Cleaning & Hygiene
Always _________ before sanitizing and disinfecting?
Clean with soap and water
Name an opening and closing duty
Opening: Make/prep breakfast, turn on all the lights, prepare tracking and daily sheets, unlock doors, etc.
Closing: Take diaper pail out, sanitize toys, file tracking sheets, sweep and clean, take laundry out, etc.
During lunchtime what type of experience should children be provided?
Staff shall sit at the table during lunch to provide a family style experience and have conversations with children
Infants should be checked every ______ while sleeping and placed in ________
Every 15 minutes and placed in a crib (Infants should not be in swings, infant seats, or saucers for extended periods of time (not more than 30 minutes at a time) – Sleeping in infant seats or swings makes it harder for infants to breathe fully and can inhibit gross motor development)
What is the licensing rule surrounding child tracking and supervision of children?
Each child shall be closely supervised by a teacher who is within sight and sound of the childlren to guide child's behavior
What items should be sanitized?
Dishes, food contact surfaces, toys a child may mouth, etc.
How many hours of continuing education do you need annually?
15 hours
What is the procedure for cleaning food prep areas and tables?
Using soap water, rinsed then sanitized with bleach wipe before and after meals
Besides injuries, name two other entries that can be written in the medical log book
1. Any evidence of unusual bruises, contusions, lacerations, or burns seen on a child, regardless of whether received in or out of care of the center; 2. Any injuries received by a child while in the care of the center; 3. Any medication dispensed to a child; 4. Any incident or accident that occurs when the child is in the care of the center that results in professional medical evaluation
What is wellness check?
Contact procedure for a parent with a child being absent without prior notification (Call the parent at least 2 hours after the usual or expected arrival time has passed)
This can kill 99.9% of germs
Disinfectant spray (bleach wipe or bleach water)
Name a "two-way communication" with parents
Newsletters, email, phone, daily sheets, in-person, parent-teacher conferences, etc.
How long do we keep opened foods refrigerated? Frozen?
Prepared, but not served shall be dated, refrigerated promptly (in a sealed container or bag) and used within 36 hours, or frozen immediately for use within 6 months
What is shaken baby syndrome?
A severe form of brain injury that occurs when an infant or young child is shaken or thrown forcibly enough to cause the brain to rebound against his or her skull
What is the ratio for all classrooms 0-5 years old?
Birth to 2 Years 1:4; 2 years to 2½ Years 1:6; 2½ Years to 3 Years 1:8; 3 Years to 4 Years 1:10; 4 Years to 5 Years 1:13
Wash you hands before and after _________
Diapering/feeding, entering a room, holding a baby, after wiping a runny nose, cleaning, serving food, using the toilet, touching garbage, etc.
How often should children play outside?
Children should play outside two 45 minutes a day
What should the refrigerator and freezer tempertures be?
40 degrees or lower and maintained at 0 degrees or lower (thermometers should be placed where it can be seen)
What are the two requirements before a child can be released to an unfamiliar adult?
Identification and emergency contact form
Name three tracking procedures to keep track of the children's whereabouts
Name-to-face, counting and clipboard
What is a quality care check?
A clean face, body, clothes, and a clean diaper is required before each child leaves for the day. Check roughly 15 minutes before pick up.
What do WMELS and NAEYC stand for?
Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards and
National Association for the Education of Young Children
What is the procedure for hand washing dishes?
Soapy water, clean water, and sanitize
What is required in an incident report?
1. The name of the injured child. 2. The date and time of the injury. 3. A description of the facts surrounding the injury. 4. Initials or signature of staff person making the entry
What is an intake form and how often should it be updated?
Written information from a child’s parent or guardian to individualize the program of care for the child under the age of 2 years old and must be updated every 3 months