YMCA/PTL
What are the only two Rules we need?
Be Safe and Be Kind
Photos of children must be taken on what?
Company Devices such as iPads and Cameras
At what time do our ratios change or reduce?
8:30 and 5:00 and at rest time with adequate supervision
When is it acceptable to cover a child's head with a blanket?
NEVER!
Children are encouraged to do what?
Take Guided Risks
What must our rooms always look like?
Child ready and inviting at all times
Name two acceptable physical contact/behaviours
• When it is permitted by the rules of the game
• When hugs are for comfort – where possible use side hugs
• When physical contact is child initiated – particularly when children are under the age of 6
• Carrying, sitting on laps and holding is acceptable when children are under the age of 6
• Sunscreen application or washing – allowed in areas not covered by a bathing suit. For children over the age of 6 this should be instructional wherever possible.
• Personal grooming (combing and braiding a child’s hair)– child or parent initiated
• Photos and videos taken with Association devices
What are our ratios?
Infant 1:3
Toddler 1:5
Preschool 1:8
What is our policy on administering non-prescribed medication?
Before any non-prescribed medication can be administered, parents are required to complete and sign the Medication Administration Form.
Non-prescription medication will not be administered unless a doctor has given clear written authorization.
Name 3 of the Categories of Risks for children.
Great Heights
Great Speed
Dangerous Tools
Dangerous Elements
Rough and Tumble
Disappear/Get Lost
We must obtain a score of what to be successful in an audit?
85% or higher.
What do staff require before working with children?
Valid CRC/VSS
When can we reduce Ratios outdoors?
NEVER!!
What has to happen before children can enter the playscape?
Daily playground inspection must be completed
Why are children more prone to serious injuries? i.e. running into traffic, falling from a tree etc.
Adults do not allow them to take guided risks in a safe atmosphere.
We strive to have a higher percentage of what types of materials for children?
Raw/Natural Materials
Staff will always do this with suspected child abuse and neglect
Staff and volunteers of the YMCA will take allegations of abuse seriously.
What is our reduced ratios?
Infants Never reduced
Toddlers 1:8
Preschool 1:12
What is our late Child Policy?
There is a $1.00 per minute fee payable directly to staff on duty.
If there is no warning from a parent on being late then at 6:00 pm we start by calling each parent on file to ensure they are en route. then advise director/designate of the situation.
At 6:15 emergency contact numbers can be called if there is no indication that the parent is on their way.
Who is our Outdoor Play Specialist?
Jennifer MacArthur
What are our YMCA Core Values?
Honesty
Respect
Caring
Responsibility
Who is our risk management analyst?
Mailyn Himbury
What is our sanitation of toys policy?
Infants- Daily
Toddler/Preschool- Weekly unless toys are mouthed by children
or Daily in Outbreak
Name 5 examples of loose parts
Stones Stumps
Sand Gravel
Fabric Twigs
Wood Pallets
Balls Buckets
Baskets Crates
Boxes Logs
Rope Tires
Shells Seedpods