StoryHeights Montessori Childcare Center - Plainville, Inc.

7.06(01)(c)(01)

there is a sufficient quantity and variety of materials and equipment to engage all children present in the program; Domain: Classroom. Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.11(12)(d)

a common changing table or diapering surface is not used for any other purpose; Domain: Infection Control. Monitoring 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: Review of Written Materials. Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.10(02)

Ratios: The program must have the number of educators necessary to: Domain: Supervision. Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.07(01), 7.11(07)(h) — Emergency Evacuation

Emergency Evacuation 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., The educator must hold practice evacuation drills with all groups of children and all educators from each floor level of the approved space at least monthly. Drills must be held during different times of the program day, and must use alternative exits. The educator must document the date, time, exit route used, number of children evacuated and effectiveness of each drill. Domain: Emergency Preparedness. Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.12(11)(g), 7.12(11)(e), 7.12(11)(c), 7.12(11)(b), 7.12(11)(a) — Staff interact with and assist children during snack and mealtimes.

Staff interact with and assist children during snack and mealtimes. offer alternative activities for children who have finished their snack or meal., help children with disabilities to participate in meal and snack times with their peers;, encourage children to serve themselves, when appropriate;, allow children to eat at a reasonable, leisurely rate;, be present interacting with and assisting children; Domain: Care of Children. Provisional License Renewal Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

Mealtime, Food, Food Preparation

Domain: Mealtime, Food, Food Preparation. Provisional License Renewal Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.09(17)(b)(01)

observation of educators while working with children at least every two months by a staff with lead teacher, site coordinator or higher qualifications; Domain: Review of Written Materials. Provisional License Renewal Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.04(04)(a)(01), 7.10(01), 7.10(02), 7.10(03), 7.10(04), 7.10(09) — Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios

Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios daily attendance records indicating each child’s attendance, including arrival and departure times;, The licensee must maintain sufficient numbers of qualified staff to promote the health, safety, growth and development of each child. Assignment of staff must 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., Ratios: The program must have the number of educators necessary to:, Staff to Be Included in Ratios., 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:, Additional Provisions for Large Group and School Age Child Care. Domain: Care of Children. Provisional License 90-day Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

7.11(13)(d)(03)(d) — Rest materials stored appropriately

Rest materials stored appropriately ensure safe and sanitary storage of blankets and bed linens. Domain: Physical Space (Indoor & Outdoor). Provisional License 90-day Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).