Operating Policy
What is Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years document called?
How does Learning Happen?
What is considered a transition?
Anytime you move children from one area to another, to and from the playground, gym, washroom, as a whole group or small group.
What are the Ratios?
Infants: 1:3
Toddlers 1:5
Preschool 1:8
What is the difference between an incident report and an accident report.
Incident: means anything (which is not an accident) that could have an effect on the Child. This report would go to the child who cause harm/behaviour.
Accident: means when a child is hurt.
What is Brightpath Curriculum Framework called?
Bee Curious
What are the 3 Core Principles that Brightpath follows as part of our Program Statement?
- Develop the mind
- Nourish the body
- Inspire the soul
What is Stop and Count?
Stop and Count
What are reduced ratio and when are they in effect?
Infants- never change but can be alone with 4 children if atleast one is sleeping
Toddlers- 1:8
Preschool- 1:12
An hour and a half in the morning (7-8:30a) and an hour in the afternoon (5-6p) and rest time 1:00-3:00p
What is a DSL and who is our center wide representative?
Designated Safeguarding Lead. It is a person who promotes the well-being of those in our care.
Amanda is our center-wide rep. Typically the DSL is our Health and Safety rep too. Any DSL would be required to either do the opening or closing shift.
How many Case Studies are there? What are they?
There are 10 case studies:
- Self, Community, All Around the World, Sensory, Culinary, Transportation, Construction, Animal, Nature, Water
What is considered a serious occurrence?
- Death at Center
- Disruption of Service (flood, power outage, no heat)
- Serious Illness (Anaphylaxis/ Seizures etc.)
-Allegation of neglect/abuse
-Missing Children/Unsupervised
What is the definition of Flight Risk?
Is a child that is wondering/running off from the group at any point of the day.
At any moment are you able to step out of your classroom? (e.g, items from cubbies)
You are not able to if ratios are not being met.
If you need anything from the cubby area, encourage the children to assist with grabbing what you need. It is important to always ensure you have extra clothing for ALL children in the classroom.
What is the exclusion period for children with diarrhea and vomiting?
48 hrs after the last symptom. Not from time of pick up.
What is the Pearson assessment and how often should it be done?
Pearson Assessments provide a developmental tool for educators to use as a running record to support developmentally appropriate programming and identify children’s individual needs.
Ongoing assessments will be completed for each child two times per year (October and May) although educators can update the assessments at any point as observations are made.
Educators will complete the assessment within the child’s first month to create a starting point.
How often does your Vulnerable Sector Check need to be renewed? Bonus: what is the form called that we sign off every year?
Every 5 Years with a sign off attestation every year.
What strategies can be implemented for a smoother transition?
- songs/music and movement
- fidget toys
- walking ropes
- small groups
How does effective Supervision and Engagement corelate?
- While engaging with the children at their level, consider continous scanning of the environment.
- Communication with your room partner/ other educator.
- positioning yourself for full range of sight of environment both indoor and outdoor.
What temperature do we call for a child to be sent home?
100 F (37.78 C)
What are the expectations of photos being sent on reports on a weekly basis?
o Every week, a minimum of 2 photos of each child should be sent showcasing joyful engagement within the environment and participation in learning activities.
o A maximum of 5 photos can be sent, especially when children are new to the program.
Can Center Directors be counted in ratio?
no, they cannot, in case of emergencies. Assistant Directors yes- they can be counted in ratio.
When you have a consistent supply staff (someone who has been multiple times at the center) in your room, should you still transition in small groups?
- Yes, if they are comfortable with doing so.
- Keeping in mind behaviours in your room and possible rearrangement of small groups to accomodate more challenging behaviours to home room staff.
After how long would an unsupervised child be considered reportable?
under 1 minute.
What steps are required for site evacuation?
- Gather children, follow steps for transition, exit closest exit and meet at meeting spot. Once direction is received from emergency services/ director. Walk to the evacuation site. (Down Queen Mary St, right on Stewart St, right on Bartos Drive until you reach Kerr Street Missions.)
What is the purpose of Programming time?
- starting to plan activities for the following week
- start printing photos/ descriptions for learning stories
- rearranging/ organizing room