Hi I need help with listing some key points and anything that is surprising in the article. The licensee must ensure that the program is soundly administered by qualified persons designated with specic administrative and program responsibilities. The licensee may admit children only in accordance with the provisions of the license. [2] Unauthorized Activities. [a] The licensee must not allow children to participate in any activities unrelated to the direct care of children without the written, informed consent of the parent[s). \"Activities\" shall mean, but not be limited to: 1. fund raising; 2. publicity, including photographs and participation in the mass media, and 3. screening, research or unusual treatment. [b] The licensee must not allow any person to produce or distribute a likeness of any child in the program for any purpose without the written informed consent of the child's parent. [3] Transitions. [a] Whenever children are preparing to transition to a new classroom or program, the educator must: 1. collaborate and share information between each classroom or program, with parental permission; and 2. assist the child with the transition in a manner consistent with the child's ability to understand. [b] If a program chooses to suspend or terminate a child for any reason the program must provide written documentation to the parents of the specic reasons for the proposed suspension or termination of the child, and the circumstances under which the child may return, if any. (4) Record Requirements. (a) The licensee must maintain complete and accurate accounts, books and all records required by these regulations, including but not limited to: 1. daily attendance records indicating each child's attendance, including arrival and departure times; 2. a method of knowing exactly who is present on the premises at any given point in the day. 3. documentation of regular evacuation drills, as required by 606 CMR 7.11(7)(h). (b) Except as specifically provided elsewhere in these regulations, all records required by these regulations must be: 1. legible and dated and signed by the individual making the entry; 2. updated at least annually and whenever any material changes occur. (c) Attendance records and educator records must be maintained for at least five years. (d) Children's records must be maintained for at least five years after a child has left the program. (e) When a child is no longer in care, upon written request of the parent(s), the licensee must provide a copy of the child's records to the parent(s) or any other person the parent(s) identifies. (5) Staff Records. The licensee must maintain a personnel record for each staff member. The record must include: (a) documentation that the employee has the qualifications required under 606 CMR 7.09, including, but not limited to, health records, as required by 606 CMR 7.09(11); (b) copies of licenses, certifications and registrations held, including, but not limited to, motor vehicle operator's license (if the staff member transports children) and EEC educator qualification; (c) documentation of orientation, training and professional development, as required by 606 CMR 7.09(15)(d-f), 7.09(16)(c) and 7.09(17)(a), and 7.11(1), 7.09 (18)(d), and 7.09(19)(b),as applicable; (6) Transportation Records. The licensee must maintain documentation that each program- owned vehicle or educator's vehicle used for the transportation of children to or from program activities is registered and inspected in accordance with state law, and is insured as required by these regulations.Suspension and Termination. The licensee must describe in writing the program's procedures for avoiding the suspension or termination of a child from the program due to challenging behavior. The procedures to avoid suspension and termination must include: 1. providing an opportunity to meet with parents to discuss options other than suspension or termination; 2. offering referrals to parents for evaluation, diagnostic or therapeutic services; 3. pursuing options for supportive services to the program, including consultation and educator training; 4. developing a plan for behavioral intervention at home and in the program. {j} Student Interns. The licensee shall describe, in writing, any arrangements with any school or professional training program, including a description of student responsibilities and supervision of students by the school or training program and the child care program. {It} Staff Meetings. In programs with four or more staff the licensee must develop and follow a written plan and must document regular staff meetings of at least two hours per month to consult with educators on program issues; program planning; policies and procedures; parent communication; implementation of the regulations; children's behaviors and meeting the individual needs of children. {1] Personnel Policies. In programs with four or more paid staff the licensee must describe, in writing, the program's current personnel policies and practices and must make them available to all employees and prospective employees at the program. Such personnel policies must include, when appropriate, a description of: 1. the criteria and procedures for hiring, promotion, probationary periods, disciplining, suspension, and dismissal of any staff person