What are the ratios for each age group? (Licensing)
12months to 36 months 1:5
24 months to 36 months 1:7
2.5 years to 3 years 1:8
3 years to 4 years 1:10
4 years to 5 years 1:12
5 and older 1:15
(Licensing Section 2.217 A #14-Required Staff and Supervision - page 25)
How often should linens be cleaned? (Health Department)
Linens shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized at a minimum of once per week or anytime the surface become visibly soiled. When linens are left on cots, they shall be stored so that there is no contact between individual cots, or bedding.
(Health Department Section 7.9.3 - Napping, Sleeping Area and Equipment A4 page 16)
How often should a child's diaper be changed? (Health Department)
Diapers shall be checked for wetness or feces at least every two hours, or whenever the child indicates discomfort or exhibits behavior that suggests a soiled or wet diaper. The child shall be changed when found to be wet or soiled.
(Health Department Section 7.12.4 A - Diapering page 29)
What is the 3 step cleaning process? (Health Department)
1.Wash with soapy water
2. Rinse
3. Sanitize or disinfect (depending on what is being cleaned.)
When caring for children, staff must refrain from the personal use of electronics including, but not limited to, cell phones and portable electronic devices.
(Licensing Section 2.212-General Requirements for all Staff E - page 9)
Rules for attendance tracking (Licensing)
The time a child arrives and leaves the center each day must be recorded. Staff members must complete written attendance verification periodically throughout the day including during transitions.
(Licensing Section 2.223 Physical Care & Supervision A.#2 page 34)
Rules for labeling student nap supplies. (Health Department)
Individual cots, linens and pillows shall be marked with identifying information.
(Health Department Section 7.9.3 - Napping, Sleeping Areas and Equipment A3 page 16)
What are the steps for handwashing for staff and students? (Health Department)
1. Moisten hands with warm running water;
2. Apply soap;
3. Rub hands vigorously until a soapy lather appears;
4. Continue washing for at least 20 seconds outside of the water, rubbing areas between fingers, around nail beds, under fingernails, under jewelry and the backs of hands;
5. Rinse hands under warm running water until they are free of soap and dirt; and,
6. Dry hands with a disposable towel
(Health Department Section 7.10.3 Handwashing & Hygienic Policies A page 19 & 20)
How often should toys and play materials be cleaned? (Health Department)
Toys used by preschool and older children shall be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at least once per week and whenever visibly soiled.
Toys used by toddlers shall be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at least daily and whenever visibly soiled.
Toys that are placed in children’s mouths or are otherwise contaminated by low hazard body fluids shall be washed, rinsed, and sanitized prior to use by another child.
Soft toys used by any age group shall be washed weekly or whenever visibly soiled or placed in a child’s mouth.
(Health Department Section 7.9.4 - Toys and Furnishings and Equipment #5-8 page 17)
Ongoing training requirements. (Licensing)
All staff who work with children must complete a minimum of fifteen (15) clock hours of ongoing professional development each year, beginning with the start date of the employee. At least three (3) clock hours per year must be in the focus of social-emotional development.
(Licensing 2.213 Training M - page 11)
What are the rules regarding sunscreen? (Licensing)
Read from Rules & Regulations
(Licensing: Section 2.221-Sun Protection page 32-33)
Additionally, staff members are required to wear gloves when applying sunscreen and must use a new pair of gloves for each child to ensure proper hygiene and safety.
How long should a child be left on their cot after waking? (Licensing)
Children must be allowed to leave their napping area within ten minutes of waking.
(Licensing Section 2.223- Physical Care and Supervision D #5.d pg 37)
Sanitizers should be used on the following surfaces: (Health Department)
Sanitizers are to be used on surfaces that commonly come into contact with food, hands, the mouth, eyes, nose, and exposed skin of children and staff. These surfaces include, but are not limited to, kitchen surfaces, infant food preparation areas, pacifiers, drinking fountains, table tops, keyboards, toys, sleeping mats, cribs, high chairs, head phones, tumbling mats, and furniture.
(Health Department 7.10.5 Sanitizers B - page 22)
Disinfectants shall be used on the following surfaces: (Health Department)
Disinfectants are to be used on surfaces that are commonly contaminated with high hazard body fluids, such as but not limited to toilet seat inserts, diaper changing areas and tables, diaper pails and surfaces that have been in contact with high hazard body fluids.
(Health Department 7.10.6 Disinfectants B- page 23)
Staff toilet facilities. (Licensing)
Toilet facilities for the staff and other adults must be in separate restrooms or be separated by a partition from children's facilities. (Peace staff should use designated restrooms and refrain from using the same facilities at the children. If using the main bathroom, children cannot be present.)
(Licensing Section 2.235-Toilet Facilities A page 51)
What is the protocol for releasing students? (Licensing)
The center must release the child only to an individual over the age of sixteen (16) for whom written authorization has been given by the parent(s)/guardian(s) and is maintained in the child's record. In an emergency, the child may be also released to an individual for whom the child's parent/guardian has given verbal authorization.
If the staff member who releases the child does not know the individual, identification must be required to assure that the individual is authorized to pick up the child.
(Licensing: Section 2.207.F -Communication, Emergency and Security Procedures page 6)
Rules regarding cot placement. (Licensing)
Cots or pads must be spaced at least two (2) feet apart on all sides during rest time. Children must have a safe area in which to rest that is easily supervised, out of the path of traffic, and free of hazards.
(Licensing 2.223 Physical Care and Supervision: D. Rest Time and Equipment D.5a(1) page 37)
Rules for topical preparations. (Licensing)
Topical preparations such as petroleum jelly, diaper rash ointments, sunscreen, insect repellent, and other ointments may be administered to children with written authorization from the parent(s)/guardian(s). These preparations may not be applied to open wounds or broken skin unless there is a written order by the prescribing health care provider.
(Licensing 2.220 Medication K- page 32)
When should staff and children should wash their hands? (Health Department)
1. Upon arrival for the day and after breaks;
2. When caregivers move from caring for one group/classroom of children to another;
3. Before and after:
a. Preparing food or beverages;
b. Eating, handling food, or feeding a child;
c. Giving medication, applying a medical ointment or cream or administering first aid; and,
d. Setup or use of a sensory table.
4. After:
a. Using the toilet or assisting a child with toileting;
b. Diapering each child;
c. Handling body fluids;
d. Handling animals or cleaning up animal waste;
e. Coming in from outdoors;
f. Cleaning or handling garbage; and,
g. At any other time that hands become soiled.
1. Upon arrival for the day and after breaks;
2. When caregivers move from caring for one group/classroom of children to another;
3. Before and after:
a. Preparing food or beverages;
b. Eating, handling food, or feeding a child;
c. Giving medication, applying a medical ointment or cream or administering first aid; and,
d. Setup or use of a sensory table.
4. After:
a. Using the toilet or assisting a child with toileting;
b. Diapering each child;
c. Handling body fluids;
d. Handling animals or cleaning up animal waste;
e. Coming in from outdoors;
f. Cleaning or handling garbage; and,
g. At any other time that hands become soiled.
(Health Department Section 7.10.3 Handwashing & Hygienic Policies B page 20)
Storage of staff's personal belongings. (Health Department)
Staff members’ personal effects and clothing shall be stored separately and be inaccessible to children.
(Health Department Section 7.9.1- Personal Belongings A(2) page 15)
What items should be kept out of reach of children? (Licensing)
Read from Rules and Regulations
(Licensing Section 2.229 General Requirements C-H page 44)
What is the rule for preschool nap ratios? (Licensing)
At nap time, the child to staff ratio may be doubled for children two and one half (2 ½) years of age and older in preschool classrooms when the following conditions have been met:
a. At least half of the children are sleeping
b. Another staff member is onsite in the center and immediately available;
c. Maximum group size and room capacity are not exceeded; and
d. Staff member supervising children is qualified as an early childhood teacher or assistant early childhood teacher.
(Licensing 2.217 Required Staff and Supervision #10 a-d page 24-25)
How often should sensory tables be cleaned out?
Read from Rules and Regulations
Section 7.9.4- Toys, Furnishings and Equipment A#2 (page 16)
What are the steps of diaper changing? (Health Department)
Read from Rules and Regulations
(Health Department 7.12.4C Diapering and Toileting Assistance page 30)
Rules regarding guidance of children. (Licensing)
Read from rules and regulations
(Licensing 2.225 Guidance A-I page 39)