Ratios
If you have 10 children in attendance & a group of 10 children are expected to go outside, what do you do?
Continue the small grouping
When are program plans due?
Wednesday at 2PM!
How often and when should head counts be performed?
Frequently while in the room (when a child arrives, when a child leaves) anytime during transitions
What are the two different types of gloves? When do you use them
PPE gloves - When coming into contact with bodily fluids (this includes boogers!)
Poly gloves - Every other scenario (taking out garbage, administering medication, serving food, etc.)
How many staff work here?
27
What are the classrooms regular ratios?
Infants - 1:3 or 10:3
Toddlers - 1:5
Preschool - 1:8
Sr. Preschool - 1:13
How often should we complete documentation?
Every week
How often & when should head count be done?
At every transition and upon arrival and before leaving.
What are ALL the correct steps of the diaper change process?
1. Collect supplies
2. Wash hands and put on disposable vinyl gloves
3. Lay down change paper on change table/ floor
4. Remove soiled diaper
5. Clean child’s skin with disposable wipe(s)
6. Discard soiled diaper and soiled gloves
7. Wash (if visibly soiled) or sanitize hands
8. If needed: Put on new disposable vinyl gloves, apply diaper cream, discard soiled gloves, and wash or sanitize hands
9. Apply new diaper and dress the child
10. Wash your hands and help child wash their hands
11. Apply new disposable vinyl gloves, clean and disinfect change table
How many staff are RECEs? How many are ECAs?
9 ECAs
When are you NOT permitted to leave the classroom?
What does engagement look like?
How do you administer an Epi-pen?
Orange to the thigh, blue to the sky (remove blue safety cap) to the outer thigh. Hold for 3 seconds. Discard in a ziplock bag and provide to paramedics.
What is the proper way to sanitize tables prior to meals?
Universal cleaner, ES364 Disinfectant, let sit for 5 minutes, wipe if not already dried, water and wipe again
How should you confirm a child's attendance if they have not shown up by 10 am?
Check with the office to see if the parent has emailed. Call the parents/guardian to confirm if they are coming. Comm log the communication. Call emergency contacts if you have not heard back from the family. Keep supervisor informed
What are all age groups reduced ratios? When do the occur?
Infants - Do not have
Toddler - 8
Preschoolers - 12
Sr. Preschool - 20
Reduced ratio is the first 90 minutes of the day, the last 60 minutes of the day and 2 hours during rest time.
What is product vs. process?
Product - Something a child creates that looks exactly like an example
Process - Art that is open-ended and allows the child to express their creativity
Where should children with allergies be seated?
With an educator and using their red allergy mat
How often should toys be sanitized?
Mouthed toys - At the end of each day
All toys/materials - Must be sanitized at minimum on a weekly basis
What is each classroom licensed to operate at?
Infants - max 10
Toddlers - max 15
Preschools - max 24
Bonus 100: C1 after January is max 26
What is proper supervison?
Walking around the classroom/ outdoor space. Ensuring you have no blind spots.
Shaving cream, diaper change paper, store bought bingo dabbers, items that indicate keep out of reach of children, pony beads, paper towel rolls, egg cartons, store bought playdough
If someone comes to pick up a child and you don't know them, what should you do?
Confirm they are on the child's emergency card, check their ID and match to iCare. If you do not know the person do not release the child.
How should you sanitize bottles if the dishwasher is broken?
Using the three sink method (warm soapy water, hot water, and sanitizer)
What is the center's overall capacity?
130 children