General Provisions
Why should we sit with children during mealtimes?
It allows for supervision, interactions, and modeling healthy and safe eating!
What should we do in the event of a fire drill?
Follow the school emergency plan. Grab your emergency pack, count your students, meet in the designated area, call out each child by name to confirm presence.
2 hours a day
How often should health and safety checks be completed?
Daily
How often do we have to renew CCCBC
Every 5 years.
How do we properly store and label bleach water solutions?
Bleach water solution should be labeled with today's date and locked away out of the reach of children.
What should each class bring during any tornado or fire drills?
o Emergency bags
o Emergency Cards (Child Information Record)
o Walkie Talkie or designated communication device
o Any medications such as epi-pens
TRUE OR FALSE:
An early learning center shall not require staff to report suspected abuse or neglect to the center or management prior to reporting it to the Child Protection Statewide Hotline
How far apart should cots be placed from each other?
18 inches for cots
How many hours of Professional Development are staff required each year?
Staff members of early learning centers, excluding foster grandparents, shall obtain a minimum of 12 clock hours of continuing education per center anniversary year.
What is the max ratio and max group size for each of the following age groups?
1 to 13 (Max Group size 17)
How many fire drills and tornado drills should we have each year?
1 fire drill per month, with 2 in August and 1 being on the first day of school
3 tornado drills during March, April, and May
Name at least 2 things the behavior management policy shall prohibit children from being subject to.
i. physical or corporal punishment
ii. verbal abuse,
iii. the threat of a prohibited action
iv. being disciplined by another child;
v. being bullied by another child;
vi. being deprived of food or beverages;
vii. being restrained by devices
viii. having active play time
Outdoor areas must be inspected daily prior to use. What are some things to inspect? (List a minimum of 3)
•Visible cracks, bending, warping, rusting, or breakage of any equipment. • Deformation of open hooks, shackles, rings, links, etc. • Worn swing hangers and chains. • Missing, damaged, and loose swing seats. • Broken supports and anchors. • Cement support footings that are exposed, cracked or loose in the ground. • Accessible sharp edges or points. • Exposed ends of tubing that require covering with plugs or caps. • Protruding bolt ends that have lost caps or covers. • Loose bolts and nuts that require tightening. • Splintered, cracked, or otherwise deteriorating wood. • Lack of lubrication on moving parts. • Worn bearings or other mechanical parts or missing rails, steps, rungs, or seats. • Worn or scattered surfacing material. • Hard surfaces, especially under swings, slides, monkey bars, etc. where shockabsorbing material has been shifted away from any surface beneath or surrounding play equipment. • Chipped or peeling paint. • Shear or crush points, exposed mechanisms, juncture, and moving components. • Poor drainage that leads to chronic accumulation of water and ice.
When should orientation training be conducted?
Within seven calendar days of the first day present at the center, and prior to assuming sole responsibility for any children.
What are the rules for storing and administering medication?
All medication must be in its original container, stored according to instructions, and clearly labeled for a named child.
What are the items recommended to keep in an emergency bag? (List at least 4 items)
o Flashlight
o First aid kit.
o Extra batteries.
o Child information records.
o Books
o Pull-ups and wipes.
Who is required to sign in and out of the building?
Parents, Visitors, Independent Contractors, and Student Trainees
An early learning center shall establish in writing and post the following schedules:
1. Schedule of days and hours of operation, including scheduled days and holidays when center is closed; and
2. A daily schedule that includes times of planned activities, including early learning activities, allowing for flexibility and change.
What should be included in an incident report?
Name of child
Time of injury
Date
Injury Description
Action Taken (including time parent was notified)
Signature of Parent/Teacher
Person who observed the accident
General comments
What is the name of the Bulletin for Louisiana's Early Childhood Regulations?
Bulletin 137
What is your center address and phone number? WITHOUT LOOKING
Brenda Hunter - 2200 Elder St. (337) 217-4213
Jake Drost - 1150 N. Crocker St. (337) 217-4515
J.D. Clifton - 100 N. Prater St. (337) 217 - 4215
J.I. Watson - 201 E. 1st St. (337) 217-4670
John F. Kennedy - 2001 Russell St. (337) 217-4760
Children age two and older shall be provided physical activity that includes a combination of both teacher- led and free play, both indoors and outdoors, weather permitting, for a minimum of ___ minutes per day;
60
List 3 things you should ensure are checked daily.
Sockets are covered.
Cords are bound.
Chemicals and Personal items are locked and stored away.
What should be included in the daily sign-in/out sheet?
a) Full name of child
b) Time of arrival
c) Time of departure
d) Full name of person taking the child
e) Signature of teacher