Ratios
What is the ratio for Infants with one teacher?
Two teachers?
1:4
2:10
When must children wash their hands?
Upon entering room
Before eating
After eating
After diapering/potty
Before and after sensory play
Any other time hands are dirty
What are the 3 spray bottles in your class used for?
Cleaning
Rinsing
Sanitizing
What is Kiddie Academy's curriculum called?
Life Essentials
How should rooms be arranged?
The classroom arrangement is aligned to center-based learning strategies, which includes age-appropriate materials and open-ended experiences. There is evidence of purposeful, visual displays that promote independence such as center management charts, daily schedules, and interactive learning displays which are at the children’s eye level.
What is the ratio for 2-year0-olds with one teacher?
With 2 teachers?
1:11
2:22
How and when do you complete and incident report?
What are the next steps?
Anytime a child is injured with or without noticeable injury
Radio/call for help from admin
Fill out form
Take a picture of injured area for admin approval
Get admin signature
Admin will notify parent
Get parent signature-if leaving before parent arrives, notify teacher taking over and give them the report.
How often must you clean your toys?
Whenever mouthed by a child, and at least once a week for other toys.
What are the names of the curriculum for each specific age group?
Infants: New Beginnings
Toddlers: Discovering Me
Twos: Exploring My World
Three's: I Can Do It
Fours: Ready, Set, Go
Give examples of positive interactions between teacher and child
Teachers are making connections with the children and are demonstrating responsive caregiving. Teachers ask open-ended questions to encourage conversation and stimulate children’s thinking and learning
What is the ratio for 3-year-olds one teacher?
Two teachers?
1:15
2:30
When must children be supervised?
Every minute of the day
What must be in your "go bag?"
First Aid Kit
Emergency Binder
Water
Diapers/Wipes as needed
Flashlight
How often do lesson plans change for each age group?
Infants, Toddlers, Twos: bi-weekly
Preschool, Pre-K: Weekly
What is the Kiddie Academy Northlake Dress Code?
Teacher casual/professional:
Slacks and a nice short.
No Jeans
No leggings with t-shirts
No athletic pants
Closed toe shoes
Hair neat
Nails not too long (for sanitary reasons)
What is the ratio for 4-year-olds, one teacher?
Two teachers?
1:18
2:35
What must you do during naptime to ensure safety and health?
15-minute physical touch checks
Making sure faces are not covered
Walking around the class to observe
What is protocol for the playground?
One class at a time-age group max size w/permission
No sitting
No chatting with other staff
Walking the perimeter
Engaging with the children
Stationing yourself with the ability to see all children
Why does Kiddie Academy implement Character Essentials as part of our curriculum?
To provide a solid foundation for good citizenship
When is it acceptable to use your phone and/or smart watch and where should they be kept?
When on break
Designated location at the front
Not in the classroom
Make sure you give the work number if expecting a call when on the clock
What is the ratio for toddlers 12-18 months-one teacher?
Two teachers?
18-24 months one teacher?
Two teachers?
1:5
2:13
1:9
2:18
What must be done when you move your children to a new area?
What are the steps?
Name to face and transition
1)Name to face while calling child thru door in class/area
2)Name to face when going thru threshold
3)name to face when going to destination
4)Whole class transitioned to new area
How do you clean surfaces, when and which surfaces?
Spray with soapy water, rinse with water, dry then spray with sanitizer-let sit 2 minutes and wipe dry
Tables: Before and after eating, after sensory play
Changing table: After changing a diaper
Restrooms: Anytime there is a potty accident on the floor, naptime and closing
Doors and door handles, shelves and sinks
What are the 6 "C'S" of Life Essentials?
Connection
Character
Creative Expression
Character
Confidence
Creative Expression
Curiosity
How many hours of training are required each year and when and how often are staff meetings?
24 per licensing
The first Wednesday of each month