Allergies/Restrictions
What documentation do we need for an allergy?
Doctor's note with the allergy listed
What types of beverage should you not have in a room?
Hot beverages
Cans
Uncovered "logos"
What is an acceptable trash can?
The lid ON
Clean
Garbage bag tied down (ECE)
What is the most common area for injury?
The Playground
Sweep After Snack or Lunch
Yes! We will be doing the cleanest classroom award this summer again so keep your classrooms looking nice!
What does an allergy or restriction posting state?
Food/drink that child is NOT allowed to have
Picture of the child
Parent signature
What are acceptable uses for phones?
-emergency contact when outside
-photos during activities
-timers
How do you get new supplies for the boo boo bag and what does it need?
Notify the office of what you are missing and/or replace it
-Band-aids, gloves, water bottle, wipes, incident reports, flashlight
What is your supervision area called?
Your Zone!
-Playground
-Zones of the Outside/Inside
Leave Xmas Lights Plugged In Over Night
No
What is the procedure if a red plate comes in on the ECE cart?
This is a child with an allergy or restriction. Prepare and serve red plates first to reduce risk of receiving restricted foods.
Time Off Requests - how should they be submitted
TWO WEEKS ahead via email to the Director - do not talk to us about it in passing, it NEEDS to be written via email. Thank you!
What is the correct procedure for cleaning a table before and after mealtimes?
1. Blue Spray
2. Wipe Table
3. Red Spray
4. Let it sit 1 minute
5. Wipe Table
This goes for all services that will hold food
How often do you check name to face cards?
Every time the group moves to a new area or whenever you feel it is necessary
Are morning breaks longer than 10 minutes?
NO! Please be respectful of everyone's time
What happens if an allergy child receives restricted food?
Remove food from child
Check allergy action plan
Notify office immediately
Give emergency medication if applicable
What is acceptable to wear to work?
EBCC shirt OR solid color
Pants with no holes
Closed toe shoes
No undergarments showing
No mid-drift shirts or short shorts
No hats (inside only)
What do you do when a child gets to your classroom?
Greet the child and parent (if applicable), mark down their arrival time, do a health check, move their Name to Face card to the green ring (you need to have a green and a red ring)
How does supervision CHANGE based on numbers of staff
1 staff - walking around
2+ staff - continue zones (tasking)
Playgrounds: reduce number of equipment open
Can children help with cleaning procedures?
No - Children should not be exposed to any cleaning supplies with chemicals. It is the responsibility of the closing staff to clean the classroom
What is the difference between an allergy and restriction in terms of procedure?
NOTHING!
When do you wear gloves?
When serving food, passing out plates, applying sunscreen, wiping blood and other bodily fluids, diaper changing
How far do things need to hang from the ceilings?
18 inches
What is Competent Supervision?
Supervision of sight and sound
Children engaged prior to prep work
Zoned properly (on your feet)
Communication between staff
Should I call in 25 minutes before my shift?
No - please call in at least 2 hours before your shift and you need to have contact with someone in order for it to be a call in
(CALL IN PROCEDURES)