Licensing Requirements
What is the ratio for all classrooms ?
Infants / Toddlers 1:3, 1 Lead teacher, 1 teachers assistant
Jr. Preschool (Two year old's) 1:6, 1 Lead teacher, 1 teachers assistant
Preschool (Threes ) 1:10, 1 Lead Teacher, 1 Teachers assistant
Pre-k (Fours) 1:10, 1 Lead Teacher, 1 Teachers assistant
This is the recommended way to redirect a child displaying challenging behavior
What is positive reinforcement
This stage is characterized by children exploring the world through their senses
What is the sensorimotor stage?
This is the first step when a child gets injured in the classroom
What is administering first aid?
This activity only requires chalk and an imagination to create outdoor fun
What is drawing with sidewalk chalk?
How should food items be put away?
Dry items and items that cannot be bagged.
Dry food- In a sealed bag or container with the nutritional information, what the food is, and when it was opened.
Items that cannot be bagged such as milk should be labelled with the date.
This method helps children transition smoothly between activities
What is using a visual or auditory cue
This skill, involving stacking blocks, is a precursor to fine motor development.
What is hand-eye coordination?
This policy ensures that all children’s snacks are safe for those with allergies.
What is a nut-free policy?
This simple game involves hiding an object for children to find.
What is a scavenger hunt?
What are the Professional Development Requirements for Lead teachers and teachers assistants?
Lead teachers 12 or more
Teachers assistants 6 or more
The number of children each teacher can supervise depends on these state-specific guidelines
What is teacher-to-child ratios
This type of play allows children to role-play real-life scenarios.
What is dramatic play?
This is the correct procedure for fire drills.
What is following the emergency evacuation plan?
This calming activity invites children to lay on their backs and imagine shapes in the sky.
What is cloud watching?
What is considered a Potentially hazardous item and where should they be stored?
Petroleum and flammable products.
Cleaning and sanitizing agents, poisoning products, shall be stored apart from food and beverages.
All items should be out of reach of children.
This is an effective way to celebrate cultural diversity in the classroom.
What is integrating multicultural books and activities?
This milestone includes combining two or more words to form a simple sentence.
What is two-word combinations?
This practice helps reduce the spread of germs during flu season.
What is frequent handwashing?
This musical activity gets children moving and only requires singing.
What is a freeze dance game?
Rest time safety
Children who cannot roll over without assistance shall be placed for sleep on the child's back; or is younger than 12 months old but can roll over unassisted shall be placed on the child's back but may be allowed to adopt whatever position the child prefers to sleep.
Children should not be swaddled or have any other items in the crib.
This system encourages children to independently resolve conflicts with peers.
What is a peace table or problem-solving station
This type of assessment is used to track developmental progress over time.
What is developmental screening?
This documentation is required for children with severe allergies or medical needs.
What is an Individualized or Special Health Care Plan?
This activity allows children to create art using water on pavement, leaving no mess behind.
What is painting with water brushes or sponges?