DCF
When should we be calling our parents when injuries happen?
If they hurt anything above their neck, i.e. head, face, etc. or we are noticing that something is severely injured.
How many books are needing to be present for children in a room at one time?
The number of the children who are present.
How long is the probationary period for our staff?
90 days
What is the maximum ratio weight for a teacher?
1.04
How often do lesson plans need to be completed?
What is the lowest temperature our classrooms can be at?
67 degrees.
How much "free play" time is supposed to be given every day?
At least 50 minutes per day.
How many paid holidays do we receive each year?
9 paid holidays
What is the maximum group size for 2-21/2 year-olds?
12
If you are unable to go outside, what would be an activity you could do inside to fulfill the Health and Physical Development category?
Dancing, talking about foods, talking about the body, throwing snowballs, etc.
What are the steps for writing in a medlog?
Hint* there are 6 things that need to be noted.
Child's name, date, time, what happened, where it happened (location), what did we do?
Name three categories that should be present in your room for the children's "interest areas".
How many hours of continuing education do teachers need to complete each year?
25 hours
Is 1 baby and 8 school-agers considered out of ratio?
Yes, it is over the maximum group size of 8 for babies.
What category would identifying animals be considered under?
Cognition and general knowledge or language development and communication
Explain to me the steps to diapering.
Hint* there are 7 steps
1. Wash hands
2. Change diaper
3. Throw away dirty materials using step garbage
4. Wash child's hands
5. Wipe down station with soap and water
6. Spray bleach (let it sit until it is dry)
7. Wash hands
Why are we at a 2 star level and not a 3 star level for YoungStar?
Our teachers are not above a level 6.
How many sick days are you allowed to take per quarter?
1 day
Is 3 babies and 2 3 year-old kids considered out of ratio?
No, 3 babies = .75 and 2 3 year-olds = .20 making the total .95
What is an activity you could do that would qualify for "Approaches to Learning"?
Dancing, talking about foods, talking about the body, throwing snowballs, etc.
When washing utensils and plates, there are three steps to washing.
True or false?
True.
1. Wash in water between 110-125 degrees with soap or detergent.
2. Rinse the materials
3. Sanitize the products
level 7 or higher, and half of the teachers in the rooms open.
If you request off via PTO or call in for illness before a holiday, will you receive Holiday PTO for that day?
No, you will not receive holiday PTO.
Does maximum group size apply when you are outside on the playground?
No, maximum group size does not apply when you are outside, but staff to children ratios do.
Name three categories that are supposed to be in the lesson plans
Health and physical development, social and emotional development, language development and communication, approaches to learning, cognition and general knowledge.