Bright Path Policies Review

easy

100

What is Brightpath uniform? 

White top and black plain pants. ( black jeans, cargo pants, scrub pants and etc) 

Beige pants in summer. 

Dresses - black or white ( no shorter than 2" above the knee) 

Shoes - neat, clean and tidy 

No high heels and no slippers 

200

When should we interact with the parents? And how long should we talk to them?

- Drop off/pick up time.

- Conversations should be respectful, purposeful, and brief, ensuring information is clearly communicated without impacting supervision of the children. More detailed discussions should be arranged at a mutually convenient time. 

300

The strategic placement of educators to ensure the safety and well being of children. 

Positioning 

400

What is the maximum number of staff allowed to take vacation per day?

2 staff per day. 

Please remember that if a date shows a check mark on the calendar, it means the day is fully booked and no further bookings can be made.

500

When to put info and send reports? 

- staff should use naptime / rest time or other "controlled" times for example while coworkers is conducting a circle time to complete reports. The supervision of and interaction with the children is priority at all times and staff should not divert from their primary responsibilities. 

normal

100

What are the 4 learning domains?  

Clue- Can see this in planner. 

Infant - Cognitive, language, social-emotional and physical.

toddlers - Building connections, expressive language & bumble math, creative discovery, physical literacy. 

Preschool - Building connections, language and literacy, buzz math, creative discovery, physical literacy. 

200

The process of moving a child from one activity, environment or experience to another. 

Transition. 

300

Point during a transition in which the educator counts the number of children in the group. 

Stop and count. 

Reminder: Always complete the small grouping form when taking children out of the room. Conduct the first check before leaving the group, and cross-check again upon arrival at the playground.

400

Where can an educators should send notes, message or reminders to the parents? 

notes**

500

Give me 5 that is not allowed for sensory? 

- balloons

- essential oils 

- glitters 

- bulk food fillers (rice, beans, lentils, pasta, cereals, oats.) 

- mineral oil 

- potting soil with fertilizer 

- potpourri 

- shaving cream 

- hair gel 

- water beads (orbeez) 

difficult

100

Full name of our CD? 

Anita Leysa

200

Area that is not easy to view and needs intentional supervision strategies. 

Blind spot 

300

Roll call in which each child is accounted in calling each name and looking at each child. 

Name to face 

Reminder: Always visually check each child’s face when conducting a head count. Count clearly and loudly, and communicate with your room partner the total number of children you are taking.

400

Please explain the policy for releasing children. What is the BP policy?

- At no time are children permitted to exit the Center unaccompanied.  Children will be released only to the identified parent(s) or guardian(s), or to the individuals who have writtenauthorization from parent(s) or guardian(s) to pick up the child.  •  An acceptable form of government issued identification, including photo and full name must be cross-referenced and matched to the child's enrollment form if the person arriving to pick upthe child is unfamiliar. (driver`s license, passport, or picture health card) 

- Educators are required to ensure children only leave the Center with a nominated person authorized by the child’s parents/guardians and must check the ID of anyone unfamiliar before releasing.

- Children cannot be released to anyone (other than a parent/guardian) under the age of sixteen(16) including siblings. If a parent/guardian wishes Busy Bees North America to release theirchild to anyone over the age of sixteen (16) but under the age of eighteen (18), writtenpermission will be required.

-  If the person is not on the child’s enrollment form, there must be a note or message from the parent before the child is released. If no message was received, we must contact the parent byphone for approval to release the child.  - - If no one can be reached, DO NOT LET THE CHILD GO WITH THE PERSON

500

Do not serve the ff. ?? 

Give 5 

•  Whole grapes, cherries and cherry tomatoes  

•  Large raw vegetable chunks 

•  Popcorn 

•  Pretzel rods 

•  Candies 

•  Gum  

•  Marshmallows  

•  Jellied type desserts 

•  Sticky or tough foods that are hard to chew 

•  Honey (children under 12 months of age) 

•  Hotdogs  

•  Sausage 

•  Meatballs  

•  Dried fruit (unless used in baking) 

•  Whole seeds 

•  Snacks using skewers or toothpick

nightmare

100

Head counts of children are to be completed a frequently throughout a day. A minimum of __ to __ per hour? 

2 to 3. 

200

Engaging with children while also having visibility, awareness of what is happening in the environment and ensuring the duty and well being.

Active supervision. 

Educators should not merely sit or stand by; they must actively engage with children while providing effective supervision.

300

Paper record of child's arrival and departure that stays with the group of children at all times

Daily attendance sheet. 

*Please also ensure that children are checked in on the tablet as soon as they arrive

400

Naptime is a time for the children to rest and relax. It is expected that all educators utilize this time to be productive. 

Give me 3? 

•  Clean your room (clean tables, chairs, shelves, toys, etc.) 

•  Ensure children’s daily reports are up to date 

•  Ensure each child has enough supplies and contact families as needed 

•  Complete observations, planning activities  

•  Get ready for afternoon activities by gathering materials or setting up materials 

•  Update bulletin boards 

•  Check classroom materials and furniture for hazards, broken toys, broken crayons, damaged books, etc

500

Tell me about handling accident/incident reports? 

IncidentsAccidents:  When a child is hurt Incident:  Anything (which is not an accident) that could have an adverse effect on a Child 

1.  All accidents/incidents requiring First Aid shall be reported to the Centre Director and to the child’s parents immediately.

 2.  All accidents involving injury to a child’s head or face must be reported to the Centre Director and child’s parents immediately. 

3.  An accident/incident report form shall be maintained recording the nature of the accident/incident and the correct action taken.

4.  Staff must record the date and time when the accident/incident took place and when the Centre Director and parent were notified.

5.  Staff that witnessed the accident/incident must sign the form.

6.  The accident/incident report form must be signed by the parent and maintained at the centre (a copy can be made for the parent if they request to have a copy).

7.  If an accident is serious enough to require immediate medical care one staff member must always remain with the child and apply First Aid while a secondary staff member calls 911, must be reported to the Centre Director or Assistant Director and child’s parents immediately. 

8.  If the child needs to go to the hospital they should be accompanied by the Centre Director or Assistant Director.

BrightPath – Centre Staff Handbook, May 9.  The child’s emergency card and an accident report form should be brought with the child to the hospital.

Hell

100

Ability to see children directly. 

Line of sigh 

200

The number of children per educator meets the requirements. 

In ratio. 

300

Make sure educators are positioned in the _____ , ______ and _______ of children when walking in hallways and/or outside

front of the line, middle of the line and end of the line.

400

Record keeping 

CD or designates must follow the required expectations of brightpath in maintaining all centre records to comply with Provincial Licensing and other regulatory body requirements and BP policy requirements. 

The question is how long records, reports, and other documents should be kept? 

3 years. 

All files must be archived for 3 years and same year. No files are to be destroyed without prior approval. 

500

What are the enrichment activities and integrated opportunities? 

Enrichment activities 

Infant - sign language, songs and stories, creative discovery, essential skills. 
toddler - 

Enrichment activities 

Toddlers/preschool 

- environmental stewardship, global citizenship, sten, essential skills, 

Integrated opportunities 

Artist of the month, sign language, wee move/yoga, environment changes.