Chain of Command
You or your staff are calling out sick. Who do you notify?
Children's Services Manager
It is founded that staff has been clocking in, but have not been present on site. What is the disciplinary action ?
Disciplinary and/or Termination
On March 6th, a staff submits a request for PTO from March 9th-March 13th. Can this be approved?
NO- Staff must submit requests for PTO a minimum of two weeks in advance.
This beverage can only be served once per day across all meals and snacks.
(1) 100% JUICE
You placed a food order a week ago, there has been no update to the delivery and food is running low. What are the next steps ?
A. Wait for food delivery
B. Reach out to your Children's Services Manager for update.
C. Email upper management for update once food has ran out.
B: Reach out to your Children's Services Manager
DOE or DOHMH arrives onsite to conduct a visit. Who do you notify?
Children's Services Manager and Director
What happens if a new hire does not complete required trainings within the first 30 days?
They may be placed on unpaid administrative leave and face disciplinary action.
How often must staff renew their required trainings?
Every 2 years.
What document must be provided by a doctor if a child requires a special or modified diet?
A medical (or doctor's note).
You approved a staff member for 9 days of PTO during the month of June. What are the next steps?
Ensure no one else is scheduled for PTO during that time.
Ensure that child-to-ratio is maintained at all times during the staff member's absence.
There is a pending invoice that needs to be paid for an upcoming CAMP WIN trip. Who do you contact about this?
Children's Services Manager
What is the disciplinary action for wearing inappropriate attire to work?
A supervisor can send the employee home to change (unpaid time) and/or issue a write-up.
What temperature means a child cannot be admitted into program
100.3°F or higher.
This monthly responsibility falls on Head Teachers and Recreation Coordinators to stay compliant with CACFP
CACFP REPORT
One of the children are in program and appears sick. After completing a health check, it comes out that the child has a fever of 105. What are the next steps? (Hint: There are 5 steps)
Notify parent/ emergency contact on file.
Notify Children's Services Manager & Director.
Contact EMS
Notify Security and site Program Director
Log Incident and complete Incident Form
A child suffers an injury, resulting in EMS having to be called. Who do you contact first?
Director
Two staff members get into a verbal/physical altercation, resulting in children being left unsupervised. What is the disciplinary action?
Termination
How long should children in either Childcare or Recreation be engaged in an SEL/STEAM activity each day.
At least 1 hour.
What is the CACFP guideline be for serving chicken nuggets to children in both Childcare and Recreation?
Childcare (2-3 pieces)
Recreation (4-6 pieces)
You have a CAMP WIN trip scheduled with a capacity of 20 children. The day before the trip, you realize that you are expecting 25 children, both socialization and working families. What should you do ?
Prioritize the working families and let the socilization children know that we cannot service them because we are at capacity.
There is an issue or concern that has been brought to your attention by staff. What is the chain of command to rectify this issue?
First - Supervisor (Head Teacher/Recreation Coordinator)
Second- Children's Services Manager
Third- Director
Name one serious offense that could lead to immediate termination.
Falsifying timecards
Inappropriate contact with clients
Working under the influence
Job post abandonment
Failure to report abuse as a mandated reporter.
A 16 year old sibling arrives at dismissal to pick up their younger sibling. Is this an authorized pick-up?
NO- No sibling under the age of 18 is allowed to pick up their younger sibling from program. Regardless of maturity.
What are the 5 components required for Lunch/Supper according to the CACFP?
Milk
Vegetables
Fruit
Grain
Meat/Meat Alternative
Enrollment numbers are low due to move outs/ parents stopping work or school. What would be a solution to encourage enrollment?
Offer socialization to families
OR
Host a family outreach or tabling event.