How many Kids can I watch on my own!?
What is the teacher:child ratio for your current group while they are awake?
1:10 -3 year olds, 1:12 -4 year olds, 1:15 School age,
How far apart should cots be at naptime?
At least 2 feet apart
What must all children and adults do before and after eating?
Wash hands
What must parents do every day when dropping their children off and picking them up?
Sign them in and out on kangarootime
What should you do if you suspect child abuse or neglect?
Report it to the Child Abuse Hotline.
What is the required teacher:child ratio for your group during naptime?
1:20 with only 10 awake
How long after waking up must a sleeping child be allowed off their cot
10 minutes
What 4 things must you do to a table before and after children eat?
-Wash with soap & water
-Rinse with water
-Sanitize
-let air dry
Where do you find how many kids are here throughout the day?
Daily schedule
How often should the program practice emergency drills?
Fire- Monthly
Tornado March- October
Lockdown- quarterly
How many children can be in the building with just one adult?
Trick question, there needs to be 2 adults at all times
How long are children required to rest?
30 minutes unless they are here less then 4 hours
How do we let parent's know what their children are eating?
by putting back in the lunch box whatever they don't eat or don't like
What is required before giving a child medication of any kind?
a Medication Form completed by a doctor
When should the playground be inspected for danger?
Every time before children play outside.
What is the adult:child ratio for your group when they need to go potty?
Age ratios if lead (1:10 or 1:12)
only 2 if aid all must go if either will be out of ratio
What 2 things MUST all children have during naptime?
-sheet -blanket
How do we encourage children not to make a mess?
tummys to the table
feet in front
Over their lunch box
What are the two things required before a child can be released to an unfamiliar adult? and where can you find authorized adults
Authorization-Identification
What 2 things should you be doing with every transition?
Always be counting and making sure you have updated kangarootime
What is the 80% rule?
In a group of 4 year olds the ratio can be 20% 3 year olds (out of 12 kids 2 can be 3 years old) otherwise you need to follow 3 year old ratio
What should parents be told to bring for naptime?
A crib sheet, smaller blanket to fit in the cubby and maybe a small stuffy that can fit in the showholder
What should children be in charge of when they are done?
Bonus: what is the extra steps for the older kids
Cleaning up their spot (table chair and floor)
Cleaning their hands and face
Putting their things away
Bonus: Washing the table and chair
What 3 things must be done if a child has an accident/injury?
-complete an Accident Report form -get Nica's signature- notify Parent
Where do you find the too hot/cold chart?
In the cabinet