Ratios
Employee Policies
Parent Communication
Rooms
Discovery Tree Policies
100

The ratio of preschoolers to teachers

1:12?

100

The formula for bleach spray

a cap full of bleach diluted with water

100

The method by which you should communicate negative behaviors/news

what is the sandwich method

100

The sun room

Dramatic Play

100

What temperature is considered a "fever" and an immediate send home?

100.0

200

The ratio of toddlers to teachers

1:6

200

How often should a child's diaper be changed according to DT policy?

every 1.5 hours

200

A parent confronts you regarding an incident report on their child's Procare. They are demanding to know who the child is. What do you say and who do you direct them to?

"we must respect children's anonymity but you're welcome to meet with Director Abbie"

200
Rainbow Room

Art and sensory

200
What is the policy for taking a child's temrperature?

1st person takes it.

2nd person takes it 10-15 minutes later.

Tell director. Fill out sick slip.

300

The ratio of infants to teachers

1:4

300
Explain the "call by 3pm" policy 

You must let your director know by 3pm whether OR NOT you will be in the following day.

300

A child gets hurt (a scratch, a bruise, etc...). You should...

Fill out an incident report asap

300

Block room

large gross motor

300

What is safe, kind, and clean?

Explain.

400

The ratio of children to teachers when the classrooms are commingled

The ratio of the youngest child present in the group that is commingled.

Ex: preschools + infants = 1:4 infant ratio

400

What do you need to qualify for holiday pay?

must work 35 hours minimum per week.

must attend work the day before the holiday and the day after the holiday.

400

A child hits their head. You should...

Let the director know immediately

400

Tree Room

science, math, STEM, counting

400

How should snacks/meals be served?

family style dining

500

An aide with NO units adds how many children to the ratio?

3.

Ex: 1 fully qualified teacher + aide with no units = 15 children in preschool

500

What is the phone policy?

No phones allowed on the floor without previous permission granted. All bags must be left in the break room.

500

Open forum.

Ask a question because if you have it, so does someone else

500

SPARKS

outside, large gross motor, organized activity
500

Open forum.

Ask a question because somebody else probably has it as well.