Licensing Requirements
How do you track the number of children in the classroom?
Sign In sheets and Special Education Pull out sheets
There are 4 years in an accreditation cycle. Which one are we in?
Year 2
When children are ready to go outside, where do they sit in the hallway?
In front of their lockers, not inside
How often do centers get rotated?
Once a month
How far in advance can you wash the tables?
15 minutes but no children around until sanitizer is dry
All children must always be in the presence of a teacher. What age can they be unsupervised for short periods?
8 years
How many hours of continuing education are required each year and by what date?
25 hrs teachers, 30 hrs assistant director, 35 hrs director
By January 1st
When is it unsafe for the dinosaurs, tires, and stumps on the playground to be used?
October 1st – April 1st
Can you hang artwork or posters on the wall?
No – must be on a bulletin board
What 4 items are considered medication and require a doctor’s note to administer?
Over the counter medicine, prescription medicine, lotions, and Chapstick
How long after meals before all items must be cleared away and space free of food?
30 minutes
What is the cycle to obtain accreditation?
Self-study, request validation, 2 week window for visit, Onsite visit, materials reviewed, decision made
What do we hold up when in line to remind the children to be quiet?
Bubbles and Zeros
What type of art is hung on a bulletin board?
Process art
What are 3 main reasons for sending home or staying home for illness?
Fever above 100˚F, diarrhea, vomiting, or unidentified rash
What are the ratios for each classroom? Is NAC the same?
2.5 yr – 8:1; 3 yr - 10:1; 4 yr – 13:1; 5 yr – 17:1; 6+ yr – 18:1
Licensing & NAC are different
NAC recognizes a director, onsite supervisor, lead teachers, and assistant teachers. Who is the onsite supervisor?
The assistant director - Kim
What call and response is given at clean up time when the lights go off?
Hands on Top, Everyone Stop
What 7 centers must be found in each classroom?
Dramatic Play, Blocks, Art, Library, Science, Sensory, & Music & Movement
How often are fire drills performed?
Monthly
Wait time must be limited. Name 4 ways to engage children during transitions?
Songs, Games, Review rules, Books, Fidgets, Extend lessons
What is our anniversary date?
March 17th
What tune is our handwashing song based on? Please sing it.
The Wheels on the Bus
All toys and items in the classroom must be labeled with pictures and name. What is the most common app used at the center?
LabelPics
How often are tornado drills performed?
Monthly April-October