Minimum Standards
Must I share a copy of the incident/illness report with the child's parent?
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.
T/F
Karen had issues with her tire and arrived to work 2 hours late. She is allowed to skip her lunch break to accommodate for the lost time.
FALSE
Each employee must work their scheduled shift even if they arrive late to work. You may not adjust your lunch break to accommodate for the lost time unless it is approved by the Director/Owner.
T/F
It is acceptable for me to leave the room, if only for a minute.
False!
Your kids should never be unsupervised
Name 4 things that can be communicated through our new app?
accident reports, meals, pictures of children, nap, potty times, meds,videos
When you drop below ratio, what is the first step to leaving for the day
Check with management to see if your needed elsewhere!
May I allow an infant to sleep in a restrictive device?
Are their circumstances that would allow a caregiver to allow an infant to sleep on their stomach?
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.
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.
List 5 grounds for immediate termination of employment:
Placing a child at risk
Leaving a child unsupervised
Leaving a child on the playground, in the classroom, or on a bus
Insubordination
Arriving to work intoxicated
Using a cell phone in a classroom while supervising children
Receiving a traffic violation while driving a company vehicle
Being aggressive with a parent
Anything perceived as sexual harassment
Violating the confidentiality agreement
Discriminating against a child, parent or co-worker
No call- No show
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
Who do you acknowledge first (parent or child) and why is this important?
Acknowledge the child first
You are allowed 2 "Short" Breaks and a lunch break, how long should each break last?
Short breaks - 5 mins
Lunch Break - 30
MUST 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. His mother works in the classroom across the hall from you.
How do you handle this situation?
Assess the situation, provide the care that is needed immediately, phone for management.
When lining up to go outside management is taking longer than expected. Your kids are getting restless. If management logs into the camera, 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
You should Take these Steps in an Emergency
1. Remain calm
2. Assess the situation (is the injury minor/major)
3. Call for help (call 911, look for a concussion, KEEP CHILD AWAKE, cover with a blanket, give fluids)
4. Give the minimum necessary first-aid (CPR
True/False
When preschool children ages three to five years are cared for in one group throughout the day, the teacher to child ratio and maximum group size applicable to the age of the youngest child must be followed.
False: It is the age of the majority of the children not the youngest child
T/F
Jade has received 1 verbal warning during her time of employment. If she continues to violate policies she should expect to receive a written warning followed by suspension without pay and finally termination.
FALSE
While disciplinary action could include verbal warning, written warning, suspension without pay and/or termination, one form of action will not necessarily precede the other.
How long is it acceptable to sit a child in timeout?
1 minute per year of age
If you are busy (changing a diaper or cleaning vomit) and you cannot stop what you are doing when a parent enter the room, what do you do?
Simply say something like "Good morning Ms. Edwards, I will be with you in one moment." This allows the parent to know you realized she walked in the room and you aren't ignoring her.
What should you do and where do you go if there is a fire or tornado
REMAIN CALM
Fire: Take kids out of the door in which each classroom is assigned, and to the delegated area outside
Tornado: Take kids downstairs
Name ALL Classroom Ratios
Infants & Toddlers: 1:4
2 year olds: 1:8
3 year olds & Pre-k: 1:10
School Agers: 1:16
List the proper procedure for calling in to work:
If an employee is ill and cannot come to work, the employee must call 2 hours before their shift to get proper coverage for their classroom. The employee must speak to a member of management. Voicemails, text messages and emails are not acceptable when calling in sick.
Name 4 centers that should be in EVERY classroom?
Dramatic Play, Arts & Crafts, Science, Blocks/Building, Reading Center, Manipulatives, Large Motor Skills.. Etc..
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.
When is it acceptable to use a cellphone when caring for children
In an emergency :)