Hazardous
All area rugs should have this
What is non-skid backing. Helps prevent tripping hazards.
Equipment, materials, and furniture shall be
sturdy, safe, and easy to clean and maintain.
They shall also be free of sharp points or corners, splinters, or protruding nails; loose or rusty parts; peeling or chipping paint; or other hazardous features.
This is the age where infants can have blankets in their cribs
What is never. They can have blankets when they transition to cots.
Ensure all children in care are within ______ and _______ of child care staff members at all times.
What is sight and hearing
Within sight and hearing means without the use of mechanical devices such as baby monitors, video cameras or walkie talkies. The use of mirrors to view children in another room does not meet the supervision requirements of this rule.
The amount of square feet for one child
What is 35 square feet
All child equipment shall be used in accordance with the....
manufacturer's guidelines.
i.e. if a changing pad has straps, you must use them during a diaper change.
When should furniture, materials, and/or equipment which are not usable do to breakage or being a hazard be removed?
Immediately.
May also be stored away from children until repaired or replaced.
Process Boards need to half these components
1. book
2. title
3. 3-4 activities from that weeks lesson
4. pictures
Active supervision means
The child care staff members have knowledge of a child's needs and accountability for his or her care at all times, including but not limited to, developmental and behavioral needs and parental preferences. Supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the activity of each child and being near enough to respond and reach children immediately including responding to the child's basic needs and protecting them from harm.
Ratio may be doubled for no more than _______ during nap time, and shall only be doubled if all of the children in the group are on cots
Two hours.
The center shall maintain an indoor temperature of at least ________ and shall not exceed ________.
What is 65 degrees and 85 degrees
Electrical outlets, including surge protectors, within the reach of children shall have what?
What is Child proof receptacle covers when not in use unless designed with safety guards, except for space used only by school-age children.
Student's are sent home with this temperature
What is 100.4 degrees or more
While supervising during outdoor play, a child care staff member shall what?
Remain outdoors with the children at all times and be able to summon another adult without leaving the group unsupervised.
Child care staff members shall not be counted in the staff/child ratio when
They are engaged in duties or activities that interfere with supervision of children.
Children in care shall be protected from any items and conditions which threaten their health, safety, and well being. Name Three
Including but not limited to: stoves, bodies of water, window covering pull cords, telephone cords, electrical cords, extension cords, lead hazards, asbestos, wells, traffic, employee's personal belongings and other environmental hazards and dangerous situations.
Aerosol spray products shall....
Not be used in rooms where children are in attendance.
You can find these checklist (circle time board, center materials, etc.) here
What is your teacher guide
Name 3 discipline techniques or practices that may be used by all child care staff members and employees of a licensed child care center as a means to guide or discipline children.
1.Setting clear limits.
2. Redirecting to an appropriate activity.
3. Showing positive alternatives.
4. Modeling the desired behavior.
5. Reinforcing appropriate behavior.
6. Encouraging children to control their own behavior, cooperate with others and solve problems by talking.
7. Separation from the situation, if used, shall last no more than one minute per each year of the child's age and shall not be used with infants. Upon the child’s return to the activity, the provider shall review the reason for the separation and discuss the expected behavior with the child.
8. Holding a child for a short period of time, such as in a protective hug, so that the child may regain self-control.
The maximum group size for a preschool classroom with one child that is 2 1/2 years of age
What is 24
All cleaning and sanitizing equipment / supplies shall be stored in a space that is
Inaccessible to children and stored in a designated area.
All heaters utilized by the child care center shall be approved in writing by....
the fire department and/or the building department.
Spring's values
What is
Educational Excellence – Our students’ academic growth and well-being are our highest priority and paramount responsibility. We focus our work on teacher and school leader development, delivery of high-impact curricula, and initiatives that amplify the excellence of our schools.
• People – We view everything we do through the lens of how to best serve, nurture, and develop our community of students, parents, and staff.
• Safety – We provide a safe and secure environment for our students and staff and foster a healthy and supportive learning atmosphere.
Rest or nap areas shall be _______
lighted to allow for visual supervision of all children at all times.
Two or more groups of children may be combined in the shared space if all of the following are met
1. All of the children are two and a half or older.
2. The total number does not exceed the occupancy limit for the space or thirty-five square feet per child (whichever is less).
3. Ratio is maintained pursuant to this rule at all times.