Ratios & Supervision
What is the most important expectation during active supervision outdoors?
Teachers must constantly scan, position themselves strategically, and actively supervise all children.
When can bleach or strong cleaning chemicals be used in classrooms?
Only when children are not present.
What type of art is encouraged most in early childhood classrooms: product art or process art?
Process art.
How should staff communicate concerns about a child or classroom issue?
Professionally and privately with administration or appropriate staff.
What does EEC stand for?
Department of Early Education and Care.
True or False: Staff can be on their phones while supervising children if children are engaged in play.
False.
What is the correct response if a child has a fever during the day?
Notify administration and follow illness policy for exclusion and parent contact.
What should children who do not nap after about an hour be offered?
Quiet activities.
What is the benefit of positive family communication?
It builds trust and partnerships with families.
Who is responsible for maintaining ratio in the classroom?
All staff in the classroom.
What should staff do before leaving a classroom, even briefly?
Ensure ratio coverage and communicate with another educator/director.
Why must emergency exits and pathways remain clear at all times?
For safe evacuation in emergencies.
Why is open-ended play important?
It supports creativity, problem-solving, and child-led learning.
What should staff do if they are unable to report to work?
Follow center call-out procedures and notify required administrators.
Why are attendance sheets and headcounts important?
They ensure accountability and child safety.
According to EEC expectations, why should teachers avoid standing together in one area of the playground?
Because supervision zones should be spread out so all children are visible and monitored.
What is one reason EEC requires allergy information to be easily accessible?
To quickly respond to allergic reactions and keep children safe.
True or False: Materials for children should be accessible independently whenever developmentally appropriate.
True.
Why is confidentiality important in child care?
To protect children’s and families’ privacy.
True or False: Teachers may leave children unattended for a moment if another teacher is nearby.
False.
What is the purpose of name-to-face counts during transitions?
To ensure all children are accounted for and safely supervised.
What should teachers do first if a child is missing during a transition or playground time?
Alert administration immediately while staff maintain supervision of remaining children.
What is the best way to redirect challenging behavior according to developmentally appropriate practice?
Calm guidance, redirection, and teaching appropriate behaviors.
What is one sign of professionalism in an EEC classroom?
Punctuality, teamwork, preparedness, respectful communication, or proper supervision.
What is the purpose of EEC regulations?
To ensure children’s health, safety, supervision, and quality care.