Active Supervision
What is the teacher: child ratio for your classroom?/EEC regulations
Infants- 1:3 Toddlers- 1:4
If an infant can roll over how should they be placed to sleep?
on thier back regardless if they can roll; if they move on thier own they do not need to be put back
What 3 forms are used to ensure we are individualizing for each child?
Family Partnership Agreement
PTC Form
Daily Curriculum
What should you do if you suspect child abuse or neglect? What are the steps you take?
Report it to the Child Abuse Hotline. Report it to your supervisor. Call immediately and then write a written report within 48 hours.
What are parents required to do when they come into the classroom and leave so that there child is accounted for?
sign in their children using the ipad and then sign them out when they leave
How far apart are children's cots/cribs to be placed during nap?
Cots/cribs at least 2 feet apart or children’s faces at least 3 feet apart
How is food served for the children during meal times? How should it look?
family style
During snacks and mealtimes, staff: - interact with and assist children - allow children to eat at reasonable/leisurely rate - encourage children to serve themselves - ensure children receive adequate amount and variety of food; - help children with disabilities participate with peers - encourage children to eat well-balanced meal - offer alternative activities for children who have finished eating
What tool do you use to make sure you are aware of how many children are in your classroom at all times?
name to face checks
What should evacuation cribs have inside them?
nothing; nada
How are staff aware of allergies/meal preferences for children?
daily menu and daily delivery slips ensure staff are aware of allergies and alternatives sent for those children. If you are unsure call kitchen
What is required before giving a child medication of any kind? Who is allowed to give medication?
a Medication Form completed by Parent
At least one staff trained in medication administration must present at all times
In the case that wifi or ipad is down how would you make sure to keep a record of children you have during transitions?
complete name to face checks and maintain a written document that you take everywhere you go
if a child refuses to sleep during set nap time what should you do?
provide Quiet activities in appropriate space with adequate lighting
When feeding an infant what should you do?
infant must be held while being fed
What are the two things required before a child can be released to an unfamiliar adult?
-Identification -Written Parent Permission
When should children and staff wash their hands?
- before/after water play - before eating or handling food - after toileting/diapering - after contact with bodily fluids - after handling caged animals or thier equipment
During transitions who does the name to face counts?
the person with the higher title
State the SIDS prevention rules.
No pillows, comforters, stuffed animals, soft/padded materials for children < 12 months old (P)
baby put to sleep on back
What are the five food group requirements of lunch for children 1 year of age and older?
-Milk -Meat/Protein -Fruit/Vegetable -Fruit/Vegetable -Bread/Grain
What two things must be done if a child has an accident/injury?
-complete an Accident Report form -notify Parent
What are appropriate refrigerator and freezer temps? how often are they checked?
Refrigerator temperature not < 32 degrees or > 40 degrees; working thermometer in refrigerator (P), freezer should be below 0 and should be checked in the each morning and as needed if an issue arises