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Our Mission
The Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care provides the foundation that supports all children in their development as lifelong learners and contributing members of the community, and supports families in their essential work as parents and caregivers.
Licensed Capacity
6 , 8 or 10 children Includes:
household members younger than school age
Home schooled children;Children younger than ten when present
more than 3 consecutive hours on 5 consecutive days
Every person present under the age of 14 who is not a household member
During overnight care, every person under age 18
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New locations of care!•Dwelling must include complete living facilities (sleeping, eating, cooking & sanitation)•May be unoccupied, if:
• On same property as single family residence• Other side of your duplex residence• In “triple decker” where you reside
Confidentiality
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No matter how cute or funny, NO PHOTOS onpublic websites without parents’ permission.
Transitions
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•Assist the child in a way she can understand•Share information with next program (with parents’ permission)
Record Keeping(for licensee and all assistants)
Qualifications Health records Orientation, training, professional
development Driver’s license
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Children’s Records
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Parents may:Add informationRequest removal of informationGet copies (at a reasonable cost)
Welcoming All Children
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1. Accept applications2. Gather & consider information3. Identify accommodations4. Make a decision5. Inform parents in writing (within 30 days)
Postings “Call 911”*, your phone
number & address Poison Control Number Name & phone number of
Emergency Back-up Person
Emergency Medication List Allergies / emergency
medical information Current License
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*If using a land line. If using a cell phone, postlocal emergency numbers.
Notifications to EEC Medication error: wrong med or emergency
treatment Law Enforcement Activity Response by Fire Department IRS Action Motor Vehicle Accident Intent to Close Join a FCC System Expose a child to lead poisoning
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Interactions Must Support:
Self-esteem Self-expression Autonomy Social competence School readiness
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Interactions Promote: Appropriate expression of emotions Children’s efforts and accomplishments Opportunities for choice Language development, conversations Cooperation Self-control
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Effective Communication
With every child With parents (regardless of native
language or other communication impairments)
With emergency personnel
Your curriculum must:
Be well-balanced Include planned learning
experiences Support:
problem solvingcritical thinkingcommunicationsocial skills relationship building
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Your curriculum must include goals in…
English language arts Mathematics Science and technology History / social science Comprehensive health The arts
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Your curriculum must include:
Good health Proper nutrition Personal safety 60 minutes of physical
activity daily Time for reading
(individually or in groups)
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Progress Reports For All Children
Frequency depends on age of child Based on observation of child’s work Address all developmental domains
22See samples at http://www.eec.state.ma.us/licensingRegulations.aspx
Impact Absorbing Use Zones
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Inches of
Loose-fillmaterial
Protects to fall height
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10 feet
9 Sand 4 feet
9 Pea gravel 5 feet
9 Wood mulch 7 feet
9 Wood chips 10 feet
Must be installed under and around all newly-
installed swings, slides, climbers, and other elevated
equipment
Parent Handbook Required
Care schedule Fees Child guidance plan Exclusion policies Procedures for meeting potential
emergencies Policies regarding medication
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Lead Paint Disclosure
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Notify parents at enrollment:
•Risks of lead poisoning (provided by DPH)
•Statement regarding lead paint on premises (form provided by EEC)
Notification to Parents in Advance
Change in educators Change in program policy or procedure Introduction of pets Herbicides or pesticides Presence of a firearm Changes in household composition People regularly on the premises
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Existing notifications of injuries, first aid, abuse, neglect, andcommunicable diseases are still required.
Licensing in Massachusetts Child Growth and Development Child Guidance Curriculum & Materials Creating a Safe Environment Emergency Preparedness Medication Administration Administrative Responsibilities Professionalism
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New Orientation Required
•5 hours for family child care licensees•2 hours for regular assistants, group & school age educators
Maximum = 12/24
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No educator may regularly provide care to childrenfor more than 12 hours in any 24 hour period
Professional Development
Work less than 25 hours / year, none required Work more than 25 hours / year, but less than
10 hours / week = 5 hours per year Work more than 10 hours / week = 10 hours
per year
291/3 must address diverse learners
Constant Observation
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Direct visual supervision for the first six weeksin care for children younger than 6 months old
Oral Health
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Tooth brushing must be offered whenever a child: Is in care more than four hoursConsumes a meal in care
Identification
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Children must carry the provider’s name, address and phone number whenever they are off thechild care premises.
Swimming Protections
Parental consent for home pool useSecond person on premisesPool pump shut-off personLife guard if off-site
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Emergency Plans
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• How to obtain advice from local authorities about Evacuating or Sheltering-in-Place
• How to reach parents• How to be sure that no child
is left behind
(In addition to current requirements)
Hand Washing Children:
before eating or handling food and before water play
after toileting or diapering, contact with bodily fluids, handling caged animals or equipment, water play
Educators: before and after medication administration, cleaning tasks, handling trash
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Occasional Evening or Overnight Care
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•Same floor level as children•Remain awake until they sleep•Be available to assist
Regular Evening and Overnight Care
Written plan with detailsof evacuation proceduresNumber and ages of childrenFloor planSeparate boys / girls roomsNo caring for more than 12
hours in 24
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Nutrition
Follow parents’ advice about Food AllergiesVitamins
No expired foods Provide menus, on request Document feeding schedule for infants Interact with children while eating Offer alternative activities when finished
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Transportation Plan for each child required Regular transport to/from school
requires 7D license & vehicle Verify insurance, registration and
driver’s license
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Resources for Compliance Regulations Questions and Answers Resource Packets, including
• Technical Assistance Papers, Tools, Sample Forms and Training in: • Positive Interactions• Progress Reports• Curriculum• Health and Safety
And more to come! See: http://www.eec.state.ma.us/licensingRegulations.aspx
New Regulation Training!
Multiple meetings in late fall, 2009 E-training through EEC website Additional training through R&Rs, CPCs,
systems, and other resources
Questions?
Western MA Region: 413-788-8401Erin Craft, Regional Director
Eric Lieberman, Educator/Provider Support Central MA Region: 508-798-5180
Donna Cohen-Avery, Regional DirectorAnnette Lamana, Educator/Provider Support Northeast Region: 978-681-9684
Tom Marino, Regional DirectorSusan Fletcher, Educator/Provider Support
Metro Boston Region: 617- 472-2881 Alina Lopez, Regional Director
Southeast Region: 508-828-5025
Mike Avery, Regional DirectorGail Perry, Educator/Provider Support
or Phil Baimas, Director of Workforce Development
617-988-782344