Time Off & Scheduling
What’s the correct way to request time off as a staff member?
Fill out a Time Off Request Form and submit to Director for approval.
What is the policy if a child returns with a doctor’s note but still has visible, contagious symptoms?
Our health policy trumps doctor's notes. I have the right to determine the child's remaining symptoms is enough for them to stay home.
It seems you have a biter in your classroom! What are the expectations from the teacher to prevent incidents?
Keep that child an arms length away at all times. Keep track on paper details of occurrences. When it happens
When is it ok for a child to wear pull ups?
When they are comfortable using the potty at school and actively potty training
Where can I find Time Off Request Form?
This Form along with most forms you will need are available for printing on Brightwheel - but can only be accessed on computer, not phone.
True or false: I should notify Director every time a child has a fever before notifying parents.
TRUE. Procedure is to take temp more than once, if reading is inconsistent use a second thermometer to get a consistent reading. Notify director immediately
What’s one way to keep classrooms cleaner this year?
Structured activities, limit materials, track who uses what
When can your child wear underwear to school?
When they are using the potty frequently and staying dry often in between potty breaks.
True or False – Parents can bring their child late without notifying the center
False. Notification is required for late drop-off. Check with staff if anyone forgot to share late/drop off/vacation day before reaching out to parent via Brightwheel of ETA if they are 20-30 min after their usual arrival time.
True or False: I can TEMPORARILY store a few items in the crib in my classroom
FALSE. There should not be ANYTHING in or under the emergency crib in your classroom at any time.
Name 2 school age rules all students are required to follow
- No standing on "wobbly wall"
-Must stay within teachers eye sight at all times (no hide and seek
-No going past "the emergency island"
-If they play in driveway put up slow kid mid way in driveway to notify traffic
-No running on driveway or walkway (refrain from playing on walkway)
-Stay out of gardens
-Put all toys and dishes away before leaving
-When lining up for bus, they cannot pass the tree without teacher saying ok, once they get thumbs up from bus driver
How frequently should toddler and preschool classrooms have announced potty breaks
Every 2 hours
A full time staff member who did not work 35 hours last week and did not make up the hours and did not have PTO accrued can get paid holiday hours this week.
FALSE. When a FT staff member fails to work 35 hours, does not arrange to make up hours missed, and does not have PTO accrued, they lose their FT employee status and must work FT hours for 90 days before you receive benefits.
What temperature must a parent be notified to pick up their child?
100.4
What is the volume level expectation in the classroom?
"Level 2" Conversational level. Children AND teachers should not be shouting so that other people in the classroom cannot be heard in a regular speaking voice with others.
Bonus $100:What are some appropriate ways to tell a student they are too loud?
Bonus: $200: What are some appropriate ways to tell a teacher they are too loud?
Both speaker and listener are responsible for gossip
True! If someone is gossiping to you that is considered against Maple Tree policy and it is your responsibility to shut it down. If it persists you are required to notify Director
How many PTO days do Maple Tree staff members get after working 5 years
15 days
Name the 3 Cs to remember when you dress for work
2. Comfortable, you will be participating in active play, make sure you can move comfortably
3. Courteous, no drug alcohol cigarette references
Ture or False: Marajuana is legal, therefore I am allowed to use before and after work as I please.
False: If you use before you will be impaired and therefore is not tolerated