She Said Whaat??
What is daily BUILDING duties?
-Laundry
-vacuum hallways/office
-clean bathrooms
-Dishes
-Sanitize door handles/clean glass
What is the maximum group size for 2.5 year olds?
7
I should be sealed and covered airtight. I should be brought home daily at night. What am I?
Staff food/lunches. They need labels if it is something kept here.
What is wearing gloves?
(What tasks)
-Diapers/ assisting children with soiled clothing
-Food preparation/serving at all times
- Blood, hazardous bodily fluids
What is the Cell Phone policy?
Kept put away while in ratio. Management should know when/why they may be out.
What is the Health and Safety training? How often do you need me?
-DHHS policy's and procedures for safety and sanitation.
-You need to renew me annually
You can keep lunch and milk inside of me, what am i? What is my legal maximum temperature?
The refrigerator should be 40 degrees
all food stored in the rerigerator should be labeled sealed and served within 3 days.
Name 3 things that belong in a child's portfolio?
-Anecdotal Observation
-Developmental checklist
-photo
-artwork
-Strengths/Goals (Conference paperwork)
What is a bathroom break?
Something that happens every two hours. You walk to the bathroom without cell phones and visiting others, and back to the room ASAP. Though it called "bathroom break" it is in fact not a Break from teaching responsibilities.
What 3 methods do we use for attendance and ratio tracking during the day?
Attendance sheet
Bright wheel
Whiteboards
What is redirection?
Toddle Inn's preferred choice of discipline which includes calm conversation, directing child to a new space alone with a quiet activity or a new group center. Talk with both children, we never assume something happened that we don't witness. Positive Reinforcement
How often should an infant's positions change when awake?
Every 30 minutes
How many centers should be available to children at all times?
What are they?
at least 3 choices
Sensory, open art, 1-2 floor centers at the minimum
Weather Permitting- How long should a child 12 months and older have active play outside daily?
60 minutes daily
What 2 kinds of milk do we have and why?
Whole and Low-fat
Children 2 and under need to use whole milk (red label)
Low-fat is for ages 2+
What is handwashing for children and staff?
Daily when should it be done?
Before and after all snacks and meals. Including infants and toddlers
After toileting or diaper change
Before and After handling food
After blood or bodily fluids (even if gloves are worn)
What is a mandated reporter? Are you one, and how much time after an event takes place should Child Protective Services be notified?
Where is the phone number located in each classroom?
You are a mandatory reporter for any child in your supervision that you suspect abuse or neglect. The incident needs to be reported within 24 hours to the hotline number which is on each phone in the classroom. We must maintain all documentation
How many training hours do staff members need annually?
40
When your room is cleaned and closed, and your ratio drops what should the 5:00 person do?
-Check in with management before clocking out and leaving the building.
During rest time, in ratio with 2 teachers, can you leave the room? How long?
During rest time ONLY, may a staff member leave a 2-teacher setting for one period of time no longer than 5 minutes to attend to personal needs.
She said, whyyy didn't my time off get approved?
What it, not enough notice too many people already scheduled off. requests need to be turned in 2 weeks in advance
The Law states things we can never force a child to do. List at least 3
eat
sleep
sit without an activity
play
What is sensory?
Provide 3 examples
Activities that include your 5 senses.
What is 22 degrees and up
What is Active Supervision?
Staff position themselves so they can observe all childred: Watching, Counting, and Listening as ALL TIMES.
6 Strategies:
Set up enviornment purposefully
Scan and count
Anticipate childrens behavior
Position Staff
Listen
Engage Directly