Alves, Elaine

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(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. Follow-up Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.11(12) — Diapering & Toileting - R Apr 2025

Diapering & Toileting - R Apr 2025 Diapering and Toileting. In programs serving children who are under two years and nine months of age and/or not toilet trained, the educator must ensure that: Domain: Routine & Activities. 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).

7.07(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).

7.11(11)(d) — Tooth brushing - Toothbrush Storage

Tooth brushing - Toothbrush Storage Educators must assist children in brushing their teeth whenever they are in care for more than four hours or whenever they consume a meal while in care. 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).

7.11(03) — Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025

Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025 Individual Health Care Plans The licensee must maintain as part of a child’s record, an individual health care plan for each child with a chronic medical condition, which has been diagnosed by a licensed health care practitioner. The plan must describe the chronic condition, its symptoms, any medical treatment that may be necessary while the child is in care, the potential side effects of that treatment, and the potential consequences to the child’s health if the treatment is not administered. Domain: Health. Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.11(10)(h), 7.11(10)(c), 7.11(10)(d), 7.11(10)(f), 7.11(10)(g), 7.11(10)(i), 7.11(10)(j), 7.11(10)(m), 7.11(10)(l) — Infection Control/Hand Washing - R Apr 2025

Infection Control/Hand Washing - R Apr 2025 All eating surfaces must be washed and disinfected before and after each use., 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., 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).

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. 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(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: Health and Safety. Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.04(14)(c) — Required Postings - Child Specific - R Apr 2025

Required Postings - Child Specific - R Apr 2025 in a manner that protects the privacy of each child: 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(05)(a), 7.04(05)(b), 7.04(05)(c), 7.09(09) — Staff Records - R Apr 2025

Staff Records - R Apr 2025 documentation that the employee has the qualifications required under 606 CMR 7.09, including, but not limited to, health records, as required by 606 CMR 7.09(11);, copies of licenses, certifications and registrations held, including, but not limited to, motor vehicle operator’s license (if the staff member transports children) and EEC educator qualification;, documentation of orientation, training and professional development, as required by 606 CMR 7.09(15)(d-f), 7.09(16)(c) and 7.09(17)(a), and 7.11(1), 7.09 (18)(d), and 7.09(19)(b),as applicable;, All educators must attend an orientation to early education and care approved by the Department. Domain: Administration. Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.04(04)(a)(01), 7.04(04)(a)(02) — Attendance Logs

Attendance Logs daily attendance records indicating each child’s attendance, including arrival and departure times;, a method of knowing exactly who is present on the premises at any given point in the day. Domain: Administration. Progress 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. 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).