Curriculum and Environments
How many domains must be planned for each week in each age group?
5 domains for infant-toddler: social-emotional, self-regulation, language/communication, cognitive, physical
8 domains for preschool: social-emotional, self-regulation, language/communication, physical/health, creative expression, (cognitive) science, math and social studies
When should hands be washed?
When entering the classroom, before and after eating/feeding, after toileting/diapering, after handling bodily fluids, coming in from outdoors, after administering first aid, before and after sensory play, before and after cooking experiences.
(answer at least 3)
Rules for cloth diapering
They must have a doctor's note stating why they are needed, (this cannot be just a preference), parent must supply diapers, liners and an anti-microbial bag for each diaper used throughout the day.
What are the foods that must be offered in second helpings?
Bread, milk, vegetables and fruits.
What is form that is used for accountability?
AF Form 1930
At a minimum, what displays should be in your classroom?
Regional culture, military culture, local community, daily schedules, lesson plans, initialed and approved by the T&C, evidence that planned activities have/are taking place, charts, graphs, emergent writing, children's work, all placed at children's eye level
How long can infants be in a stationary device, such as a buggy, bouncy seat, bolster support seat, etc...?
15 minutes, and they cannot go directly from one device to another.
Applying topical ointments.
The ointment must be dispensed onto a tissue, paper towel, or a piece of clean liner. Once ready to apply, the material can be used to apply the ointment, or you can use a clean, freshly gloved hand to apply.
Explain family style dining.
Modeling good manners, choosing new foods, adults and children sharing a meal together, engaging in conversation, children assisting with table setting and clean-up, food in communal serving dishes so it can be passed and shared, assisting with hand-over-hand when learning to self-help
(must identify at least 3)
How often should the 1930's be checked: what is the procedure for checking?
Every time there is a transition, conduct a name-to-face match.
How should toys and materials be displayed?
On low, open shelves and labeled so that children can easily retrieve and puit away toys and materials independently
What is the primary requirement of the Safe Sleep Policy?
All infants must be placed to sleep on their backs, regardless of their ability to move.
To glove, or not to glove.
When ever you are handling bodily fluids or waste, you need to be wearing gloves.
What are the accountability systems for bottles/bottle feeding?
Bottles must be labeled correctly, cross-checked to ensure the right infant/right bottle, warmed for no more than 5 minutes in standing water that does not exceed 98.6*, bottle gently swirled to mix them if the contents separate, formula is disposed of within 1 hour after removing the bottle from the refrigerator, breastmilk will be saved at the parent's request.
(must get at least 3 correct)
How should staff be positioned both indoors and outdoors?
With a clear view of the environment. Backs should never be to children, think of shapes:
2 in a straight line, 3 in a triangle, 4 in a square, etc...
What is needed in outdoor environments?
Materials and toys to support developmental domains, active participation in gross motor movement, engaging activities
How are cleared/non-cleared staff identified?
Colored smocks, red=non-cleared, blue=cleared.
How long does bleach need to sit on a surface before wiping it off?
2 minutes
What are the appropriately sized foods for children and youth?
1/4 inch for infants, 1/2 inch for pre-toddlers and toddlers, and for preschool and school age, foods that are sized no larger than a piece that can be swallowed whole.
Can convex mirrors be used as a sole source for supervision?
NO. They are there to supplement. Staff should be getting up frequently to check on children and know where they are.
What is the difference between process oriented vs proiuct oriented activities in art?
Process art is when the emphasis is placed on making art and using different mediums, it is open-ended, whereas product art is when the emphasis is placed on following instructions to achieve an expected result.
We should always be offering process oriented art experiences.
How many minutes of moderate to vigorous physical play should children have each day?
60 minutes for pre-toddlers and toddlers
90 minutes for preschoolers
at least 60 minutes per day for school-age
What are the steps for restoring supplies once you have finished with a diaper change/assisted with changing soiled clothing?
All supplies are cleaned up AFTER the child has been changed and placed back on the floor or returned to play.
NOTE*Wipes that have been removed from the container cannot be placed back in there if they were not used, they must be thrown away.
Where are allergies posted?
On the teacher boards, on tables, the kitchen bulletin board. They are updated monthly, or as changes occur. Allergy substitutions are listed, and there must be a doctor's note, and action plan and medication if required on file.
Can you be using personal electronic devices while you are actively supervising children?
NO!