Health
Accordingly to ECEBC Code of Ethics, What does Principal 1 promote to the children's well-being?
We understand that children's health and well-being are essential to their learning and achieving their full potential, and we ensure that environments for children are safe, secure, and supportive of good health in the broadest sense. We co-create programs alongside children that provides opportunities to thrive socially, physically, cognitively, and creatively. A healthy environment for children is one in which play is encouraged, a connection to the land is fostered, caring for each other is valued and a warm, loving atmosphere is maintained.
What is the recommended time to practice fire drills and time to practice for an emergency plan?
1) Fire Drills: Once Each Month
2) Emergency Plan: Once Every Year
What are the four food groups associated with the Canada Food Guide?
1) Fruits and Vegetables (Strawberries, Cucumber)
2) Grains (Bread, Bagel, Pasta)
3) Protein (Meat and Meat Alternatives)
4) Dairy (Milk and Milk Products)
What do these initials mean? (MCFD)
Ministry of Children and Family Development.
What is a pathogen?
A disease causing agent known as bacteria or a virus. Bacteria - Infection that requires antibiotics. Virus - Is a Flu that takes it time to heal and recovery from the body. (3-7 Days)
What is the difference between Heredity and Environment?
Heredity is the characteristics transmitted from parents known as DNA. Environment influences that affect of the growing child health growth development.
Schedule C
What is Malnutrition?
Malnutrition is an imbalance between the nutrients your body needs to function and the nutrients it gets. It can mean undernutrition or overnutrition. You can be malnourished from an overall lack of calories, or you might have a protein, vitamin or mineral deficiency. You might also have more excess calories than your body knows what to do with. Can lead to developmental delays, learning disabilities, and behavioral issues.
When children suffer from stressful environments feeling pressure to perform academically and the lack of play - based learning. To get ahead and prepare children for the next step in their lives.
What is Schoolification.
What are the 5 transmissions of Pathogens?
1. Direct Contact (Touches another child infected)
2. In-Direct Contact (Dirty towel contaminated)
3. Fecal-Oral (Use bathroom not washing hands)
4. Airborne (When a child sneezes and coughs)
5. Vector-Borne (Animal insect or bites)
What are the Rights of a Child?
1. Identity Learning and Self - Right to free expression. Freedom of thought, conscience, religion, freedom to interact with whom they wish and cultural background. 2. Family and Community - Protection from being removed from their homeland. Diverse backgrounds. 3. Mental and Physical Well-Being - Protection from abuse, neglect, and sexual exploitations. Adequate standard of living to meet basic needs, physical, moral, spiritual and behavior. 4. Protection - Right to highest standards of health care against all forms of abuse.
In what section of the BC Childcare Licensing Regulations talks about childcare supervision?
Division 4 - Supervision of Children
What is Botulism?
Is a rare but serious foodborne illnesses caused by toxins produced by Clostridium botulism bacteria. It affects the nervous system and can lead to muscle weakness, difficulty swallowing and in severe cases, respiratory failure. Causes stomach flu infants can be deadly. For Example: Honey and canned foods.
Accordingly to the BC License Regulations Part 4 Division 3, a licensee must immediately notify a parent or emergency contact if the child: (states the following things in what schedule?)
A child becomes ill or injured is involved in a reportable incident described in Schedule H
What is the importance of a child being immunized?
What is Active Play? How long Active Play is required in Preschool Children?
Active play is physical activity which includes moderate to vigorous bursts of high energy, raises children’s heart rate and may make them “huff and puff” such as running or jumping and dancing.
Preschool children 1-2 hours active play: 20 Minutes Preschool children 2-3 hours active play: 30 Minutes Preschool children 3-4 hours active play: 40 Minutes
When working with food what is the best way to clean and sanitize the area. Found under in the BC Childcare Licensing Regulations?
Bleach (one teaspoon 5ml of bleach per liter of water for surfaces). For bodily fluids use 10ml of bleach water. Under Health & Hygiene
What is Salmonella?
Is a type of bacteria that can cause food poisoning leading to stomach cramps, vomiting, diarrhea, and fever. Children under the age of 5 are particular vulnerable to foodborne illness due to their developing immune system. For Example: Raw Meats, Uncooked Eggs, and Unpasteurized Milk.
What happens if you witness or suspect abuse regarding a child.
Call 911 or the police when you suspect child abuse and the children are in immediate danger. Do not call the parents first.
What are the many reasons why parents do not want their children to be immunized?
Religious or philosophical reasons. Fear that the immunization may not be safe or effective. Fear of adverse side effects or allergic reactions due to immunization. Belief that mandatory immunization interferes with personal choice. Belief that vaccine-preventable diseases are not a serious health risk. Belief that immunization is not natural.
What are the 7 Dimensions of Wellness?
1. Physical (Nutrition, Exercise, Self Care, Healthy Habits) 2. Emotional (Self Esteem, Self Acceptance, Self Control, Self Confidence) 3. Intellectual (Critical Thinking, Openness, Creativity, Motivation, Curiosity, humor) 4. Spiritual (Values, Beliefs, Principles, Ethics) 5. Interpersonal and Social (Communication, Support Network, Intimacy, Participation) 6. Occupational (Equitable Workloads, Professional Development, Positive Work Environment, Recognition of efforts) 7. Environmental (Safety from violence, protection, and safety from harm).
What is the policy and procedures regarding an earthquake drill?
1. DROP
2. COVER
3. ROLL
What are the 6 Essential Nutrients for Young Children?
1) Carbohydrates 5) Vitamins
2) Fats 6) Water
3) Minerals
4) Proteins
What is poverty and neglect?
Starving or controlling of food. Not having the means to give the child basic needs such as food, shelter, medicine, clothes and school.
What can childcare providers working with families support parents who choose not to immunize?
Establish a policy for immunizations required attendance. Collect a copy of immunization record for Child's folder. Provide information to families such as fee charges from Public Health of BC. Parents required to submit a letter for children's records file keeping. Advocate immunization changes to the mandate act. Practicum students required to have immunization records while at the daycare. Part 3 Division 1 Community Care and Assisted Living Act.