Health and Safety
Frequency of sanitizing toys
Daily and when visibly soiled or mouthed
Supporting a child's social emotional development skills is called this
Guidance
Gross motor time outdoors, or indoors in inclement weather, must be offered for __ daily
60 minutes
According to safe sleep practices, infants may have only a fitted sheet and this
cdec.colorado.gov (Colorado Department of Early Childhood)
How to test strength of sanitizer and disinfectant
Using bleach strips, test the color for the appropriate strength of each solution - this is above the Preschool sink. Testing must occur daily and when a new solution is mixed.
We use positive discipline in the Learning Center. This means we never ____ food or outside time in an attempt to control a child's behavior
Threaten/withhold
Some sand or equivalent dry material or water play should be offered to 18 months and older...
At least monthly, year round
All sleeping infants must be observed at least every _ minutes by a staff member
10
Sunscreen must be applied when...
30 minutes before going outdoors (infants under 6 months must be kept out of direct light outdoors). Children over 4 may apply their own sunscreen under direct supervision of staff
The proper steps of handwashing
Wet hands, apply soap, wash 20 seconds, rinse, dry, turn off water with paper towel.
The NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct states this
"Above all, we shall not harm children."
"We shall not participate in practices that are emotionally damaging, physically harmful, disrespectful, degrading, exploitive or intimidating to children."
Diapering must occur at these times
At least every 2 hours and when soiled
Breastmilk bottles may be used for up to __ hour(s) after the infant has started on the bottle.
Formula bottles may be used for up to __ hour(s) after the infant has started on the bottle.
Breastmilk - 2 hours
Formula - 1 hour
Swaddling is only acceptable when...
There is a signed form from the child's physician with a health care plan
Diapering procedure includes...
Prepare all materials, wear gloves, pull off soiled diaper, wipe clean, removed gloves, wipe hands and child's hands, put on clean diaper and diaper cream (with a new glove) as needed. Wipe hands and child's hands again. Wash child's hands. Clean, rinse and disinfect table. Wash your hands.
According to research, these children are most at risk of bias and harsher treatment
Black children (especially boys), Latinx/Hispanic children, and children with disabilities
Family style snack means that the children ___ themselves
Serve
Children should be offered utensils to scoop, tongs, and pouring cups to assist in serving themselves
Infants one month of age and older must be offered tummy time at least _ times per day of short increments, 3-5 minutes
4
It is this person's job to uphold licensing standards in the Learning Center
All of ours! It is your responsibility as a child care provider to ensure you are in compliance with licensing, and reporting any violations to your director immediately to amend.
Four main reasons to exclude a child from care according to How Sick is Too Sick
The child does not feel well enough to participate, the child is at risk of infecting others with COVID (either symptoms or recent contact), The child needs more care than teachers can offer while still caring for other children, and the child has symptoms/illness on the Sick Policy that require them to stay home.
Personal use of electronics, including cell phones, tablets, and more, while caring for children is _______
strictly prohibited
If a child does not sleep at rest time, or wakes up early, providers may ________
Offer a quiet activities at the table. Children must be permitted to get off of their mats within 30 minutes of not falling asleep. Children must be allowed to leave their nap area within 10 minutes of waking. We NEVER force a child to sleep.
Acknowledging a child's behavior and efforts with a response
Serve and return
When a child has an injury in care, this is the proper procedure
Child care providers must ensure that parents are notified of ALL injury or accident reports. Failing to document or report routine or serious physical injuries to state regulators or parents can violate state licensing standards, leading to citations, fines, or the suspension/revocation of the daycare's operating license.