Health
This is done for 2 minutes every day by all staff and children to prevent the spread of germs.
What is hand washing?
These should be labeled and made sure they are not poisonous.
What are cleaning supplies?
None of this should be allowed in the classroom at anytime by any staff or child.
What is outside food or beverages?
When doing this, make sure all furniture is waist height, activities grouped together and the room clutter free.
What is setting up the classroom environment?
Teachers should notify the appropriate staff members within an hour of classroom start time if no contact has been made when this occurs.
What is an unexpected child absence?
Teacher checks the child to make sure they are ok and then notifies the nurse and supervisor and completes an incident report.
What is to be done after an accident or injury?
These should always be covered when not in use and monitored closely.
What are outlets?
These should be used at all times when handling food.
What are gloves?
When doing this you are always positioning yourself to see the children.
What is active supervision?
This should be checked daily and followed up immediately if needed before children arrived.
What are emails and voicemails?
When leaving the classroom a child should never be in possession of this.
What is classroom materials?
All indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, toys and furniture must be in this condition at all times.
What is safe and in good working condition?
This should be completed at meal time not before or after.
What is point of service meal count?
Silence, door alarms, and abnormal sounds could be a sign of this.
What is a potential danger?
If a person is there to pick up a child this must be on the pick up/drop off form.
What is their full name?
These supplies should be kept in a closed container, cabinet or drawer that is labeled and stored out of children’s reach.
What is First Aid Supplies.
Anything that says this should be placed high enough out of children's reach.
What is Keep out of reach of children?
You should always be sitting and role modeling at this time.
What is meal time?
These should be done upon child's arrival and could help identify possible injuries, sickness or behaviors for the day.
What are daily health checks?
This should be done by all teachers before they sit down for a meal.
What is wash their hands?
After one case in the classroom, this is reported to the nurse who notifies the parents.
What is head lice?
If a concern arises about child's safety at home we are mandated to contact this agency and make a report. We don't make the decision, just the report.
What is Social Services?
During an emergency or unexpected circumstance this should be on hand for use and should not be expired.
What is emergency food?
This should be done starting at the beginning of the day, every time children leave the classroom and return to the classroom. (Ex. bathroom breaks, going outside, visit another classroom, etc.)
What is scan the children and COUNT OUT LOUD?
This should be done after two days of absence and followed up daily until the child is dropped or returns.
What is to notify the Family Service Advocate and they will call the parents.