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EEC’s Proposed Regulations An Overview
A new approach to Group, School-Age and Family Child Care Regulations
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Family Child Care
Group & School Age Child Care
Pre-K Standards
Current Regulations Promulgated 10/12/2003
Current Regulations have beenIn place since 1997
Standards implemented 2003for Public Schools & Community Partnership Programs
Building From The Work Of Our Legacy Agencies- OCCS and ELS
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Our Values
Children and families first! Maintain or increase quality; Carefully consider the effect of all changes on providers
or programs. Keep the Tri-lemma in balance; Take the best from our current regulations and
standards; Align regulations across program type when possible ; Research regulations and standards from other states,
NAEYC, Head Start, NIOST, NAFCC, and the military care system;
Make regulations consistent with those of other state agencies where needed.
Push and Pull
Every change recommended by the committee was based on weighing its impact on each leg of the Tri-lemma.
Quality, Affordability and Access
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Regulation Review Process Timeline
Board provides input on alignment approach Dec.2005/Jan. 2006 EEC develops draft regulations January 2006-March 2007 Board update on draft regulations March 2007 Intensive informal external review process May-August 2007 Revisions to draft August - October 2007 Presentation to the EEC Advisory November 2007 Board vote to send out for public comment November 2007 Implementation preparation Fall 2007 - Spring 2008 Public Hearings Winter 2007/08 Board vote on final regulations after revisions Winter 2007/08 Technical assistance/training Spring/Summer 2008 New regulations take effect Fall 2008
Outreach to providers and programs on the proposed changes
Meetings: 21 across the state
attended by over 1,000 peopleSurvey: 389 people completed the
on-line surveyE-mail: over 130 commentsU.S. Mail: received 86 letters
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HighlightsThe proposed changes, your feedback,
and our response
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The Proposed Regulations have Three Program Types
Family Child Care Up to 10 children, infants to school-age, in a residence (includes FCC, FCC+, and LFCC under one license type).
NEW! Small Group and School Age Care Up to 10 children but not in a residence.
Large Group and School Age Care 11+ children includes both group and
school age under one license type.
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7.02: New Definitions
Educator– the new umbrella term referring to all early education and care staff
It includes all Family, Group, and School Age staff.
Makes it easier to read the regulations.
It's what staff do every day.
Lead Teacher Teacher Assistant Teacher• Director I, II Program
Administrator Site Coordinator Group Leader Assist. Group Leader Family Child Care
Provider Certified FCC
Assistant Regular FCC
Assistant Individual titles will still be used when a requirement (like qualifications) pertains to a specific type of educator.
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7.03 Licensure
Family Child Care: more locations of care allowed
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7.04 Administration
NEW! Plan to avoid suspension and termination of children Parent meeting Referrals Supports (consultant, training, staffing) Behavioral intervention plan.
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New Section: 7.05 Interactions Among Educators and
Children
Based on recent research in brain development and interactions
Emphasizes and institutionalizes existing "best practice"
Aligns Massachusetts standards with other national quality standards
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7.06 Curriculum and Progress Reports
•read with all children daily
•60 minutes of physical activity daily
•planned, organized and flexible transitions
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7.06 Curriculum and Progress Reports
Progress reports for all children in care, regardless of age or setting
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7.07 Physical Facility Requirements
Fall Zones for Outdoor Play? Too much, too soon!
Impact absorbing material under swings, slides, and structures was mandated in group child care regulations in 1998.
Comments: Much concern about cost and the effect on FCC homes and school age programs housed in public schools.
EEC will:Continue active monitoring of playground safety.Help programs achieve over longer period of time.Provide technical assistance on alternative outdoor play options.
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7.07 Physical Facility Requirements
Water Safety Second adult for swimming or boating * Adult familiar with pump switch Lifeguard * Doesn’t include wading pools
Carbon monoxide detectors Lead paint notification Integrated Pest Management
Plans
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New Section:7.08 Family Involvement
Support partnerships with parents
Offer pre-enrollment meeting
Provide written information about program (parent handbook)
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7.09 Staff Qualifications and Development
No qualification changes now In development:
competency-based qualifications
system for on-going professional development
EEC Registry and annual registration
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7.09 Staff Qualifications and Development
Professional development hours Family Child Care: 10 hours per year professional
development Small and Large Group: 5, 12 or 20 hours per
year, depending on work schedule 25% must address diverse learners
NEW! Mandatory orientation to the field
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MA Early Education and Care and Out of School Time Workforce Development Task Force
Collaboration by EEC, UWMBMV, and Schott Fellowship Broad based membership from business, education,
training, government Recommend achievable, actionable next steps to EEC Advise EEC on long term workforce development plan
4 Committees:• Articulation/Transfer Agreements/Credit for Prior
Learning • EEC Orientation • Core Competencies • Credentialing and Career Lattice
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7.10 Ratios, Group Sizes and Supervision
Changes based on type of group and ages of children Multi-age Groups Fixed Age Groups Mixed Age Groups
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7.10 Ratios, Group Sizes and Supervision
NEW! Group assignment can be based on developmental factors not just age
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7.10 Ratios, Group Sizes and Supervision
School age staff to child ratios will stay 1:13!
Supervision appropriate to ages, development, behaviors and activities of children• Supports growing
independence• Protects children
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7.11 Health and Safety
Training in the “5 Rights” of medication administration
Training by a licensed health care practitioner
Trained educator always on the premises
All educators trained to recognize side effects
Administration of Medication
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To minimize the risk of SIDS…
• Back to Sleep…always!• No pillows, comforters, stuffed
animals• Update program policy• Train Staff• Inform Parents
Care for no more than 12 hrs. in 24.
7.11 Health and Safety
Tooth brushing: Many program concerns. EEC will provide technical assistance rather than require.
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7.12 Transportation
Clarifies that existing RMV requirements apply to all
a written plan for safety and supervision of children
appropriately licensed drivers car seats, safety carriers, restraints or
seat belts emergency communication system
If you provide or contract for transportation…
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Comments from the EEC Advisory…
Progress reports: Consider a different name so educators are not put off by the concept.
Transitions: Ensure that information goes with a child changing programs or starting school.
Curriculum: The proposed regulations should underscore the importance of play.
Fall Zones: Consider phasing them in as programs add new equipment or playgrounds.
will kick off the formal comment process!
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An Opportunity For Educators And Families
These new regulations will:
Give educators more flexibility to support quality and accountability;
Help all educators grow as our field of early education and care evolves;
Align care for children across all settings and developmental stages;
Give educators more ways to improve access and continuity for children and families.
Thank you !