Ratios + Supervision
What is the staff to child ratio for preschool children
preschool (ages 3-4)- 1:10
What is the procedure for cleaning a table after children have finished eating?
1) remove any debris/food
2) spray bleach + water solution and let sit for 1 minute to sanitize before wiping
*bonus! when should bleach solution be emptied?
How often must emergency contact information for each child be updated?
Annually
There is 1 preschool teacher and 1 aide in the classroom with 9 children. Can the preschool teacher leave the classroom during lunch time to take out the trash? Why/why not?
No. While the preschool ratio is 1:10, an aide may not be alone with children without direct supervision of a qualified staff.
When should handwashing occur during the day?
(1) After toileting or diapering;
(2) Before food preparation or eating; and
(3) After an outdoor activity or handling an animal.
Whose responsibility is it to know and follow all licensing policies at work?
Every staff member working with children in the center.
What is the staff to child ratio for infants and toddlers during nap time?
1:3
How often should a playground be inspected for safety?
Every morning before children go outside, and while on the playground
What two things must be done if a child gets injured in any way?
1) complete an Incident Report form
2) notify parent
What are the two things required before a child can be released to an unfamiliar adult?
1) Identification
2) Written Parent Permission
A parent brings the teacher an over-the-counter bug spray to apply to their child before going outside and keeps it in their backpack. What steps should be taken?
1) parent completes "Topical Basic Care Product Application Authorization Form" (OCC 1216E) and apply spray 1st before coming to school
2) a MAT certified staff member must apply the bug spray OUTSIDE and document each application on the form.
3) Bug spray should be kept in a container out of reach of children
Name 2 things that should ALWAYS be posted in your classroom
class schedule, telephone/emergency numbers, lesson plans, snack/lunch menu
True or False: If an infant falls asleep on their back on a play mat, it is ok to wait 15 minutes to see if they wake up before moving them.
FALSE: if an infant falls asleep anywhere other than their crib, they must be moved immediately.
How far apart must cribs be placed unless separated by a solid barrier? (side-to-side and end-to-end)
3 feet side-to-side, 18 inches end-to-end.
Where should incident reports be stored?
In the child's file