Emergency Action Plans
The walkie code for Missing Child
TEAL
Staff to child ratio is...
1:15
How long should a child sit out?
All childcare employees are ___ reporters
MANDATED
When should counselors be on their cellphones?
In an emergency!
If you think a child in your group is missing, what do you do FIRST
Headcount / facecount
How do you supervise the bathrooms
Make sure the bathroom is clear of any non-program participants. Stand in the doorway, 1 foot in & 1 foot out.
What are things that CANNOT be taken away from a child as a consequence?
- Snack
- Water
- Bathroom breaks
- Any other care or basic need
What are 3 examples of INAPPROPRIATE physical interactions and 3 examples of APPROPRIATE physical interactions at the Y?
Inappropriate: full frontal hugs, kisses, any isolated affection, lap sitting, wrestling, piggyback rides, tickling, massage, any touch to areas that would be covered by a bathing suit
Appropriate: side hugs, pats on the back, handshakes, high fives, fist bumps, arm around shoulders, holding hands (young children only)
If you need time off, when and how should you let someone know?
Put it in homebase 2 weeks in advance
What is Code Blue
Fire
When should you do face counts?
Before & after transitions and regularly during activities
When should a counselor de-escalate before disciplining?
When a child is upset, dysregulated, or otherwise not calm & ready to listen
What should you do if a child follows you on Social media?
Block them, do not respond to any DMs, tell a director immediately
What are the 5 character values of the YMCA?
Respect, responsibility, honesty, caring, faith
The difference between a tornado warning & a tornado watch
A tornado watch means the conditions are right for a tornado. A tornado warning means a tornado has been spotted.
When should a counselor be alone with a child?
Never!
What are some common "roots" of behavior
Attention, anxiety, sensory needs, skills deficit, tangible item
What are the top 2 high risk locations for peer to peer abuse at After School and WHY?
Bathrooms & playground due to supervision blind spots
What does "yellow" and "green" mean on the walkie?
Yellow- kid is on the way, but moving slowly or needs to stop on the way
Green- kid is actively heading towards the sign-out location
What does it mean and what steps does a counselor take if their head counselor / coordinator calls a CODE BLACK for their group?
This means an unauthorized parent or guardian is attempting to pick up a child. While the coordinator calls the primary guardian of the child, the counselor should calmly & quickly take their group to an indoor location, preferably with closed doors and no windows.
What steps should be taken for a group to transition from inside to outside if there is ONE counselor?
1. Counselor lines up students and takes a face count
2. Counselor sets expectations for being quiet in the hallway & not running ahead of them
3. Counselor exits the building first and students walk behind them in a line outside
4. Take another face count when you reach the location
What are 3 DON'Ts of behavior management?
Yelling, power struggles, making assumptions, sarcasm, bringing up past mistakes, sibling comparisons, holding grudges, immediately threatening to get leadership, bribery, promising consequences you don't/can't deliver, breaking the rules yourself
What are the steps you should take if you suspect child abuse or if a child reports abuse to you?
Ask open-ended questions, inform your coordinator AND director, write down everything that you saw & heard relating to the report, wait for next steps from the Childcare Director
How many compressions & rescue breaths in one cycle of CPR?
30 compressions, 2 rescue breaths