All things Ratios
How long can a staff leave the classroom without coverage?
NO more than 5 minutes!!
What's the training hub we use for professional development?
MiRegistry
Bonus Question: All child care members who work directly with children shall have how many PD hours annually?
Staff, consultants, and volunteers are prohibited from engaging in corporal punishment, emotional or physical abuse, or humiliation of children at any time. Head Start children should feel safe in all settings and all times within our program. Positive methods of discipline that encourage self-control, self-direction, self-esteem, and cooperation must be used.
Health and Safety Incident Process
The Health and Safety Incident process will be followed in the event a staff, consultant, contractor, and/or volunteer has been involved in or allegedly endangered the health or safety of a child(ren) in our program through use of physical abuse, maltreatment, or neglect.
What is the definition of active supervision during rest time?
All children are within sight (global view) and sound of an adult at ALL TIMES.
Staff will remain awake at all times
When and what do we sanitize versus when and what do we disinfect?
(Purell) Sanitize: tables and chairs before & after use, toys after use (NAPTIME!), cots after use
(QUAT) Disinfect: changing tables between each child, toys at the end of the day, any bodily fluid spill
What is the rule for resting ratio?
1 person can be with all students if toddler or preschool children in class IF ALL children are resting and teacher has visibility of ALL children on their cots.
Name the three "Books" that are expected to be visible and kept up to date?
Licensing Book - Supervisor Office
Parent Licensing Book
SDS- Yellow Book
Everyone shares responsibility for keeping children safe and safety is our first priority. Staff must ensure no child will be left alone or unsupervised while under their care. When a child is unattended for any amount of time, it is a serious situation. In the event a child is suspected to have been left unsupervised while in our care the following steps will be taken to gather information regarding the context and circumstances.
Children out of Supervison
What the maximum time that should be set aside for rest time?
45 MINUTES! - 10-15 FOR TRANSITION
What temperature must be maintained in child areas to provide a safe and comfortable level so children do not become overheated or chilled?
65 Degrees ; 82 Degrees- Center need to take measure to cool the children.
What are the three Preschool ratios?
1 to 8 - 30 months until 3 years
1 to 10- 3 years until 4 years
1-12- 4 years until school- age.
What should happen with daily attendance logs?
You keep them in your classroom binder and at the end of the month attach them together and bring them to Admin.
How long can a child stay on their mat if they aren't sleeping?
For children who do NOT sleep, quiet activities MUST be provided, such as reading books, puzzles etc.
What needs to be out of reach in the classroom?
Sanitizer, soap and water
What's the definition of a group size?
Group size refers to the total size of the group in which a child spends the day, with one or several child care staff members.
How Often are CIR's Updated?
The center is aware of any changes.
annually.
Mealtime is about much more than just eating food. There are many different skills a child learns through family style service: taking turns, pre-reading and pre-math skills, problem solving skills, fine motor skills, etc. It is our job to help each child grow and to support continuous increase in independence in these areas during the school year.
Family Meal Style Process
How frequently should sleeping equipment and bedding be washed, rinsed and sanitized?
once a week
Bonus question: T/F: bedding is stored between sleeping equipment.
Name EVERY time a child should wash their hands (6)
-upon arrival
-before eating
-after eating
-after playing with toys
-after toileting or diaper change
-after coming in from outside
BONUS: what about teachers?
Required Square Footage for indoor Space for Preschoolers
35 SQ fT
Bonus Questions: What areas are excluded?
How frequently should Parent sign-in sheet be updated?
Change in numbers
Change in staff
pick and drop off
Name 3 key things that should be avoided during rest time?
DO NOT force children to sleep
Avoid loud and recognizable music
time restraints
Name at least 3 punishments prohibited by licensing rules?
-Mental or emotional punishment (name-calling, ridicule, yelling, threats)
-Corporal punishment (hitting, slapping, shaking, striking with hand or instrument, binding, etc.)
-Confining child in enclosed area (locked or closed room; closet; box)
-Forcing or withholding meals, snacks, rest, or necessary toilet use
-Belitting a child or forcing a child to clean up after toileting accidents