Orientation #1
What do we mean when we say count your kids?
Every time you go through a classroom you count your kids and you count them out loud.
What is the confidentiality policy? Give an example.
Not discussing children who current or passed children that attended Learning Tree.
What about staff kids?
Food rolls are marked...
Right after serving firsts.
Chairs are stacked how high?
4
True or False: Its always okay to ask someone to have their ID checked.
Ture. When in doubt, ask. These kids safety is our priority.
Being on time means...
Being in your class when your shift starts.
If a child has a mark of any kind or receives first aid the teacher is then required to....
Write an accident report.
In case of a fire I take what with me outside?
iPad or emergency contact list.
How many times are bathrooms cleaned?
When are they cleaned?
Twice. During naptime and at the end of the day.
True or False: We are mandated reporters.
What does it mean to be a mandated reporter?
Ture.
To report to child protective services if we suspect any sign of child abuse.
Direct supervision means?
If a child is hurt on the neck or higher, what type of accident report would you use?
Large accident report.
Where do I go for lockdown?
North side of building: Kinder/Butterflies
South side of building: Bluebirds
Close blinds and keep children as quiet as possible.
When children lay on their mats or cots, they lay...
and their head are on...
North to south.
Smiley face. The kids lay opposite of one another.
Ture or False: Its okay to make the kids say sorry and to put them in time out if they don't.
False. We do not make the kids say sorry. We do not use time out.
True or False: It is okay to send a school age child to use the restroom alone.
False. You may never send a child into the building alone.
What is an incident report used for?
When a child leaves a mark on another child or teacher.
Inside: Under tables or door ways
Outside: Open area where nothing can fall onto you.
True or false: It's okay to sit with the kids and rub their back during nap time.
False. This is to help teach the children to self regulate.
How do you use 'as long as'?
As long as you're listening you may sit with your friends.
What is Learning Tree's mission Statement?
"Our Mission is to provide a safe place where children will be protected and cherished, where they may acquire knowledge and self discipline, where they will always find a warm welcome and a sense of belonging."
What is a small accident used for?
Anything below the neck.
Emergency
True or False: Staff kids are different than the other kids.
We use what three forms of discipline?
Give an example.
Redirection, natural consequence, and reprimand.