Cleaning & Disinfecting
Educators must be wearing gloves when:
Serving Food
Cleaning Surfaces
Changing Diapers
Handling Blood/Bodily Fluid
(8) The following practices are strictly prohibited: Must List 2 Practices
(a) spanking or other corporal punishment of children; (b) subjecting children to cruel or severe punishment such as humiliation, verbal or physical abuse, neglect, or abusive treatment including any type of physical hitting inflicted in any manner upon the body, shaking, threats, or derogatory remarks; (c) depriving children of outdoor time, meals or snacks; force feeding children or otherwise making them eat against their will, or in any way using food as a consequence; (d) disciplining a child for soiling, wetting, or not using the toilet; forcing a child to remain in soiled clothing or to remain on the toilet, or using any other unusual or excessive practices for toileting; (e) confining a child to a swing, high chair, crib, playpen or any other piece of equipment for an extended period of time in lieu of supervision; and (f) excessive time-out. Time-out may not exceed one minute for each year of the child's age and must take place within an educator’s view.
In programs with four or more staff the licensee must develop and follow a written plan and must document regular BLANK of at least two hours per month to consult with educators on program issues; program planning; policies and procedures; parent communication; implementation of 606 CMR 7.00;
Staff Meetings
This is mandatory at every transition when departing and arriving.
Name to Face
Two or more children who participate in the same activities at the same time and are assigned to the same educator for supervision, at the same time.
Group
The following items must be monitored for cleanliness and washed and disinfected at least daily:
Name Two
1. toilets and toilet seats; 2. Trash Lid; 3. sinks and sink faucets; 4. drinking fountains; 5. Tables; and 6. washcloths and towels.
Educators must be nurturing and responsive to children by: Must get one objective.
(a) frequently expressing warmth to individual children through behaviors such as holding babies, social conversations (including response to babies’ vocalizations), joint laughter, eye contact, and smiles, and communicating at children’s eye level; (b) providing attentive, consistent, comforting, and culturally sensitive care; (c) being consistent and predictable in their physical and emotional care of children, and when implementing program rules and expectations; (d) recognizing signs of stress in children’s behavior and responding with appropriate stress-reducing activities.
These must be covered at all times and if in use the cord may not be loner than 3ft.
Electrical Outlets
The children must always remain is BLANK line of sight.
DIRECT
A child who is younger than 15 months old.
Infant
The following must be washed and disinfected at least weekly: Name 2
1. cribs, cots, mats and other approved sleeping equipment; 2. sheets, blankets or other coverings; 3. machine washable fabric toys; 4. smooth surfaced, non-porous floors; and 5. mops used for cleaning.
3 Educators working 20 or more hours per week shall complete a minimum of THIS MANY hours of professional development activities per year.
20 Hours
documentation that the parent has been notified regarding his/her right to visit the program unannounced at any time while his/her child is in care, and has received the written information for parents required by 606 CMR 7.08 is called what?
Open Door Policy
True or False: Cadences Curriculum is Play-Based
False: Skill Based
A group of children within two consecutive age groups, such as Infant/ Toddler, Toddler/Preschool, Preschool/School Age or Kindergarten/School Age.
Mixed Age Group
(i) educators must keep at least one hand on the child at all times when the child is being changed on an elevated surface; unless the child seems stable and will not jump off of the table.
FALSE
educators must keep at least one hand on the child at all times when the child is being changed on an elevated surface;
True or False
(e) Educators must be aware of children's activities at all times unless their are two educators in the classroom.
FALSE
All educators must obtain THIS within six months of employment, and must maintain thereafter yearly.
First Aid Training
It is strictly prohibited and may result in termination to post a child on your own personal Facebook page, snapchat or any social media platform.
TRUE
Any child at least two years and nine months old but not yet attending first grade
Preschooler
Explain in order the steps to cleaning and disinfecting surfaces.
2) Wipe Down with paper towel
3) Spray Bleach Solution on Paper Towel.
4) Wipe surface with Bleach Saturated Paper Towel
5) Let stand for 1 minutes
6) Wipe Dry with Paper Towel or Let Air Dry if Children are away from the surface
Cadence Has a Policy on POTENTIAL PARENT VISITS in regards to TEACHERS: True or False
TRUE:
Teachers are the spotlight of all our programs. When families come to tour, they want to meet you and make a quick connection before feeling comfortable enough to leave their child in your care. Here is where first impressions really count! Please use the following guidelines during all tours of our school. Remember that all employees must greet any perspective family, even if you are covering in a room that is not your own. When a manager comes into your classroom with a tour, please walk over and introduce yourself. Shake the parent’s hand, tell them your name and let them know if you are the teacher, assistant teacher, teacher covering for lunch break, etc. Listen for the parent and child’s name when you are being introduced. Remember their names! If the visit is for a spot in your classroom, ask the child if they want to join you at circle, project, snack, etc. Offer to show the parents the cubbies, mailboxes, curriculum, daily schedule, and explain your learning centers. Focus on our curriculum and some important milestones or projects the children in your classroom are working on. If you are in the middle of helping a child in the bathroom or changing a diaper, please continue what you are doing but please acknowledge the parent and child verbally. Let them know what you are doing: “Hi, I’m just changing Joey’s diaper” or “Hello, Susie and I are just using the potty”. Human Resources Cadence Education, Inc. January 2020 60 If a child is crying in your classroom when a tour comes in, explain to them why the child is crying. For example, “Hi, nice to meet you, Jack is just a little sad because ….. He wanted to use the truck, or his mommy just said goodbye, or today is his first day.” Please be positive as many of the reasons children cry are developmentally appropriate. Then take the focus off the crying by saying hello to the touring family and asking if they have any questions about your classroom. As they leave the room, ask the parents if they have any other questions. Tell the child that you hope they can come back and play with you another day. Make sure to use their names when you say goodbye. Please refer to our Director/School Principal if you have any questions regarding prospected parents visiting your classroom.
TRUE OR FALSE: 2. When children choose not to sleep or awaken early, they must remain on their cot for at least 40minutes of the designated nap time. they must be offered quiet activities for the remainder of the sleep or quiet activity period.
FALSE: When children choose not to sleep or awaken early, they must be offered quiet activities for the remainder of the sleep or quiet activity period.
Please keep in mind that the personal appearance of teachers, office staff or any employees who have regular contact with the public is governed by the following standards: NAME TWO of the Most Enforced Rules.
Employees are expected to present a neat and clean appearance, and dress should reflect the professional nature of their position as well as be functional within the expectations and responsibilities of their job. All articles of clothing must be of adequate size and should be worn in a manner that covers the employee’s midriff, chest, legs, and back while performing all required job duties. Skirts cannot rise higher than 3” above the knee. Further, all clothing must be clean and wrinkle‐free. The wearing of denim must be approved by the Regional Director. Hair should be kept clean, combed, and neatly trimmed or arranged. Mohawks, and shaggy or unkempt hair are not permissible, regardless of length. Sideburns, mustaches, and beards should be neatly trimmed. Fingernails must be clipped to fingertips. Long nails are not acceptable. Employees should refrain from wearing perfumes and other fragrances as other employees and/or children may be allergic to them and may find them offensive. In recognition of the fact that most employees of the Company are in daily contact with young children, the Company prohibits the wearing of visible body‐piercing jewelry, with the exception of a pair of earrings worn in the ears. Due to health and safety issues, wearing of body‐piercing or imitation body piercing jewelry in the eyebrow, nose, lips, chin, tongue, or any other part of the body, with the exception of in the ears, is prohibited during working hours or while at a Company‐sponsored event or activity. The Company also prohibits visible display of inappropriate tattoos. Conservative closed‐toe shoes with a heel strap are acceptable. Footwear should be comfortable and safe. Unless approved by Regional Director any shoes with an open toe are not acceptable in the schools. Water shoes must be approved by Regional Director.
Ongoing education or training designed to increase an educator’s skills or knowledge or assist the educator in gaining new competencies in his or her profession or in a field closely related to his or her profession. Professional development may fulfill the annual number of hours required by regulation to maintain a license, registration or credential, and/or may result in college credit or CEUs that lead to career advancement.
Professional Development