Infants
What is the teacher to child ratio in an infant room?
At what age is a child considered an Infant?
Infants 1:3 or 2:7
Birth-15 months
What type of activity helps toddlers begin to understand cause and effect?
Playing with toys that react, like push-button toys or water play
At this age, children often ask lots of questions like “Why?” and “How come?” What skill are they developing?
Curiosity, Language Development, Critical Thinking
What is the cell phone Policy?
They must be put away in your purse or car and not used while on shift.
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
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.
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.
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
Lesson Plans Should be ?
Must be followed and prepared in advance
What must the Fridge temp be?
What must the freezer temp be?
40 Degrees
0 or below
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.
At around what age do most toddlers begin to combine two words to form simple phrases?
Around 18–24 months
Name one classroom activity that supports problem-solving in preschoolers.
Building with blocks / puzzles / pretend scenarios
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.
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
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
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 their own water bottles away, Wash their hands
What is a typical cognitive skill developed before kindergarten?
Recognizing letters, shapes, or counting to 10, writing their name
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")?
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
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 and showing interest in food
Most infants typically begin to eat solids at 4-6 months
What is the physical ability involving small body movements, especially of the hands and fingers, such as grasping an objects
Fine Motor Skills
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
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.
What documentation must be updated annually for each enrolled child?
Their enrollment form, physical exam, and immunization record