Dress for Success
True or False: Leggings are acceptable without a tunic as long as the leggings are cotton material.
False: Leggings must be worn with a tunic style shirt that reachers mid-thigh, AND they must be cotton, NOT nylon
Who should be contacted if a staff member is calling out unexpectedly, and by what time?
Claire, Minerva, Isis and 5:45 am day off
What are the office hours during which staff can come to the front to ask questions or submit requests?
11 am - 2 pm
True or False: St. Andrew staff is required to do CPR training every year
TRUE!: Ongoing CPR training keeps skills sharp and boosts staff confidence in high-pressure situations.
What must be used to clean mats after every use?
Bleach/water solution
What happens if you are out of dress code?
You are given an oppsie and will be written up on your Brightwheel profile.
What should a staff member do after they have notified school administration of their absence/have been approved for time off?
Notify parents on Brightwheel of their absence.
How many days over paid time off leads to a first written warning?
3 days
What happens if you miss the all-staff training day?
You must complete 24 service hours by a date set by Ms. Claire and pay for it on your own.
How often should sheets, blankets, and mats go home for cleaning?
At the end of every week
What is the rule on shoes in infant classrooms?
Infant room shoes may not be worn outside. Change is required, or show covers worn.
How do you ASK for time off?
Submit a Google Doc request, then text Claire, Minerva, and Isis notifying them of said request
What happens after a second formal written warning for excessive absences?
Termination may occur after further absences.
What should staff do if they see a person on the school/church campus that they do not recognize?
Stop and ask, "How can I help you?" Then notify the school/church administration.
True or False: It’s okay to stack mats with sheets touching, as long as it's only for 30 minutes
FALSE: Once sheets are on mats, they are not allowed to touch
Name 4 types of clothing that are never allowed.
Ex. crop tops, gymshorts/bikershorts, spaghetti straps, sweatpants, rubber flip-flops
True or false: 3 staff members are allowed to be out on the same day.
FALSE: Only 2 members are approved to be off on any given day. The third slot is reserved for day of call outs.
Why is excessive absence especially problematic in early childhood education?
Causes stress on children and burdens co-workers.
How many annual training hours are required for teachers?
24 clock hours
Can infants sleep with a blanket in the crib?
No, because it is a suffocation hazard.
A Teacher shows up slides and a sport jersey on a Wednesday. What's wrong?
Slides are never allowed, and sports wear is only permitted on Fridays.
Fill in the blank: Time off requests are granted on a _______________ basis.
First come, first serve
True or False: Having personal leave days automatically means your absence is excused.
False: It must be approved and documented properly.
When licensing comes into your room, what are 3 things should you know/have up?
Ex. How many kids are in your room, the youngest and the oldest, lesson plan, allergy sheet
Name 2 naptime rules. For infants and/or toddlers, and 2-4 year olds.
The lights must be turned on by 2:45 pm, infants must sleep in their assigned cribs, naps cannot exceed 2.5 hours, and infants may NOT sleep in bouncers