Staff Qualifications
How long does a new ECE have to complete CPR/1st aid?
Children must ____
Before eating, after toileting or diapering, coming in from outside, and before and after playing at a water table.
Wash hands
Children younger than ____ of age shall not have unsupervised access to small toys and objects that pose a choking hazard, deemed by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) as objects being smaller than their Choke Test Cylinder (1.25 inches in diameter and 2.25 inches in length).
Three years of age
The adult-to-child ratio for 0-18 months
1:4
This nine-hour training is required of all persons working with young children in a regulated ECE program.
Vt Orientation Training
Typically, a teacher of 0-5 year olds has earned this kind of degree.
Bachelors
________of the following items shall be done on the following schedule: Before and after each use: • Food preparation surfaces; • Dining tables and highchair trays; and • Non flushing potty chairs. After each use: • Eating utensils and dishes; At the end of each day: • Food preparation appliances; • Plastic mouthed toys; and • Pacifiers
Sanitizing
There shall be a safe outdoor play area with a minimum of _____ square feet per child to provide opportunities for vigorous play and large muscle activity on the premises or within a safe walking distance of the CBCCPP approved by the Division.
75
Adult to child ratio for children ages 18 months – 30 months
1:4
Each person's file must contain a signed document declaring that they have completed this training and know what to do if needed.
Mandated reporter
This position has at least successful completion of the Fundamentals for Early Childhood Professionals’ course or the Vermont Afterschool Essentials Certificate and at least twelve (12) months experience working with groups of children from grade three (3) or younger; or
Assistant Teacher
_______of the following items shall be done at the end of each day: • Door and cabinet handles; • Hand washing sinks and faucets; • Countertops; • Toilets and toilet learning equipment; • Diaper pails; and • Drinking fountains.
Disinfecting
For all play equipment that is _____ or higher from the ground, including climbing equipment, slides, swings and other similar equipment, the licensee shall ensure that the surface under and around the equipment, including recommended use zones, is of approved resilient material that protects children if they fall.
30 inches
Adult to child ratio for children ages 2-3
1:5
Name a document that must be in an enrolled child's file.
Immunization records, emergency contacts, IEP's or IFSP's if applicable
A person qualified as a "Teacher Associate" has earned...
At least 21 ECE college credits or an Associate degree
Upon arrival into the CBCCPP staff shall observe each child for symptoms of communicable disease and signs of injuries. Any obvious injuries shall be documented along with any comments from the parent pertaining to the child’s condition. This documentation shall be maintained in the child’s file for a minimum of 365 days. This is called the...
Daily health check
If the resilient material in use zones ______, staff shall ensure that children will not play on the equipment until the resilient material is once again resilient.
Freezes
Adult to child ratio for children ages 32 months – 42 months
1:6
All teachers and directors should have their qualifications uploaded to this online platform.
BFIS
The program director shall ensure that each group of children is led by a staff member who is at least qualified as a ______ for at least 75% of the hours of operation.
Teacher Associate
Staff shall directly observe a sleeping infant at least every ______ to check the infant’s face, view the color of the infant’s skin, and check on the infant’s breathing.
15 Minutes
The container for diapers shall be within ____ of the diaper changing area.
arms reach
Adult to child ratio for children ages 3-5
1:10
The program director shall ensure within ____ of starting work in the CBCCPP, staff shall have an Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP). This shall be documented in the individual’s BFIS Quality and Credential Account or in the staff file on site
6 months