Policy Review

Policies Part 1

100

What information is required to administer medication?

• Child's name
• Name of medication
• Specific dosage
• Time to administer
• Administration instructions
• Date of purchase
• Expiry date
• Storage instructions

200

What personal equipment cannot be used during program time?

• Personal cameras
• Video cameras
• Cell phones
• Personal computers
• Other personal devices

300

What happens during an outbreak?

• Document illnesses.
• Notify your supervisor.
• Increase sanitation.
• Report outbreaks to Public Health.
• Post outbreak notices.

400

What are educators responsible for during emergencies?

• Keep children safe.
• Account for all children.
• Supervise children.
• Stay calm

500

A child is missing. What do you do?

• Search the immediate area
• If not found within 30 minutes, notify police.
• Inform your supervisor immediately.
• If a child goes missing at any time, involve 911 and supervisors immediately.
• Contact Parents

Policies Part 2

100

How often should children be counted?

At least every 30 minutes and before, during and after transitions.

200

What are the educator-to-child ratios for Toddlers, Preschoolers and Nursery School?

• Toddler: 1:5
• Preschool: 1:8
• Nursery School: 1:8

300

You're over ratio and need the washroom. What do you do?

• Call for coverage.
• Bump Children to another room if they are not over ratio.
• See if a supervisor is available.

400

What is considered a Serious Occurrence?

• Death of a child
• Abuse or neglect/allegations
• Life-threatening injury
• Missing child
• Unplanned disruptions posing health or safety risks (e.g., fire)

500

Where are Anaphylaxis/Asthma/Medical Plans kept?

• Child's file
• Parent boards
• Emergency binders
• Kitchen/preparation area (Child Care only)

Policies Part 3

100

Are ratios the same indoors and outdoors during reduced ratio's? (7am-8:30am and 5:00pm-6:00pm)

No, the ratio's outdoors never change. 

200

Where is our evacuation site?

John Tonelli Sports Centre

300

How often are playground inspections completed?

• Daily (AM & PM)
• Monthly
• Annually

400

What are the sleep monitoring requirements?

• Check children frequently.
• Complete the sleep monitoring form every hour for toddlers
• Do not cover the children's faces

500

What are prohibited practices?

• Punishment
• Physical restraint
• Locking exits
• Harsh or degrading language
• Depriving children of basic needs
• Inflicting harm

Policies Part 4

100

How often are fire drills completed?

Once a month

200

Can you complete program documentation at home?

No. Photos may only be transferred or printed at MCRC.

300

Can you place the emergency medication bag on the floor if it is heavy? Please explain your answer. 

No, the emergency bag can never be placed on the floor in close reach of the children. 

400

Are students counted in ratios?

No

500

What should documentation include for a Serious Occurence?

• Incident summary
• Where it occurred
• When it occurred
• Who was present
• Staff involved
• How the incident became known
• Current status
• Details of allegation/injury
• Medical treatment received
• Outcome

Policies Part 5

100

What is Yammer, and have you created an account?

MCRC's internal social platform. No photos showing children's faces may be uploaded. 

200

What are the expectations outdoors?

Engage with children while supervising at the same time. 

300

How often are policies reviewed? (3 answers)

• Upon hire
• Annually
• Whenever a policy is updated

400

Can students/volunteers have their phones?

No. They follow the same expectations as educators: no phones, food or drinks (except water).

500

1. What is your duty to report? 

2. Do you need to speak with your supervisor before calling? 

3. What should you do before calling CAS?

1. Report any suspicion of child abuse or neglect to CAS.

2. No. The decision to call is yours. Notify your supervisor after making the report.  

3. Document everything you can.