MA H615

Creates a new legal definition for "private child care program" covering license-exempt facilities serving children under 7 (or under 16 with special needs) that operate as part of private educational systems, including nursery schools, preschools, and kindergartens

Requires all staff in private child care programs to complete annual health and safety training provided by the Department of Early Education and Care

Directs the department to promulgate regulations establishing standards for staff-to-child ratios, limitations on infants in care, and civil fines up to $250 per violation

Mandates school committees and superintendents notify the department when approving private child care programs, and requires programs to provide 30 days written notice before closing

Requires the department to publish a website with localized lists of child care providers indicating licensing status and provider-specific compliance information with health and safety requirements