Fire Safety
The frequency of which a fire drill is to be completed at the child care
What is once per month
In all backpacks, so that no matter what we always have access to them
Cellphones must be put in this place when on shift
What is put away when on shift, and not on our persons. This is part of the code of conduct for the Safeguarding policy. If you have something going on you must chat with Vanessa and Natasha.
The time of when children have to rest on their beds for
What is one hour
If a toy is broken what do I do with it
If it cannot be fixed reasonably - please throw it out
What is twice, once in the morning and once in the afternoon. Important to note these must be completed on different days.
The toilet and change table need to be wiped when
What is after each child has been on the change table (two wipes) and on the toilet seat
Everyone must park where when picking up/dropping off
What is a parking spot , and not in front of the barricades
Children are only to sleep for a certain amount of time as per their parents, what does this mean
We have to follow through with the reduced time parents wish their parents want them to sleep. Yes, it makes it hard when kids do not want to wake up. We need to pay attention to the time children fall asleep and wake them up at the time limit.
Procedure for medications
Fill out Medical treatment record
Ensure medication name matches child
Ensure form is completed and store medication accordingly
Once administered sign the daily log book and medication form
A completed fire drill must be documented
A child is sick where do I document this
What is the daily log book and the child's individual illness record. Also for child care on Weemarkabkle, as we complete their daily play experience log book
The frequency of when you have to obtain a new PRC is
What is every three years
Children are awake and wanting to get off their beds, or are bored with the activities provided
Check is there enough staff in the room to allow the children to come to the table? If so invite them to come to the table. Or offer them different activities
A family has a complaint - where do I direct them?
If you are unable to assist them, kindly ask that they contact Natasha and Vanessa. You can say that you will also touch base with us too
Items the educators must take when leaving for a fire drill
All children
Emergency Backpack
Phone
Attendance
Medications
A child has become ill during program time, or at the child care center
Keep the unwell child in an area away from others
Provide parents with information of how long their child must stay home, currently we are at 24 hours until gastro symptom/fever free, and 24 hours symptoms improving for all other symptoms
My shift has ended but there are too many children in program for me to leave
You must stay to ensure ratios are maintained if there is no one else to cover you. We understand this is frustrating, and understand the importance of your time but we cannot leave anyone out of ratio. Please note you will be paid for your extra time
Maximum 2 hours, however sometimes this time is cut shorter due to the time we get them settled onto their beds, and are waking them up prior to lunch staff leaving
I am experiencing issues with a child what do I do
DOCUMENT DOCUMENT DOCUMENT - We have to ensure everything is documented, so we have examples of bx's, and strategies we have used, etc. if it comes down to a child may needing removed from program, then it is crucial that we have as documentation as possible. Do not hesitate to call us for help either
The emergency shelters for each of our locations are
Child Care - Hanover Heights
Hanover Heights - Child Care
Holy Family - Dawnview
Dawnview - Holy Family
Playground checks must be completed
Prior to children playing on the playground. What does this look like for school age and child care?
On the pink attendance mark the child in at the time they first came to program example 3:10, then out for 3:35 when they left for piano. Then back in at 4:00 when they came back, and then their out time is the time they left for the day
Beds must be place in a way that
In a way that there is a pathway for emergencies, This is tough when we have limited space, but is something to be mindful of when placing beds out.
Also, children are to rest head to toe
At lunch and snack times where should the educator be and what should they be doing
Sitting at the table, with the children. Role model what you are able to eat.