Minimum Standards
Infants must always be placed in this position to sleep.
What is on their back?
Side of the building on the side with construction
What is where staff parks?
Prep the changing table and have diaper ready, gloves on, remove dirty diaper and clean child, wrap gloves around dirty diaper, replace diaper with a clean diaper, wash both child's hands and teachers.
What is proper diaper changing procedures?
"Good morning!" "Have a great day!"
What is a simple way to greet every parent?
Needs to be given every Monday at least a week in advance
What is the supply list?
Kiddie Academy shirt, black pants or jeans with no holes, rips, stains, wording, etc.
What is the uniform/dress code?
Knowing where every child is, watching and listening, positioning yourself strategically, counting children, and anticipating risks.
What is active supervision?
Sweeping, wiping down tables, stacking chairs, taking out the trash, making sure all toys are put away in the correct bins, restocking, etc.
When leaving the classroom, at the end of the hall, at your final destination.
What is the times to perform name to face?
At least 10 diapers/pull-ups left
What is when you notify parents that their child needs diapers?
Character, Connection, Critical Thinking, Curiosity, Confidence, Creative Expession
Screaming to someone down the hallway or outside of the class door
What is the wrong way to get someone's attention?
Teachers may never use this tone of voice with children
What is yelling or threatening?
This is not allowed on your person or to be used with children
What is your personal cell phone?
Before and after meals, after outside time, after activities with sand, water, dirt, etc., after diapering/going potty
What is when to wash hands?
This is filled out when an incident, bite or behavior occurs
What is a report?
50% on the boards, 50% at childrens level
What is EOL's?
These silent messages can affect children's confidence and parents' trust just as much as your words.
What are your facial expressions and body language?
1:4, 1:11,1:15,1:18,1:26
What are state ratios?
You were scheduled to be outside from 9:00–9:30, but your class didn't make it outside until 9:15. Your outside time still ends at this scheduled time.
What is 9:30?
Under the armpits with palms facing the torso
What is the safe way to hold/pick up a child?
Note about their day, at least one photo, daily lessons input, accurate information.
What is a quality daily report?
Done during these seasons: Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall
What is assessments?
This means arriving to work, meetings, and breaks on time and ready to work.
What is being punctual?
These four items must always be inaccessible to children.
What are cleaning chemicals, medications, purses/personal belongings, and other hazardous items?
This is expected of every teacher when leaving for and returning from lunch.
What is being on time?
This should be completed for every child when they arrive each day.
What is a health check?
A parent asks how their child's day went. Saying, "They were fine," is not enough. Instead, you should...
What is share specific details about their child's day, learning, meals, naps, or accomplishments?
This needs to be followed as closely as possible
What is the classroom schedule?
Parents will always remember this more than anything else during daily interactions
What is a positive attitude and excellent customer service?
I prohibit yelling, humiliation, and physical punishment.
What is Discipline and Guidance?
2-week notice minimum
What is the notice needed in advance for time off?
The goal is for every classroom to be ready for this at any time.
What is a parent tour, licensing visit, or classroom observation?
Every new family should feel this within the first few minutes of entering our school.
What is welcomed and valued?
"The ants go marching one by one, hoorah hoorah!"
What is a transition song?
The strongest teams succeed because everyone does this.
What is works together and supports one another?
Every child should have this with them during breakfast, lunch, and snack.
What is their water bottle?
As part of our daily routine, the first teacher going to lunch is responsible for this.
What is taking the classroom trash out?
This should be done continuously throughout the day—not just at closing.
What is cleaning as you go?
A parent shouldn't have to ask this every day.
What is "How was my child's day?"
One quality that helps classrooms run smoothly is noticing what needs to be done and taking action without waiting to be asked.
What is taking initiative?
This should never happen in front of children or families.
What is gossiping or speaking negatively about coworkers/children?