Minimum Standards
Must I share a copy of the incident/illness report with the child's parent?
746.707 Yes. You must share a copy of the report with the child's parent and obtain the parent's signature on the report indicating the parent has reviewed it or received a copy of the report within 48 hours of when the incident occurred.
How many Hours of training should an employee have in 2 years
30
T/F
Are Staff mandated reporters
True
training is free and available
How often should you update kid reports on Brightwheel?
morning health check, snack, toilet, lunch, injury, illness, activity picture.
T/F
The more bleach I use the more germs I can kill.
False
more is not better, more bleach can leave a toxic residue that is dangerous to children.
ocfs: bleach guidelines ocfs.gov
May I allow an infant to sleep in a restrictive device?
Are there circumstances that would allow a caregiver to allow an infant to sleep on their stomach?
746.2905
No. You must not allow an infant to sleep in any restrictive device. If an infant falls asleep in a restrictive device, the infant must be removed from the device and placed in a crib as soon as possible.
746.2427
Infants not yet able to turn over on their own must be placed in a face-up position. If an infant can turn over on their own, they MUST have a sign that says "I can roll over" on the crib.
T/.F Cell phone use can put children at risk.
True: cell phone use leaves a child unsupervised
The provider is distracted which can lead to choking hazards, biting, scratching or hitting incidents, accidental falls, cuts and bruises.
It is raining outside and your kids have a-lot of extra energy. What do you do?
Provide examples...
Hint....table toys, books and puzzles is NOT it!
Anything that gets the kids moving!!
Opportunities for active play both indoors and outdoors. Active games can include Simon Says, dancing and creative movement to music and singing, simple games, and dramatic or imaginary play that encourages running, stretching, climbing, and walking. BE SURE TO SUPERVISE AND KEEP CHILDREN SAFE!
Who do you acknowledge first (parent or child) and why is this important?
Acknowledge the child first.
What is active supervision? Why is it important?
a strategy for creating a safe environment and preventing injuries in young children. it promotes a safe environment and prevents injuries in young children.
Should I provide an alternative activity for those children who cannot sleep?
Yes. You MUST allow each child who is awake after resting or sleeping for one hour to participate in an alternative, quiet activity until the nap/rest time is over for the other children.
You MUST take a toddler who sleeps or rests in a crib out of the crib for other activities when he awakens.
Leo was climbing on the sink in your classroom, and he slips and falls. He is bleeding from his head.
How do you handle this situation?
Assess the situation, provide the care that is needed immediately, phone for management, write the incident/accident report.
Management will notify parents
When lining up to go outside management is taking longer than expected. Your kids are getting restless. If management logs into the camera or looks through the observational window, what should they expect to see?
The teacher actively engaging the children whether they are reading them a book, singing songs with them or finding another way to keep the kids entertained while they wait.
Why is it important to assist parents with drop off transition and what are ways you can assist?
So that it is not a stressful start to the parent or child's day.
Help the parent empty their hands
Take the child and get them engaged in an activity
What is the cellphone policy?
Personal cell phone use during work hours and/or while supervising children is prohibited. All personal cellular phones should be turned off or silenced and placed out of sight during working hours.
describe fire exit plan from the building
T/F a Dr.s note is mandatory for any absence exceeding 3 days.
What is the call out procedure?
A physician’s note to return to work may be required at the discretion of the Director or the Executive but is mandatory for any absence exceeding 3 days.
When calling in sick, the employee must call (845)-338-6844 ext 121 and leave a voicemail by 6:45am. Immediately following, employee must also text the chat group.
Define classroom management.
The techniques a teacher uses to keep students organized, orderly, focused, attentive, and academically productive during class.
If you are busy (changing a diaper or cleaning vomit) and you cannot stop what you are doing when a parent enters the room, what do you do?
Simply say something like "Good morning Ms. Edwards" This allows the parent to know you realized she walked in the room, and you aren't ignoring her.
T/F
Bleach mixing solutions must be made daily
True and mixing solutions are as below
Food contact surfaces: 1/2 tsp bleach to 1 quart water.
bodily fluids: 1 tbl bleach to 1 quart water
Soaking solution 1 tsp bleach to 1 gallon water.(5 min)
Name ALL Classroom and teacher child ratios for OUR center's classrooms.
Infant Room- 6 weeks to 18 months 1:4
Toddler Room- 18 months to 3 years 1:5
Preschool Room- 3-5 years 1:7
Kindergarten Readiness 1:8
Should I have an ASPIRE account?
Yes.
New York Works for Children is also the home of the Aspire Registry: New York's Registry for Early Childhood Professionals.
With funding and support from multiple city and state agencies, New York Works for Children is committed to building the infrastructure so that everyone who works with young children and families has access to high quality education and professional development experiences.
How is RSV most often directly spread?
*Also a person can have RSV and show no symptoms*
Kissing child on the face
droplets
hard surfaces
What is the focus of parent pick up and why is this small window of time so important?
Communication with the parent and the parent's perception of the day. It builds parent teacher relationships.
What should you follow for your day-to-day activities?
Lesson plans and schedules.
Every class room must have a day to day schedule posted along with the lesson plan.