Arantes Ambrozio, Lara

7.10(07)(d) — Supervision - Napping Children

Supervision - Napping Children The educator must visually observe napping children at least every fifteen minutes. When children are placed in a separate room for naps, the door must remain ajar. Domain: Supervision. Follow-up Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.11(13)(e)(01) — Safe Sleep - infants sleep on back

Safe Sleep - infants sleep on back place infants on their backs for sleeping, unless the child’s health care professional orders otherwise in writing; Domain: Safe Sleep. Follow-up Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.11(13)(e)(03) — Safe Sleep - cribs have proper mattress

Safe Sleep - cribs have proper mattress ensure that cribs have firm, properly fitted mattresses with clean coverings, and do not contain any potential head entrapment areas. Domain: Safe Sleep. Follow-up Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.11(13)(e)(05) — Safe Sleep - no pillows, comforters, stuffed animals

Safe Sleep - no pillows, comforters, stuffed animals ensure that cribs, portacribs, playpens or bassinets used for sleeping infants under the age of 12 months do not contain pillows, comforters, stuffed animals or other soft, padded materials. Domain: Safe Sleep. Follow-up Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.11(13)(e)(02) — Safe Sleep - infants napped in individual crib, portacrib, playpen

Safe Sleep - infants napped in individual crib, portacrib, playpen nap infants in an individual crib, portacrib, playpen or bassinet; Domain: Safe Sleep. Follow-up Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.09(15)(c)(01)(b)

An educator who meets the qualifications of a family child care educator licensed to serve six or fewer children may substitute for a provider licensed to care for up to ten children for up to twenty-five (25) hours in a twelve month period. Domain: Staff and Educators. Follow-up 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. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.04(04)(a)(03) — Evacuation Logs

Evacuation Logs documentation of regular evacuation drills, as required by 606 CMR 7.11(7)(h). Domain: Administration. Renewal - Full Review 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. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.07(07)(d) — Outdoor Playspace - Hazards

Outdoor Playspace - Hazards The outdoor play area must be free from hazards including but not limited to: a busy street, a parking lot, poisonous plants, water hazards, debris, broken glass, chipping, peeling or flaking paint, dangerous machinery or tools, and weather-related and environmental hazards or small objects that could present a choking hazard to young children. Any such hazard must be removed or fenced by a sturdy, permanently installed barrier which is at least four feet high or otherwise protected or removed, as appropriate. Domain: Physical Facility - Outdoors. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.04(04)(a)(02)

a method of knowing exactly who is present on the premises at any given point in the day. Domain: Staff and Educators. Renewal - Full Review 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. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.11(05)(a), 7.11(05)(d), 7.11(05)(d)(01), 7.11(05)(d)(02), 7.11(05)(d)(03), 7.11(05)(d)(04), 7.11(05)(d)(05), 7.11(05)(d)(06) — Injury Prevention

Injury Prevention Liquids, foods, and appliances that are or become hot enough to burn a child must be kept out of the reach of children., 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:, a first aid kit;, current family contact information;, information about allergies and known medical conditions;, emergency or life-saving medications, such as asthma inhalers and epinephrine auto-injectors, for any children for whom they have been prescribed;, telephone numbers for emergency services;, authorization for emergency care for each child. Domain: Health and Safety. License Upgrade Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.07(07)(d) — Outdoor Playspace - Hazards

Outdoor Playspace - Hazards The outdoor play area must be free from hazards including but not limited to: a busy street, a parking lot, poisonous plants, water hazards, debris, broken glass, chipping, peeling or flaking paint, dangerous machinery or tools, and weather-related and environmental hazards or small objects that could present a choking hazard to young children. Any such hazard must be removed or fenced by a sturdy, permanently installed barrier which is at least four feet high or otherwise protected or removed, as appropriate. Domain: Physical Facility - Outdoors. License Upgrade Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.07(10) — Indoor Hazards

Indoor Hazards 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 Facility - Indoors. License Upgrade Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.07(13) — Equipment, materials and furnishings - Play Materials

Equipment, materials and furnishings - Play Materials 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. Domain: Equipments and Materials. License Upgrade Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.09(04) — Annual Registration in Professional Qualifications Registry (PQR)

Annual Registration in Professional Qualifications Registry (PQR) All educators must register annually with the Department of Early Education and Care in accordance with EEC policies and procedures. 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) — 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).

7.07(15)(e) — Playground Safety - Fallzones

Playground Safety - Fallzones Playground Safety. All playground equipment installed after the effective date of these regulations and all playground equipment in homes first licensed after the effective date of these regulations must be located within use zones that are covered with an adequate depth of an impact-absorbing material, in accordance with EEC policy. Pea gravel and wood chip nuggets must not be used in areas used by infants and toddlers. Domain: Physical Facility - Outdoors. Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.11(02)(d), 7.11(03)(a)(04), 7.11(02)(a) — Medication Administration Policy

Medication Administration Policy The educator must not administer any medication contrary to the directions on the original container, unless so authorized in writing by the child’s licensed health care practitioner. Any medications without clear instructions on the container must be administered in accordance with a written physician or pharmacist’s descriptive order., The written parental consent and the licensed health care practitioner authorization shall be valid for one year, unless withdrawn sooner. Such consent and authorization must be renewed annually for administration of medication and/or treatment to continue., The licensee must have a written policy regarding administration of prescription and non-prescription medication. The policy must provide for the administration of medications ordered by a child’s health care practitioner. Domain: Administration of Medication. Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.11(10)(c), 7.11(10)(d), 7.11(10)(f), 7.11(10)(g), 7.11(10)(h), 7.11(10)(i), 7.11(10)(j), 7.11(10)(m), 7.11(10)(l) — Infection Control/Hand Washing

Infection Control/Hand Washing 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:, In addition, educators must wash their hands:, The licensee must ensure that equipment, materials, items or surfaces (including floors, walls and clothing used for dramatic play) are washed with soap and water and disinfected as needed to maintain a sanitary environment., All floors used by children must be swept and/or vacuumed daily., All eating surfaces must be washed and disinfected before and after each use., Where applicable, the following items, equipment and surfaces must be washed and disinfected after each use:, Toys mouthed by children must be set aside and stored after each use and may not be used by another child until they are washed and disinfected., The following must be washed and disinfected at least weekly:, The following items must be monitored for cleanliness and washed and disinfected at least daily: Domain: Health. Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).