DCF
List the 3 nap requirements
1.) No tears in mats
2.) Room must be bright enough to see faces
3.) Mats must be 18 inches apart
Describe the cellphone policy
Must be put away and on silent while supervising children
*NOT okay to have cellphone in your pocket
Define positive redirection
To change or refocus an action or behavior in a positive way
When are lesson plans due?
Friday for Paige to check and sign off on. Must be up before closer leaves Friday afternoon.
Describe Face to Name procedure
Sign children in as they arrive with time of arrival.
When transitioning out of room (gym, outside, chapel) you must put location/time and then mark with a check, each child as you SEE them line up in hallway. Then when you arrive, circle the check mark as you SEE each child in new location.
WHen leaving for day - sign them out with time and person who picked up.
**Don't forget to ID anyone you don't recognize and check on Procare. When in doubt - call management.
List the 3 things that you must do when a child enters the classroom
1.) Greet child and parent
2.) Make sure bottles/cups/binkies are labeled with first and last name
3.) Attendance/face to name
Describe the call out policy
Must call out with the earliest possible advanced notice to both Paige and Joy
When is "Time-Out" okay
NEVER
Are dittos allowed?
Nope - ONLY exception is with management approval for special holidays
When doing room safety check, name at least 6 items you look for?
Electrical outlets are covered.
Wires out of reach of children.
Cabinets/closets/ drawers locked
Purses locked away in closet or cabinet
Broken toys, furniture, etc
All unsafe items (Cleaners, scissors, staplers, etc) out of reach of children
Describe the 3 step cleaning process
1.) Soap water
2.) Water
3.) Bleach (try to leave on for 10 seconds)
*Use new paper towels on each step
What are 3 things expected of you when communicating with families
1.)Maintain confidentiality
2.) Keep it professional
3.) No negative comments without prior management approval
Scenario (2 Year Olds) - Kris hits Marcus. What are the 4 steps/actions that you take?
1.) Immediately check that Marcus is okay
2.) Take appropriate action regarding Marcus
3.) Explain to Kris that we use gentle hands, then show him what gentle hands are
4.) Redirect Kris to an activity
True or False: It is ok to prep as you go daily
False - Prep is to be done a minimum of a day ahead to prevent wait time.
Where is the most dangerous area in an Early Childhood Education Center?
PLAYGROUND / GYM
List the 7 hand washing steps
1.) Turn water on
2.) Wet hands
3.) Apply soap
4.) Scrub for 20 seconds (Row Row Row Your Boat)
5.) Rinse hands
6.) Dry hands with clean towel
7.) Turn faucet off with paper towel
What are the 4 expectations of Pro Care
1.) Ensure that everyone is either clocked in or marked absent
2.) All meals/bottles, diaper changing, potty training and nap time information is to be communicated timely
3.) Pictures are to be done minimum of 3 per child per day (involved in activities, sleeping/eating do NOT count)
4.) Respond and communicate timely
Scenario (3 Year Olds) - You have 8 children. All of whom are running around the room screaming. What actions do you take?
Grab their attention in a fun and active way
i.e. Dancing, fun movement games, Etc...
True or False - I do not have to have a separate Bible time, I can include it in my morning circle.
False - you must have a separate, set apart time for Bible instruction
What is zone defense - both in classroom and on playground? How can you ensure this is met with two teachers and by yourself?
Supervision, being within sight and sound of all children. Roaming areas. Monitoring dangerous areas closely.
**Teachers are NOT to sit on picnic benches/tables/shelves etc. Teachers are NOT to stand under the tree and stay there. If it is too hot for you - it is too hot for them!
List the 13 diaper changing steps
1.) Gather supplies
2.) Put on gloves
3.) Lay child on diapering surface
4.) Remove clothing as needed (Bag soiled clothing)
5.) Remove diaper and wipe area
6.) Encase diaper in gloves
7.) Dispose of diaper in a hands-free trash can. Use separate wipes to clean your hands and then the child's hands.
8.) Put clean diaper on child
9.) Redress child
10.) Wash child's hands following the proper hand washing procedure
11.) Return child to supervised area
12.) Clean and disinfect entire diapering area
13.) Wash your hands following the proper hand washing procedure
What are 3 expectations when clocking in and out
1.) Clock in at scheduled time and report to class
2.) Take FULL lunch break (do NOT clock in early)
3.) Clock out when requested to/designated time
*NO overtime allowed
When does positive redirection begin?
Before children even enter the building (Room arrangement, lesson planning, prep, Etc...
FALSE - you are responsible for ensuring you have materials as you do prep work a minimum of one day in advance. Remember - School will purchase (within reason) needed materials when given in advance.
What are the incident reporting steps? WHen? Steps? etc.
Anything that may result in a child leaving our school in a different fashion than they arrived must have an incident report. Excessive, over the top behaviors need incident report too.
Must get management sign off on all incident reports!
Maintain confidentiality at all times
"Just the facts"
Make sure you tell your partner (closer, switch rooms, etc) so that they are not blindsided by the parent at pickup