How many Kids can I watch on my own!?
What is the teacher:child ratio for the waddler age group while they are awake?
Infants- 1:4 Waddlers 1:4 Toddlers- 1:6
3-year-old 1:10 GSRP 1:10 (licensing allows 1:12)
How often should you physically touch a sleeping infant?
every 15 minutes
What must all children and adults do before and after eating?
Wash hands
What must parents do every day when dropping their children off and picking them up?
Sign them in and out (for us with Brightwheel)
What should you do if you suspect child abuse or neglect?
Report it to the Child Abuse Hotline.
What is the required teacher:child ratio for the Preschool group during naptime?
Infants/Waddlers- 1:4 Toddlers- 1:6
Preschool- 1:10
IF ALL CHILDREN ARE SLEEPING ONE ADULT CAN WATCH ALL, BUT AS SOON AS ONE WAKES UP NORMAL RATIO APPLIES.
How far apart are children's cots to be placed during nap?
18 inches
What two things must you do to a table/high chair tray before and after children eat?
-Wash with soap & water -Rinse with Water -Santize with bleach/pink spray & let air dry
What form helps you keep track of how many students are presently in your care?
Attendance form (Brightwheel Dashboard)
How often should the program practice emergency drills?
Licensing requires fire drills every 3 months, tornado a minimum of 2x annually, and other emergency annually. (Emergency Review at start up and mid-year)
How many teachers must be present in a mixed age group with 4 Toddlers, 1 Infant, and 6 Preschoolers?
When ages are mixed you go by the youngest students ratio, in this case an infant is the youngest so there must be a 1:4 ratio, which means we need 3 teachers for the 11 students.
How are children's bodies placed to sleep as: Infants? Toddlers/Preschool/Schoolage?
Infants- on their backs Toddlers/Preschool/Schoolage- face to feet pattern
How far away from children in your group can you be while they are eating?
Infants- arm's length
Toddlers, Preschool- at the table
What is required before giving a child medication of any kind?
a Medication Form completed by Parent
When should the playground be inspected for danger?
Every day before children play outside.
True or False: You are in ratio alone in a room with a waddler, and 3 toddlers.
True: 1:4 ratio
What 2 things must must all children be offered during naptime?
-blanket -cot/crib labeled with their name or identifying number
How long can a bottle of formula be left out unrefrigerated?
up to one hour
What are the two things required before a child can be released to an unfamiliar adult?
-Identification
-Written Parent Permission
If a parent is filling out their child information form, what areas can they write N/A in?
TRICK QUESTION:
NONE!
It must say none or unknown
How many infants can be in one classroom/group?
Group Sizes:
Infants/Waddlers: 12
Toddlers: 16
Preschool: 20
How long does licensing require rest time be for children under 5?
1 hour minimum
What are the five food group requirements of lunch for children 1 year of age and older?
-Milk
-Meat/Protein
-Fruit
-Vegetable
-Bread/Grain
What two things must be done if a child has an accident/injury?
-complete an Accident Report form
-notify Parent
List the 10 steps of the proper diaper changing procedure in order!
Step 1: Gather Supplies
Step 2: Clean the Changing Area
Step 3: Wash your hands and the child's hands
Step 4: Place the Child on the Changing Surface
Step 5: Remove the Dirty Diaper
Step 6: Clean the Diaper Area
Step 7: Put on the Clean Diaper
Step 8: Check the Fit and Comfort
Step 9: Properly Dispose of the Dirty Diaper
Step 10: Wash your and the child's hands