Emergency and Illness Reporting
What must you do if a child has a minor cut or scratch that needs first aid?
Treat the injury, complete a boo-boo report and notify the parent when they pick up the child.
What document showing planned group activities must always be posted in the center?
The activity plan for each group.
What trait must all child-care employees demonstrate when performing assigned responsibilities?
Competency, good judgment, and self-control.
Name two times hands must be washed.
Before meals and after diapering/toileting, after outdoor play, after using chemicals, etc.
How long can screen time last per day for children over age two?
No more than one hour.
Within how many hours must you notify parents if a child or employee contracts a notifiable communicable disease?
48 hours
What is the maximum amount of time a nap or rest period may last?
Three hours.
Caregivers must be free from what types of non-child-related activities during supervision?
Administrative work, janitorial duties, personal electronics, and cooking (unless 12 or fewer children).
How often must diapering surfaces be sanitizied?
After each use.
What is one example of a positive discipline technique listed in the standards?
Praise and encouragement of good behavior.
What type of injury requires immediate parent notification and medical treatment?
Any injury that requires treatment by a health-care professional or hospitalization.
Are children required to sleep during nap/rest time? What must you do if they don't?
No; provide a quiet alternative activity after one hour of rest.
What is required from caregivers to ensure continuity of care between shifts?
Share information about the child’s day and any parent instructions with incoming staff.
What must be done with toys that have been mouthed or contaminated before another child can use them?
They must be sanitized.
Name two requirements for how screen time must be used in the classroom.
Must be educational, age-appropriate, ad-free, and not used during meals or naps.
What are two examples of serious incidents requiring immediate parent notification even if no injury occurred?
A child being forgotten in a vehicle, or wandering away from the center unsupervised.
What is the rule regarding how often meals or snacks must be offered?
At least every three hours, unless the child is sleeping.
What are the three primary factors caregivers must know about each child under their supervision?
The child’s name, age, and how many children they’re responsible for.
How long must a child be symptom-free before returning after fever?
24 hours without medication
What is the rule regarding using food as a reward?
Food must not be used as a reward.
What do you do if a child has an anaphylactic reaction and requires an unassigned epinephrine auto-injector?
Administer the auto-injector and notify the parent immediately.
What types of beverages are not allowed except for special occasions like birthdays?
Beverages with added sugars (e.g., soda, fruit punch, sweetened milk).
What must caregivers do to meet the unique needs of children with special supervision needs or care?
Provide care based on the child’s interests, habits, strengths, and special care plans.
A teacher forgets to wear gloves while cleaning up vomit. Is this compliant?
No – gloves are required when handling bodily fluids
What is the maximum amount of time a child may be placed in time-out? (based on age)
One minute per year of the child’s age.