SUPERVISON
TRUE OR FALSE: a child may be left unsupervised for a moment if the teacher is only stepping away briefly
FALSE: Ohio’s rule requires that no child will be left unsupervised
When must required staff to child ratios be maintained
At all times
What must be recorded for each child’s arrival and departure?
The time, including hours and minutes
Where should required emergency phone numbers be posted
Readily in view in each classroom and other spaces used by the children
Is written parent permission required for prescription medication
Yes
Can a mirror or camera be the only way a teachers supervise his children?
No technology may supplement direct observation, but it may not be the soul means of observation
Can a center exceed its license capacity because there are extra teachers available
No, the center may not exceed its license capacity
Can Ohio’s automated childcare system by self satisfy the written attendance document requirement
No
Name two emergency numbers that should be included on the posted list
Emergency squad, hospital, police fire, poison control, local health department or local EMA
Where should medication generally be stored?
Safely according to the rule and labeled requirements in the original container with child’s name and out of children’s reach with applicable expectations
What does proper supervision include?
Maintaining situational awareness and being near enough to protect children, meat needs and respond to emergencies
Can a staff member count in ratio while doing a task that prevents proper supervision?
No
When must the required enrollment form be on file?
By the child’s first day of attendance
What should happen to broken or hazardous equipment?
Remove it immediately in store it away from children until repaired or replaced
Must nap slap/rest areas allow visual supervision
Yes, areas must be lit to allow visual supervision of all children at all times
Can a staff member be counted in ratio while doing paperwork or another task that interferes with supervision?
No staff cannot be counted in ratio when their duty interferes with supervision
Why are staff to child ratios important?
They help ensure enough staff are available to properly supervise and care for the children
How often must a child’s enrollment information be reviewed by the parent
At least an annually and whenever the information changes
Can a sleeping child block an evacuation route
No evacuation routes must remain clear in each child must have a free indirect means of escape
What should you do if you are unsure whether something meets licensed requirements
Ask the administrator/designated or check the current rule/policy rather than guessing
Name three places or situations where the group tracking method must remain with the group
Classroom, outdoor play, emergency evacuations, when groups are combined