Common Knowledge
These are the legal ratios we have at BKPA
What is 1:4 infant, 1:6 in toddlers and 1:12 for preschool
Teachers must know this when combined together.
What is the total number of children?
True or false: All water bottles must have a child's name and date
TRUE
This is when diaper/ potty needs should be checked or changed
What is 2 every hours
This life saving certification must be kept current by all teachers and updated every 2 years
What is CPR and first aid?
These must be plugged into an outlet not in use.
What is outlet safety covers?
Fill in the blank: A child must never be left ________
What is unsupervised? Including the bathroom
What is wearing gloves?
True or False: Children may hold a glove or diaper cream while being changed
False: Children may not hold gloves (choking hazard) or any cream (hazardous material)
This is the most effective way to prevent the spread of germs.
What is hand washing?
Generally, infants require a smaller ratio than this age group, which can be mixed.
What are preschoolers (2-5 year olds)
For infants and toddler, this must be completed every 5 minutes and documented every 15 minutes
What are sleep checks?
Preschool children must be served this item at every morning snack and lunchtime.
What is milk?
Teachers and students must both complete this step after the diaper/ potty process ends.
What is wash their hands
One requirement is that these items be stored in a locked cabinet or be completely inaccessible to children
What are medications (including sunscreen) and all cleaning supplies?
As mandated reporters teachers must immediately document and report to the director and suspected signs of this
What is child abuse or neglect
Correct active supervision means you are using these senses
What is sight and hearing?
These items are required to be on a child's plate when food is served. Even if they say "no"
What are fruits and vegetables?
In between taking off diaper diaper/ clothes and putting on fresh/ clean diaper, teachers must do this step
What is the process for removing soiled gloves and putting on a fresh set?
These two things must be done after children eat at a table
What is wipe down with soap and water and sanitize
Do or Don't: Bring your emergency backpack everytime you leave the room
Teachers must always be doing this on the playground to supervise properly
What is walking around
What are the opening and expiration dates of the item?
During toilet training, teachers must show this when addressing the child or parents
What are patience and empathy? Shaming the child or parents breaks their trust
This sheet must be posted, updated monthly, and reviewed before serving food to a new child.
What is the allergy list?