Saint Michael Elementary School

Non-compliance identified during complaint investigation

Non-compliance identified during complaint investigation No death, serious injury, or child abuse identified Domain: Complaint investigation. Complaint Investigation. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

8.04(05)(a), 8.04(05)(b) — First Aid Kit

First Aid Kit First Aid Kits Properly Assembled. The Program shall maintain adequate first aid supplies, including, but not limited to: adhesive tape, band aids, gauze pads, gauze roller bandage, disposable non-latex gloves, instant cold pack, scissors, tweezers, thermometer, and CPR mouth guard., First Aid Kits Accessible. First aid kits shall be portable, easily and readily available at all times, and accompany the children anytime they leave the facility in the care of staff. Domain: Prevention and Response to Emergencies. Funded Program Renewal Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

8.13(03) — Staff Records

Staff Records Complete and accurate record keeping – staff records Domain: Record Keeping. Funded Program Renewal Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

8.13(01) — Attendance Records

Attendance Records Complete and accurate record keeping- attendance records Domain: Record Keeping. Funded Program Renewal Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

8.12(01)(a) — EEC Essentials

EEC Essentials Completion of EEC Essentials. All Program Staff shall be trained in the following twelve health and safety topics, in accordance with EEC policy: Domain: Required Health and Safety Trainings. Funded Program Renewal Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

8.06(04)(a) — Arrangement of Outdoor Space

Arrangement of Outdoor Space Arrangement of Outdoor Space. The Program shall maintain or have access to an outdoor play area of at least 75 square feet per child who is outside at any one time. All outdoor equipment shall be arranged safely, with sharp edges protected, and in such a way as to not present hazards to children. Domain: Building and Physical Premises Safety. Funded Program Renewal Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

8.01(03)(a), 8.01(03)(a)(01), 8.01(03)(a)(02), 8.01(03)(b) — Storage of Personal Belongings

Storage of Personal Belongings Storage for Children’s Personal Belongings. The Program shall provide sufficient space, accessible to children, for each child to store clothing, coats, bedding, and other personal items in a safe, sanitary manner., Personal items intended for individual use by children, including but not limited to bottles and cups, pacifiers, toothbrushes, and sleeping materials, shall be labeled with the name of the child for whom they are intended; and, Personal items shall be stored so that they do not touch., Storage for Adults’ Personal Belongings. The Program shall provide sufficient space, not accessible to children, for adults to store personal items in a safe, sanitary manner. Domain: Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases. Funded Program Renewal Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

8.04(04)(a) — Emergency Drills

Emergency Drills Monthly Emergency Practice Drills. Practice emergency, evacuation, relocation, and lockdown drills shall be held with all groups of children and all Providers from each floor level of the space, at least monthly. Domain: Prevention and Response to Emergencies. Funded Program Renewal Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

8.09(01)(a), 8.09(01)(b), 8.09(01)(c), 8.09(01)(d) — Group Sizes and Adult Child Ratios

Group Sizes and Adult Child Ratios Groups Sizes. The Program shall maintain appropriate group sizes necessary to ensure adequate and safe supervision at all times., Sufficient Staffing. The Program shall maintain sufficient numbers of qualified staff to promote the health, safety, growth and development of each child. Assignment of staff shall take into account the physical environment, requirements of the activities children are engaged in, and the developmental levels and behavioral traits of children in care. The Program must have the number of Program staff necessary to:, Fixed Age Groups. The fixed age group ratios and groupings below shall be used for all groups of children within the same age range:, Mixed Age Groups. The mixed age group ratios and grouping below shall be used for groups of children within two consecutive age groups: Domain: Group Sizes and Adult-Child Ratios. Funded Program Renewal Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).