Rules and Regulations Module 1-3 review

What is discrimination? Judging a child negatively based on their race, religion and/or disability.

What is confidentiality? Protecting private information by making sure the public does not have access to it. You should only share a child’s information with the parents or legal guardian.

What are portfolios? A collection of a child's work and testing that is shared with his/her parents.

What are newsletters? Information documents that are distributed to parents.

What is an injunction? A court order that stops someone from continuing and activity.

What is required to be kept in an employees personal file? Employment application Record of position and date of employment Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements Background screening and fingerprints Employment history Affidavit of good moral character Training transcripts Director/staff credentials Child Care in-service training records Certifications such as first aid and CPR

How often does a child care license have to be renewed? annually

What is an ordinance? A local law enacted by a county or municipality and only applies within the jurisdiction of the particular county or city.

What are minimum standards? The basic requirements permitted by law or authority to operate a child care program.

DCF program’s mission is to ensure the health, ____ and wellbeing of children. safety

The older the child the ___ staff you need. less

What is the minimum age requirement in the absence of an operator to be left in charge of a facility? 21

How often should a child care vehicle used to transport children be inspected by a mechanic? Once a year

Do staff-to-children rations have to be met in vechicles? yes

How many square feet of indoor useable floor space is required for all centers that obtained a licenses after October 1, 1992? 35

How often must child care centers perform emergency drills? Once a month

A child care center must have planned activities posted for each____. Age group or class

What are 3 acceptable methods of discipline? Modeling Redirection reminding

When children 2 years of age and older are in care (in the same room),the staff-to-children ratio shall be based on the age group with The most number of children

Staff-to-Children Ratio 1 staff to each group Birth to one years old – 4 children 1 years old but under two year old- 6 children 2 years old but under three years old- 11 children 3 years old but under four years old-15 children 4 years old but under five years old- 20 children 5 years old and older-25 children