True or False: Children must take a no thank you bite.
False. Staff may encourage children to try new foods but no child shall be forced to eat anything they do not want to. You may also not withhold food from a child for any reason.
How often must a non-mobile infant be moved?
Every 20 minutes while awake.
What is Toddle Inn's footwear policy for staff?
Children?
Toddle Inn employees are required to wear closed toe and closed heel shoes at all times. Barefeet are never acceptable. Infant teachers are allowed to wear indoor slippers/shoes as long as they also have outdoor shoes available.
All children that are able to walk must wear shoes at all times. All children that can crawl must wear shoes while outside.
What is Toddle Inn's drop off time?
Any time between 7:15-5:15 but it is encouraged to be here by 9am.
Ratios, go!
6w-1y: 1:4 Max 8
1-2.5- 1:5 Max 12
2.5-3- 1:7 Max 21
3-5: 1:10 Max 24
5+- 1:13 Max No
What are the outdoor requirements?
Children in attendance that are over the age of 12 months and in attendance for more than four hours must have a minimum of 60 minutes of outdoor time daily. Children under the age of 12 months must go outside at least once a day.
When are you able to wake a sleeping child?
Emergencies
If they have a doctor's note on file
If they are over the age of 3 and have been asleep for at least 1 hour.
When are you able to be on your phone?
When it will not take away from the active supervision of the children.
Who are the members of Toddle Inn corporate team?
Daily Double! When was Toddle Inn founded and by who?
Cheryl, Mark, Danielle B, Danielle P, Ryan, and Amanda. Kraig is our accountant.
Cheryl in 1985
What cleaner do we use on tables throughout the day?
Sanitizer
What is the licencing definition for rest time?
Daily Double! What is Toddle Inn's Requirement?
Quite, undirected time. This may include reading, napping, or other quiet age appropriate activities.
Toddle Inn requires at least 30 minutes of rest without stimulating activities or distractions.
How must babies be fed bottles?
Daily Double! What needs to be on the tape on a bottle?
Babies must be held while be given a bottle unless they are able to sit upright in a seated position independently.
Type, Amount, Time, Day
What is Toddle Inn's discipline policy?
Positive redirection and modeling positive behaviors.
What is our biting policy?
What is the steam mop for?
Gym and foam floor mats only. Must NEVER be used on regular floor.
What are the 8 areas that must be in each Toddler and Preschool classroom.
1. Blocks
2. Dramatic play
3. Literacy
4. Art
5. Manipulatives
6. Sensory
7. Science/nature
8. Music
What are the formula storing guidelines?
Counter: 2 hours
Fridge: 24 hours
Freezer: NEVER
Started: 1 hour
What is the minimum door clearance?
3ft.
What is the pick up procedure regarding someone you have not met before.
What is our call out procedure?
Call or text Ashleigh and Amelia between 5:30-6am the day of and no later than 8:30pm the night before.
Children must be seated, without toys or distractions, and must not be rushed through the meal.
What are the breast milk storing guidelines?
Thawed: C- 2 hours R- 24 hours F- NEVER
Leftover: 2 hours
What is the number TI golden rule and what policies are in place to prevent?
DO NOT LEAVE A CHILD UNATTENDED! Attendance sheets, white boards, flip ring, counting, walkies, and brightwheel.
What do we have a zero tolerance policy for both parents and staff.
Harassment
What is the laundry procedure?
Daily Double! Mop heads?
1/4 cap of detergent and 1 cup of bleach on a quick wash.
Mop heads alone on the sanitize wash with 2 caps of bleach- hang to dry.