Licensing Regulations
The State of Maryland requires what type of teacher be in the room at all times when children are present?
Lead qualified teacher
Continuously watching, listening, and engaging with children by positioning yourself strategically, scanning the environment, and anticipating potential safety risks.
Active Supervision
Complete at least 10 of these daily
Ratio for a 2 year old classroom
1 to 6
Collaborating effectively with co-teachers and support staff by sharing responsibilities, communicating openly, and working together to create a positive learning environment.
The amount of time between sleep checks for children under 2 years old
15 minutes
"Hello, hello!"
Mr. Roberth
12 months
Using respectful, supportive strategies to teach children appropriate behavior, encourage self-regulation, and build positive relationships rather than relying on punishment
Positive Guidance
Must be completed upon checking in a child into a classroom
Health checks
"If it's not documented, it didn't happen"
Ms. Sharron
Ratio for a 1 year old classroom
1 to 3
Using clear, respectful, and developmentally appropriate verbal and nonverbal communication with children, families, and colleagues to build strong relationships.
Communication
Bubbles, pom-poms, and staples are examples of what?
Prohibited items or choking hazards
"Be for real"
Ms. Jessica
Jessica Jacobs
Arranging materials, learning centers, and classroom spaces to promote independence, engagement, safety, and efficient daily operations.
Classroom Organization
Emergency information forms, allergy lists, first aid kit, flashlight, extra pull-ups
Emergency bag contents
"How's it going?