Routines
Devlopmental Areas
PT Policy
100

How many temp checks do you do in a day?

2, 1 in am circle or line up time. 1 in pm after lunch before nap.

100

What are the 3 learning philosophies of Pine Tree?

1. Montessori

2. Nature Based

3. Play Based

100

How many hours before a shift should you call out?

4 hours. Although the sooner the better if you know the night before please call out then.

200

How many times a week are you required to do a lesson in the garden?

1, At least one nature based lesson in the garden which teaching goal.

200

What developmental skill is kicking a ball?

Gross motor. Children should be walking up and down stairs( diaper changeing and hand washing and regualar stairs), riding bikes, learning to kick and throw balls etc


200

Name 3 things that should be done when closing the class?

Trash taken out, shelves in order, counters and trash can lid wiped down, swept, cubby items put away, chairs on top of tables

300

How often are you supposed to deep clean disinfect toys?

1 time a week toys need to be soaked in disinfectant wither laid out in sun to dry or wiped down after setting.

300

What developmental skill is counting, and identifying objects?

Cognitive

300

What 2 things need to checked in classroom for saftey daily? (hint: licensing requirement)

Electrical outlets, cleaning supplies out of reach.

400

How often are cots supposed to be disinfected?

Daily, cots are supposed to be sprayed with disinfectant daily. Open the door spray the cot in the doorway before putting away.

400

What developmental skill is apologizing and learning to take turns?

Social and Emotional Skills

400

Is gossiping cause for a write up?

Yes, it is Pine Tree Policy to keep a safe work environment. Gossip is unacceptable in any form. If there is a problem use your respectful relationship to first talk with staff member if then not resolved ask Director for mediation.
500

When are shelves supposed to be changed out with new materials?

The week before the new month begins. One shelf per day that week should be done, 5 new activities that go with the theme of the month per shelf. 

500

What is the most important developmental skill we want taught at Pine Tree?

Social and emotional development. we want children to have confidence in themselves and also be kind emphathetic children.

500

How many tardys recieve a write up?

3. We have 5 min grace period for clock in. Breaks are firmly 10 min, no more no less.