Key Terms
The maximum number of children that may be cared for as a unit, used to determine the minimum staff/child ratio based upon the age of the children in the group.
Group Size
What we need from a parent in order to give students over the counter or prescription medications.
Medication Consent Form
Practices and policies that establish a safe sleeping environment to promote infant's comfort and well-being and reduce risk of suffocation or death occurring while infants are in cribs or asleep.
Proposed plan to meet requirements for qualifications of a position within seven years with approval from an accredited college and proof of enrollment. Must already hold an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or 90+ undergraduate college credits and one year classroom experience teaching children in Pre-K, Kindergarten, or Grades 1-2 OR hold a Baccalaureate degree in any other academic subject with one year classroom experience teaching children up to 3rd grade.
Study Plan
In an emergency situation where anaphylaxis is suspected, who is permitted to administer an epinephrine auto-injector?
A person who, under the supervision of an education director, is responsible for planning and supervising age and developmentally appropriate activities for a given group of children.
Group Teacher
3 Types of topical ointments that we are permitted to put on students when we have received the accompanying non-medication consent form.
Sunscreen, Diaper Cream, Bug Spray
The practice of evacuation of buildings and property, assembly, supervision, and accounting for children and staff, coordination with local fire officials, fire alarm and detection systems and their operation, maintenance, and routine testing.
Fire Safety
Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education
OR
Child Development Associate certification and study plan leading to an Associate's Degree within seven years
OR
High School Diploma or equivalent, nine college credits in Early Childhood Education or Child Development , two years of experience caring for children, and a study plan leading to Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education within seven years
OR
High School Diploma or equivalent and five years of supervised experience in an infant/toddler classroom if currently employed in a permitted child care program
OR
High School Diploma or equivalent and a study plan that is acceptable to DOH leading to nine credits in Early Childhood Education or Childhood Development within two years, and a study plan leading to an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education within seven years if currently employed in a permitted child care program.
Infant/Toddler Group Teacher
The minimum staff : child ratio and group size for Pre-K (4 - 5 Years old)
1:12, 20
Any intentional action or failure to act, knowingly or recklessly, which causes or is likely to cause harm to a child
Abuse
How often name to face checks should be completed while outside.
Every 15 minutes
Actions to be taken to protect children on receipt of reports of alleged and confirmed teaching/other staff child abuse histories. Demonstrates assessment of risk to children in the program, and clearly and convincingly demonstrate that such person presents no danger to any child, or other persons.
Corrective Action Plan
Must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED)
Assistant Teacher
MAT (Medication Administration Training) Certified Staff
Awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child, performed via direct observation and not by mechanical, audio, or video device. It requires that all children be within a caregiver’s line of sight and that the caregiver be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Takes into account the child’s age, emotional, physical, and cognitive development, and must be provided by qualified and cleared staff and in compliance with the minimum staff/child ratios required.
The amount of time that unconsumed formula can sit at room temperature after being offered, before it is discarded.
45 minutes
A statement of policies and procedures specifying how the health and medical requirements of this Code shall be implemented, including but not limited to individual children's restrictions on activities, needs for medication administration, initial health screenings, required immunizations, daily health surveillance of children, provision of basic pediatric first aid, storage of required epinephrine auto-injectors, names and qualifications of staff certified in pediatric first aid and CPR, storage of medications, reporting of child and staff illnesses and injuries, and sanitary practices.
Health Care Plan
A Baccalaureate degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field of study approved by DOH and valid teaching certification issued by the State Education Department or A Baccalaureate degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field of study approved by DOH and two years of supervised and documented relevant experience in a pre-school program or study plan are required for this position.
Preschool Group Teacher
Starting from this age, students are required to have the influenza vaccine each year before December 31st.
6 months
Punishment inflicted by program staff, or any other individual working for or at a program, directly on the body of a child, including, but not limited to, physical restraint, spanking, biting, shaking, slapping, twisting or squeezing; demanding excessive physical exercise, prolonged lack of movement or motion, or strenuous or bizarre postures; and compelling a child to eat or have in the child's mouth soap, foods, hot spices or irritants.
Corporal Punishment
Common choking hazards that cannot be served in early childhood care programs.
Unsliced cherry or grape tomatoes
Raw carrots or apples
Whole pieces of canned fruit
Chunks or spoon-fuls of nut/seed butters
Tough/Large chunks of meat
Potato/Corn Chips, Pretzels, or Popcorn
Chewy fruit snacks
Marshmallows
A detailed document outlining procedures and protocols for maintaining a safe environment for children and staff. Developed, reviewed annually, and updated, in accordance with changed circumstances, conditions or activities. Must be approved by the Department and include all the information required in this Article.
Written Safety Plan
A Baccalaureate degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field off study approved by DOH and at least two years of documented experience as a group teacher in a program for children under six years old, and a valid teaching certification issued by the State Education Department is required for this position.
Education Director
The number of non-patient specific epinephrine auto-injectors with retractable needles that are stored on-site in an area inaccessible to children, and maintained in an unexpired, operable condition available for immediate use.
Two