Health and Safety
What items must each first-aid kit contain?
Adhesive tape
Antiseptic solution or wipe
Cotton balls
Multi-size adhesive bandage
Scissors
Sterile gauze pads
Thermometer
Tweezers
disposable gloves.
Must the equipment I use for infants be equipped with safety straps?
If you use high chairs, swings, strollers, infant carriers, bouncer seats, or similar types of equipment, they must be equipped with safety straps that must be fastened whenever an infant is using the equipment.
Infants 6 weeks-11 months
What is the ratio and max group size?
4:1
max group size 10
What do you do for a weather drill ( tornado drill) ?
The sheltering of children and caregivers within the center to temporarily protect them from situations such as a tornado, make sure location is away from windows and children are accounted for.
What is the dress code for our school?
Xplor shirt
Black or Khaki pants
Closed toe shoes
When children come in from the outdoors they first should?
Wash their hands
When giving an infant a bottle can I prop the bottle with an object?
Never prop or support bottles with some object. The infant or an adult must hold the bottle.
12 months-17 months ?
What is the ratio?
5:1
What do you do during a fire drill?
Evacuation of the children and caregivers to a designated safe area in an emergency such as a fire or gas leak
close classroom door behind you as you leave
hold up binder when all staff and children are accounted for, wait for the all clear.
What must you take with you to your class everyday?
Walkie-Talkie
If you are on your phone, you are...?
out of compliance
How long are infants allowed to remain in their cribs after awakening?
An infant may remain in the crib for up to 30 minutes after awakening, as long as the infant is content and responsive.
18 months- 23 months
What is the ratio?
9:1
What do we do during a lock down drill?
Lock the windows, doors,
turn off the lights
cover door window
hide staff and children in designated area and wait for the all clear.
When do we do Name-to Face?
Every 30 minutes
When exiting and entering the classroom and new area
At each threshold
When having two teachers outside on the playground, where should the teachers be?
Separate from each other engaged with the children on two different sides of the playground.
Bottles and training cups, can be used if.....
(A) Labeled with the toddler's first name and initial of last name or otherwise individually assigned to each toddler
(B) Cleaned and sanitized between each use
(C) Used for drinking and feeding, and never allow toddlers to sleep with or walk around with a bottle or training cup.
2 year olds
what is the ratio?
11:1
Are you allowed to grab coats and shoes when a fire alarm goes off?
No, you need to get out of the building as fast and safe as possible.
What must be completed each day at 3 different times and once a month?
Daily cleaning checklist
Monthly cleaning checklist
What should be posted in every classroom?
Drills and emergency evacuation plans
allergy list-with cover
weekly lesson plans
Daily schedule
What are the proper steps for changing a diaper?
Prepare for the diaper change. (collect all items you need before putting child on changing table)
Remove clothing and unfasten the diaper. Place soiled clothing in a plastic bag to send home.
Clean the diaper area. Clean the child thoroughly with disposable wipes. Wipe front to back. Be sure to clean all creases and cracks in the child’s skin. Roll up the soiled diaper with used wipes inside and dispose in a lined, covered trash can.
Put on the clean diaper. Add cream if needed, with a fresh glove (make sure diaper cream has child's name on it.)
Wash child's hands and your hands with soap and water. Children who cannot hold their head up; use soap and water wash rag, wipe with clean water wash rag and dry hands.
Disinfect the diapering area with a bleach and water solution. Allow the solution to stay on the surface at least two minutes, then wipe dry with a paper towel or allow the surface to air dry.
3 year old ratio ?
4 year old ratio ?
3 year old ratio 15:1
4 year old ratio 18:1
If we need to evaluate the building for a long period of where do we relocate?
St. Barnabas Anglican Church
What is More at 4?
Hair neat and maintained
Faces, hands and noses clean..no boogers!
Shoes tied
Clothes clean-change if needed