Massachusetts ChildcareLicensing Requirements

License posted in visible location

Ref: 606 CMR 7.03

License capacity not exceeded

Ref: 606 CMR 7.03

Operational policies current and available

Ref: 606 CMR 7.03

Parent handbook distributed to all families

Ref: 606 CMR 7.04

EEC licensing inspection reports posted

Ref: 606 CMR 7.03

Indoor space meets minimum (35 sq ft per child)

Ref: 606 CMR 7.07(4)

Outdoor play area meets minimum (75 sq ft per child)

Ref: 606 CMR 7.07(5)

Temperature maintained 65-75°F

Ref: 606 CMR 7.07(3)

Adequate lighting and ventilation

Ref: 606 CMR 7.07(3)

Toilets clean and child-accessible

Ref: 606 CMR 7.07(9)

Handwashing sinks accessible to children

Ref: 606 CMR 7.07(9)

Drinking water readily available

Ref: 606 CMR 7.07(9)

Napping equipment clean and appropriate

Ref: 606 CMR 7.07(12)

First aid kit fully stocked and accessible

Ref: 606 CMR 7.11(1)

Medications stored in locked cabinet

Ref: 606 CMR 7.11(3)

Emergency medications (EpiPens) readily accessible

Ref: 606 CMR 7.11(3)

Cleaning supplies stored out of reach

Ref: 606 CMR 7.07(7)

Hazardous materials secured from children

Ref: 606 CMR 7.07(7)

Emergency evacuation plan posted

Ref: 606 CMR 7.11(8)

Fire drill log current (monthly drills)

Ref: 606 CMR 7.11(8)

Lockdown drill log current (quarterly)

Ref: 606 CMR 7.11(8)

Shelter-in-place drill log (quarterly)

Ref: 606 CMR 7.11(8)

Evacuation to alternate site drill (semi-annual)

Ref: 606 CMR 7.11(8)

Outdoor equipment safe and age-appropriate

Ref: 606 CMR 7.07(6)

Safe sleep practices followed (infants)

Ref: 606 CMR 7.07(12)

Background Record Check (BRC) current for all staff

Ref: 606 CMR 7.09

CORI/SORI/DCF checks current for all staff

Ref: 606 CMR 7.09

Fingerprint-based national check completed

Ref: 606 CMR 7.09

Director has EEC Director I or II qualification

Ref: 606 CMR 7.09

Lead teachers have EEC Lead Teacher qualification

Ref: 606 CMR 7.09

All staff have current pediatric CPR certification

Ref: 606 CMR 7.09

All staff have current First Aid certification

Ref: 606 CMR 7.09

Professional development (20 hours/year)

Ref: 606 CMR 7.09

Mandated reporter training completed

Ref: 606 CMR 7.09

Medication administration training (EEC-approved)

Ref: 606 CMR 7.11(3)

Safe sleep training (infant/toddler staff)

Ref: 606 CMR 7.07(12)

Staff health statements on file

Ref: 606 CMR 7.09

Infant ratio maintained (1:3, max group 7)

Ref: 606 CMR 7.10(5)

Young toddler ratio maintained (1:4, max group 9)

Ref: 606 CMR 7.10(5)

Toddler ratio maintained (1:5, max group 10)

Ref: 606 CMR 7.10(5)

Preschool ratio maintained (1:7, max group 20)

Ref: 606 CMR 7.10(5)

Pre-K ratio maintained (1:10, max group 20)

Ref: 606 CMR 7.10(5)

Emergency contact forms complete for all children

Ref: 606 CMR 7.04

Immunization records current (MIIS or provider)

Ref: 606 CMR 7.04

Physical exam within 12 months (updated annually)

Ref: 606 CMR 7.04

Lead screening documented (9-12 mo and 2-3 years)

Ref: 606 CMR 7.04

Individual Health Care Plans for children with conditions

Ref: 606 CMR 7.04

Pickup authorization documented

Ref: 606 CMR 7.04

Children supervised at all times

Ref: 606 CMR 7.10

Sign-in/out procedures followed

Ref: 606 CMR 7.04