DCDEE Trivia

Transportation

100

What age can children be transported for off premise activities in a motor vehicle?

Three years of age and older: Rule .0512(b)(1) ________________________________________________________________________________________________ This does not include transportation to and from the center. This only applies to off-premise activities. Children under the age of three may still participate in off premise activities, but they cannot be transported there. IE: Walks to a neighborhood park.

200

What must all vehicles used to transport children be?

In good repair, safe and free of hazards: Rule: .1002(a) ________________________________________________________________________________________________ This rule includes but is not limited to tires, mirrors, engine, seating areas, doors, and seatbelts.

300

What is the minimum age of the driver who transports children?

At least twenty-one (21) or a duly licensed school bus driver. Rule .1003(e) ________________________________________________________________________________________________ For all drivers at the center, a copy of their current driver’s license or commercial driver’s license should be kept on file. Administration should be aware of expiration dates and make sure that staff renews their driver’s license in a timely manner.

400

What must be firmly mounted or otherwise secured if kept in the passenger compartment?

A first aid kit Rule: .1003(c)

500

Where must children sit in a vehicle?

In a manufacturer’s designated area. Rule: .1003(f) Children may not sit on the floor, truck, load carrying area. In addition, only one child per designated seat. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Restraint Required: www.buckleupnc.org ________________________________________________________________________________________________ A properly used child restraint device (CRD) is required if the child is less than 8 years old AND weighs less than 80 pounds. Most parents and other care givers will be able to comply by using belt-positioning booster seats for children between 40 and 80 pounds. The child must be within the weight range for the child restraint/booster seat and it must meet Federal standards in effect at time of manufacture. ________________________________________________________________________________ Children may be secured in a properly fitted seat belt at age 8 (regardless of weight) OR at 80 pounds (regardless of age) - whichever comes first. Placing the shoulder belt under a child’s (or adult’s) arm or behind the back is both dangerous and illegal.

Staff Requirements

100

What must be conducted on all persons who provide child care in licensed/regulated child care facility?

Criminal Records Check Statute 110-90.2, Child Care Section .2700 ________________________________________________________________________________________________ CEO, Owners, Administrators, Lead Teachers, Teachers, Teacher’s Asst, Cooks, Substitutes, Van Drivers, and others in contact with the children on a regular basis (volunteers) ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Proposed new process - effective Jan. 2013

200

Each child care center must have at least one person on the premises at all times and at least one person who accompanies the children whenever they are off the premises, who has successfully completed what?

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Rule .0705 ________________________________________________________________________________________________ At least one person at all times – early morning, closing, etc. The van driver or at least one person who transports the children must have CPR training.

300

How many annual in-service training hours are required for a staff member that has his/her NCECC/equivalent and works 10 hours per week.

Five (5) annual in-service training hours are required. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Child Care Rule .0707: All staff that have responsibility for planning and supervising a child care program, as well as staff who work directly with children, MUST participate in in-service training activities annually. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ EDU college courses count toward in-service training. Staff can carry over half of the yearly required hours to the following year if more than required number of hours were completed. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Required in-service training hours: BS/BA Degree in Child Care Related Field = 5 hours; AAS or NCECAC/Equivalent = 8 hours; NCECC/Equivalent = 10 hours; 10 years documented experience = 15 hours; None = 20 hours ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Total working hours per week = # required training hours: 0-10 hours = 5 hours; 11-20 hours = 10 hours; 21-30 hours = 15 hours; 31-40 hours =20 hours

400

ABC Child Care is in operation from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. Ms. Johnson works in the 3 year old room – 10 children. She is 21 years old and has her NCECC. She works from 8:00-5:00 with an hour lunch. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Ms. Johnson's work schedule: From 8:00-10:00 with the 3s. From 10:00-12:00 she prepares lunch. She takes her lunch break from 12:00-1:00. At 1:00 she gives lunch breaks to the other teachers and returns to her classroom (3s) at 3:00. From 3:00-5:00 she enjoys being in her 3 year old classroom. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Ms. Wilma covers the 3s class while Ms. Johnson does other duties . Ms Wilma is 55 years old, has her GED with no further education and will not go back to school. Ms. Wilma has been working in child care for 2 weeks. Does Ms. Johnson meet the qualification for Lead Teacher of the 3 year olds? Why or why not?

No – Child Care Rule .0714 ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Ms. Johnson does not stay with the 3s for two-thirds of the total daily hours of operation - this is her typical working schedule. Ms. Wilma does not meet the qualification for Lead Teacher. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Facility is in operation from 12 hours a day. 12 x 2/3 = 8 For 8 hours a day, a staff member (can be divided between more than 1 qualified staff) must be in the 3s classroom that meet lead teacher qualifications. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ A lead teacher must be present with each group of children at least two-thirds of the total daily hours of operation, based on a normal working schedule. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Lead Teacher Qualifications: High School Diploma or Equivalent and NCECC (enroll within 6 months of LT duties and complete within 18 months) ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Or ________________________________________________________________________________________________ High School Diploma or Equivalent and ONE of the following: •1 year experience in licensed child care or 2 years as FCCH Operator. •Successful completion of 2 year high school Child Care Services Occupational Home Economics. •20 hours of training in child development taken in the first six months of employment.

500

Mrs. B is the Administrator at ABC Child Care licensed for 85 children. She also is the Administrator of DEF Child Care licensed for 35 children. How many On-Site Administrative hours is Mrs. B required to complete each week at each facility?

Total of 55 hours per week ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ABC Child Care = 30 hours per week; DEF Child Care = 25 hours per week ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Provided DCDEE with typical work schedule. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Child Care Rule .0714: Administrator must be on-site on a regular basis. Hours are based on licensed capacity of facility. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Less than 30 children = 20 hours per week; 30 to 79 children = 25 hours per week; 80 to 199 children = 30 hours per week; 200 or more children = 40 hours per week

General Caregiving Activities

100

Each child must have the opportunity to play outdoors daily, __________________

If weather conditions permit. Child Care Rule .0509(4) ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Developmentally appropriate equipment and materials for a variety of outdoor activities – which allow for vigorous play and large muscle development. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ The center must provide space and time for vigorous indoor activities when children cannot go outdoors.

200

What is taking place when staff engage children, make eye contact, help problem solve, (etc.)?

Positive staff:child interactions. Child Care Rule 0501(1-4) ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Staff shall relate to children in positive ways by helping them feel welcome and comfortable, treating them with respect, listening to what they say, responding to them with acceptance and appreciation and participating in many activities with the children. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Staff shall: -Make eye contact when speaking to a child -Engage children in conversations to share experiences, ideas, and opinions -Help children develop problem-solving skills -Facilitate learning by providing positive reinforcement, encouraging efforts and recognizing accomplishments

300

The activity plan shall include at least one daily activity for each developmental goal. What are they?

Social, emotional, intellectual, physical. Rule .0508(d)(2) ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Activities which allow children to choose to participate with ether whole group, part of the group, or independently shall be identified. The plan shall reflect that the children have at lest four different activities daily, at lest one of which is outdoors.

400

What is a primary caregiver?

A caregiver or team that is assigned to each infant or toddler as the primary caregiver and is responsible for care the majority of the time. Child Care Rule .0511(c)(3)

500

What must have space for at least three children and three different activities?

Each activity area. Child Care Rule .0510(3) ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Activity areas shall contain enough materials to allow three related activities to occur at a time. The materials and equipment shall be sufficient in quantity to allow at least three children to use the area whether playing with the same or different materials.

Records

100

How often does the center need to have a fire inspection?

Every twelve months: Rule .0304 (a) ________________________________________________________________________________________________ It is the responsibility of the center to notify the local fire inspector when it is time for the center’s annual inspection. The operator shall submit the original completed annual fire inspection report to their consultant within one week of the inspection.

200

What must be posted in a prominent place for quick referral?

A first aid information sheet: Rule .0705(c) ________________________________________________________________________________________________ For larger centers with multiple classrooms, best practice would be to post the information sheet in every classroom.

300

How often must playground inspections be completed?

Monthly: Rule .0605(n) ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Inspections must be completed monthly, using our form. The inspection must stay on file for at least one year and available for review.

400

When does staff need to review the Emergency Medical Care Plan?

New staff orientation and at least twice a year. Rule .0802(a) ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Administrators should document when each staff member has reviewed the Emergency Medical Care Plan.

500

When does emergency medical care information need to be on file for the children?

The child’s first day of attendance. Rule .0802(b) ________________________________________________________________________________________________ The information should include the name, address, and telephone number of the parent or other person to be contacted in case of an emergency, the responsible party’s choice of health care professional and preferred hospital; any chronic illness the individual has and any medication taken for that illness; and any other information that has a direct bearing on assuring safe medical treatment for the child. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ This information must be updated as changes occur and at least annually.

Licensing Requirements

100

The outdoor area must provide an area that is ___________________?

Shaded, out of direct sunlight. Child Care Rule .1402 ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Facilities can use awnings, buildings, trees, tents or other methods to provide shade for outdoor learning environments.

200

What does “Chairs and Tables must be of proper height for the children who will be using them" mean?

Child-size means feet are able to touch the floor, while child is seated. Proper table height is determined if child’s elbows can rest comfortably on the table. To be considered appropriate, both of these specifications must be met. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Rule .0601 (NC General Statue 110-91(6)

300

What age must children have direct exits to the outside?

0 - 2 ½ years old. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Rule .1302 & .1304

400

A Center in a Residence must be located in an _______________________.

Occupied Residence ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Rule .1304

500

Ms Smith owns a child care center (capacity 43) and currently has 34 children (ages 0-10 yrs old) enrolled. She would like to combine classrooms at the beginning and the end of the day (for no more than one hour). Can this be done? How?

Maintain ratios for the youngest child in a multi-age group. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Child Care Rule .0713(b).