Health and safety
3 feet
How many hours between diaper changes?
2 hours-Even at nap so please make sure child is checked before going down for a np.
True or False
It is okay to cover up a child's head during nap time
False-Child's head needs to be uncovered during nap time.
How often do we wash cot/crib sheets and blankets?
True or False
Bottles should be dumped and rinsed after given or within 1 hour of sitting out.
True
True or False
Doors may be propped open to the outdoors
False
True or False
I only need to wear gloves if the child has a bowel movement
False-Gloves should be worn during all diaper changes.
How many minutes can a nonsleeping child remain on their cot?
30 minutes and a child who awakens to get up and to have quiet time through the use of equipment or activities which will not disturb other children. Children who are awake shall have sight and sound supervision by a childcare worker and children who do not sleep or awaken before other children must be allowed off their sleeping surface and given a choice of activities in a reasonably lighted area.
True or False
Cots are only sanitized 1 time a week
False-Cots should be sprayed and wiped down with sanitizer after each use and a cover should be placed over the top when they are put away.
Food should be offered every__hours
3 hours
True or False
Mop buckets may be out around children as long as it is being used
True-Mop buckets need to be out locked up when not in use.
As long as I am wearing gloves I do not need to wash my hands in between each diaper change
False-Hands should be washed in between each diaper change as well as the children's hands
True or False
If a child falls asleep on the floor, it is okay to leave them their until you can transfer them to a crib or cot
False-A child has to be transferred to a crib or cot immediately
How often do chairs and eating surfaces get washed and sanitized?
Before and after each use
What sink should not be used for drinking water?
Diaper washing sink
What is the maximum group size for Infants and Toddlers?
8-Children under 2 may not be counted in mixed ratio groups above 8.
How to disinfect the changing table
DISINFECT: Thoroughly clean, rinse, and disinfect
the changing area.* Make sure the changing table
is completely dry to avoid chemical burns.
FINAL WASH: Wash your hands thoroughly with
soap and warm water.
How many feet apart do each cot need to be from one another?
2 feet
What is the procedure for washing your hands?
1. Turn on water and get hands wet.
2. Put soap on hands.
3. Wash hands all over, including top, bottom, and between
fingers, for 20 seconds; sing a song to help remember how
long to wash hands.
4. Rinse hands.
5. Dry hands with clean paper towels.
6. Turn off water using clean paper towels
True or False
Infants and toddlers may be placed in a crib or highchair while teacher cleans up or for behavior reasons
False-Placing a child in a crib or pack and play to restrict the child’s movement is prohibited. A highchair, feeding table, or seat may not to be used as a form of punishment or a method to restrict activity. A child is only to use the chair for meal / snack times or planned activities.
Each child shall be supervised by a childcare worker who is within sound of the children to ensure safety.
False-Sight and sound
Diapering procedure
PREP AND WASH: Gather all supplies and wash
your hands thoroughly with soap and water. Use
this moment for sweet talking, singing, or giggles!
GLOVES: Put on a pair of nitrile or vinyl gloves
and gently place the child on the changing table,
always keeping a hand on them for safety.
REMOVE: Carefully remove the soiled diaper,
placing it out of the child’s reach.
CLEANSE: Use disposable baby wipes to gently
cleanse the genital area from front to back.
Wrap up the used wipes with the soiled diaper.
CREAM: If the parent has provided diaper
cream/ointment and requested its use, put on
a clean pair of gloves and apply. Then, remove
and safely dispose of your gloves.
DIAPER: Place a fresh, clean diaper on the child.
WASH: Wash the child’s hands, then safely remove
them from the changing table.
DISPOSE: Put supplies away. Package the soiled
diaper, wipes, and gloves and dispose of them,
according to state requirements.
REMEMBER! Be a great partner in parenting by
logging every diaper change in the KinderCare App
to keep families informed
True or False
One childcare worker shall be within sight or sound of each group of napping children.
True
When do you wash your hands?
2. Persons working with children shall wash their hands with soap and warm running water before handling food, before and after assisting with toileting and diapering, after wiping bodily secretions from a child with a disposable tissue, and after exposure to blood or bodily fluids. If gloves are used, hands shall be washed after the removal of gloves.
Define "Redirection"
. “Redirection” means directing the child’s attention to a different program activity.