2020 State of Michigan Licensing Rules questions and answers graded A+

2020 State of Michigan Licensing RulesT/F A child who doesn't sleep at rest time must be provided with a quiet activity (toy, puzzle, book, etc.) - correct answer TRUE What is the oldest age an infant should be swaddled without documentation from a child's health care provider. - correct answer 2 months T/F Supervised tummy time is required for ALL infants under 12 months of age and must take place on a hard surface (no cushions, pillows, etc.) - correct answer TRUE T/F It is OK to warm a bottle in a crockpot. - correct answer FALSE T/F Bottle warmers must be turned OFF when not in use. - correct answer TRUE T/F It is OK to hold a child while removing a hot bottle from a bottle warmer. - correct answer FALSE T/F Shaving cream is OK to use for instruction or play. - correct answer FALSE T/F ALL children (infants up to school age) must wash hands after potty or diaper change. - correct answer TRUE Use wipes for children who cannot safely stand at a sink. T/F Vaping is allowed on the premises of a child care center. - correct answer FALSE No smoking or vaping. T/F Time out or "taking space" must NOT be used for children under 3 years of age. - correct answer TRUE Give 5 situations where an employee should wash their hands. - correct answer After clocking in, after bathroom use, after changing diapers, when soiled, after blowing nose, before eating, etc. T/F When water and soap are unavailable, hand sanitizer is permissible for a temporary method. - correct answer True Name the 3 sanitizing steps to cleaning any surface, especially daiper changing areas. - correct answer wash, rinse, sanitize At what age can a child be changed "standing up"? - correct answer over 12 months T/F All trash cans should be sanitized weekly at night. - correct answer False, daily T/F Diaper changing garbage cans should all be lined with a bag and have a lid. - correct answer TRUE T/F Diaper changing steps MUST be posted by each diaper changing station. - correct answer TRUE T/F Washing hands steps MUST be posted by each hand washing station or sink. - correct answer TRUE How often should we sanitize (3 steps) a portable "potty chair"? - correct answer After each use. T/F A handwashing sink used for washing hands after bathroom use can be used to wash dishes. - correct answer FALSE, use buckets What disciplinary measures CAN be taken for poorly behaved children? No outdoor time No meal/snack Put in buckle chair Time out Excluding from an activity - correct answer NONE, use redirection At what age can a child give him/herself her own medication (Tylenol, etc.) - correct answer NEVER, must be administered by staff member What should every teacher be looking for BEFORE allowing their kids to play outside? - correct answer check the grounds for animals, puddles, prickers, dangers