Licensing
What is the ratio for the two's classroom?
1 to 8 ratio
How many minutes of screen time is allowed per week?
15 minutes
When can you start putting infants on their bellies to sleep?
When they are able to roll over on their own.
You notice a child has gushy looking eyes or even "puffy eyes," how to we notify the parent?
Reach out to parents via ProCare, and let them know what you have observed.
Example: Hello, this message is to inform you that I noticed Bob's eye getting a little puffy and gushy. Please feel free to reach out with any questions, comments, or concerns. Thank you.
**We do not diagnose children and tell parents what WE THINK it is.**
Why are we not allowed to take our lunch breaks in classrooms with sleeping children?
1. Children are sleeping- it's a distraction
2. Prevents the teacher that is in there from cleaning, lesson planning, etc
Which classrooms ratio DOES NOT double during nap time?
Infants
Which class is allowed to bring in food from home WITHOUT a doctor's note?
Infants
How long does bleach need to sit on the table for sanitation?
7 minutes
A parents asks you "Sally told me that Bob pushed her yesterday. Can you tell me what happened and who Bob is?"
How would you respond?
Due to the confidentiality and safety of that child, I cannot disclose the information to you.
- Do not give out names
- We cannot confirm or deny if they ask
Why is it important to log the correct information into ProCare for meal times and nap times?
Parents should be receiving the accurate information so they don't overfeed or underfeed their child at home.
If Sally didn't eat all of her food, don't put "all."
Do we use white rags to clean tables, chairs, etc?
No!!!
Why don't we?
What time do we need to upload photos by?
3pm by each day.
What is the proper procedure for wiping tables?
Wipe tables down with soap water, then spray with bleach and let it air dry or leave for 7 minutes before wiping bleach off.
(Toys, shelves, tables, chairs, changing table, bathrooms)
If a parent asks for names for their child's birthday party, what is an appropriate response?
Due to confidentiality, I cannot disclose that information to you. I strongly encourage you to ask your child who their friends are.
When are infants able to drink cow's milk?
12 months.
Why?
It can cause intestinal bleeding.
When and how do we conduct a name to face check?
When leaving a classroom, going outside, coming back inside, going to indoor play, emergency situations
What are you supposed to do with the children's picture AFTER you upload them to ProCare?
Delete them. Photos must be deleted BY the end of each day.
How often should diapers be checked/changed?
Every 2 hours
If they are dry, do we put it into ProCare?
If a parent asks you something that you do not know the answer to (tuition, payments, transitioning, schedule changes etc) How do you respond to them?
Please reach out to Ms. Nirupa or Ms. Kelsie and they will be able to assist you.
If they ask you via ProCare, let me or Kelsie know.
What items are allowed to be in the crib with an infant?
Just a blanket!!
If a child is bleeding, what is the FIRST thing you do?
PUT GLOVES ON !!!!
What is appropriate work attire?
Jeans (no holes, rips), dresses, leggings, hoodies
What are some inappropriate work attire items?
If a child looses a permanent tooth, how do you keep it preserved until their parents pick up?
If you have access to milk, place it in milk. If not, it will go in a zip lock bag.
If Bob's mom reached out after hours, and asked how his day was, do you respond?
No.
When do we stop responding to parents?
Before stepping out of the infant room, what is the first thing are you required to do?
Put your shoes on.
Why?