RNRF Study Guide Questions and Answers Rated A

RNRF Study Guide Questions and Answers Rated A How many times can breast milk be used directly from the jar before being discarded? When a caregiver feeds a child baby food directly from the jar, it can only be used for one feeding and then discarded. What temperature should formula and breast milk be served? At body temperature Rules for Outdoor equipment Must be developmentally appropriate, securely anchored, unless portable or stationery by design; and have an appropriate fall zone to protect the safety of children. Rules of Indoor equipment Must be developmentally appropriate, clean, and in good repair. What should a child care personnel do to reduce the spread of disease? Observe children daily for signs of communicable diseases. Definition of Class I Violation An incident of noncompliance that is most serious in nature and may result in death or serious harm to a child. Examples of Class I Violations A child was not adequately supervised and left the premises without staff supervision A child was left behind in a vehicle at the facility, on a field trip, or an activity away from the facility A form of discipline used by staff included the use of spanking or other from of physical punishment Definition of Class II Violation An incident of noncompliance that is less serious in nature than a Class I violation; may be elevated to a Class I violation if the noncompliance resulted in death or serious harm to the child. Examples of Class II Violations The facility's outdoor play space was not enclosed with fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height The bedding available was not sanitary and poses a threat to the health, safety, or well-being of a child in care The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential Definition of Class III Violation An incident of noncompliance and is the least serious in nature. Examples of Class III Violations Documentation of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation training was not on file for staff The facility's first aid kit was within reach of children The facility was notified of allergies to medication or special restrictions and there was no written documentation in the child's file Staff-to-Child Ratio (Birth to 1 year) 4 maximum staff members Staff-to-Child Ratio (1- year-old children) 6 maximum staff members Staff-to-Child Ratio (2-year-old children) 11 maximum staff members Staff-to-Child Ratio (3-year-old children) 15 maximum staff members Staff-to-Child Ratio (4-year-old children) 20 maximum staff members Staff-to-Child Ratio (5-year-old children) 25 maximum staff members Staff-to-Child Ratio (Mixed age groups including children under 1 year of age and children over 1 year of age but under 2 years of age) 6 maximum staff members Staff-to-Child Ratio (Mixed age groups including children 2 years of age or older) Ratio of age group of the majority of children in the group. Rooms occupied by children rules must have adequate light screens are required when windows or doors are open for more than entering or exiting purposes inside temperature of 65 degrees F- 82 degrees F must be maintained Adequate ventilation must also be maintained Multipurpose Rooms Space that is used as a common dining area or for large group activities is included in the usable indoor floor space for purposes of determining the overall child care program facility, if the space is used regularly. To prevent choking, foods for: Infants must be cut into 1/4 inch or smaller pieces Toddlers must be cut into 1/2 inch or smaller pieces First aid kit must include: Liquid soap and/or hand sanitizer Adhesive bandages Disposable, non-porous gloves Cotton balls or applicators Sterile gauze pads or rolls Adhesive tape Digital thermometer Tweezers Pre-moistened wipes Scissors Bottled water (for cleaning wounds or eyes) A current resource guide on first aid and CPR procedures When giving medication a child care personnel must: Be trained on how to administer medication to protect the health and safety of children in care. Immunization Records If the parent or guardian fails to provide the required documentation within 30 days of enrollment, the child should be excluded from care. Student Health Records Valid for 2 years after the date of the physical exam Child Care Facility Training Requirements The 40-hour introductory training must be successfully completed through passage of a competency exam on earning an educational exemption First Aid and CPR Training Requirements One staff member with current and valid certificates of course completion for first aid training and pediatric CPR procedures must be present at all times while children are in care Staff Credentials for 0-19 Children 0 Staff Credentials for 20-39 Children 1 Staff Credentials for 40-59 Children 2 Staff Credentials for 60-79 Children 3 Staff Credentials for 80-99 Children 4 Initial Background Screening Child Care personnel must pass a Level 2 background screening as a condition of employment Disciplinary Sanctions Consistently enforced based on the standard violated, the number of times it was violated, and the severity of the violation Professional Readings Help grow knowledge, skills, and abilities Ethical Code of Conduct Identifies standards of practice to serve the profession. What are the roles and responsibilities of child care professionals? Keep children safe, provide good nutrition and a healthy environment, and create a quality environment to learning What are the different kinds of child care programs? Drop-In Child Care- Families occasionally leave their child for no more than four hours; remain on the premises, such as child care at a shopping mall. Evening Child Care- Care provides during the evening hours which are defined as 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Name the key agencies that partner with the Department to regulate child care. City Police Department- local criminal history records check Certified Fire Safety Inspector- annual fire safety inspection required and must be in compliance with State Fire Marsha Explain how the Florida Statutes and Florida Administrative Code align to protect the health and safety of children in child care programs. Florida Administrative Code- the official compilation of administrative rules for the state of Florida Florida State Statutes- permanent collection of the State laws; they are updated annually by the laws that create, amend, transfer, or repeal statuary material What are the general requirements for child care programs? Must complete an annual application for licensure, subject to inspections to ensure compliance with standards, enrollment records must be on file and contain critical information about the child to protect their safety. Describe the components of a professional development plan. A goal, a list of the credentials and competencies for that job, a list of knowledge; skills; and abilities you already have, a list of knowledge; skills; and abilities you need but do not currently have; this list becomes your objectives for achieving your goal, a timeline for achieving your objectives; and your plan for overcoming these barriers. Crib sides must be raised and bar spacing may not exceed: 2-3/8th inches Facility must properly maintain how many fire extinguishers? 5 1 CEU= continuing education unit Records found at child care facility Daily attendance Record of accidents and injuries Emergency evacuation plans Record of monthly fire drills Documentation of first aid and CPR training Parental permissions for field trips Daily menus Specialized diet documentation Gold Seal Quality Care Program accredited by a nationally recognized association must meet an exceed minimum standards required For programs serving food they prepare, it is critical for them to properly clean the non-disposable equipment, tableware, and utensils on-site by: Pre-rinsing or scraping Washing Rinsing Sanitizing Air Drying Diaper Changing Stations Must be equipped with all of the proper materials and child care personnel must follow proper techniques. Transportation requirements FL drivers license, annual medical exam, first aid and CPR training, insurance, annually inspected by mechanic, visual sweep, transportation log Transportation logs are important... to make sure no child is left behind in a vehicle or at a location other than the facility SIDS Phrase "Back to Sleep" Babies who can't roll over on their own must be placed on their backs, not their stomachs to sleep USDA MyPlate It is used to determine what food groups to serve and serving sizes for children 2 and older For programs serving food they prepare, it is critical for them to properly clen