Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024
Section 144-33-11 - CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECTA.Abuse and neglect in the child care. The licensee must ensure that providers, students, and persons living on the premises do not abuse or neglect children in care in any way, including physical, sexual or emotional abuse.B.Reporting requirement. All providers are required to report to the Department when there is reasonable cause to suspect abuse or neglect of a child. The licensee must inform all child care personnel of their status and responsibility as mandated reporters of suspected abuse or neglect of a child. The licensee must ensure that the telephone number of the Department's Child Protective Intake Unit (1-800-452-1999) is readily available to providers.10- 144 C.M.R. ch. 33, § 11