Supervision of Students and Volunteers
When is it ok for a student or volunteer to be in ratio?
never!
When is it acceptable to break ratio outside?
never!!
When are you expected to wash your hands?
before and after serving food
after using the washroom, changing diapers, toileting
after coughing, sneezing or wiping noses
after coming in from outside
after touching animals
What is a serious occurrence?
hint 5 answers
1. death of a child
2. abuse or neglect (or allegation)
3. life threatening injury/illness
4. unsupervised or missing child
5. unplanned or disruption of services
What does anaphylactic mean?
serious allergic reaction that can be life threatening
Is a student/volunteer able to assist in diapering/toileting routines?
Yes, if a staff member is with them providing direct supervision
What inspections must be completed for the playground?
hint 3
daily
monthly
annual
What are the steps for cleaning a table?
wipe off all visible debris
wash with soap and water
rinse with water
spray with bleach, let sit for 10 minutes
Notifying the licensee/supervisor/designate
What needs to be developed for a child with an anaphylactic allergy?
medical protocol
Whose responsibility is it to introduce a student/volunteer to parents or guardians?
both
They should introduce themselves and you should ensure that it happens
What is not the educators job when in the playground?
gossiping- talking about personal stuff
sitting alone away from the children, standing with your backs from the children
looking in the classroom windows
1. How often are wash cloths and bibs to be washed?
2. How often is bedding to be done?
For bonus points- which of these items can be laundered together?
1. every day
2. infants- daily for spit sheets, weekly for crib sheets
toddlers- weekly
preschool-bi weekly
bibs and washcloths
How long do you have to report a serious occurrence?
within 24 hours of the licensee/supervisor/designate becoming aware of the occurrence
How often must an emergency protocol be reviewed and by whom?
every 6 months
parent and staff
If you have observed a student/volunteer breaking prohibited practices, what are the steps?
ensuring the safety of the children
addressing the situation with the student/volunteer
reporting the incident to your Director and follow direction given from Director
How long must documentation and reports related to playground space be kept?
3 years from the date they were created
What is an outbreak?
a number of people displaying the same symptoms in a close proximity of time
Who is responsible for recording serious occurrences and where?
-classroom staff
-licensee/supervisor/designate
classroom Log book and licensee/supervisor/designate log book
When is an epi-pen required to be carried?
Can it be carried by a child?
all the time that a child is in care
a child over 6 years of age can carry their own epi-pen if written permission from parent is given
Are students/volunteers responsible for reporting suspicions of child abuse?
YES! everyone is responsible for the safety and well being of the children in our care. You can definitely support them in the reporting process
children's interests
educators bias- not wanting to go out
What steps are taken during an outbreak?
logging of symptoms
no sensory play
increasing of daily cleaning
try to decrease mixing of classrooms if possible
How long must a serious occurrence be posted in the centre?
10 business days
What are the steps put in place for children with food allergies?
individual dishes sent from kitchen, labelled with child's name
call kitchen for more food for specific child
food and sensory items must come from an approved source to eliminate potential risks
no outdoor food items are brought in by families (unless for kitchen and must be in original container)