Health and Safety
What should you do before preparing food and after using the restroom?
Wash your hands with soap and water.
What is the AZDHS requirement for supervision?
Children must always be within sight and sound of staff.
How many training hours does AZDHS require childcare staff to complete each year?
24
What is the first document licensing typically asks to see during a visit?
Class Roster
What is HKA's mission statement?
To provide a positive foundation for learning in a faith-based environment where learning is fun.
What items must be cleaned and sanitized daily?
Mouthed Toys
What determines the classroom ratio when mixed ages are together?
The youngest child present
What does the F on the nap mats stand for, and how should mats be stacked?
F = Floor
F to F, blank side to blank side
What two things must NEVER be withheld from a child while in a Licensed Center?
According to HKA policy, if you will be absent or late, you must notify these two people at least one hour before your shift whenever possible
The Director and Assistant Director
List all instances where handwashing is required in the classroom setting
1. Upon Arrival
2. Before/After meals
3. Transitions
4. Diaper changes/ Pottying
5. Whenever soiled
What should be conducted regularly, especially during transitions?
Headcounts
This document must be completed whenever a child is injured at the center.
Incident/injury report?
What does ASQ-SE stand for and what is its purpose?
It is a screening tool designed to help identify children who may need additional support in their social and emotional development.
What is our main dress code policy
Please keep your midriff covered and if you wear shorts no shorter than 5” above the knee.
What commonly occurs on the playground more than in other areas of the center?
Most injury reports
What are the ratios for each age group?
Infant - 1:5
Ones - 1:6
Twos - 1:8
Threes - 1:13
Fours - 1:15
Fives - 1:20
Staff are required to report suspected abuse or neglect of a child, even if they are not certain it occurred
Mandated Reporting
How many inches of rubber chips must be maintained in playground fall zones according to AZDHS?
During a fire drill or evacuation, teachers must bring these four items from their classroom.
Roster, water cart, emergency binder, and clipboard with the room number
This document must be readily available and include emergency contacts, medical information, and authorization for emergency medical care.
A child's emergency information form (or emergency record)?
During transitions, staff must continuously monitor children and maintain this at all times
Sight and sound supervision of children
Licensing requires programs to practice these regularly so children and staff know how to respond in an emergency.
Emergency drills (fire drills, evacuation drills, etc.)
What are the three Quality First coaching categories that we utilize, and how do they benefit HKA?
Quality First Coach (Sandra/TBD) - Helps identify strengths, set goals, and implement quality improvements.
Inclusion Specialist (Wendy) - Helps us successfully include children with diverse developmental, behavioral, physical, or learning needs in the classroom setting.
Child Care Health Consultant. (MJ) -helps us improve health, safety, and wellness practices.
According to HKA supervision policy, staff must remain within this classroom boundary at all times because being outside of it means they are considered out of ratio.
The pony wall