Licensing
Handbook
Don't Forget
In Case of Emergency
SMCC
100

Nap cots/cribs must be how far apart from each other?

2 feet or 2 floor tiles apart

100

You are not feeling well and need to call out. What do you do

Send a group message to K, S, and float with as much notice as possible

100

T/F: Balloons are an acceptable toy for toddlers to play with. 

FALSE - choking hazard

100

A child bumped their head and scraped their knee. What do you do after getting them taken care of?

Message parent and fill out incident report. 

100

Which child was recently hospitalized for RSV

RB

200

You are leaving your classroom. What do you need to take with you?

RED backpack + water bottles 

200

You have a grievance with another employee. What is your first step?

Talk to them directly and respectfully about the issue

200

Which of the following items needs to be in a locked cabinet when not in use? Cleaning supplies, diaper cream, sunscreen, lotion, soap, hand sanitizer

All but soap and hand sanitizier. "Keep out of reach of children"

200

T/F: You are responsible for replacing used first aid kit supplies as you use them.

TRUE! Please don't forget to ensure your list of required items is available at all times. 

200

What should be used to clean changing tables?

1/4 c bleach to 1 c water

OR

proper disinfectant - follow instructions

300

what is the proper way to store/label snacks

Air tight container, labeled with contents + date opened, 6 inches above floor
300

You have a dentist appointment scheduled. What is the protocol for letting K know

As much notice as possible, at least 2 week notice. 

300

Toddlers should be served whole milk until what age?

2

300

Let's say there was a gas leak at the school. Where do we go?

REC or City Park. Always listen to police recommendation first. 

300

What month+year did we open?

Aug 2021
400

Fire marshal is here! Name 4 things he might be looking for

No propped doors, all outlets have covers, no door stoppers in sight, no extension cords, bathroom doors are shut, no curtains during nap, no paper items hanging from ceiling, no exits are blocked, buggies/etc outside and not in hallway

400

A full time employee who has been with SMCC over a year receives how many sick days per year?

4

400

Where is medicine kept and who is authorized to give it?

Silver cabinet - K/S/float

400

What is the most common type of playground injury?

Strangulation

400

Name one topic we learned at our last inservice - Oct 2025

AI, Listening Skills, Tray Sorting, Stress+Burnout, Food Allergies

500

Name the 14 diaper changing steps

1)grab supplies 2)place paper towel 3)put on gloves 4)hold child away from you 5)lay down + buckle 6)dispose of diaper 7)clean childs bottom 8) dispose of paper and gloves 9)replace gloves or use wet wipe 10)apply cream+new diaper 11)dress child/dispose of gloves 12)wash childs hands 13) disinfect changing area and supplies 14)wash your hands

500

Name 5 qualities or expectations of SMCC staff members?

Positive attitude, no gossip/profanity, be humble/kind/patient/compassionate/forgiving/truthful, be a team player, attend staff mtgs, constant supervision of children, provide a loving environment, calm voice and demeanor, do the right thing

500

During what month(s) are we most likely to get our unannounced licensing visit?

July Aug Sept

500

If a child has a serious medical emergency, like anaphylaxis, what should you do?

1) Provide immediate assistance to the child

2) Review situation with coworker

3) Notify K/S - they will notify parents

4) Directly assign another teacher to call 911

5) Fill out special incident form before end of shift

500

What is our license number

80932