RNRF DCF Study Guide Questions and Answers Graded A

RNRF DCF Study Guide Questions and Answers Graded A Licensing Inspections ✔✔Subject to inspections by the Department or local licensing agency during regular business hours to ensure compliance with the standards Una ...

RNRF DCF Study Guide Questions and Answers Graded A Licensing Inspections ✔✔Subject to inspections by the Department or local licensing agency during regular business hours to ensure compliance with the standards Unannounced inspections are conducted a minimum of three times per year and are conducted additionally to re-inspect noncompliance with the standards or if a complaint is received Staff to child ratio ✔✔a way of calculating the maximum number of children one caregiver can be responsible for while children are in care. The ratios are based on the ages of the children. As children get older, a caregiver can supervise more of them because their needs change as they develop self-help skills. 1-6 is typically the most common for small children. Emergency procedures and preparedness drills ✔✔Planning,Training, Drills, Education,Technology, Coordination, Communication. Fire Drills ✔✔Walk through your classroom and inspect all possible exits and escape routes. classrooms with children should consider drawing a floor plan of your room, marking two ways out of each room, including windows and doors. Also, mark the location of each smoke alarm. A closed door may slow the spread of smoke, heat and fire. Daily attendance record keeping ✔✔Divide the SUM TOTAL of Days in Attendance by the SUM TOTAL of Days of membership for the school or district. 5. Multiply the statistic x 100 and round to the number to the nearest tenth. This is your school or district overall attendance rate. Staff requirements (background, screening, certification, and other paperwork) ✔✔every 5 years background checks are preformed and include the following: An FBI fingerprint check A search of the National Crime Information Center's National Sex Offender Registry A search of the following registries, repositories, and databases in the state where the child care staff member lives and each state where the staff member has lived in the past 5 years: State criminal registry or repository (fingerprints are required in the state where the staff member currently lives, and optional in other states) State sex offender registry or repository State-based child abuse and neglect registry and database Transportations Requirements ✔✔Claims Management. Compliance and Governance. Dock Scheduling and Yard Management. Freight Rating and Multimodal Transport. Mobile. Reporting and Dashboards. Transportation Order Management. Transportation Sourcing and Procurement. Driver Requirements ✔✔-qualified driver shortage -commercial drivers licences -stringent rules on drug and alcohol abuse Transportation Log ✔✔-Kept for 12 months. -Each Child's name. -Date and Time of Departure and Arrival. -Signatures of Driver and Second Staff Member. Vehicle Requirements ✔✔-Valid Inspection Sticker - [Valid Registration] -Valid Insurance Card -Nothing blocking examiner from reaching parking or foot brake -Test taker must have a permit and supervising driver -Can the car be a manual transmission? YES! (Driver must display proper shifting) Procedures for administrating medication and isolating contagious children ✔✔There are three categories of Transmission-Based Precautions: Contact Precautions, Droplet Precautions, and Airborne Precautions. Medical authorization must include ✔✔The core elements of a valid authorization include: A meaningful description of the information to be disclosed. The name of the individual or the name of the person authorized to make the requested disclosure. The name or other identification of the recipient of the information. Guideline for napping ✔✔Toddlers (1-2 years): 11-14 hours. Young toddlers may still take two naps, but most drop down to one nap a day by 18 months. Preschool (3-5 years): 10-13 hours. Many preschoolers get enough sleep at night and give up their afternoon nap during these years. Accident/Incident notification must include... ✔✔the names and positions of the people involved. the names of any witnesses. the exact location and/or address of the incident. the exact time and date of the occurrence. a detailed and clear description of what exactly happened. a description of the injuries. Square footage requirements ✔✔Must have a minimum of 35 square feet of usable indoor floor space for each child unless the facility was continuously licensed with no break in licensure since October 1, 1992, (then 20 square feet per child). Bathroom requirements ✔✔Preschool grades through grade three shall be provided with toilet and handwashing facilities located within or adjoining classrooms and such toilet rooms shall be considered adequate without urinals. Common toilet facilities for both sexes shall not be allowed above the third grade. Menus ✔✔Start the day with a protein-packed breakfast. Choose foods you know they'll like. Offer new foods all the time. Aim for a 4-week rotating menu cycle. Plan for meal prep time and effort level. Incorporate meals into your lesson plans. Try not to use sweets as a reward. Enlist their help in the kitchen. all legislation and organization pertaining to child care (ADA,94-142, Florida Administrative, Code, licensing) ✔✔Family Day Care Home Operators: Must complete 30 hours of department approved training and subsequently pass a competency exam. Additionally, a minimum of 10 hours in-service training is required annually. Appropriate disciplined practice ✔✔Show and tell. Teach children right from wrong with calm words and actions. Set limits. Give consequences. Hear them out. Give them your attention. Catch them being good. Know when not to respond. Be prepared for trouble. Information on bathrooms, wash bins, and toilets ✔✔he toilets should be designed to minimise hand contact as far as possible for hygienic reasons. Electronic products for toilets such as flush valves and faucets require minimum maintenance but offer enhanced operations that promote sanitation and perceived cleanliness because of hands-free operation. Location of accessible toilets should not be too remote from the main traffic area to avoid long travel distance. It should be easily accessible for those with urgency. Directional signs leading to such toilets should meet the requirements specified in Building and Construction Authority's (BCA) Code on Accessibility in the Built Environment All ratios (napping, play time, fieldtrips, child to toilet, staff to child, etc.) ✔✔Low child-to-adult ratios and small group sizes help ensure that your child gets enough one-on-one attention from an adult who is available to take care of each child's unique needs. This responsive caregiving is extremely important to your child's social and emotional development, physical well-being, and overall learning. Record keeping (attendance, sick children, etc.) ✔✔Transcripts and report cards. Is a child allowed to be in a car with a volunteer? ✔✔All child care facilities must comply with the Florida safety belt laws in accordance with Florida Statutes, §§ 316.613 and 316.614, as amended or replaced. Each child, when transported, must be in an individual factory installed seat belt or federally approved child safety restraint, unless the vehicle is excluded from this requirement by Florida Statute. If a license of a facility has been taken, suspended, or expired, is it possible to obtain a new one? (If possible how do you obtain a new license?) ✔✔it is possible but they might not be allowed to continue working at their job What must a vehicle driver have to be allowed to transport children? ✔✔All drivers must have a valid Florida driver's license. All child care facility drivers must have an annual physical examination which grants medical approval for him/her to drive prior to transporting children. What is the required square feet per child? ✔✔Outdoor play space is calculated at a minimum of 45 square feet per child for one-half the licensed capacity minus the children from birth to age one. Indoor and outdoor space requirements ✔✔Minimum standards shall be established by the department by rule. (a) A child care facility that holds a valid license on October 1, 1992, must have a minimum of 20 square feet of usable indoor floor space for each child and a minimum of 45 square feet of usable outdoor play area for each child. What is needed to work at a childcare facility? ✔✔If you want to get a job in a daycare facility or nursery, you need a high school diploma at a minimum. If you want to work in a daycare that provides preschool education, your employers may require that you have training or formal education in early childhood development. When is square footage disregarded? ✔✔when the child is less than one. General field trip protocol ✔✔How to Plan a Preschool Field Trip Pre-visit the site to check suitability. Have each parent sign a permission slip. Recruit parents as volunteer chaperones. Assign each adult a small group, but make sure all groups stick together. Pair the children and remind them to tell an adult when they don't have a partner. When on a field trip, who needs to sign off on the sheet? ✔✔the parents/guardian of the child. Toys outside ✔✔1)An adult must be with each child or group of children on the playground at all times. ... 2) No wearing oversized clothing, hoodies, or clothes with drawstrings on the playground. 3) Children should only be using equipment intended for their age What's inside the first aid kit? ✔✔an up-to-date first-aid manual. a list of emergency phone numbers. sterile gauze pads of different sizes. adhesive tape. adhesive bandages (Band-Aids) in several sizes. an elastic bandage. a splint. antiseptic wipes. Where should the first aid kits be located? ✔✔The first aid supplies should be located in an easily accessible area, and the first aid provider generally should not have to travel through several doorways, hallways and/or stairways to access first aid supplies. # of hours required of in-service training ✔✔Upon completion of Part I and II introductory training requirements, child care personnel must complete a minimum of 10 hours or 1.0 Continuing Education Unit (CEU) of in-service training during the state's fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. Who needs a background screening? ✔✔All persons 12 years of age or older residing in the home, including family, extended family and non family members such as long-term visitors, live-in paramours, housemates, etc., that reside within the home for four weeks or more. bus regulations ✔✔As more pre-school age children are transported to school programs, often in school buses, the public is increasingly asking the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) about how to safely transport them. To help answer these questions, NHTSA conducted crash testing of pre-school age size dummies in school bus seats. The test results showed that pre-school age children in school buses are safest when transported in child safety restraint systems (CSRSs) that meets FMVSS 213, Child Restraint Systems, and are correctly attached to the seats. Based on its research, NHTSA recommends pre-school age children transported in school buses always be transported in properly secured CSRSs. In partial response to questions from school (and child care) transportation offices, this Guideline seeks to assist school and other transportation managers in developing and implementing policies and procedures for the transportation of pre-school age children in school buses. Is a child allowed to be in the car with a volunteer ✔✔CHILDREN WHO ARE 5 YEARS OF AGE CAN. Class I Violations ✔✔Class 1 Violations are issued or occurrences that could result, or do result, in death or serious harm to the health, safety and well- being of a child. This includes overt abuse and negligence in relation to the operation and maintenance of a facility or home. If possible, how do you obtain a new license? ✔✔There are two ways to replace a Florida drivers license: you can apply for a replacement Florida license online, or in person. To get a new Florida driver license or ID card in person, visit the nearest driver license office and apply for a replacement. Class II Violations ✔✔Class II violation means any violation of a statute or rule relating to the operation or maintenance of a health facility or agency which has a direct or immediate relationship to the health, safety, or security of patients or residents in a health facility or agency. Class III Violations ✔✔This category of violations shall refer to those conditions or occurrences related to the operation and/or maintenance of a child care facility that the local licensing agency has determined threatens indirectly or potentially the physical or emotional health, safety or security of children. Signs and symptoms of communicable diseases ✔✔Fever. Diarrhea. Fatigue. Muscle aches. Coughing. How often do inspections of outdoor equipment need to take place? ✔✔Schedule Regular Inspections These inspections are usually donemonthly, quarterly, or bi-annually, depending on how much they are used, to ensure the playground equipment is safe. There is no hard and fast rule for how often you should have your playground inspected, but the more often you can do it, the better. Guidelines for serving food to children ✔✔Wash hands with soap and water. ... Keep all work surfaces clean and organized. Keep the work area clean and all spills wiped up immediately. Refrigerate promptly all unused foods. Use clean equipment in preparing, cooking, and serving food. Avoid touching food as much as possible. List the 5 steps of dishwashing and sanitation of food equipment, tableware, and utensils. ✔✔5 Step Manual Dishwashing Procedure. 1) Prewash 2) Wash 3) Rinse 4) Sanitize 5) Air Dry. Sanitizing Solutions must be maintained at an effective level. Verify effective concentration stated by the manufacturer. What are the four acceptable ways to accomplish dishwashing and sanitation? ✔✔Prep - scrape off food. Fill - get some clean, hot, soapy water. Wash - scrub them, under the water. Rinse - wash off all suds and residue. To prevent choking, foods for infants must be how small? ✔✔To prevent baby from choking, food should be cut into pieces one-quarter inch or smaller; food for toddlers should be cut into pieces one-half inch or smaller to prevent choking. Keep cold foods at or below... ✔✔Germs that can cause foodborne illness grow very quickly on foods held at temperatures in the "Danger Zone". Foods kept in cold holding must stay at or below 41°F at all times. Keep hot foods at or above... ✔✔To put it simply, hot foods must stay hot (above 140°F) and cold foods must stay cold (below 40°F). When foods are held between 40 and 140°F, bacteria can grow rapidly to levels that can cause you or your guests to get sick. This temperature range is called the "danger zone" and should be treated as a big party no-no. Americans with Disabilities Act ✔✔Passed by Congress in 1991, this act banned discrimination against the disabled in employment and mandated easy access to all public and commerical buildings. Individuals with Disabilities Act ✔✔The federal law that provides federal funding for special education and regulates special education procedures Child Care and Development Fund Reauthorization ✔✔This Fund provides federal funding and guidelines for child care to help low-income working families have access to quality child care programs. Crib Requirements ✔✔(federal laws) Part 1508 and Part 1509 - The Code of Federal Regulations outlines the requirements for cribs to ensure specific safety standards are met to protect infants. Safety Belts and Seat Belt Usage ✔✔These state rules define the requirements for safety belts and seat belts. School Readiness Program ✔✔This program is to assist working families with low incomes in having access to quality child care. Voluntary Pre-K Program ✔✔ensures all four-year-olds in Florida have access to programs free of charge in order to gain the skills needed so they will be ready to enter school Handwashing procedures ✔✔1. Remove watch or push up arm. If wearing rings, remove them. 2. Stand at the sink, but make sure it doesn't touch your clothes. 3. Turn on the faucet, using a paper towel. 4. Adjust the water temperature. The water should be warm to make the best suds. 5. Discard the paper towel. 6. Wet the hands and forearms thoroughly with water. The hands should be held lower than the elbows at all times. 7. Apply soap to the hands. 8. Wash the palms and backs of the hands with 10 circular motions. 9. Wash the fingers with 10 circular motions while focusing on the fingertips and fingernails. 10. Rinse well, making sure to hold the hands lower than the elbow. 11. Wash the wrists and forearms, using friction along with circular motions. 12. Clean the fingernails with a manicure stick. 13. Rinse the arms and hands. 14. Repeat the hand washing procedure. 15. Dry the hands gently and thoroughly, and discard. 16. Turn off the water, using a paper towel, and discard the paper towel in a waster container. 17. Do not touch the sink with the bare hands. Hand sanitizers ✔✔Alcohols (ethanol-drinking, isopropanol-rubbing). Effective against bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Denature proteins and disrupt cytoplasmic membranes. Diapering and Soiled Clothes ✔✔Allow for more breath-ability. They are made from cotton and result in less skin irritation and rashes. ... Lead to earlier potty training for your infant. ... Save money. ... Produce less waste-this is obvious. Allow convenience. Beginning training ✔✔Beginning training means starting a course. This is accomplished by attending your first child care training instructor based course or starting an online course, acquiring an educational exemption or completing a competency examination. Break in service ✔✔winning an opponent's service game Additional Training ✔✔when there are changes in policies, procedures, or products. if new info is available or if there are changes in recommendations or regulations. if someone does not follow standard operating procedures. Early Literacy ✔✔The reading and writing behaviors that children engage in from birth to age 5 Fire Extinguisher ✔✔a portable device that puts out small fires by ejecting fire-extinguishing chemicals Safe Sleep/Shaken Baby Syndrome ✔✔Considerations. Shaken baby syndrome can occur from as little as 5 seconds of shaking. Shaken baby injuries most often occur in children younger than 2 years old, but may be seen in children up to 5 years old. When an infant or toddler is shaken, the brain bounces back and forth against the skull. First aid and CPR Training Requirements ✔✔The AHA does not mandate a minimum age requirement for learning CPR. The ability to perform CPR is based more on body strength than age. Studies have shown that children as young as nine years old can learn and retain CPR skills. Annual In-service training ✔✔In-service training means short-term or part-time training for administrators, teachers, teacher aides, paraprofessionals, or other education personnel engaged in bilingual instruction programs for children of limited English-speaking ability. Staff Credential ✔✔A Staff Credential is obtained by submitting copies of transcripts or a program certificate to the credential unit of the Florida Department of Children and Families. If an individuals' professional education meets the criteria, a Staff Credential Verification (Form CF-FSP 5206) is issued. Director Credential ✔✔Education and Experience A Director Credential must be renewed. how many corded phones are required at all times? ✔✔5