YoungStar Requirements
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Back to School
100
True or False: Not having staff on The Registry, or not having staff with accurate qualifications on The Registry can hurt our score?
True. YoungStar evaluates each staff based on their Registry level. By not updating your file to represent your most current education you are selling yourself short!
100
How long should a circle time last and what should you cover?
No more than 10 minutes for children under 3 years old. Kids should walk away feeling accomplished, not overwhelmed. Focusing on one theme all week will help solidify the idea/song/letter/ect.
100
What are the ratios for 1, 2 and 3 year old programs? And in what situation would the ratio need to increase?
1 year old- 1:4 2 year old- 1:6 3 year old- 1:10 The ratio is always smaller when swimming.
100
It is okay for kids to use the buddy system?
No, children should never be left one on one with a staff or with another child. Example: If one child needs to go to the bathroom, everyone goes
100
Continuing Education is a requirement for all licensing programs. Part time staff should get how many hours of continuing education each year? What about full time?
Part time-15 hours Full time-25 hours
200
YoungStar requires that we look at each child's progress by creating what?
Children Portfolios
200
What aspects should be covered in a weekly curriculum?
Arts and Crafts, Fine and Large Motor, Indoor and Outdoor Free Play, Dramatic Play, Language Arts, Science, Problem Solving
200
What things must be with you at ALL times?
Medical Log, Enrollment Paperwork, First Aid Kit, Cell Phone, Enrollment Paperwork, Sign in and outs
200
Opened food packages should be stored how?
In an air tight container with the date opened and product inside listed. Food should not be near any non-food products
200
Who is required to get CPR and how often does it need to be renewed? *BONUS* - 10 additional points for each location you can name that offers CPR courses in Wood County
Everyone working in licensed programs is required to have CPR. This course needs to be updated every two years! Locations: MidState, Courses through CCRRCW, The-Registry, American Red Cross, hospitals, ect...
300
YoungStar requires classrooms to be divided into learning areas. Each room should have...
Music and Movement, Building, Dramatic Play, Science
300
It is okay to make children eat their snack or main course prior to serving them milk.
Yes, however we must provide another drink, such as water. We cannot withhold food or fluids
300
How many food menus must be posted?
The last three months
300
It is okay to babysit for families of the childcare program?
Yes and No. Prior to watching any child, a form must be completed by the family and returned to the Y. Failure to do so could result in termination.
300
What website is everyone required to 'register' on each year? *BONUS* 10 points if you can name the website
The Registry www.the-registry.org
400
YoungStar Evaluates each program on?
Environmental Curriculum, Education of Staff, Children's Wellness and Health while in care, Business and Professional Practices
400
Staff should eat their lunch where?
Either at the table with the children or on their break. Food should not be left on the counter or be out when kids are not eating
400
Communicable Diseases must be posted in the reported room for how long? *BONUS* 10 points for each communicable disease we should post
2 weeks Hand, foot, mouth; pink eye; strep; bronchitis; ect..
400
Toys should be kept where?
Organized in bins or on shelves at child's level. A child should never have to reach above there head to get a toy
400
Lead Teachers must be what level on The Registry, based on YoungStar standards?
What is Level 10
500
Children should get how many minutes of physical activity each day?
60 minutes
500
Incident and Accident Reports should include what? *10 points for each you can list*
Child's Name Parent's Name Phone Number What Happened and Where it Happened-FACTS ONLY How the accident/incident was treated Outcoming after talking to parent/guardian Parent Signature This document is something that can be used in court. It should only state the facts and should say 'Hugs and Kisses were given'
500
Child Medications should be kept where?
Depends on the kind: If it is something to be used everyday it should be kept in a lock box and administered at noted times. If it is an 'in case of emergency' medication, like an epi or inhaler, should always be kept in the backpack with an authorization to administer form with it.
500
Cots should be kept how far apart from each other?
36 inches or with a barrier separating the children.
500
Assistant Teachers must be what level on The Registry, based on YoungStar standards?
What is Level Seven
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