Safety
What are the ratios for Infants, Toddlers, and Preschool?
7:2 or 3:1
9:2 or 4:1
20:2 or 10:1
When should your curriculum be completed?
Two weeks in advance.
How many times a day should you be completing name to face counts?
Every half hour from 7-12, and 3-6.
Every hour between 12-3
At every doorway during a transition.
What does IHCP stand for?
Individual Health Care Plan
Why are teachers told not to sit on shelves?
Teachers should be leading their classrooms through role modeling. Sitting on shelves is not appropriate for children due to its height.
Name two restricted items allowed in the classroom due to safety concerns?
Nuts, Glitter, poisonous plants, Latex balloons, Metallic Confetti, Soil that can contain chemicals, Hot liquids, choking hazards toys in toddlers and infants.
Name two places you can find Curriculum resources?
On your drive
Asking a member of management
The Intranet
Break room
When someone enters the classroom what 3 things need to be completed?
1. Know the numbers of Children
2. Know of any allergies
3. Sign onto the name to face sheet and make sure it is accurate
Who can administer the epi pen and where should it be administered?
What are expectations in our dress code?
Shoes should be close toed and have a back.
Nice, presented jeans are allowed.
Clothes should have no brands or saying.
Dress to impress. Show the families you are professionals.
Name at least 5 times when children must wash their hands.
Entering the classroom
Before and after meals
Returning from outside play
Before and after sensory play
After diapers or using the toilet
After blowing nose, picking nose, or catching a cough
Name Five different focuses for Kind Child
Working together
Being polite and respectful
Positive self-image
Empathy for others
Responsibility
Being thankful and sharing with others
Using phrases such as "catch a bubble" is a preferable method to assist with transition time. True or False
False
Name at least 3 symptoms of an allergic reaction?
Shortness of breath
Nausea
Dizziness
Redness
Hives
Teachers can socialize while outside? True or false
Trick question. True: if teachers are socializing with the children while zoning the playground.
False: teachers should not be clumped together and should never have their backs to the children.
Name three safety measures needed in the classroom.
Large items need to be anchored,
line of sight, no long cords,
IHCP bags need to be with children at all times,
Evac cribs need to be first accessible.
What are the five senses that should be incorporated to our hands on approach?
Hearing
Seeing
Touching
Smelling
Tasting
Name a way to have a successful transition from your classroom to another destination?
What should you not do?
Turn transitions into a game.
Make them quick.
Sing songs.
You should NOT say things like catch a bubble
What allergen can be found in goldfish and crasins?
Sunflower oil
It is not necessary to conduct a Name to Face while on the playground. True or False?
False
What goes on every breastmilk bottle
Red tape
Full name
Date
Our curriculum is built around the whole child. What are the different areas that make up our curriculum?
Mathematics
Science and Sensory
Physical Fitness
Kind Child
Literacy Phonics
Spanish
Sign language
Critical Thinking
Creative Expression
Cultural Understanding
Planning ahead is a positive technique to create a smooth transition. True or False?
True
Who needs to be aware when a child has a diagnosed allergy?
The Cook
Classroom Teachers
Buddy Room teachers
Assistant Teachers
Managment
(Anyone covering in the room)
All employees should be familiar with allergies in the school. This is why everyone has a whole school allergy list.
When are classrooms expected to go outside?
What temps allow classrooms to be outside?
Classrooms are always expected to go outside when the weather allows it. IF classrooms cannot make their scheduled outside time, they need to discuss this with a PM or Director.
Above 94 degree and below 20 degrees all playgrounds are closed.