Health and Infection Control
What must be performed when a child first enters the classroom?
What is Daily Health Check?
This must be posted, reviewed and signed by a qualified dietician.
What is a 4 week menu with all meals?
What is the minimum educational requirement for an Asst. to the Head Teacher?
HS diploma or it's equivalent.
Protective caps, covers, or installed devices must be used to cover what?
Electrical outlets
What must be posted or displayed conspicuously in a place for parents and staff to see and have access to?
Regs, Citations, people(s) responsible for legal responsibility and administrative authority, etc...
What is the first thing you need to do before handling a child's open wound?
What is put on disposable gloves?
What must be posted discreetly in every classroom?
What is children's food allergies?
What is the minimum qualifications for a program supervisor or director of a day care center?
NYS Children's Program Administrator Credential
What is children:adult ratio of a 3-5 year old (Pre K) classroom ?
8:1
What the parent must have at any time during care ?
Unlimited access to their child
What is the main goal of a Health Care Plan?
Protect and promote the health of the children.
What must be available to children at all times and offered at intervals during the day?
What is drinking water?
The number necessary for employment?
3 written references or phone call references.
What needs to be posted conspicuously in every room?
The Emergency Evacuation Plan
All staff and volunteers must be familiar with what?
All OCFS regulations and policies.
What is prohibited in a day care center ?
Consumption of alcohol, controlled substances and smoking in indoor areas or outdoor areas used by the children.
What kind of cups are not allowed to be used with infants and toddlers ?
What is Styrofoam cups?
What must an applicant possess to be considered for a day care position?
Physical energy, mental health, and good character
Until this is returned, a new staff member can not be left alone with children ?
Fingerprint results or Central Register Database Check.
This must happen when there is a change in the name, address or operator or a day care center?
When may a child be admitted to a day care who is not fully immunized?
As long as there is evidence that immunizations are in progress?
What needs to be provided if a child is in care for 4 or more hours?
What is a nutritious meal?
What is the minimum age required to work at a day care center?
16 years old.
Children under this age may not participate in mixed age groups except for limited periods at the beginning or end of the day ?
Children under 3 years old.
When must the OCFS be notified that a child in care has had a serious injury, infectious illness or death ?
Notify OCFS immediately