Licensing Regulations
These should be covered with vinyl or a moisture-resistant material.
What are crib mattresses?
In a classroom, these can provide boundaries.
What is furniture or other items?
The behavior a child is trying to communicate.
What is form?
Latex balloons
What are choking hazards?
This age group has the highest rate of choking.
Who are infants?
Per Licensing (Title 22), these are not allowed on the premises.
What are firearms and weapons?
These should discourage running in the classroom?
What are traffic patterns? (pg. 53)
The reason a child is using that behavior.
What is function?
A tag might read "washable/hygienic materials"
What are stuffed toys/dolls?
This is how cleaning supplies and medication should be stored.
What is a locked cabinet?
Outdoor activity space per child.
What is 35 square feet?
Teachers should be able to view children in all interest areas.
What are proximity and distance?
Teething discomforts, threatened by a new situation
What are the reasons a child might bite?
These are labeled "flame retardant."
What are fabric products?
This injury is caused by hot liquids or steam.
What are scald burns?
These shall not be made with toxic substances.
What are fixtures, furniture, and equipment?
Maximizing back-and-forth interactions.
What are small groups good for?
Remaining calm, not overreacting
What should a teacher do when a child bites?
Consider safety and durability
What should educators do when choosing toys for children?
Sleeping on their stomachs.
What is a risk factor for SIDS?
These must be maintained in a safe condition.
What are cots?
When a child needs specific directions.
What are one-on-one interactions good for?
Crying, biting, and tantrums
What are forms of communication?
This is a good starting point to ensure that toys are safe.
What is the manufacturer's age recommendation?
Supervising infants while they are in highchairs.
What are ways to prevent indoor falls?