DHS regualtions
The primary purpose of childcare regulations is
What is to protect children's health, safety, rights and reduce risks in care. 3270.2
A diaper must be changed how often during the day.
What is every 2 hours.
What is when soiled.
This may never be withheld from a child.
What is food. 3270.162
When children are napping ratios will...
What is...double 2370.113/ 3270.55
Handwashing occurs...
What is....
Before meal and snacks. 3270.134
After nose wiping or covering mouth.
Before and after medication administration.
Entering the building.
Switching classrooms.
After toileting, diapering.
Staff must maintain this while children are in care.
This must happen to the diaper-changing surface after each use.
What is clean it using a santitizing solution or change the pad or surface covering. 3270.135
This must happen when feeding children 6 months or younger.
What is...must be held.
Naptime cots should be placed....
What is 2 feet on 3 sides 3270.106
This is used as a cleaner in the bathroom.
What is disinfectant.
This procedure if practiced monthly at CHS, but required every 60 days.
What is a fire drill.
Soiled diapers are placed....
What is in a plastic lined hands- free covered can. 3270.135
This must be obtained from a parent for a infant feeding.
What is a written statement with the infants formula and feeding schedule. 3270.166
If children do not nap, teachers should...
What is follow program policy for a safe, quiet, rest alternative while maintaining supervision.
When a child appears ill, staff should...
What is follow the center's illness, notification, exclusion and emergency procedure.
Staff at a center should do this if they are unsure of a practice meeting DHS regulations.
What is follow program policy, consult center leadership, look up the regulation online.
The diapering area must never be used for...
What is preparing food. 3270.135
Children and teachers sit at the table together, children serve themselves, and use the time to conversate.
What is family style dining.
Safe-Sleep practices include...
What is reducing the risk of sleep related infant deaths and protect infant safety.
Procedure if parent calls to change pick up
What is...the staff person answering the phone confirms where the parent is calling from (work, home, cell, etc.) then calls them back at the number listed in emergency contact and completes the verbal request form.
One examples of a practice prohibited by PA regulation.
What is physical punishment. 3270.113
This must occur throughout the day, especially after diapering.
What is Handwashing. 3270.134
Allergy and Food mat procedure.
What is ....
Red- allergy
Blue- intolerance
Green-no restriction
Staff can leave the room when...
What is Supervision is maintained by an appropriately assigned staff member before leaving.
What is the most important responsibility that we have when supervising children indoors and outdoors.
What is,,,know which children you are responsible for and their whereabouts; remain physically present and supervise at all times. 3270.113