Massachusetts childcare licensing requirements.
Ratios, group sizes, certifications, and drills for Massachusetts — per EEC Standards for Licensure (606 CMR 7.00). Bloomily tracks every one of them live, so the paperwork is ready before anyone asks.
Staff-to-child ratios in Massachusetts
| Age group | Ratio | Max group size |
|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-12 months) | 1:3 | 7 |
| toddler | 1:4 | 9 |
| Preschool (3-5 years) | 1:10 | 20 |
| kindergarten | 1:15 | 30 |
| School Age (5+ years) | 1:13 | 26 |
Per EEC Standards for Licensure (606 CMR 7.00). Ratios in Bloomily are computed live from real check-ins against these limits.
Required certifications
Massachusetts CORI, SORI, DCF, and fingerprint-based national check per 606 CMR 7.09
Renews every 36 months
Department of Children and Families background check required
Renews every 36 months
Director I or II certification per 606 CMR 7.09
Massachusetts EEC educator qualification at appropriate level
Pediatric first aid certification required
Renews every 24 months
Lead teacher must have EEC Lead Teacher or higher certification
California mandated reporter training for child abuse
EEC-approved medication administration training required
Renews every 36 months
Infant and child CPR certification required per 606 CMR 7.09
Renews every 24 months
Massachusetts required 20 hours annual professional development per 606 CMR 7.09
Renews every 12 months
Safe sleep training required for infant/toddler caregivers
Renews every 36 months
Health statement and physical exam required
Renews every 24 months
Drill requirements
| Drill | Frequency | Required |
|---|---|---|
| lockdown | annually | Recommended |
| shelter_in_place | annually | Recommended |
| evacuation | monthly | Yes |
Massachusetts EEC Pre-Inspection Checklist
- License posted in visible location
- License capacity not exceeded
- Operational policies current and available
- Parent handbook distributed to all families
- EEC licensing inspection reports posted
- Indoor space meets minimum (35 sq ft per child)
- Outdoor play area meets minimum (75 sq ft per child)
- Temperature maintained 65-75°F
- Adequate lighting and ventilation
- Toilets clean and child-accessible
- Handwashing sinks accessible to children
- Drinking water readily available
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Ratios computed live from real check-ins, certifications flagged before they lapse, and inspection-ready reports one click away.