Supervision
Staff must always maintain this type of supervision in all areas and on Field Trips
What is active supervision?
One staff to 15 children
What is the ratio required by licensing?
Sticky stuff that can be used to create a line or boundaries
What is tape or velcro?
A positive way to get the whole groups attention
What are Callbacks or call and respond?
How the children know how far they can go
What are boundaries to keep children's within sight and sound supervision?
The most important reason for regular headcounts
What is to ensure all children are accounted for at all times?
One staff to 10 children
What is the ratio at the pool or near bodies of water?
Sunscreen, cleaning supplies, Band-Aids, staff belongings
What are things that must be kept out of reach?
The first step in handling challenging behavior
What is staying calm and assessing the situation?
What helps all children and staff have the best experience and safety
Consistency in rules and expectations
Staff must do this every time children transition between locations (e.g., classroom to playground, or bus to activity)
What is name to face attendance?
This person can take up to 4 children to the restroom
What is an activity aide?
This is the number one priority during an emergency
What is child safety and accountability?
This approach focuses on encouraging good behavior instead of just reacting to bad behavior
What is positive reinforcement?
The person who scans the playground to ensure no one is left outside
What is the last person into the building?
A child going into the restroom without a dedicated person right outside
What is inadequate supervision
30 children max
What is the max school age group size?
Children can only be released to individuals listed on this document
What is the authorized pickup list or emergency contact form?
These clearly stated rules or values help children understand what is expected of them
What are behavior expectations?
Explain the rules and behavior expectations of the playground to children and remind them often
What is encouraging safe behavior on the playground?
A proactive approach to stopping kids from running in the hall
What is teacher leading the group?
30 children total
What is the amount of children one leader and two aides can be in charge of?
Staff must request this form of identification when someone unfamiliar comes to pick up a child
What is photo ID?
One of the best ways to prevent behavioral problems
What is proactively engaging children in positive activities?
Staff spread out actively watching and listening to all children
What is appropriate playground supervision?
Staff must be trained in this safety skill in case of emergencies during supervision
What is CPR and First Aid
Having more children in a group than the staff/child ratio
What is inappropriate supervision of children?
What is extreme heat, cold, or lightning?
Staff can reinforce positive behavior by giving children this type of responsibility
What is a classroom job or leadership role?
Staff must intervene immediately if they see this risky behavior, like pushing or jumping off high surfaces
What is unsafe or rough play?