Health & Safety
An Incident/accident report must be documented and signed by who on the same day of incident?
Director
Staff Member who saw the incident
Parent
What skills are needed for childcare? There is three.
1) Patience
2) Communication Skills
3) Decision Making Skills
How often should the daycare practice emergency drills?
Every Month
What is mandated reporter?
A mandated reporter is one who is required by law to report reasonable suspicions of abuse/neglect.
Where should one look if they are not sure how to open or Close?
By classroom door opening/closing procedures. It includes step by step instructions and screenshots.
Above the computer is general instructions laminated on the bulletin board.
What is a code pink?
MISSING CHILD
-call on walkie talkie- “Code pink in childcare with a general description of the child.”
How many minutes is considered late at RCK?
Exceeding 5 minutes is considered late.
What are the ratios for each room?
Caterpillars
Butterflies
Duckies
Playroom
Caterpillars-4:1
Butterflies-6:1
Duckies-10:1
Playroom-7:1
What should you do if you suspect child abuse of neglect?
Report it to the Child Abuse Hotline and/of Director
What do you do if childcare is set to close and the parents have not picked up their child?
In order what should you do- Name at least 3 tactics to try.
1. Call parents
2. If still no luck... AOD stays with child
How often should you physically touch a sleeping infant? What are you looking for during sleep checks?
Every 15 minutes
Breathing and proper color of skin and lips
How many hours do you need to call off for a shift if sick, ect.
2 hours or earlier if you know further in advance.
What is the required teacher:child ratio for each group during naptime?
Caterpillars - 1:10 (18 months and under)
Butterflies - 1:12
Duckies - 1:20
What are the types of child abuse? Must name all 4.
Physical
Emotional
Sexual
Neglect
What needs to be done upon opening? Name at least 3 expectations.
-Put toys away
-Sanitize dirty toys in the bin
-Sanitize tables and chairs
- Turn the lights and electrics off
How many students can be in a crib during a fire drill /evacuation?
4
What is proper attire in childcare?
Name at least 3 do's and don't for attire.
Do:
PLAIN black pants or Khakis
Closed-toed shoes
RCK t-shirt or sweater
Scrubs
Business Casual
DONT:
No hats
No Sunglasses
No facial piercings
No short shorts!
No Tattoos showing
No Flip Flops
What 3 things must all children have during naptime?
Infants(cribs) - crib sheet, sleep sack optional
18 Months & over(Cots) - Sheet, Blanket
Cribs and Cots - must be labeled with their name or identifying number
What are some signs of neglect or abuse? Name 4
Steals or Hoards food
Consistently inappropriately dressed for the weather
exhibits poor hygiene
unexplained burns, bites, or bruises
Broken Bones
Black eyes
Extreme behaviors
What needs to be done upon closing? Name at least 3 expectations.
- CLEANING
-Put toys away
-Sanitize toys in the bin
-Sanitize tables
- Turn the computer off
What do we need to do before letting children go outside and/or inside the classroom? Name the 3 steps.
- Name to Face-
1. Designate staff who has the tablet is located by classroom door. On Tadpoles in roster screen(in & out) go into action a click name to face.
2. Select the staff member who is completing the check.
3. As kids go inside or outside the class, say the child's name and check their name.
What conditions calls for immediate terminations? Must name 3.
Improper cell phone usage
Improper Discipline of Children-Hitting
Bullying Co-workers
Withholding eating/sleep/drinking/play
Parent relationships outside the center
Any act of Negligence that poses harm to children or another staff
Any type of slander regarding the center, staff, children
Fighting on school premises
Repeated offenses for minor violations
No call no shows
Bringing firearms or weapons onto school premises
List the ten steps of the proper diaper changing procedure in order!
Wipe down the table or prepare with sanitary paper on changing pad.
Wash hands and put on gloves.
Place child on changing station and remove clothing.
Remove soiled diaper and wipe child (always remember to wipe front to back)
Apply diaper under child and apply ointment and diaper rash creams (if form is supplied)
Wash YOUR hands AND child’s hands.
Remove protective covering area that the child has used.
Cleanse table pad with 2-Step after EVERY use
What are some signs of Sexual abuse?
Difficulty walking or sitting
Nightmares
Bed wetting
Sexual knowledge
Change in appetite
What are the two things required before a child can be released to an unfamiliar adult?
Identification
Written or verbal Parent Permission