NECPA 1
What does NECPA stand for?
National Early Childhood Program Accreditation
What is safe sleep for infants?
1-Being placed on their back to sleep
2-Nothing in the crib with them
3-Arms free sleep sack
4-No bibs
5-Sleep check every 12 minutes
What level should any artwork or items be posted in the classroom?
Eye level
What is the difference between product art and process art?
Product- Trying to make it look as close to what its "supposed to be" as possible.
Process- Focuses on the freedom of creating, discovery, and exploration. Teachers do not touch!!!
When is our NECPA date?
November 18th
True or False
Free art must be posted at all times inside /outside the classroom
True
What do you do when a child turns the sink off with their hand?
Bleach the sink before the next child washes their hands.
What are the 5 things that must be posted on the parent board?
1-Current lesson plan
2-Current menu
3-Classroom schedule
4-Ratio charts
5-Monthly Calendar (posted on the side of parent board)
What are the steps for washing hands?
1-Thoroughly rub damp hands with liquid soap, optimally for 20 seconds but no less than 10, and rinse off hands with warm, clean, running water.
2-Dry hands with a single-use paper towel or dryer and turn off faucet with the paper towel or other hands-free method to prevent re-contamination.
3-Deposit used paper towel into hands- free trash receptacle.
What are the teacher responsibilities during mealtimes ?
1-Being in arms reach of the children
2-Teachers hands are empty
3-Communication with the children throughout mealtime
4-Making sure all children have mealtime materials
5-2 stepping before and after mealtime
What are the 2 things teachers must be able to do throughout the entire day while children are in the room?
See and hear the children at all times.
Why/how should we use the Safe Place Zone in the classroom?
Why- To give the children a safe place to go when the need a moment to their selves. When they are having hard time with their emotions. Need to talk through problems/situations.
How- Teachers must go with the child at all times (unless the child wants to be by their selves). Teachers must talk with them through their big emotions. Read books, go over emotion/ solution cards.
What should you do when are in a one teacher ratio and it is potty time/ getting ready for nap?
Call for extra help to supervise the classroom while other teacher is assisting with potty/ getting ready for nap.
Why is name to face so important?
So no child is left behind!
How can we create a warm, nurturing, and comfortable atmosphere for each child?
1- Family pictures
2-Personalizing child items
What are the componets on a c3 wall?
1- Pic of the week/month
2-Book of the week/month
3-Sign language
4-Steam question
5-Weekly commitment
6- ILY ritual
What are the 7 steps of NECPA diaper changing procedures? (In details)
1-Have diapering supplies ready.
2- Place the child on non-porous surface.
3-Clean the child's diaper area.
4-Remove the soiled diaper.
5-Put on a clean diaper and dress the child.
6-Wash the child's hands.
7-Clean and sanitize the changing table.
How many diverse props are required in the classroom?
2 (food, baby dolls, puppets, books)
How should the teacher be interacting with the children? What should NECPA see when they walk into your classroom?
Good job!
When was DTD established?
2016