What time(s) do staff leave after closing a shift?
1:15 weekends, 1:45 AMs, 8:15 PMs
100
What is the first thing observed in a Quick Check?
Identifiable as staff, nametag/shirt
100
When can jeans by worn to work?
Fridays only
100
T/F: Staff clustered together are properly engaged if all kids are happily playing.
FALSE.
100
T/F: Zones are flexible?
TRUE, your zones are your main focus, however, some fluidity is necessary for our environment as long as there is proper communication between staff.
200
How often should you wipe down gates and door handles?
End of every shift and as needed.
200
Quick Checks are things you should be doing when and where?
ALWAYS, in any role in FP and not just when being observed.
200
How can you keep warm while working?
Wear long sleeve under staff shirt & Y track jacket/fleece
200
When should a group game be played?
ANYTIME, at least every 30minutes.
200
Which zone must ALWAYS have someone assigned to it?
Door Monitor is always first priority of zones.
300
A child puts a toy in their mouth, what should be done?
WASH it, can wait for babies to be done with it or remind older children toys don't belong in mouth.
300
How long will a Quick Check observation last?
5-10 minutes, QUICK snapshot
300
A parent tries to pick up without the pager/bracelet, what do you do? (list 3)
Child stays in KZ, send them to get it, staff help look, check ID matched with sign in sheet
300
When is the best time for circle time in KC?
Anytime, at least every hour, especially when upset children.
300
Door Monitor goes on break, what must be done first?
Communicate with staff, hand over responsibilities and tag to replacement.
400
What are 4 slow times tasks to be done?
Engagemore, craft prep, stock supplies, clean kitchen, organize art supplies, lost & found items, wash toys, vacuum structure...
400
What is the most common part of a quick check failed?
Staff not asking an open ended question or being engaged in meaningful conversations with participants.
400
What it the process for last minute absence? (4parts)
inform leads/supervisors, find sub, update leads/ supervisors, OR work shift if no sub
400
List 3 popular group games.
Sharks & Minnows, Duck Duck Goose, Freeze Dance, What Time Is It Mr Fox...
400
T/F: There are no kids at art table, the staff should remain in the art area.
False, staff should engage with children where they are and return to table when kids arrive OR invite kids to join.
500
When should you soak toys in water vs spray?
Prefer to soak KC toys and mouthed toys, unless holes or batteries. If spray, then wipe down.
500
Who can score/observe a Quick Check?
Leads, Supervisors, Director, secret shopper members, other departments
500
What is the consequence of using your phone while working?
Written Warning, must turn in phones to supervisor before shift.
500
Give an example of one open ended question and one reflection question in Kids Zone.
What is your favorite...
What did you like best about...?
500
It is busy pickup/drop off time, list 3 things to help door monitors.
The floater should step in to help manage: sensory table, bathroom use, place stickers on incomers, share information to parents, locate items like art/bottles, etc...