SAFETY

Supervise Children At All Times!!! I just left them for a minute Constant supervision is a must No concept of danger Unpredictable, quick, and fearless Lack of judgment on behavior causing injury Keep your back to the classroom wall Focus on the interior of the classroom See everyone Redirect children if necessary Constantly observe inactive children Make sure there is enough space for furn. and equip.

Supervise Children At All Times! Dangers are everywhere—electrical outlets, cleaning supplies, tools, outdoor climbing equipment, etc. Accidents are more likely to occur when children are changing their routine, teachers are tired, absent, busy, etc.

Safety Objectives—Safe Environment Is A Must! Know emergency procedures for accidental poisoning Develop plans for weather emergencies Recognize signs of child abuse and report any known or suspected cases Teach children how to protect themselves from sexual assault Supervise the children at all times Maintain at least the minimum adult/child ratio Develop Safety Limits Provide a safe environment (inside & outside) Practice Fire Safety Practice Tornado safety

MAINTAIN MINIMUM ADULT-CHILD RATIOS Never have fewer adults than required by state law for its age level and group size. Failure to comply may result in the center’s license being revoked If a child is injured and you have not met the ratios center staff may be held liable More is better! Extra adults mean more protection Best Scenario Would Be: 6 weeks to 1 year -- 1: 3 1 to 2 years – 1: 5 2 to 3 years – 1: 6 3 to 5 years – 1: 8 5 to 6 years – 1:10

State of Alabama Requires (I-11) Daycare Centers 3 weeks - 18 months (1:6) 18 months - 2 ½ years (1:8) 2 ½ years - 4 years (1:12) 4 years - 6 years (1:20) 6 years - 8 years (1:22) 8 years and older (1:25) Family Child Care All ages (1:6)

DEVELOP SAFETY LIMITS—guides to actions and behaviors that reflect the goals of a program. Examples: Walk don’t run We do not hit each other Wipe up spills right away Tell the teacher (break) Get in Groups and Brainstorm to create list of safety rules (Decorate and make poster) Rules --Children must be reminded; they forget Involve Safety Issues Praise children for correct behavior—”Gerald, thank you for wiping up that spill. Now no one will slip and fall.”

Positive Responses to Behaviors (I-25) Reward positive behavior not negative behavior If we thank a child for holding the door open what will probably happen the next time? If we laugh at a child who is acting silly at group time what will probably be the result Give Handouts on positive reinforcement (25 &26) *Divide girls into 5 groups and have them use the handout to reenact correct responses to bad behaviors (role play—teacher & students) Give them 10 minutes

PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT (I-17 &18) Toys and Materials p. 143 &153 Playground Equip p.145 &154 Center Vehicles p. 154 Building Safety p. 155 Fire Safety p. 155 & 156

Review Evacuation Procedures Fire extinguishers Stop Drop and Roll Sing Songs http://www.kinderhive.net/Fire.html I.D. 3 I-Net resources (I-31) Ex. http://www.sesameworkshop.org/sesamestreet/coloringpages/ What about a tornado? Post procedures Review evacuation signs - routes

Poison Poison Control 1-800-222-1222 I.D. 13 common household items that are poisonous; P. 157- 158 (I-17); In the remaining blocks, write what you should do in the event a child is poisoned under your watch (P. 158). Poison Control 1-800-222-1222 Emetic? Syrup of Ipecac

WEATHER OR DISASTER EMERGENCIES (I-17) Blizzards, hurricanes, floods, electrical storms, tornadoes, and earthquakes all pose safety threats Need emergency plan (EMA) Evacuation drills—Post on walls for staff; have practice drill Be prepared-batteries, flashlights, radio, blankets, water, food, first aid kit May close school—plan ahead—notify parents Transportation? arrangements may be necessary

CHILD ABUSE (I-27,28, &29) Mandated by law to report suspected cases Note signs of abuse or neglect Report to social services, police, DHR Interpret state legal requirements/laws and protection of childcare workers for reporting suspected child abuse and neglect (Obj 28)—Guest Speaker Evaluate local and community resources and services available to the abused child and the abuser (Obj. 29) (Barrie Center)

Nonaccidental Physical Injury CHILD ABUSE Analyze the most common physical and behavioral indica-tors of child abuse and neglect (Read P. 158-160). (obj.27) Nonaccidental Physical Injury Neglect Emotional Abuse Sexual Abuse 1 2 3 4

Reporting Child Abuse (I-28) Call DHR Include: Name, age, address, his/her parents Report the facts of your suspicion Confirm the report in writing May be required to testify Focus on the truth Tell the court what you know about the case to help protect the child

Protection Education Tell children how to resist sexual attacks Look at the following scenarios and give a proper response: Wet kiss Sit in lap Hug Touch genitals Pats bottom Warn children about strangers A bad touch ???? A good touch??? How can you help a child distinguish between the two?

Accident Report Date: _____ Name of Student: _________________ Date of Accident: __________ Place of Accident: _______________________ Description of Accident: _______________________________________________________ Comments: _____________________________________________ Witnesses: ______________________________________________ Signature of Student: _________________________ Signature of Supervising Teacher: ___________________________

YOU ARE LIABLE Preschool personnel can be liable for failing to: Obtain signed health form Staff approved physical Safe equipment Follow required adult/child ratios Proper supervision Proper food storage

YOU ARE LIABLE (continued) Provide staff special needs information Refrain from corporal punishment Provide a safe building Remove a child who lacks self control Cover electrical outlets

Liability State Law Comply or Punished List and discuss 12 things staff can be liable for not doing. P. 161(I-11, II-4) Liability State Law Comply or Punished

Serving Safe Snacks Keep Safety In Mind! P. 176 Children are learning to chew and swallow. I.D. foods you shouldn’t serve and tell why. In the remaining boxes, list 2 foods that would be good for snacks.

Appropriate Snacks (I - 20) P. 172-175 Why do small children prefer hamburger over steak? Get handout on snack ideas and lunch (P. 172) (put in notebook) Small servings (P. 172) Remember appetites vary from day to day Food appeal- variety-try new foods Texture-soft, hard, mashed, chopped, crisp, creamy, and rough Flavor-mildly seasoned Color-add color (pink applesauce; green pudding for St. Patricks) Food Forms-difficulty with fork or spoon (cut in strips for snack) Temperature-more sensitive to temp. extremes

Recipes For Snack Time At Various Stages of Development (I-20) Brainstorm for quick and easy snack ideas for 3 & 4 year olds, 5 & 6 year olds and 7 & 8 Write your recipes on index cards (Get from Mrs. C) Glue these on paper and put in your notebook under snacks (you must have at least 10)

Maintain A Clean Environment Use handouts on cleaning the department Constantly wash hands to eliminate the spread of germs Wash hands before snack Wash hands before preparing snack Talk to the children about germs and how to prevent spread Review Universal precautions—infection control Guest speaker - Nurse Katie (correct way to: wash hands, eliminate germs, and put on and take off gloves, etc.

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