Midterm Flashcards
(29 cards)
What is the educators role?
5
Practice preventative routines
Model safe behaviours
Take precautions
Actively supervise
Partner with families
What is a risk?
Chance of injury or loss
What is a hazard?
A danger a child cannot anticipate or see and can’t evaluate
TRUE OR FALSE
a police check is valid for 3 years then needs to be renewed
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE
Bunkbeds are allowed in daycares
FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE
The doors to the daycare must stay unlocked to let the parents in at all times
FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE
Food and cleaning products need to be in separate cupboards
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE
Educators can give acetaminophen to children to reduce pain
FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE
Educators must be trained in standard first aid
FALSE must be childhood first aid
What is the ratio of educator to children for 3 years old
8-1
What is the ratio for educators to infants
5-1
Are daycares allowed to keep pets?
No (only home daycares)
Who is in charge of enforcing the YPA (youth protection act)
The director of youth protection
What is child maltreatment
Any form or mistreatment that includes, physical, emotional, sexual, neglect.
Who are the most common offenders of children?
Usually someone they know and trust
What are some behavioural indicators of abuse?
Change in behaviour
Change in appearance
Resist physical contact
Fearful of new people
Delays in development
The educators role when abuse is suspected is to…
1) collect information
2) call DYP immediately
3) provide contact info to DYP
4) provide all info to identify child
5) provide all info as to why you suspect abuse
What do you do if a child confides in you?
Stay calm
Listen, do not judge
Be reassuring
Tell the child they made the right decision
Assure child you believe them
Do not promise to keep the secret
Do not question the child
Write down everything the child tells you as well as signs and symptoms
What does ACT stand for?
A: acknowledge the child’s feelings and access support
C: comfort the child and listen to them in private
T: take notes, take action and report child protection/police
What are the leading causes of death and permanent disability among children?
Motor vehicles
Drowning
Burns
Suffocation
Falls
Poisoning
Common types of injuries in childcare include…
Bruises, bumps, abrasions (cuts)
Burns, scalds
Bites
Falls
What is the leading cause of serious injury in childcare
Falls
When do injuries happen?
When educators are;
Distracted
Very busy
During busy times
When children are;
Hungry or tired
Distracted, excited or away from routines
Injury prevention involves
Active and positive supervision
Safe space management
DAP programming and activities
Preventative policies
Appropriate ratios
Clear and simple rules
