Child Files
You only need a TOOL 2, when?
When the child has a special need/ allergy.
When are lesson plans due?
Thursdays by COB, every two weeks.
True or False: All children listed on the Provider Claim Worksheet will have contracts.
TRUE: only contracted children are listed on the Provider Claim Worksheet.
At what time do I mark the meal production record?
You mark the meal production record at the time of meal service. Meal service times should be listed and followed on your daily schedule.
What do we call a quiet retreat for children within the home? i.e. a special place with soft pillows, stuffed toys, books, etc. away from noisy areas.
What is a "Cozy Corner".
Is a Patron Record the same as Profile Print?
No, Patron Record provides you with fee/subsidy information, verses Profile Print only gives you required House Hold Information.
How often should a Provider read-aloud to children in care?
At least once a day! Studies show that children who are read to and used to being around books when they are young are likely to become good readers when they get to school.
When a patron utilizing FCC programs has expired paperwork and becomes suspended, can they still attend the program?
No. If something is missing from the paperwork, Parent Central will suspend them (usually after giving them an extension). Once they are suspended in the system, the patron cannot receive care in any CYS program. This includes FCC.
During Family Style Dining, does everyone fix a plate?
Yes. All children and the teacher should fix a plate and be seated at the table during meal service. Teachers should fix a child size portion plate to model proper eating and table manners. Meal service is a time for discussion.
How should books be displayed?
Books should be displayed on a low shelf that children can reach easily. Books for infants, toddlers, twos and preschool children should be displayed in a standing position with the covers facing out.
You only need an SDS, when?
When the child requires a Special Diet due to allergy, illness, or parents/religious preference.
How should infants be put down to sleep?
Infants should be laid on their backs to sleep in a crib or pack-n-play every single time. It is recommended that infants be put in their cribs when they are drowsy and about to fall asleep so they can learn to soothe themselves.
True or False: Hourly care is documented on the provider claim worksheet.
FALSE: All hourly care is documented on the Subsidy Coversheet.
Can I claim a child with my USDA claim that I do not have a WIC form on?
No, all children (contracted or hourly) should have a WIC form for every provider they attend. WIC forms, as well as all other paperwork, should not be shared.
When are "outside" people allowed in your home? i.e. Director, Trainer, Inspectors, etc.
Anytime you are operating within FCC.
What information needs to be provided to the office in order to receive Child Files?
Full First Name, Last Name
Childs DOB
Type of Care – FT/ PT/ B&A or Hourly
Patron/Sponsors Full Name and Last Name
Name 3 routines that support social-emotional development.
1. Hellos/Goodbyes: This ritual helps ease transitions and assures children their families will return.
2. Diapering/Toileting: Children's trust in caregivers is built gradually through such care as having wet diapers changed consistently or having accidents handled in a matter-of-fact way.
3. Going Outdoors: Purposeful outdoor activities help children experience a sense of accomplishment and growing confidence.
When do parents sign children in and out of your program AND what do you do if they do not show up for the day?
Parents should sign children in and out at the time of drop off and pick up. Providers should never sign for them. If a child does not show up for the day (and they are contracted), contact with the patron should be made by 10:00 and documented on the sign in sheet. (Accountability Standard)
Does each infant have an individual Meal Production Record?
No, the Infant Meal Production Record is daily for all infants listed in the program. It is quantity based (planned participation/actual participation), not individualized.
Empty food containers, shoe boxes, dolls, dress-up clothes, toy cash register, plastic play food, telephones and a child-sized broom can all be found in what area? What does this area teach children?
Dramatic Play area. Including a dramatic play area in your program offers children opportunities to think creatively, imagine themselves to be someone or something different, and develop scenarios in which they can solve problems.
When is Registration/Pass sales receipt provided to FCC Provider and what is this for?
Only when the child has a special need/ SNAP or when in contract with FCC Program.
Authorization for Child and Youth Services (CYS) representative to Take child for care, medical or dental, in an emergency situation when the child's condition represents a serious or imminent threat to his/her life, health, or well-being.
What are two main ways you can minimize conflict between children in your program?
1. You can reduce hitting, pushing, and biting incidents by offering plenty of interesting things to do.
2. Provide duplicates of favorite toys.
What 5 items should be included every month in your subsidy paperwork packet?
Monthly Coversheet, Reporting Requirements, Provider Claim Worksheet, File Inspection Report, and rosters. There may be additional items like vacation forms, withdrawal forms, ACS vouchers, Extended care forms, sub forms, etc…but these items are specific to the individual family and only required if being utilized during the reporting month.
If a child is in attendance from breakfast time in the schedule until supper time in the schedule, how many marks are on the meal production record for the day AND how much would that payout?
6 marks total (At, B, A, L, P, S); Payout: $5.72
Pictures or photos of the daily schedule and steps in daily routines at the children’s eye level that can be manipulated by the children is called a …..
Visual schedule. Use the visual schedule every day to review the sequence of experiences, routines, and transitions with children: “We had breakfast and then we went outside. Now what comes next?”