DCFS Compliance
Using this while in the classrooms puts you out of ratio.
Cell Phone.
Cell Phone use is prohibited in the classrooms-unless texting Melissa/group me for assistance.
No one should be on cell phones during nap time.
Before going on your lunch break what should you take with you?
Take the garbage out (Lunch & Bathroom Garbage)
If you use the hallway bathroom- these should go out as well.
Toy shelves, counters, window ledges are not for teacher's ________.
Bottoms.
Teachers should not be standing around with their arms crossed, hovering over children, or sitting on furniture. SIT & PLAY and engage with the children. Be in the moment and enjoy their company!
This should not be done standing up and should be done every two hours.
Diaper Changes
Unless a child is potty training, diaper changes should be happening while laying down on the changing table not on the changing table steps.
Diaper changes should be happening every two hours -sometimes early but not later than 2 hours. Initials should be on every change.
Using the restroom, grabbing supplies, chit chatting with co-workers, grabbing snacks, etc. (when it is not nap time or when someone has stepped in for you)are all examples of what?
Leaving your classroom Out of Ratio
Teachers should not be leaving classrooms out of ratio for any reason. Just because your class is sitting at the table is not a reason to leave your assistant/co teacher alone.
Pay extra close attention to this high touch area in your classroom. What is the high touch area that should be deep cleaned during nap time?
Bathrooms. Classroom bathrooms should be wiped down and bleach sprayed during nap time.
If you are using the hallway bathroom... before going to your class please make sure supplies are organized. Paper Towels and Toilet paper are picked up off the floor and toilet is flushed. It does not hurt to do a quick wipe down with lysol wipes/bleach spray before going back to your classroom after your last group.
__________ should not be used as a teaching device.
IPAD/TV showing Youtube clips or being held by a child while you are doing something else.
TV should be used for books that you are using with your lesson, virtual field trips, gross motor (Yoga, Just Dance). No more than 15 minutes for gross motor and as long they are engaged and not just sitting staring at the TV.
Should be up to date, accurate, and specific to every child
Tadpoles Daily Reports
_________ should be conducted and recorded for each child and staff member at the beginning of their day and maintain records for monitoring. This should be rechecked during the day for both staff and children.
Temperature
Please make sure you are checking your temperature when entering the building and monitoring it through out the day when you check the children's temps.
Coat Closet
The coat closet should have name tags nicely displayed. If they are loose or smeared please re tape or rewrite. Children's personal items should be in their backpacks on the appropriate hook. Each child should have a name tag.
This is not a storage area in your room or a place where misfit toys go. This is for children's personal belongings only.
______ should not be put up when children are in the classroom and ______ should not be sprayed when children are in the room.
Chairs & Bleach
When closing your room for the night chairs should not be on top of tables while children are in the room, crib mattresses should not be up when children are in the room, and bleach spray should not be sprayed everywhere while children are in the room.
Time off requests should be submitted with a minimum of ______ notice.Will not be approved for the following reasons:
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Time off requests should be submitted with a minimum of 2 week notice.Will not be approved for the following reasons:
1. If someone is already off
2. If your assistant/co teacher have the same day off
If you are completing breaks in more than one classroom you should wear _______ and change it before going into the next room.
Blue Smocks.
Place dirty smocks in the laundry basket in the office and change into a new smock if yours is dirty or if you are changing classrooms.
__________ should be put out before lunch time, sorted during nap time, and avoided during the afternoons.
Dirty Toy Buckets
Please make sure toys are PUT in the bucket. There should not be multiple bins used. Everything should be put in the bucket with bins on top if they do not fit.
Please try to avoid using manipulative in the afternoon. Use this time for arts, gross motor, books, etc.
Toy buckets should not be full when leaving for the day.
Teachers should check Tadpoles daily for ______ & _________.
Notes & Pick Up Time
Children should be ready 5 minutes before their scheduled time. After 4:45 is the earliest that children should have their gear on or in the hallway waiting for pick up. Please bring books to read to the children when waiting.
Please respond to notes from parents in a timely fashion.
What is our sick policy for staff?
72 hour symptom free of ANY symptoms.
State one of the health screening questions word for word.
*Double points if you can state all three!
2. Are you awaiting the results of a Covid- 19 test?
3. Have you come into contact with anyone who has tested positive for Covid-19 in the last 14 days?
If you answer YES to any of these questions alert your director immediately and do not come into the building.
State 5 tasks off the everyday expectations of the cleaning checklist.
Double Points if you can list all 10!
1. Bathrooms and changing table areas are maintained.
2. Garbage is taken out to dumpster as staff members go on break.
3. Tables are sanitized before and after each meal service.
4. Chairs are checked and cleaned as needed.
5. Floors are swept as needed.
6. Windows are free of children's handprints
7. Counters are clean, clear, free of personal belongings and ready for food service.
8. All centers are properly set up for the children to learn and play.
9. Step Stools are clean.
10. Sensory table is cleaned and used daily.
Real Feel _____ degrees is the minimum temperature for going outdoors.
27 degrees.
Children should be going outside EVERYDAY if the temperature is above 27 degrees with the windchill.
Mcdonalds, Dunkin Donuts, Starbucks, etc.
To-Go Cups should not be seen in the classrooms or on the counters.