Ratios
Classroom Rules
Children
CACFP
Mystery
100
When can ratio be doubled but only need one teacher?
Nap
Just not infant room
100
Name 2 things in the classroom that need to be out of reach from the kids.
Many answers,
Chemicals and cleaning supplies, employee purses, extension cords, etc.
100
How old must a child be before they can attend?
atleast 6 weeks
100
What needs to happen before you can mark off the kids on the meal count sheet?
All children must be served all food and their beverage!
100
How often do you need to go outside to play?
Once a day, weather permitting
200
There are 10 preschool students (3 year olds) and only 1 toddler left (2 1/2 -3). The teachers want to combine so one teacher can go home. Would this be okay to do? Why or why not?
Yes it is okay. There would be 11 students altogether but since only one in the group is younger than 3, you are allowed to go by the preschool ratio.
200
Name a time when it is okay for a teacher to leave a preschool class unattended for a few minutes.
NEVER!!!!
200
Name a child who has been enrolled at both centers.
Lots of answers :)
200
One of the menu items is unavailable, so a substitution is made. What should you do?
Make a line through what should have been served and write in what was actually served.
200
Name the location of one of the step up to quality binders.
Multiple answers
300
There are 5 instances where maximum group size does not apply for anyone ages 1 and up. Name 3.
Outside, nap time, meals, special events, field trips.
300
What do you need to bring with you during an emergency drill?
All kids 😄
clipboard
tablet/phone
any medication if it is for emergency purposes
300
Name a developmentally appropriate activity for a child between 6 weeks and 6 months.
Name a developmentally appropriate activity for a child between 3 and 4 years .
Tummy time, peek-a-boo, reading to them, etc.
Crafts, circle time, singing songs, etc.
300
A breastfeeding mom brings in frozen milk. What 3 things does it need to be labeled with so we can store it in our freezer?
Name, date pumped, amount per bag
300
Who has worked at Step by Step for the longest
Krisna :)
400
Correctly give these ratios:
Infant (birth - 12 months)
Toddler (18 months- 2 1/2)
Preschool (three years)
Preschool (4 years)
Schoolagers
1:5 or 2:12
1:7
1:12
1:14
1:18
400
What information should be on the sign in sheet for each child?
full name, birthdate, daily schedule, pic/no pic
400
Name a child from each center who drinks breastmilk.
Hudson
Sunnie
400
CACFP requires a lunch to have 4 main components served for a well-rounded meal. Build me an example plate that would qualify as a suitable meal.
A qualifying lunch meal would include:
Milk, a fruit, a vegetable (or 2 vegetables if not serving fruit), a grain, and a meat.
400
What is a CHILD CARE PLAN used for?
HINT: NOT THE SAME AS MEDICATION ADMINISTER FORM
Long term healthcare needs or diagnosis, allergies, medication that is routine, procedures that require additional training
500
You are outside on the playground with 4 other teachers.
12 toddlers (2 1/2-3), 15 preschoolers, 5 schoolagers
One of the toddlers has to go to the bathroom, there is no one inside to help you. What should you do to stay in ratio?
Multiple options
the quickest: Take at least 4 toddlers with you to stay in ratio, or wait for someone to be able to help,or wait for a few children to leave so there is extra teacher....
500
There are many times that you need to wash YOUR hands.
Name 4
• Upon entry into a classroom.
• After toileting or assisting a child with toileting.
• After each diaper change or pull-up change.
• After contact with bodily fluids or cleaning up spills or objects contaminated with bodily fluids.
• After cleaning or sanitizing or using any chemical products.
• After handling pets, pet cages or other pet objects that have come in contact with the pet.
• Before eating, serving or preparing food or bottles or feeding a child.
• Before and after completing a medical procedure or administering medication.
• When visibly soiled (must use soap and water).
500
Name a family from BOTH centers with more than 2 siblings AND their names
Lots of answers :)
500
If this is a parents preference, Can we serve this without a Dr. note?
Yes! This is still dairy, just lactose free.
Dr. notes are needed if the substitute is dairy free. (Almond milk, soy milk, oat milk etc.)
500
Julie currently has 2 dogs.
What are their names?
AND
She wants a new dog, what breed does she want? There are 2 options 😍
Bella and Smoke
Frenchie or Boxer