Ratios
what is the caregiver to child ratio for new born to 18 months?
1:4
Every 2 hours, and as needed
TRUE OR FALSE: It is okay for children to take off their shoes during nap time.
FALSE!!!! Children must wear shoes at all times.
Name the 7 areas of learning!
Art, Math and Manipulatives, Music and Movement, Science and Discovery, Language and Literacy, Blocks/Engineering, Dramatic Play.
Name three Character Essentials!
We are friends, We get along, We are responsible, We have feelings, We are unique, We are leaders, We are thankful, We are patient, We are proud, We are kind, We are good citizens, We are strong.
what is the caregiver to child ratio for 2 years of age?
1:5
Should you remove your gloves before or after you place a new diaper on the child?
You should ALWAYS remove your gloves before putting on a new diaper/clothes.
TRUE OR FALSE: Children learn best through play.
TRUE!!! Children develop physical and social-emotional skills, as well as language, problem-solving, and more through play!
Name the 5 areas of Child Development:
Gross Motor, Fine Motor, Cognitive, Social Emotional, Speech/Language
A child isn't breathing, what should you do?
Check vitals (if they are breathing etc.)
Tell someone to call 911
Begin rescue breaths, and chest compressions
Clear the area of children
Call Parents
Call Licensing
what is the caregiver to child ratio for 2.5 years of age?
1:7
When should diapering paper be changed?
After every child!
TRUE OR FALSE: It is okay for the teacher to administer medication to children in the classroom.
FALSE: Medication should be administered by the Director or Assistant Director ONLY.
What is DAP short for?
Developmentally Appropriate
Name three items that belong in your Blocks/Building area?
Wooden blocks, multi-cultural people, animals, cars, etc.
what is the caregiver to child ratio for 3 years of age?
1:10
How many sheets of diapering paper should be used?
At least 2 to ensure that the entire changing table is covered.
TRUE OR FALSE: Kiddie Academy was established in 1981
TRUE! Kiddie Academy was founded in Baltimore County, Maryland in 1981 by Pauline and George Miller.
Long open areas in the classroom invite children to:
Form long lines
Run
Walk in an orderly Fashion
Play Quietly
RUN! Always be sure to arrange your classroom to promote orderly movement in your environment.
You have an infant that hasn't finished their bottle, how long can the excess milk be left out?
1 Hour
what is the caregiver to child ratio for 4 years of age?
1:12
Scenario: You are changing a child at the changing table, and a child bites another child. What should you do?
Finish changing the child at the changing table, and then attend to the biting situation. You should never leave a child unattended at the changing table for any reason.
TRUE OR FALSE: Baby wipes are not a suitable way to wash hands.
TRUE! Soap and water is the way to go!
Tell me the difference between Fine motor skills, and gross motor skills.
Fine motor skills- the coordination of small muscles in movement with the eyes, hands, and fingers.
Gross motor skills -Movements we make with large muscles like your arms, legs, and torso!
You have a non-napper in your classroom, what is the protocol for children who do not nap?
Try to assist them with rest time for at least 30 minutes. Then they may do quiet activities on their cot, or at a table.