1

Previews of Coming Attractions

606 CMR 7.00

2

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

3

4

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

5

No matter how cute or funny, NO PHOTOS onpublic websites without parents’ permission.

Suspension or Termination

6

•Specific reasons why (in writing)•Conditions for return, if any

Transitions

7

•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

8

Children’s Records

9

Parents may:Add informationRequest removal of informationGet copies (at a reasonable cost)

Welcoming All Children

10

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

11

*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

12 (in addition to current requirements)

Interactions Must Support:

Self-esteem Self-expression Autonomy Social competence School readiness

13

Interactions Are:WarmAttentiveConsistentCourteousRespectful

14

Interactions Promote: Appropriate expression of emotions Children’s efforts and accomplishments Opportunities for choice Language development, conversations Cooperation Self-control

15

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

17

Your curriculum must include goals in…

English language arts Mathematics Science and technology History / social science Comprehensive health The arts

18

Your curriculum must include:

Good health Proper nutrition Personal safety 60 minutes of physical

activity daily Time for reading

(individually or in groups)

19

Your curriculum must: Include free choice time Explore cultural, social

and individual diversity

20

Transitions Must Be:SafePredictableUnhurriedFlexible

21

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

23

Inches of

Loose-fillmaterial

Protects to fall height

9 Shredded/recycled rubber

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

24

Lead Paint Disclosure

25

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

26

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

27

New Orientation Required

•5 hours for family child care licensees•2 hours for regular assistants, group & school age educators

Maximum = 12/24

28

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

New Training Required

30

•Medication administration•Sound nutrition•Choking hazards

Constant Observation

31

Direct visual supervision for the first six weeksin care for children younger than 6 months old

No Smoking, No Drinking

32

By anyone on the premises during child care

Oral Health

33

Tooth brushing must be offered whenever a child: Is in care more than four hoursConsumes a meal in care

Identification

34

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

35

Emergency Plans

36

• 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

37

Occasional Evening or Overnight Care

38

•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

39

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

40

Transportation Plan for each child required Regular transport to/from school

requires 7D license & vehicle Verify insurance, registration and

driver’s license

41

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

Thank you for your attention!

45