Transportation
Can a vehicle be used if the first aid kit is missing?
NO
What is the minimum staff-to-child ratio for school-age children?
1 staff per 13 children
Name 2 items required on a permission slip.
Destination, departure/return time
When should a parent be notified about an injury?
As soon as possible
What does EEC stand for?
Dept. of Early Education and Care
What should you do before and after each trip with children?
Conduct a vehicle sweep and attendance check
True or False: It’s okay to leave children on the playground if one staff steps away briefly.
False
What must be included in the field trip safety plan?
Emergency procedures, first aid, contact info
What form is required for an incident?
Written incident report
Who is responsible for knowing the regulations?
All staff and administrators
What must every driver possess and provide?
Valid license, vehicle insurance, safety training
How often must staff physically count children on field trips?
Frequently and at every transition point
What ratio must be maintained during a field trip?
Same as in center: 1:13 for school-age
True or False: A parent must receive a copy of all incident reports.
True
What’s one way to review EEC updates regularly?
Subscribe to Newsletters
Name two requirements for safely loading/unloading children.
Staff present at all times, hand-to-hand transfer, no child left behind checks
What documentation should be used to track ratios throughout the day?
Daily attendance sheets and staff schedules
True or False: You can take a child on a field trip without signed permission if the parent gives verbal consent.
False
How often should communication about a child’s development be shared?
Regularly and as needed
What document outlines your program’s specific compliance plan?
Policies and procedures manual
This important document must be completed before and after transporting children. It includes the names of all children being transported, times of pickup and drop-off, and staff signatures.
Transportation Logs
Name 2 strategies for maintaining visibility of children during outdoor play.
Zoning, walkie-talkies, regular check-ins, head counts
What must be carried by staff at all times during field trips?
First aid kit, emergency contact info, attendance list
What info must be in an injury report?
Date, time, injury, treatment, signatures
What’s the EEC emergency preparedness requirement?
Plan/procedures, drills, parent communication