1. SAFETY

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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)

7. 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.”

8. 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

9. 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

10. Review Evacuation Procedures
Fire extinguishers
Stop Drop and Roll
Sing Songs
I.D. 3 I-Net resources (I-31) Ex.
What about a tornado?
Post procedures
Review evacuation signs - routes

11. Poison Poison Control 1-800-222-1222
I.D. 13 common household items that are poisonous; P (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
Emetic?
Syrup of Ipecac

12. 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

13. 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)

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

15. 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

16. 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?

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

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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.

22. Appropriate Snacks (I - 20)
P 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

23. 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)

24. 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.

25.
FCCLA SPONSORING CPR CERTIFICATION: Mrs. Skelton
CPR—Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Heimlich Maneuver