Risk Reduction
What does a risk reduction plan mean?
A plan that assesses and identifies risks to children served by the child care center.
All children are at risk because of their developmental functioning
They all need supervision to protect them from harm.
Who is a Mandated Reporter and what does it mean?
All Childcare workers/report any concerns or cases of suspected abuse or neglect
What is the Primrose Dress code?
Solid bottom, no words or logos on tops, etc.
How are children greeted in the morning?
With a smile and a hello
same way we greet our co-workers
When did Primrose Eagan Open?
July 2011
Mandy and Tayci attending the 1st Training Day
List ways children are at risk for potential harm at Primrose
True or False: Knowing the number of children you are supervising is only required in the morning
FALSE: You MUST know the number of children in your care at ALL times through sight/sound and close enough to intervene if necessary
Where did you fill your sanitizer bottles?
When is it ok to put items in the hallway?
Pending notes in the morning message/mgmt. approved. These note are sent in Procare and should be shared with all staff in the room
After 2:30pm nothing should be placed in the hallway.
List 4 staff members with children in attendance at Primrose
What Policy is followed to ensure no students is left in a classroom unattended?
Name to Face
Where should teacher personal items be kept (ex: purse, lotion, medication)
In a cupboard out of reach of children
You need more paper towels, what do you do?
Code orange, wait for “how can I help you?” then request more paper towels
(if mgmt says "be right there", that means we are on a tour, talking to a parent, on the phone)
How do you greet parents at pick up time?
With a hello and a quick Positive story about the day
When closing classrooms what must be done to the chairs prior to stacking them?
Crumbs brushed off, chairs stacked on diaper paper – NOT easel paper
(Tables should have been 3-stepped prior to stacking chairs)
What policies are taught to prevent Nurse Maid Elbow?
When changing a BM diaper you must wipe ______ to _______ and ensure the child is thoroughly cleaned.
When teaching a lesson, what should be with you?
All items needed/
Describe what a bathroom break is for
A time for teachers to use the restroom quickly and efficiently so all staff have a chance to take a turn
What if the classroom/children are full of energy and you are feeling frazzled, what do you do?
Stay calm - ensure you are not greeting parents in a frazzled state
change activities
sign a song / tape story
put out table top toys
code for help
List steps to prevent a child from falling from the diaper table?
Having all items needed and prepared prior to placing child on changing table.
Once child is on the table one hand is to be on the child at all times
No child is to ever stand on the changing table
List items that could cause a licensing violation if kept at a high volume
Our Voices
Sound Machines
Music
List the Primrose Principles of Service
A - Approach Each Day with Joy
B- Build Trusted Relationships
C- Connect with Warmth and Sincerity
D- Deliver the WOW!
What should management do if more than 3 staff call in on a given day?
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review call in procedures - mgmt is looking for ideas on who to help ensure each day has enough staff.
Primrose Friends At-A-Glance tells you what information?
This document lists each Primrose Puppet Friend's name, birthday, activities they focus on and what character development trait they have.