Field Trip Safety
Part 1
Part 1
What is the staff:child ratio for our field trips?
School-age field trip ratio- 1:10
Child Abuse
the damage to a child for which there is no "reasonable" explanation.
What does EEC stand for?
The Department of Early Education and Care.
What must staff do every day when a child is dropped off in the morning and picked up in the afternoon?
Sign them in and out (Time in/Time out)
What is the bus loading procedure?
1. 1 staff should board the bus and check the condition (report anything to bus driver). Stay on Bus.
2. 1 staff at door to direct and count the children...HEAD COUNTS!!
3. Once all on bus attendance (face match the children). One more head count before you leave.
4. Staff should not sit together...spread out throughout the bus. One in back seat, one in front seat, one in middle. All others spread out. STAY ALERT!
5. Sing/Play Games with kids if they become loud/restless.
6. One staff should get up occasionally to walk up and down aisle.
Name at least 5 things that need to be brought on a field trip.
cell phone(s)
First Aid Kits
Medications/Medication Log
Face Sheets
Injury/Accident Reports
Group Lists/Group Description Lists
Master List (Site Coordinator)
Sunscreen/Bug Spray
Coolers with water/snacks/trash bags/paper towels
Purchase Order/Check/payment (if needed)
What are the types of child abuse?
non-accidental physical injury, neglect, sexual molestation and emotional abuse
Who are our two licensors?
Mary McCarthy (Whitman/Hanson and Halifax)
Patricia "Patty" Weldon (Kingston and Carver/Pembroke)
What form helps you keep track of how many students are presently in your care?
Attendance form
What is the bus exiting procedure?
1. Staff should exit one group at a time. Take attendance again once off the bus in a safe location.
2. Make sure children have ALL belongings/lunch
3. One staff does a final bus walk through to make sure no children are left behind and all belongings have been taken.
Name at least 3 bus expectations
Keep hands and feet/body parts inside the bus
Everyone must remain seated
No eating/drinking (unless okay with staff/bus driver)
Pick up trash before leaving the bus
No electronics
What is Child Neglect?
the failure or inability to provide a child with adequate food, clothing, shelter, medical care, supervision, emotional stability or other essential care.
When should you have fire drills?
Twice a month (one in the morning and one in the afternoon using different exits).
What is required before giving a child medication of any kind?
a Medication Consent Form and Individual Health Care form completed by Parent and doctor.
What happens if a child gets separated from the group?
1. The child should remain where they are...they should not move.
2. One staff stay with children, the other staff immediately back tracks.
3. If child is not at last location, call security and lead Site Coordinator. All groups should be alerted.
4. If child is still missing, Call 911/Director/Parents
What is the restroom procedure while on a field trip?
1. Staff must enter restroom BEFORE the children enter to be sure that the area is safe.
2. Staff must position themselves outside the restroom and wait for the children to exit
3. One child in rest room at a time
What is a Mandated Reporter?
someone who is legally required by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to report any suspected abuse to the appropriate authorities. YOU are a Mandated Reporter!
How many hours of professional development do staff need annually?
20 hours
What are the two things required before a child can be released to an unfamiliar adult?
Photo Identification
Written Parent Permission
What happens after field trip is completed (before you board the bus to go back to the site)?
1. Make sure all children are present. Head count/face recognition and attendance.
2. Make sure everyone has all possessions
3. Sit with your group on the bus.
4. Remain alert
5. After children exit bus (say thank you to bus driver), one staff member does a final walk through.
When should headcounts be done?
Every 2-3 minutes
What are some examples of emotional/mental abuse
shaming, humiliation, cruelty
What is the on-site staff to child ratio?
1:13
What two things must be done if a child has an accident/injury?
1. Complete an Accident/Injury Report form
2. Notify Parent
Give 3 examples of appropriate physical/verbal interactions and Give 3 examples of inappropriate physical/verbal interactions.
Appropriate: Side hugs, pats on the shoulder or back, handshakes, high-fives and hand slapping, verbal praise, pats on the head when culturally appropriate, touching hands, shoulders, and arms, arms around shoulders, holding hands with young children (in escorting situations), positive reinforcement, appropriate jokes, encouragement, and praise.
Inappropriate: Full-frontal hugs, kisses, showing affection in an isolated area, lap sitting, wrestling, piggy back rides, tickling, allowing a child to cling to an employee’s or volunteer’s leg, any type of massage given by or to a youth, any form of affection that is unwanted by the youth or the staff or volunteer, compliments relating to physique or body development, touching bottom, chest, or genital areas, name-calling, discussing sexual encounters or in any way involving youth in the personal problems or issues of staff and volunteers, secrets, cursing, off-color or sexual jokes, shaming, belittling, derogatory remarks, harsh language that may frighten, threaten or humiliate youth, or derogatory remarks about the youth or his/her family