Emergency Procedures/Drills
In case of serious illness or injury
Call 911
Three items that should be stored out of children's reach
Bleach spray, sunscreen, medications/first aid, plastic bags, adults' personal items, cleaning products
When should gloves be worn
When there is contact with bodily fluids.
What is considered a fever
Over 100
If you do not recognize the person picking up, what should you do?
Check ID
Check file
Ask other staff if they recognize
Call parent
What do you do with an injury report
The child’s parent/guardian is asked to sign the report and is given a copy. A second copy of the report is kept in the child’s records.
How often is bleach solution made
Daily
When should children be sent home
If a child is exhibiting excessive coughing, excessive nasal drainage, vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, fever over 100, rash or signs of other communicable disease
What is the child/teacher ratio for 3 year olds, 4 year olds
3 year old 9-1
4 year old 10-1
Describe Fire Drill procedure
Take the closest exit- secondary if needed
Take clipboard and tablet, Make sure room is empty, go to meeting area, take attendance
Classroom bleach solution ratio
(1/4 teaspoon bleach to 1 quart warm water)
5 times children should wash their hands
Before eating, Before activities involving food
After toileting, After sneezing or wiping their nose
After coming in from outdoors
Before and after playing in the water table, with play dough, etc.
Sick child procedure
The child should be taken to the office to be isolated from the other children and made as comfortable.
The child’s parent or guardian should be called. If they cannot be reached the names on their emergency contact form should be called in the order chosen by the family.
Any personal items the child came in contact with should be sent home to be washed. Any program items such as cots or stuffed animals should be disinfected by center staff or washed.
What is the maximum number of children allowed on the playground
18
What children should NOT do during a drill
Run, cover ears, get coat, talk
When and how are tables washed
Play tables should be cleaned first with soap and water then sprayed with bleach solution and allowed to air dry. A clean paper towel should be used for each table and disposed after use. This should be done before/after eating and for cooking activities.
5 times adults should wash their hands
Before eating or handling food, After handling bodily secretions,
After toileting, After caring for animals
After cleaning, Before and after giving medication
After tying shoes, After wiping a child’s nose
Before administering medication, you should check
Child's name, dosage and expiration date must be checked and in agreement with the parent directions.
Where should adults be on the playground
Different areas of the playground
What is the lockdown drill procedure
During lock down drills children are directed to the back storage room and instructed to remain quiet and still.
Adults should take evacuation bags, tablets, clipboards and cell phones
Bathroom bleach ratio
1 T bleach to 1 quart warm water
How long should hands be washed for
Hands should be washed with soap and water for at least 15 seconds
4 procedures/precautions that should be taken if children in your classroom have allergies
All children should wash their face and hands after snacks and lunch
Tables should be washed well after meals including the sides of the table and anywhere else children may have touched.
A dedicated “No Peanut” table is clearly marked in each classroom that has a child with a peanut/tree nut allergy.
Children with food allergies should only eat the food which is provided for them by their family. Ingredients on any additional food should be checked and if there's any question about the safety of the food, the family should be called.