Infant-Get Set Classroom Practices
If an infant is receiving a bottle, does the teacher need to wash the infant's hands?
Yes. A teacher should wash the infant's hands before and after the infant receives a bottle.
Who must receive severe allergy training?
Two full-time administrative members must have severe allergy training. If severe allergy medications are in the classrooms, teachers in that room must have severe allergy training. The best practice is to have all the teachers receive severe allergy training.
*State licensing regulations must be followed.
Where should the playground schedule and playground position chart be posted?
The schedule and position chart should be posted by all the doors leading to the playground.
How often must the school have naptime fire drills?
At least once a year.
What are some examples of emergency drills?
Lockdown drills, tornado drills, earthquake drills, volcano drills, and intruder drills.
True or false: Children who are walking must wear shoes.
True
Can a child be given Pedialyte while at school?
Yes, you can provide Pedialyte with the proper authorization. Treat Pedialyte as an over-the-counter medication.
Are assistant teachers and floaters required to know how many children are present?
Yes. All the teachers in the classroom need to know how many children are present.
How many administrators are required to be monitoring the front desk at once? Can the School use cameras to monitor the front of the School if a person is not available?
At least one administrator must be in the front office to monitor the people who enter the building. Someone must be present to greet families verbally as they enter ensure that guests sign in.
Are nap time fire drills and emergency drills in place of or addition to regular fire drills?
The School must have a fire drill every month. One of the fire drills must be during nap time. The School must conduct two emergency drills annually or more if required by state licensing regulations.
If an infant or toddler can hold his own bottle, does the teacher need to hold him while he eats?
The teacher should place infants and toddlers in a safe location in the classroom and monitor them while they eat. The teacher must hold the child if the child has a glass bottle with a silicone sleeve.
Are aerosol saline sprays allowed?
GSI's healthcare consultant does not recommend using aerosol saline sprays unless the child has a medical condition that requires it and a physician prescribes the spray for the child.
When do teachers need to clean and sanitize the tables?
The teachers should wash the tables before and after snacks, lunch, and sensory activities. The teachers should clean the tables with the soap solution, and the sanitizing solution, and then they should let the tables air dry.
How often should your School send a list of CPSC recalls or a link to the CPSC website to parents?
Your School should send them out at least once a quarter. The best practice is to include the link in the School's newsletter so parents can access the information at their convenience.
How often should the faculty members review the emergency preparedness plan?
The faculty members must review the emergency preparedness plan when they are hired, and the School must review it every year with the faculty.
How often are teachers required to complete infant sleep checks?
Teachers should complete and record crib checks every five minutes.
Does CPR of first-aid training that includes EpiPen training count as the required severe allergy training?
No. The severe allergy training in a CPR or first aid class is limited to the use of an EpiPen. The required training has specific information about what signs and symptoms to look for and how to determine whether a child is having an anaphylactic reaction.
Do teachers need to wash their hands when they enter a classroom?
Yes. All faculty members need to wash their hands when they enter a classroom.
Do the trash cans in the offices and resource rooms need lids?
No.
What is considered a head injury?
Some examples of head injuries are bumps, bruises, open wounds, or bleeding. A child may receive a head injury and have no visible signs. GSI requires Schools to call parents to notify them about their children's head injuries immediately.