Infants
Toddlers
Preschoolers
Children's ELC Policy
EEC Regulations
100

What is the Teacher to Child Ratio in an infant room, What age is a child Considered an Infant?

Infants 1:3 or 2:7

Birth-15 months

100

What type of activity helps toddlers begin to understand cause and effect?

Playing with toys that react, like push-button toys or water play

100

At this age, children often ask lots of questions like “Why?” and “How come?” What skill are they developing?

curiosity and language development / critical thinking

100

What is the cell phone Policy?

They must be put away in your purse or car and not used while on shift.

100

What are 4 steps that must be done if a child gets hurts?

1. Attend to the children injured

 2. Inform the director

 3. Inform Parents 

4. Write an Injury report

200

According to EEC, how often must staff check sleeping infants for breathing and signs of distress?

-Every 15 minutes

-Educators must be able to see and hear sleeping infants at all times (this is considered direct supervision).

-The infant room should be well-lit enough to see each child’s breathing and positioning.

200

What is a common reason toddlers bite or hit, and how should educators respond?

They may be frustrated or unable to express their feelings; educators should stay calm, set clear limits, and help them use words or gestures instead.

200

Why is asking open-ended questions (like “What do you think will happen next?”) important during story time?

It builds critical thinking, language skills, and comprehension

200

Lesson Plans Should be ?

Must be followed and prepared in advance

200

What must the Fridge temp be?

What must the freezer temp be?

40 Degrees

0 or below

300

what are important milestones for an infant 1-3 months old?

Most babies gain head control, bringing hands to their face, and starting to follow moving objects with their eyes.

300

At around what age do most toddlers begin to combine two words to form simple phrases?

Around 18–24 months

300

Name one classroom activity that supports problem-solving in preschoolers.

Building with blocks / puzzles / pretend scenarios

300

What must you (the teacher) do incase of a fire?

Grab the first aid bag, Clip board, Tablet, Line up the children, Count the children, Exit the building and meet at the designated spot, Count the kids again name to face.

300

How often are staff required to wash hands during the day?

 Before/after meals, after diapering, after outdoor play, after water play, sensory play, before/after bathroom

400

Name two effective strategies educators can use to support early language development in non-verbal infants.

By narrating daily routines (like diaper changes or feeding) and responding to coos and babbles with real words, annunciating words

400

What are 3 way to support a toddler's independence during mealtime?

Encouraging them to feed themselves, Clean up After themselves, Throwing their own trash away, Put water bottles away, Wash their hands

400

What is a typical cognitive skill developed before kindergarten?

Recognizing letters, shapes, or counting to 10, Writing their name

400

What’s a positive guidance strategy that teaches children what to do instead of what not to do?

Using positive language (e.g., "Use gentle hands" instead of "Don’t hit")?

400

What is the definition of “adequate supervision” according to EEC?

-The ability to see or hear all children at all times

-Knowing how many children are in your care at all times

500

What is one sign that a baby is ready to start solid foods? 

What age do most infants begin to eat solid foods?

When they are sitting up with little to no support support / showing interest in food

Most infants typically begin to eat solids at 4-6 months 

500

What is the physical ability involving small body movements, especially of the hands and fingers, such as grasping an objects

Fine Motor Skills

500

What are important mile stones of a 4 year old?

Name a mile stone for each of the following

       Emotionally-Cognitive-Physically

Emotionally -Pretend plays, Asks to go play with other children, Comforts others who are hurt or sad, like hugging a crying friend

Cognitive -Talks about at least one thing that happened during her day, Answers simple questions 

physically -Holds crayon or pencil between fingers and thumb (not a fist), Serves themself food or pours water, can catch a ball most of the time

500

What are forms of behavioral management that is not allowed?

*Both EEC Regulation and Children's ELC Policy

Spanking or any corporal punishment, no humiliation, physical or verbal abuse, not child must be denied food or meals as punishment, no child must be confined, no time outs.

500

What documentation must be updated annually for each enrolled child? 

Their enrollment form, physical exam, and immunization record