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7.08(06) — Parent Handbook

Parent Handbook Written Information for Parents. The licensee must provide the following information to families in writing prior to enrollment of their child: Domain: Administration. Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.06(01)(b), 7.06(01)(a) — Curriculum / Routine / Structure

Curriculum / Routine / Structure The licensee must have evidence of a plan describing how program activities support and engage children through specific learning experiences. Such plan must be appropriate to the ages and development of the children served, to the length of the program day and to the program objectives. As appropriate, children must participate in the development of the plan, and the plan must provide for:, The licensee must provide a well-balanced curriculum of specific, planned learning experiences that support the social, emotional, physical, intellectual and language development of all children. The curriculum must: Domain: Routine & Activities. Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.10(05)(a), 7.11(13)(e) — Safe Sleep

Safe Sleep Children younger than six months of age at the time of enrollment must be under direct visual supervision at all times, including while napping, during the first six weeks they are in care., Programs serving infants must: Domain: Routine & Activities. Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.11(13)(d)(03)(b) — Napping Materials

Napping Materials provide a separate mat, cot, sofa, portacrib, playpen, bassinet or bed, and blanket for each child present at any time during the day; Domain: Routine & Activities. Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.07(07), 7.07(10) — Space (indoor / outdoor hazards) - 1

Space (indoor / outdoor hazards) - 1 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). Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.07(01), 7.07(15)(b)(01) — Exit Safety - 1

Exit Safety - 1 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., Family child care homes must have at least two separate exits to the outside, approved by the Department. Domain: Physical Space (Indoor & Outdoor). Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.07(10)(a) — Licensed Space

Licensed Space Child care must be provided only in space approved by the Department. Domain: Physical Space (Indoor & Outdoor). Progress 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) - 1

Space (health risks) - 1 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). Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.04(04)(a)(01)

daily attendance records indicating each child’s attendance, including arrival and departure times; Domain: Review of Written Materials. Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.07(10)(f)

The licensee must ensure that space is arranged to provide clear pathways for movement from one area to another and to allow visual supervision by educators. Domain: Physical Facility - Indoors. Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.07(11)(a)

In programs serving children younger than three years old, barriers must be placed at the top and bottom of stairwells opening into areas used by children, unless prohibited by building or fire department regulations. Barriers must be permanently installed at the top of stairways. Pressure gates may not be used at the top of stairs. Domain: Physical Facility - Indoors. Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.05(08), 7.05(05) — Child Guidance

Child Guidance The following practices are strictly prohibited:, 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: Domain: Interactions. Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.10(05) — Supervision

Supervision 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: Interactions. Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.11(10)(c)

The licensee must ensure that educators and children wash their hands with liquid soap and running water, using friction, in accordance with DPH guidelines. Hands must be dried with individual or disposable towels or automatic hand blow-dryers. The use of common towels is prohibited. Educators and children must wash their hands at least at the following times: Domain: Infection Control. Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.10(04) — Adult-Child Ratios -1

Adult-Child Ratios -1 Multi-Age Grouping. A group of children ranging in age from birth through thirteen years (or sixteen years, if such children have special needs), may be assigned on an ongoing basis to a single group, provided all provisions of 606 CMR 7.10(4) are met. The Multi-Age Grouping ratios and group sizes specified at 606 CMR 7.10(4)(d – h) may be used by: Domain: Administration. Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.03(02), 7.04(04)(a)(01) — Program Capacity - 1

Program Capacity - 1 Licensed Capacity. Programs will be licensed for the maximum number of children who may be in the care of educators at any one time, taking into consideration the size and layout of the physical facility, the number and qualifications of educators, the equipment and resources available to the children, the individual needs and characteristics of the children served, and the building certificate capacity, if applicable. At no time shall a program admit, supervise or provide care for more than the maximum number of children indicated on the license., daily attendance records indicating each child’s attendance, including arrival and departure times; Domain: Administration. Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.04(07)(a), 7.04(07)(b) — Children's Records

Children's Records information required at admission, including:, Ongoing records, including: Domain: Administration. Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.06(03)(b), 7.06(03)(a) — Progress Reports

Progress Reports Content. The progress report must be based on observations and documentation of the child’s progress in a range of activities over time and may include samples of the child’s work., Frequency Domain: Administration. Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.04(07)(a), 7.04(07)(b) — Childrens Records - R Apr 2025

Childrens Records - R Apr 2025 information required at admission, including:, Ongoing records, including: Domain: Administration. Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.11(05)(d) — First Aid Kit

First Aid Kit The licensee must ensure that the following are easily and readily available at all times, and accompany the children anytime they leave the facility in the care of staff: Domain: Administration. Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.05(08), 7.05(05) — Child Guidance

Child Guidance The following practices are strictly prohibited:, 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: Domain: Interactions. Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.07(01), 7.07(15)(b)(01) — Exit Safety - 1

Exit Safety - 1 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., Family child care homes must have at least two separate exits to the outside, approved by the Department. Domain: Physical Space (Indoor & Outdoor). Progress 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) - 1

Space (health risks) - 1 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). Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.06(01)(b), 7.06(01)(a) — Curriculum / Routine / Structure - R Apr 2025

Curriculum / Routine / Structure - R Apr 2025 The licensee must have evidence of a plan describing how program activities support and engage children through specific learning experiences. Such plan must be appropriate to the ages and development of the children served, to the length of the program day and to the program objectives. As appropriate, children must participate in the development of the plan, and the plan must provide for:, The licensee must provide a well-balanced curriculum of specific, planned learning experiences that support the social, emotional, physical, intellectual and language development of all children. The curriculum must: Domain: Routine & Activities. Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).