Playground Safety
True of False:
You can go outside without having a playground check before going out?
What is: False.
T or F: All babies must sleep on the sides
What is: False.
You have a parent who is picking up the child, but they are not on the pick-up list. What do you do?
True or False: All electrical outlets must be covered.
What is: True
Who is responsible for playground checks?
What is: the floater, and/or center director
How should the lighting be in the classrooms?
What is: Bright enough to see around the classroom and not fall.
Do you have to tell the parents that you made a CPS report?
What is: No!
What is a monthly task required by state licensing regulations?
What is safety drills: Fire drill, lock down, and bad weather
What do you do if you find something on the playground that is an illegal substance?
What is: notify the center director immediately!
What is the level volume if you have the music playing in your classroom during nap time?
What is: To be able to hear for emergencies/other talking in the classroom.
Who is responsible to make a self report?
What is: Everyone in the center, we are all mandated reporters!
What steps should you take when a child puts a toy in their mouth?
What is: place used toy in mouthed bucket bin, and do 3 step process or run through dishwasher for cleaning and sanitizing the toys.
How many staff must be on the playground at all times?
What is: 2 staff members.
What do the sleep cots must have on them?
What is: the child's name.
How long do you have to make a self-report?
What is: 48 hours (2- Days)
What daily checklist must you complete at the end of each day in your classroom?
What is: Classroom Safety Checklist
What should you do if children are throwing mulch?
What is: redirect them, and/or re-route the behavior to something else.
What must be labeled on the Cribs?
What is: child's name, age (in months), picture of child and if the child can roll over
What do you do, if you have lost power or water throughout the day?
What is: Notify your supervisor, and contact Operation Manager and Executive Director
What Posting must be posted by telephone in case of an emergency?
What is: 911- Important Telephone Posting