Minimum Standards
Must I share a copy of the incident/illness report with the child's parent?
746.707 Yes. You must share a copy of the report with the child's parent and obtain the parent's signature on the report indicating the parent has reviewed it or received a copy of the report within 48 hours of when the incident occurred.
T/F
Karen had issues with her tire and arrived to work 2 hours late. According to the Kid City handbook, she is allowed to skip her lunch break to accommodate for the lost time.
FALSE
Each employee must work their scheduled shift even if they arrive late to work. You may not adjust your lunch break to accommodate for the lost time unless it is approved by the Director/Owner.
T/F
It is acceptable for me to place 1 bucket of toys on the table for my entire class.
False!
Your classroom should be divided up and rotating
How often should you update daily sheets?
As the day goes on!
T/F
I just loaded my students on the bus and a teacher in standing in the doorway to the building attempting to hand me my clipboard. If the bus is still in my visual, I am allowed to step off the bus to get the clipboard.
FALSE
746.5605 (4)
You must never leave children unattended in a vehicle.
May I allow an infant to sleep in a restrictive device?
Are their circumstances that would allow a caregiver to allow an infant to sleep on their stomach?
746.2905
No. You must not allow an infant to sleep in any restrictive device. If an infant falls asleep in a restrictive device, the infant must be removed from the device and placed in a crib as soon as possible.
746.2427
Infants not yet able to turn over on their own must be placed in a face-up position. If an infant can turn over on their own, they MUST have a sign that says "I can roll over" on the crib.
List 5 grounds for immediate termination of employment:
Placing a child at risk
Leaving a child unsupervised
Leaving a child on the playground, in the classroom, or on a bus
Insubordination
Arriving to work intoxicated
Using a cell phone in a classroom while supervising children
Receiving a traffic violation while driving a company vehicle
Being aggressive with a parent
Anything perceived as sexual harassment
Violating the confidentiality agreement
Discriminating against a child, parent or co-worker
No call- No show
It is raining outside and your kids have a-lot of extra energy. What do you do?
Provide examples...
Hint....table toys, books and puzzles is NOT it!
Anything that gets the kids moving!!
746.2707 Opportunities for active play both indoors and outdoors. Active games can include Simon Says, dancing and creative movement to music and singing, simple games, and dramatic or imaginary play that encourages running, stretching, climbing, and walking
Who do you acknowledge first (parent or child) and why is this important?
Acknowledge the child first
Where must you unload children?
746.5605 (1)
You must load and unload children at the curbside of the vehicle or in a protected parking area or driveway.
MUST I provide an alternative activity for those children who cannot sleep?
746.2907 Yes. You MUST allow each child who is awake after resting or sleeping for one hour to participate in an alternative, quiet activity until the nap/rest time is over for the other children.
You MUST take a toddler who sleeps or rests in a crib out of the crib for other activities when he awakens.
Leo was climbing on the sink in your classroom and he slips and falls. He is bleeding from his head. His mother works in the classroom across the hall from you.
How do you handle this situation?
Assess the situation, provide the care that is needed immediately, phone for management.
When lining up to go outside management is taking longer than expected. Your kids are getting restless. If management logs into the camera, what should they expect to see?
The teacher actively engaging the children whether they are reading them a book, singing songs with them or finding another way to keep the kids entertained while they wait.
Why is it important to assist parents with drop off transition and what are ways you can assist?
So that it is not a stressful start to the parent or child's day.
Help the parent empty their hands
Take the child and get them engaged in an activity
Must I have a communication device (cell phone) in the vehicle?
746.5621
Yes. The driver must have a communication device such as a cellular phone or two way radio.
What general responsibilities do my child-care employees have? (Name 6)
746.1201
*See Standard*
T/F
Jade has received 1 verbal warning during her time of employment. If she continues to violate policies she should expect to receive a written warning followed by suspension without pay and finally termination.
FALSE
While disciplinary action could include verbal warning, written warning, suspension without pay and/or termination, Kid City does not guarantee that one form of action will necessarily precede the other.
Define classroom management
The techniques a teacher uses to keep students organized, orderly, focused, attentive, and academically productive during class.
If you are busy (changing a diaper or cleaning vomit) and you cannot stop what you are doing when a parent enter the room, what do you do?
Simply say something like "Good morning Ms. Edwards, I will be with you in one moment." This allows the parent to know you realized she walked in the room and you aren't ignoring her.
What is an electronic safety alarm?
746.5623
An electronic safety alarm is an alarm system installed in a vehicle. The alarm prompts the driver of a vehicle to inspect the vehicle to determine whether children are in the vehicle before the driver exits the vehicle.
Name ALL Classroom Ratios and Group Sizes for Centers Licensed To Care for 13 or More Children:
746.1601
0-11 months: 1:4 & 2:10
12-17 months: 1:5 & 2:13
18-23 months: 1:9 & 2:18
2 years: 1:11 & 2:22
3 years: 1:15 & 2:30
4 years: 1:18 & 2:35
5 years: 1:22 & 2:35 BONUS 250 PTS
School-Age: 1:26 & 2:35
List the proper procedure for calling in to work:
If an employee is ill and cannot come to work, the employee must call 2 hours before their shift. If the employee is an opener, they must call by 8:00 pm the night before to get proper coverage for their classroom. The employee must speak to a member of management. Voicemails, text messages and emails are no acceptable when calling in sick.
How many parking spots total are there in the Kid City parking lot? How many are handicapped?
If you can guess within 5 spots either way you can still have the points!
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What is the focus of parent pick up and why is this small window of time so important?
Communication with the parent and the parent's perception of the day.
List 3 items you must have in each vehicle you use to transport children:
See Standard 746.5617