Center Policies
How many days absent for Hand Foot and Mouth?
5 days
T/F A child brings in a new diaper cream, exact same one as before, so you need to have them sign a whole new diaper cream form.
False- as long as the diaper cream is current date as well as the form, the child is all set but MUST be same exact cream
T/F iPads and videos can be shown to the classroom if they are under the age of 2
False- iPads and videos can NOT be shown to children under age of 2 at NO time. 2 and up a video can be shown for educational purposes that is related to weekly theme and lesson.
Two
T/F If July 4th falls on a Saturday, you should observe it on Monday
FALSE hahahahah
Name an item not allowed to be brought into the building by staff
Drugs, alcohol, glass containers, hot beverages,
How long is your CPR and First Aid certification good for?
2 years
T/F The office is considered part of the program space
True- the office is included as program space and needs to be child proofed as such
While outside on the playground you can open the door and send a child in to use the bathroom
False
T/F Mandated Reporter certification must be done annually
True
T/F You can be cited by the state inspector for your room being too dark
True- they actually measure the amount of light in the classroom if they feel its too dark
A child bites another child, name the next steps involved for the incident.
Provide first aid to injured child, send message to parents, write incident report for both biter and child bit
T/F All cribs must have a see through panel
False, this is not a regulation on cribs
T/F Your classroom is sitting so nicely, tummy to the table and eating their lunch so you do not need to sit with them and can start getting cots ready
FALSE one or both teachers must be seated with the children during any meal times to supervise and prevent choking
Name 1 item that is required by the state to be posted in the foyer bulletin case.
Center operating license, most recent state inspection, Admin oversight, Radon test results, developmental Milestones, DCF complaint procedures
Fingerprints must be renewed every _____ years
Five
Staff physicals are current for how many years
3
T/F Infants under 1 year of age need to be checked on every 15 minutes while sleeping in crib
True. Infants should be checked on for regular breathing normal color, temperature & comfort
To avoid a child being left behind, name the 4 times of a headcount when leaving your room
1. Lining up and/or at the door before going outside
2. Outside
3. Lining up outside.
4. Back in the classroom
T/F The fans are on, AC is not working- the temp is over 82 degrees indoors so you need to call parents for pick up.
False- as long as there is air circulation and water available there is no limit on temperature.
Being Med Certified, name 3 types of medications you can administer at The Nurturing Nest
Epi pen, inhaler, nebulizer, diaper creams, life saving medications like Tylenol, Benadryl,
How many staff must be CPR certified when taking a classroom outside under the age of 3 to the bigger playground where mulch chips are present?
At least 1 staff member must be certified
Which item does NOT need to be posted by the state of CT--
1. Thermometer on the wall 2. Lesson plans 3. List of classroom medications posted 4. Evacuation plan/route
List of classroom medications posted. Only required by state to post an allergy in the room
Name 3 methods used to resolve conflict on the Child Behavior management policy
1. Positive Guidance 2. Set clear limits 3. Redirection
Full fire drill, evacuation and lock down procedures must be completed how often?
Annually