Child Abuse & Neglect
A child who often comes to daycare dirty, hungry, or wearing the same clothes for several days may be showing signs of this.
What is neglect?
These are germs found in blood that can make people sick
What is Bloodborne Pathogens?
Medication may only be given with this from the parent or guardian.
What is written authorization?
(purple med form)
This is the primary reason teachers should avoid personal phone use in the classroom.
What is maintaining active supervision of children?
When a fire alarm sounds, staff must do this first.
What is evacuate the children immediately?
Unexplained bruises, burns, or injuries in different stages of healing can be warning signs of this type of abuse.
What is physical abuse?
These must be worn when helping a child who is bleeding
What are gloves?
This must match exactly between the medication label and the authorization form.
What is the child’s name and dosage instructions?
This is the most important reason attendance must be accurate and up to date at all times.
What is ensuring child safety and accountability?
What should you always have with you in case of an emergency?
What is list of children in care (google sheets) and emergency phone numbers (brightwheel)?
A child who is unusually withdrawn, fearful of adults, or overly anxious may be experiencing this type of abuse.
What is emotional abuse?
After removing gloves, this must always be done
What is washing hands with soap and water?
Where must medication be stored in a child care center?
What is a locked container, out of children’s reach?
Sending updates throughout the day builds this between families and teachers.
What is trust?
DCF 251 requires every center to have written plans for these situations.
What are fire, tornado/severe weather, lockdown, shelter-in-place, and medical emergencies?
Sudden changes in behavior, knowledge of sexual acts inappropriate for their age, or regression (like bedwetting) could indicate this.
What is sexual abuse?
A child’s clothing is soaked with blood. How should it be handled?
What is placing it in a sealed, labeled bag to be sent home?
This must be checked before giving medication every time.
What are the right child, medication, dose, time, and route?
A consistent, respectful tone models this important social-emotional skill for children.
What is self-regulation (or respectful communication)?
After evacuation, children must be accounted for at this location.
What is the designated meeting place?
When a child’s explanations for injuries don’t match the pattern or severity of the injury, caregivers should do this.
What is report it to child protective services (CPS) or follow mandated reporting procedures?
Blood is on the playground equipment. What should be done first?
What is blocking access until it is properly cleaned and disinfected?
Each dose of medication must be recorded on this.
What is a medication log?
Research shows that maintaining a higher ratio of positive to corrective interactions strengthens this.
What is strong teacher-child relationships?
Emergency plans must be available in this location.
What is posted or readily accessible to staff?