Philosophy
The program's _______ _______ is to provide care of young children that is developmentally appropriate, dependable, and individualized within the group context. In an atmosphere of mutual respect, trust, and caring, we carefully plan a curriculum that provides children first-hand experiences
What is mission statement
Enrollment is based on when the family completes an ___________ and when there is an opening for the child regarding the child’s age.
What is application
How many directors does YNHH daycare centers have?
What is one
When is the best time for families to call the classroom to check in on their child's day?
What is during the typical nap times of 1:00-3:00pm
The ______ ______ groups encourage younger children to learn from older ones and older children to nurture those in an earlier stage of development.
What is mixed age
We build what types of relationships with children and their families which establish the foundation for a child’s development.
what is nurturing and satisfying relationships
True of false. Children may arrive anytime within their scheduled hours
What is True
All staff participate in ______ ______ _______ annually through workshops, conferences, and/or other trainings.
What is professional development hours
Child specific information is only shared directly with the child’s parents or custodial guardians.
What is True.
The Infant/toddler classrooms are “shoeless environments” . What does that require?
What is adults and children are required to remove, replace, or cover with clean foot coverings any shoes they have worn outside that play area
According to YNHH Pledge to Service Excellence, I will communicate with ________ and ________;
what is compassion and courtesy
In order to help alleviate this _______ of the child's experience, the process needs to be gradual
What is anxiety
How are Staff’s shifts determined and aligned ?
What is maintaining the state requirements of child to teacher ratios.
What is the name of the software program that we will soon be using as a vital method of communication with our families?
What is Brightwheels
We schedule how many formal conferences with the classroom teachers during the year to exchange information about your child.
What is two to three formal conferences
According to YNHH Pledge to Service Excellence, I will take ________ when things go wrong
What is action
A supportive ____________ will lay the foundation for the child’s trust in the teachers and her/his future ability to cope with separations.
What is transition
The centers also have two individuals assigned who are responsible for the organization and planning of program files, center files, and family and child data information. Who are they?
Who are the office coordinator and administrative associate
Families may find important information such as Lesson plans, class schedule, snack menu, in room notices etc located on the classroom's __________?
What is Family Bulletin Board
What does the acronym CT DOTS stand for
What is Connecticut Documentation & Observation for Teaching System
In carrying out this mission we are dedicated to excellence in 4 Key Areas. Name them.
What is
1. Childcare
2. Teaching
3. Research and Innovation
4. Community
YSC and GS day care centers are open Monday through Friday from 6:30am to 5:30pm throughout the year However, Families may request a work related drop off or pick up between what hours?
What is 6:00am-6:30am or 5:30pm -6:00pm when needed due to work within the hospital.
True or False. Volunteers are supported by regular staff in the classroom and volunteers can be left alone with children
What is False. Volunteers are supported by regular staff in the classroom and volunteers do not work alone with children
Teacher communications happen in a variety of methods. Name three.
What is telephone calls, email, conferences, personal conversations, daily sheets, newsletters....
When staff or families express or identify the need for an assessment of a child due to developmental concerns, there are several resources, supports and/or assessments available. Name 3.
What is....
Conferences
Consultation with a Program Consultant
Consultation with child’s Pediatrician
Early Childhood Consultation Partnership (ECCP)
Birth to Three Assessments
Help Me Grow program
Consultation or seeking support services from Clifford Beers
Consultation with the New Haven School Readiness multi-disciplinary team
Initiation of the New Haven Public Schools Pre-Referral Process
For families living outside of New Haven, initiate discussion with the child’s school district
Use of published assessment and screening tools such as;
The Yale Child Study Center’s Teacher’s Inventory
ASQ