"Getting to Know KCare" Quiz

Which of the following statement(s) accurately describe(s) the oversight structure of KCare? (You may choose more than one option)

• The KCS is solely responsible for the oversight at KCare.

• The MK CH and/or DyCH, as well as the KCS, are directly responsible for the oversight of KCare.

• The MK CH/DyCH and the KCS work together to ensure smooth operations of the KCare centre.

• The KCare Oversight Team meet on a regular basis to address operations issues pertaining to SCC and KCare.

Which of the following is NOT an intended objective of the KCare Programme?

• For children to develop values and dispositions

• For children to develop confidence in communicating with others.

• For children to develop social and self-help skills.

• For children to develop knowledge and skills in language and numeracy.

Which of the following statement is TRUE about the planning of school holiday activities in KCare?

• Only Modular Activities and Free Play can be conducted during school holidays.

• KCare operators cannot engage external vendors to conduct school holiday activities.

• There must be a field trip planned during each school holiday (Mar, June, Sep & Nov/Dec).

• School holiday activities planned by KCare operators should be developmentally appropriate and aligned to the concepts of play, explore and discover.

Which of the following statement is FALSE about providing meals for children attending KCare?

• Meals catered should take into account children who have special dietary requirements.

• MK CH/DyCH should ensure that the KCS informs parents of the menu in advance and post the menu on the notice board.

• Meals should be balanced, nutritious and varied and in accordance with the Healthy Meals in Schools Programme guidelines (HMSP) set by Health Promotion Board (HPB).

• A KCare staff who handles food in the KCare centre must have obtained a certificate for the Food Safety Course Level 1 or equivalent with training institutions approved by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA).

Which of the following statement(s) is/are SOP(s) to be carried out by KCare staff during transitions/non-programme hours? (You may choose more than one option)

• Ensure that children drink lots of water during transitions.

• Handover file should be updated and signed off by both the KCare and MK staff after taking over the children.

• Conduct daily temperature taking and perform a visual health check of the children upon arrival at the centre

• Ensure that parents/guardians fetching the children during dismissal have their authorisation pass with them.

Which of the following SOPs on safety, health and hygiene that KCare staff is/are TRUE? (You may choose more than one option)

• KCare staff should ensure that children finish their food served during lunch.

• Medication can be administered by a KCare staff as long as the parent informs the centre verbally on a daily basis.

• There should be cleaning of KCare equipment and KCare resources (used for free play and modular activities) after each use.

• When planning for a field trip, KCare staff are expected to conduct a risk assessment, put in place mitigating measures or review the activity if necessary and submit the risk assessment form to the MK CH.

Which of the following statement(s) meet(s) the requirements on staff qualification? (You may choose one than one option)

• All KCare Staff should be conversant in the English language.

• At least 50% of the Programme Staff are minimally SCC(EY) trained or has attained a Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education, or an equivalent or higher qualification, and has attained a valid CFA certification as at the KCare centre operational date.

• All new untrained Programme Staff employed as at KCare centre operational date should be minimally SCC(EY) trained within 9 months from their deployment date.

• All Programme Staff, Support Staff as well as food handlers, temporary, relief, contract staff and cleaners must undergo a pre-employment medical examination for pre-school centres and be medically cleared before joining the centre.

Which of the following statement(s) meet(s) the staff requirement for a KCare centre with five children during arrival time at 7.00 a.m. or dismissal time at 7.00p.m. during the school holidays? (You may choose more than one option)

• 1 Programme Staff and 1 Support Staff; both have a valid Child First Aid certification

• 1 KCS; and 1 Programme Staff without valid Child First Aid certification.

• 1 KCS; and 1 Programme Staff with valid Child First aid certification

• 2 Support Staff, both without valid Child First Aid certification

Which of the following statement (s) is/are TRUE regarding staff employment and movement? (You may choose more than one option.)

• A new staff may be deployed to the centre while awaiting medical clearance.

• When a KCare staff tenders for resignation, the KCS should keep the MK CH/DyCH informed immediately.

• If new staff (including relief staff) are appointed, KCS should submit the required staff record and documents to the MK CH/DyCH at least one month before the new staff reports for work.

• Not all staff in contact with KCare children are required to undergo the pre-employment medical examination.

Which of the following statement about KCare staff processing is FALSE?

• MK CH/DyCH will need to check the Curriculum Vitae and Declaration of Staff (Appendix E-2-1), staff certifications and Pre-Employment Medical Form and clearance.

• MOE SCC Team will notify MK of the outcome of new KCare Staff applications around four weeks from the date of submission from KCare operator.

• MK CH will notify the effective reporting date of new KCare staff after being notified by MOE SCC Team.

• KCare operator will only need to submit the Curriculum Vitae and Declaration of Staff (Appendix E-2-1), staff certifications and Staff Pre-Employment Medical Form and clearance to both MOE KCare Team and MK CH/DyCH for any new KCare staff recruited.