Basics
What is the ratio of staff to children in the infant room?
1 staff to 4 infants
What needs to be shown in order for a child to be released?
A picture ID
What do you use to swipe in in the morning and swipe out after your shift?
Kronos card
How long do you have to complete your VLS courses?
2 years
18 months if challenging
Who do you talk to if you have a question about a child in the classroom?
Program Lead
What do you do if the food being served in the classroom is something you don't like?
Try to model trying all the components; be discreet if you do not eat it (for example, don't pick out all the vegetables from the fried rice)
What needs to be given to a parent if their child had an accident in the program?
Accident report
How do you place sleeping infants into the crib?
on his/her back
Complete VLS courses Child Abuse prevention and identification, healthy environments, safe environments, and positive guidance
AND complete 6 months of experience with children
Who do you speak to if you have a question about curriculum?
Trainer
What do you do if you smell smoke in the room?
Pull the fire alarm
What needs to be completed for every child who attends a CDC (ideally completed as they are being dropped off)?
daily health check
What needs to be changed every 2 hours (more frequently if needed)?
Diapers
What do you need to do to get promoted from intermediate to target?
Complete ALL VLS Courses
AND complete 1 year of experience with children
Who do you speak to if you have a question about your scheduled leave?
Assistant Director/Director
What is the purpose of CYP programs?
It is the policy of the Navy to provide naval personnel including Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam and their family members with programs, which effectively contribute to their morale and well-being. Child and Youth Programs (CYP) relate to the quality of life enhancement in the Navy / Air Force community.
What does KIT stand for and how do we use it?
Kids Included Together
webinars, live training, resource (support)
If your background check is completed and current, what color are you wearing?
Green
Where do you find the classroom lesson plan?
parent board
Who do you speak to if you have a question about your schedule?
Assistant Director/Director
What agency are CDC's accredited with?
SAC?
NAEYC--National Association for the Education of Young Children
COA--Council on Accreditation
What do you do if you suspect child abuse?
Report to FAR and CWS
and let supervisor know
What is the first and second thing you need to do when you enter the room?
Wash your hands
Do accountability--ensure that the number of children present in the classroom matches to the number of children signed in
What does CDA stand for?
Child Development Associate
Who do you speak to if you have already spoken to the director and she/he was unable to resolve your problem?
Installation Director--Deborah Conklin