Definitions
Cleaning is defined as
The removal of all dirt and debris by washing with a detergent solution in accordance with the manufacturer’s directions.
The number of parent/family conferences in a year
Every parent shall be offered an opportunity to participate in formal or informal parent conferences at least two (2) times every 365 days to discuss children’s learning, development, and interactions in the CBCCPP.
The five steps of hand washing are
Use of warm running water and liquid soap;
Moistening hands with water, applying soap, and washing hands for a minimum of twenty (20) second
Rinsing hands under running water;
Drying hands with a single use towel or paper towel; and then
Disposing of the towel.
This is how long children should be outside daily
Except as specified in rule 6.1.2.2 of these regulations, children shall be provided opportunities for moderate to vigorous play and gross motor activity outdoors on the premises or within a safe walking distance of the CBCCPP for at least sixty (60) minutes each day. For programs that operate less than four (4) hours per day, staff shall ensure that children are provided at least thirty (30) minutes of outside physical activity each day.
These people are mandated reporters
The licensee, staff, auxiliary staff, and partner staff working with children are mandated reporters of child abuse and neglect pursuant to 33 V.S.A. §4913 and are required to report to the Child Abuse Hotline when they reasonably suspect abuse or neglect of a child. This report must be made within twenty-four (24) hours of the time information regarding the suspected abuse or neglect was first received or observed.
Disinfecting is define as
To destroy or inactivate most germs on objects or surfaces. Disinfecting is appropriate for non-porous surfaces that will not be in contact with food or be mouthed by children.
This is when teachers communicate with families
Staff shall regularly communicate with parents about their child’s daily activities and behavior. For children under twenty-four (24) months of age this shall include feedings, diapering, resting, and developmental progress as specified in the rule 6.1.5.1.2 of these regulations.
The five steps of diaper changing are
Preparation: assemble supplies, staff member washes hands, prepares changing surface with either a disposable covering or ensure that the surface was recently cleaned and disinfected and bring the child to the diaper changing area.
Dirty Phase: remove soiled diaper, dispose of diaper, and cleanse diaper area of the child.
Clean Phase: put on clean diaper, dress child, and wash the child’s hands.
Clean up: clean and disinfect the diaper changing surface, and staff member washes their own hands.
Record diaper change.
This is how much time an infant can spend in equipment (i.e. crib, seat, swing, etc.)
The amount of awake time children under twenty-four (24) months of age spend in any confining equipment, such as a crib, playpen, port-a-crib, swing, or seat shall be limited to less than thirty (30) minutes in any two (2) hour period.
This is who may pick children up at the end of the day
Staff shall release a child only to persons authorized by the parents as specified in the rules 3.4.4.1 and 5.10.6.6.1.2 of these regulations. When a person authorized to pick up a child is unknown to staff, his/her identity must be verified prior to releasing the child.
Group is defined as
Who meet together regularly;
Can be identified with one another as being distinct from the larger population of children present; and
Are assigned to a consistent staff member or team of staff members.
This is what we communicate to families
Staff shall encourage and facilitate two-way communication between the CBCCPP and parents. Staff shall communicate regularly to parents about CBCCPP activities and program policies, community resources, and shall allow many opportunities for parents to provide information, identify preferences, ask questions, and share concerns.
This is how toileting is done
Staff shall ensure that all toilet learning/training is carried out with the parent’s knowledge and consent. Toilet training methods performed by staff shall be consistent with the parent’s toilet training methods when these are developmentally appropriate and do not constitute a violation of these regulations. The child’s progress and success in toileting shall be communicated regularly to the child’s parent(s).
This is how teachers/staff should interact with children
Each child shall be treated with consideration and respect with equal opportunities to take part in all developmentally appropriate activities.
Staff shall appropriately hold, touch, smile and talk to children.
Staff shall speak to children at their eye level.
Staff shall be available and responsive to children, encouraging them to share experiences, ideas, and feelings.
At least one (1) staff member shall sit with children during meals and snacks.
Staff shall listen to children with attention and respect.
Children shall be attended to when they cry.
Staff’s voices shall not dominate the overall sound of the group.
This is when gloves should be worn
A staff member has an open cut, sore or cracked skin; A child has an open cut or sore on his/her skin; or A child has a known infection that is spread through feces.
Developmentally Appropriate is defined as
Practices grounded in research on how young children develop and learn. It means providing activities and interactions suitable to children’s age and developmental status, as individuals and as a group, and providing support for each child in attaining challenging yet achievable goals that contribute to his/her unique, ongoing development and learning. Such practice is responsive to the social and cultural contexts in which children live.
This is when and how parents/families can access their children
The program director shall ensure that parents have access to the CBCCPP, staff primarily involved with their children, and to their children without delay at any time children are in attendance and without prior approval. This does not prohibit CBCCPP from locking their doors for security purposes or checking parent’s identification.
This is where children should and shouldn't sleep/rest
The licensee shall ensure that each child, except school-age children, has an individual crib, port-a-crib, cot, mat, or bed that is safe for the child’s age and development, in good repair, and used by only one child each day. No child shall nap directly on the floor or on furniture not designed for sleeping. Cribs or port-a-cribs shall be used for children under twelve (12) months of age. Children shall not nap in cribs or port-a-cribs if they are physically able to climb out unassisted.
These are the group sizes and ratios given a specific age
Age Maximum Group Size Staff/Child Ratio Birth
18 months, 8, 1:4
18 months – 30 months, 10, 1:4
24 months – 36 months, 10, 1:5
32 months – 42 months, 15, 1:6
36 months – Kindergarten, 20, 1:10
1st grade and up, 26, 1:13
This can be found in a First Aid kit
First aid manual; Adhesive tape; Bandages; Sterile gauze pads; Rolls of gauze; Eye dressing; Disposable non porous gloves; Scissors; Tweezers; Non-glass, non-mercury thermometer; and An instant cold pack.
Supervision of children is defined as
The knowledge of and accounting for the activity and whereabouts of each child present and the proximity of staff to children at all times assuring immediate intervention of staff to safeguard a child from harm.
This is how we involve parents/families
The program director shall provide opportunities for parents to be involved such as offering opportunities to volunteer during or in support of the CBCCPP and offering learning and/or social activities for parents and children.
This is where infants should and shouldn't sleep
Staff shall ensure that infants sleep in cribs or port-a-cribs. Infants shall not be placed to sleep on soft surfaces, such as a couch or sofa, pillow, quilts, sheepskins, or blankets. Infants shall not be placed in car seats, swings, high chairs, jumping chairs or similar equipment for sleep. A child that falls asleep in this type of equipment shall be gently transferred to a crib or port-a-crib as soon as feasible.
This is how teachers/staff should respond to behaviors
Staff’s expectations of children’s behavior and responses to children’s behavior shall be appropriate to each child’s level of development and understanding. Guidance shall be designed to meet the individual needs of each child. Staff shall use positive methods of guidance and behavior management that encourage self-control, self-direction, self-esteem, and cooperation.
To give medicine to a child, this needs to be on the permission form
Written permission from parents to administer medication must include all of the following information for each prescription and non-prescription medication administered to children: Name of the child; Child’s date of birth; Any medication allergies; Name of medication; Dosage to be given; Time when medication is to be given; Route of administration (mouth, ear, nose, topical, inhalation); Reason for the medication; Start and end dates for administration of the medication; and Any special instructions.