OCDEL
Policies & Procedures
Staff Personnel
STARS
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100

What is the minimum amount of time staff should wash their hands with soap and water?

20 seconds

100

What’s the first thing you do in a fire drill?

What is calmly gather the children, grab your emergency to go bag, clipboard, cellphone and exit the building?

100

What document outlines your job role, duties, and expectations as a team member?

What is your job description?


100

True or False: At STAR 4, we must use a curriculum that aligns with PA Early Learning Standards.


Bonus Q (100 points): What curriculum do we use? 

True. 


Funshine-Lillio


100

This is the chemical symbol for water.

H20

200

How often must lesson plans align with PA Early Learning Standards under OCDEL guidance?

Weekly

200

What is Active Supervision? 

See

Hear

Direct

Assess

200

What is the protocol for calling out/running late for your shift? 


Bonus question (100): What are the requesting days off procedure?

Notifying both managers at least 2 hours prior to your scheduled shift. 


Submitting a written request off form at least 10 business days prior to the day (It will then be approved or denied)

200

Who is responsible for completing daily safety checks of the classroom and outdoor play area?

Opener/Closer 

Lead Teacher

Assigned Playground staff member

200

Who is the author of the Harry Potter series?

J.K Rowling

300

What form must be completed when a child is injured and requires medical attention?



Incident report.


Bonus points (200): Explain Incident vs. Ouch Report, and when/how to use.

300

What should you do if a parent has a concern about their child’s care?

What is listen respectfully, document the concern, and notify administration?

300

What are two examples of positive teamwork expectations in the classroom?

What is supporting co-workers, sharing responsibilities, and communicating respectfully?

300

What should be posted in every classroom to support STAR 4 standards?

What is a daily schedule, lesson plan, and emergency procedures?

300

 What do you call a bear with no teeth?

A gummy bear

400

When should gloves be worn during child care activities?

What is when coming into contact with blood, bodily fluids, or during diapering?

400

List all of the items needed in your emergency to go bag?

Extra diapers (Different sizes)

Labeled snacks in a ziplock bag

Regular size water bottles

Flashlight

Walking rope

Wipes

400

What is one example of maintaining confidentiality in the classroom?

What is not discussing children or families with other parents or outside of work?

400

What visible daily written documentation shows our center’s commitment to maintaining a safe environment?

Bonus Q (200 points): Explain the documentation

Sign in and out sheets

Classroom daily checklist

400

A rooster is sitting on the roof of a barn facing west. If it laid an egg, would the egg roll to the north or to the south?

roosters don't lay eggs!!

500

What is ratio & primary care groups


Bonus (100 points): Name each classroom ratio

.......



500

What is the protocol for emergency evacuation?

What is follow the posted evacuation plan, take attendance, grab emergency kit, and lead children to the designated safe area? 

Where is the safe area?

500

How should staff respond to challenging behavior in a way that supports the child’s development?

List the steps and procedure


Bonus Q: What plays a part in a child's behavior in the classroom?

Complete Ages & Stages

Document behaviors using the ABC Chart

Notify Management 

Schedule Meeting with Family


Bonus: Classroom environment, Engaging Activities, Lesson Plans, Trauma 

500

At STAR 4, how do we support family engagement?

Give exmaples

What is through parent-teacher conferences, newsletters, family events, and offering resources or referrals?

500

Why did the teacher wear sunglasses in the classroom?

Because her children were so bright!

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