Monday, January 31, 2011
Friday, January 7, 2011
Candy Land
These cute kids love playing Candy Land and I love that it helps them with their colors, numbers and taking turns! 
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Home Away From Home Supervision and Protection of Children Written Policy
I do the following to ensure the direct supervision and protection of children at all times:
I will be physically present on-site and provide care and direct supervision of each child at all times, both indoors and outdoors. This includes awareness of and responsibility for each child in care, including being near enough to intervene if needed. I will also keep a safe environment for the children by keeping any harmful chemicals (cleaners, etc) or objects (knifes, etc) out of reach at all times.
In addition, I do the following to ensure the direct supervision and protection of children:
When they are sleeping: Infants will be placed on their backs in a crib free from any objects that may be a suffocation or strangulation hazard. Infants will also be checked on every 15 minutes. Children older than 12 months will be placed in a play pen free from any objects that may be a suffocation or strangulation hazard. All children will be within hearing of me.
When they are outdoors: I will actively supervise each child during outdoor play to minimize the risk of injury to a child. This includes awareness of and responsibility for each child in care, including being near enough to intervene if needed. A head count of all children before after and during any outdoor play will be taken as well.
During off-site activities: I will actively supervise each child during any off-site activities to minimize the risk of injury to a child. This includes awareness of and responsibility for each child in care, including being near enough to intervene if needed. A head count of all children before after and during the off-site activity will be taken as well.
I do the following to keep track of each child’s whereabouts:
I will be physically present on-site and provide care and direct supervision of each child at all times, both indoors and outdoors. A head count of all children is taken multiple times throughout the day as well.
I will be physically present on-site and provide care and direct supervision of each child at all times, both indoors and outdoors. This includes awareness of and responsibility for each child in care, including being near enough to intervene if needed. I will also keep a safe environment for the children by keeping any harmful chemicals (cleaners, etc) or objects (knifes, etc) out of reach at all times.
In addition, I do the following to ensure the direct supervision and protection of children:
When they are sleeping: Infants will be placed on their backs in a crib free from any objects that may be a suffocation or strangulation hazard. Infants will also be checked on every 15 minutes. Children older than 12 months will be placed in a play pen free from any objects that may be a suffocation or strangulation hazard. All children will be within hearing of me.
When they are outdoors: I will actively supervise each child during outdoor play to minimize the risk of injury to a child. This includes awareness of and responsibility for each child in care, including being near enough to intervene if needed. A head count of all children before after and during any outdoor play will be taken as well.
During off-site activities: I will actively supervise each child during any off-site activities to minimize the risk of injury to a child. This includes awareness of and responsibility for each child in care, including being near enough to intervene if needed. A head count of all children before after and during the off-site activity will be taken as well.
I do the following to keep track of each child’s whereabouts:
I will be physically present on-site and provide care and direct supervision of each child at all times, both indoors and outdoors. A head count of all children is taken multiple times throughout the day as well.
Home Away From Home Childcare Sick Child Written Policy
We all know that kids tend to get sick, especially if you have older children at home. It’s part of life, but we don’t have to make it part of everyone’s life. :)
If your child has a fever, or contagious illness please keep them home. When a child is sick they need their parents and you will know the best ways to comfort them in such an unhappy time. We also don’t want them to spread their illness to the other children in my care (which includes an infant).
If a child becomes sick while in my care I will contact the parent immediately. If the child has a fever or is throwing up I will ask the parent to pick them up as soon as possible. While waiting for the parent to arrive I will separate the child from the other children into a safe, supervised location.
In the case that one of my children becomes sick with a contagious illness and/or fever I will contact the parents of the children in care immediately and ask them to pick their children up as soon as possible. If they become ill during the night or before children arrive I will contact the parents of the children I care for as soon as possible to let them know the situation. If a parent is unable to find a sitter on such short notice I will allow the child to come to my home and will make sure to keep the child separated from my own. If I become sick however, I will contact all parents as soon as possible and let them know I will not be able to care for their children on that day.
If your child is past the contagious part of a cold but still has a runny nose, cough, or other non contagious symptom they are fine to come to my home. I will do my best to make sure everyone is washing their hands as much as possible to help keep the other children from getting a cold as well.
If any child in care or any person in my home is ill with a communicable disease, or has a parasite (such as lice), I will notify the parents of every child in care. All parents will be notified the same day the illness or parasite is discovered.
MEDICINE:
If your child is in need of medication the medication form will need to be filled out before I can administer any medication.
I will not give a child any medication that does not have their name on the label.
If your child has a fever, or contagious illness please keep them home. When a child is sick they need their parents and you will know the best ways to comfort them in such an unhappy time. We also don’t want them to spread their illness to the other children in my care (which includes an infant).
If a child becomes sick while in my care I will contact the parent immediately. If the child has a fever or is throwing up I will ask the parent to pick them up as soon as possible. While waiting for the parent to arrive I will separate the child from the other children into a safe, supervised location.
In the case that one of my children becomes sick with a contagious illness and/or fever I will contact the parents of the children in care immediately and ask them to pick their children up as soon as possible. If they become ill during the night or before children arrive I will contact the parents of the children I care for as soon as possible to let them know the situation. If a parent is unable to find a sitter on such short notice I will allow the child to come to my home and will make sure to keep the child separated from my own. If I become sick however, I will contact all parents as soon as possible and let them know I will not be able to care for their children on that day.
If your child is past the contagious part of a cold but still has a runny nose, cough, or other non contagious symptom they are fine to come to my home. I will do my best to make sure everyone is washing their hands as much as possible to help keep the other children from getting a cold as well.
If any child in care or any person in my home is ill with a communicable disease, or has a parasite (such as lice), I will notify the parents of every child in care. All parents will be notified the same day the illness or parasite is discovered.
MEDICINE:
If your child is in need of medication the medication form will need to be filled out before I can administer any medication.
I will not give a child any medication that does not have their name on the label.
Home Away From Home Responding to Medical Emergencies & Serious Injuries Written Policy
I will do the following if a child is seriously ill or becomes injured and requires attention from a health care provider or 911:
If a child has a life-threatening injury, or an injury that could result in a child losing vision, hearing, or a limb, I will call emergency personnel (911) immediately, before attempting to contact the parent. After emergency personnel have been called, I will then contact the parent or the child’s emergency contact person if the parent cannot be reached.
For injuries that may be serious, but are not life-threatening and would not result in a child losing vision, hearing, or a limb, I will contact the child’s parent immediately. Next I will have my emergency substitute, August Moulton, stay at my home to tend the other children. As soon as possible I will contact the parents of the other children in my care to let them know the situation and advise that the emergency substitute is with their children. It will be their decision if they would like to pick up their children early or pick them up at the scheduled time.
Emergency Substitute: Please contact me or see the written policy given to you for this information.
If a child has a life-threatening injury, or an injury that could result in a child losing vision, hearing, or a limb, I will call emergency personnel (911) immediately, before attempting to contact the parent. After emergency personnel have been called, I will then contact the parent or the child’s emergency contact person if the parent cannot be reached.
For injuries that may be serious, but are not life-threatening and would not result in a child losing vision, hearing, or a limb, I will contact the child’s parent immediately. Next I will have my emergency substitute, August Moulton, stay at my home to tend the other children. As soon as possible I will contact the parents of the other children in my care to let them know the situation and advise that the emergency substitute is with their children. It will be their decision if they would like to pick up their children early or pick them up at the scheduled time.
Emergency Substitute: Please contact me or see the written policy given to you for this information.
Home Away From Home Procedures for Fire, Earthquake, Flood, Power failure, & Water Failure Policy
I will do the following if there is a fire in my home:
Fire drills will be scheduled and carried out every 3 months so in the case of a fire the children and I will be able to evacuate quickly and calmly. Once all the children are out safely I will contact the local fire department firstly and the parents of all the children secondly.
I will do the following if there is an earthquake:
1. Get all the children to a safe place such as under a table or bench and have them hold on to one of the legs.
2. If there is no table or desk close to us we will sit against a wall away from things that might fall on anyone and away from windows, bookcases or tall, heavy furniture.
3. We will wait in our safety spot until the shaking stops and then I will check to see if anyone is hurt. We will then move carefully and look out for fallen things.
4. As soon as possible I will contact the parents or emergency contacts of all the children.
I will also be a disaster drill once a year so we can be more prepared for this type of situation.
I will do the following if there is a flood at my home:
In the case of a flood I will immediately take the children to higher ground. I will then contact the parents or the emergency contact and let them know where we are so they may pick up their children as soon as possible.
I will do the following if there is a power failure at my home:
If the power goes out at my home (before children come to my home) and doesn’t seem to be coming back on within a few hours I will contact the parents and advise them to find a sitter for the day. If the power goes out while children are at my home and doesn’t seem to be coming back on within a few hours I will contact the parents or emergency contact and have them pick up their child as soon as possible. I would not want children to come to my home if there wasn’t a way to cook breakfast or lunch for them. I will contact all parents as soon as my power is up and running.
I will do the following if there is a water failure at my home:
If there is a water failure at my home (before children come to my home) and doesn’t seem to be able to be fixed within a few hours I will contact the parents and advise them to find a sitter for the day. If there is water failure while children are at my home and doesn’t seem to be able to be fixed within a few hours I will contact the parents or emergency contact and let them know the situation. It will be their decision to pick up their child early or to pick them up at the scheduled time. I will contact all parents as soon as the issue has been resolved.
Fire drills will be scheduled and carried out every 3 months so in the case of a fire the children and I will be able to evacuate quickly and calmly. Once all the children are out safely I will contact the local fire department firstly and the parents of all the children secondly.
I will do the following if there is an earthquake:
1. Get all the children to a safe place such as under a table or bench and have them hold on to one of the legs.
2. If there is no table or desk close to us we will sit against a wall away from things that might fall on anyone and away from windows, bookcases or tall, heavy furniture.
3. We will wait in our safety spot until the shaking stops and then I will check to see if anyone is hurt. We will then move carefully and look out for fallen things.
4. As soon as possible I will contact the parents or emergency contacts of all the children.
I will also be a disaster drill once a year so we can be more prepared for this type of situation.
I will do the following if there is a flood at my home:
In the case of a flood I will immediately take the children to higher ground. I will then contact the parents or the emergency contact and let them know where we are so they may pick up their children as soon as possible.
I will do the following if there is a power failure at my home:
If the power goes out at my home (before children come to my home) and doesn’t seem to be coming back on within a few hours I will contact the parents and advise them to find a sitter for the day. If the power goes out while children are at my home and doesn’t seem to be coming back on within a few hours I will contact the parents or emergency contact and have them pick up their child as soon as possible. I would not want children to come to my home if there wasn’t a way to cook breakfast or lunch for them. I will contact all parents as soon as my power is up and running.
I will do the following if there is a water failure at my home:
If there is a water failure at my home (before children come to my home) and doesn’t seem to be able to be fixed within a few hours I will contact the parents and advise them to find a sitter for the day. If there is water failure while children are at my home and doesn’t seem to be able to be fixed within a few hours I will contact the parents or emergency contact and let them know the situation. It will be their decision to pick up their child early or to pick them up at the scheduled time. I will contact all parents as soon as the issue has been resolved.
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