Rules for the Licensing of Child Care Facilities 10-148 cmr chapter 32

SCHOOL-AGE CHILDCARE PROGRAM

151. 
     Additional rules for School-Age Childcare Programs. In addition to the preceding rules, School-Age Childcare Programs must comply with this section. School-Age Childcare Programs include (A) facilities licensed for thirteen (13) or more that include a School-Age Childcare Program, and (B) facilities licensed for twelve (12) or fewer that serve school-age children exclusively.
     

1. 
   There shall be space, activities and equipment for group and individual activity;
   

2. 
   Planned activities shall reflect an awareness of the social, emotional, physical and cognitive needs of older children;
   

3. 
   The program shall allow time for individual self-directed activity; and
   

4. 
   All staff shall be at least seventeen (17) years old.
   

152. 
     Exemptions for Child Care Facilities located in school buildings. Child Care Facilities located in school buildings, as defined by and approved by the Department of Education, shall be exempt from the following rules:
     

1. 
   Section 11.1.1.9 (Immunization Records);
   

2. 
   Section 18.2.1, 18.2.2, 18.2.3 (Code Compliance);
   

3. 
   Section 18.4.3.2 (General Safety);
   

4. 
   Section 18.4.4.3. (Window Screens);
   

5. 
   Section 28.5.2. (Staffing); and
   

6. 
   Sections.2.2.1, 27.2.3.1, 27.3.2.1, and 27.4.2.1. (Age of staff).
   

OCCASIONAL CARE PROGRAM

153. 
     Additional rules for Occasional Care Programs. In addition to the preceding rules, Child Care Facilities providing Occasional Care Programs must comply with this section. Occasional Care Program means a Child Care Facility caring for children on a drop-in or otherwise irregular basis. For example, childcare located in a ski area or a shopping center.
     

1. 
   The facility must have a procedure to ensure that a child is discharged only to the person who enrolls the child or by to another individual authorized by the parent or person who enrolls that child.
   

2. 
   The facility must have a means of identifying each child by a nametag or other method while in care at the facility.
   

3. 
   The facility must not administer any medications, prescription or non-prescription, to children in care.
   

154. 
     Exemptions for Occasional Care Programs. Occasional Care Programs are exempt from the following:
     

1. 
   Section 11.1.1.9. (Immunization Record);
   

2. 
   Section 11.1.1.3. (Place of parent employment);
   

3. 
   Section 11.1.1.4 (Name, address, and phone number of parents’ place of employment); and
   

4. 
   Section 11.1.1.10 (Name, address, and phone number of child’s physician and dentist).
   

CHAPTER II. SMALL CHILDCARE FACILITY

Small Childcare Facilities

155. 
     Additional rules. In addition to Chapter I, Small Childcare Facilities must comply with this chapter. Small Childcare Facility means a house or other place, not the residence of the operator, in which a person, or combination of persons, maintains or otherwise carries out a regular program, for consideration, for any part of the day providing care and protecting 3-12 children under the age of 13.
     

156. 
     Personnel
     

1. 
   Staff Qualifications for Facilities Licensed for 3 - 12 Children
   

1. 
   Director and/or Head Teacher qualifications. The director and/or head teacher must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age, hold a current certification in first aid and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and meet the following requirements:
   

1. 
   Training. Twelve (12) hours of training in healthy, safe environments; child development; observation and assessment; developmentally appropriate practice; guidance; relationships with families; individual and cultural diversity or business and professional development; childcare; and
   

2. 
   Experience. At least six (6) months experience working in a childcare program or other children’s program.
   

2. 
   Qualifications of other staff
   

1. 
   All staff must be at least eighteen (18) years old.
   

2. 
   All staff must have a high school diploma or equivalent or be attending high school or be enrolled in a GED (General Educational Development) preparation program.
   

3. 
   All staff must demonstrate the following:
   

1. 
   The ability and willingness to comply with all applicable laws and rules;
   

2. 
   The ability to provide safe and compassionate services; and
   

3. 
   A history or honest and lawful conduct.