Emergency Preparedness
Where are the first aid kits located?
In each classroom in a yellow bag.
The center first aid kit is a backpack that is kept in the front closet.
See Diaper Form
What do you do if you suspect a child has been hurt by an adult?
Ask the child questions and gather information. If you still feel the child was hurt then call DHS maltreatment 651-431-6600 The number is near all phones
What is our philosophy on risky play?
We support the child's need to learn how to self assess risk. We support an environment that allows risks.
Hazards are always removed from the environments.
Discuss Hazard vs RiskWhat would you do if a child took a drink from a cleaning product?
Access the situation. Is the child safe or do you have to offer first aid to the child?
Call Poision Control. Call the parents.
Management should alert licensing and a citation would be given and possible meeting with licensing with the employees that were involved.What child allergies do we have in the center? Who and What?
Calvin
-Eggs, Peanuts, beets, fish
How would you properly clean up a surface or object contaminated with blood or a bodily fluid?
1. Soap & Water, Rinse with clean water, Bleach 1/4 cup to 1 gallon of water. Disposable towels should be used, double bagged
How can you support a child who wants to climb?
Find things for them to climb. Ask yourself if what they are trying to climb is really a problem.
Where are the two fire extinguishers on the property?
One is in the kitchen and the other is in the front storage closet
When do a child's hands need to be washed?
Upon arrival, after bathroom or diapers, before and after eating, playing outside, before and after water table or sensory play
MUST BE DONE**After diapers/potties, before eating!!!
How often should the bleach bottles be made?
Everyday!
It looses the ability to kill germs with time.
How do you support children's time?
Allow large amounts of free time for children's choice. This includes outdoor time.
Watch and listen. If you are going to interrupt children play then it better be for a very good reason....
Where is the main power shut off?
In the brown preschool cabinet
When should gloves be worn in the a program?
When prepping food, changing a diaper, feeding a breast milk baby a bottle, assisting a child who is bleeding, when cleaning up vomit or bodily fluids
Where can a CPR barrier be found?
Each classroom emergency kit should contain a shield or mask.
If you find a classroom emergency bag is missing an item please let management know what is missing.
How do we support child's possession of a toy or item?
We help them tell the other children that they may have it when the child is done with it. Do not place time limits on things.
What do you do if a child is missing?
Conduct a search of the building and grounds for 5-15 minutes. Check sandbox to make sure they were not picked up by a parent. Call 911 if determined the child is lost. Call Parents immediately following 911.
Discuss!
What do you do if a parent brings in a prescription for their child?
What are the 3 R's?
Have them fill out the appropriate form.
Check the meds its for that correct child, not expired
Right child, Right Time and Right dosage
When should gloves be worn?
-Aniticipating contact with blood or non-intact skin
-Diapering
-Handling Breast milk
-When applying sunscreen
When do you say no?
We model and teach respect of each other and taking care of our toys and personal items.