded Program Renewal Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

8.01(01)(a), 8.01(01)(b) — Handwashing Procedures

Handwashing Procedures Handwashing Procedures. Adults and children shall wash their hands with liquid soap and running water, using friction, in accordance with Department of Public Health guidelines. Hands shall be dried with individual or disposable towels or automatic hand blow-dryers. The use of common towels is prohibited., Handwashing Frequency. Adults and children shall wash their hands at least at the following times: Domain: Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases. Funded Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

8.03(02)(b) — Storage of Emergency Medications

Storage of Emergency Medications Storage of Emergency Medications. Emergency or life-saving medications, such as asthma inhalers and epinephrine auto-injectors, shall be immediately available for any children for whom they have been prescribed. Domain: Administration of Medication. Funded Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

8.03(03)(d) — Documentation of Medication Administration

Documentation of Medication Administration Documentation of Medicine Administration. Each time a medication is administered, Providers shall document in the child’s record the name of the medication, the dosage, the time and the method of administration, and who administered the medication. Missed doses shall also be documented, along with the reason(s) why the dose was missed. Domain: Administration of Medication. Funded Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

8.13(02) — Children's Records

Children's Records Complete and accurate record keeping- children’s records Domain: Record Keeping. Funded Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).