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WorksheetsECDC Yearly Training Refresher
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
Where should allergy medications be stored?
In a locked cabinet outside of the classroom
High up on a shelf in the classroom
Accessible to staff but out of reach of children
With the center director at all times
A child in your care is having a severe allergic reaction. They have a prescribed EpiPen. What is your first step?
Give the child Benadryl and the monitor for 30 minutes
Call the parent before administering the EpiPen
Administer the EpiPen immediately, then follow the child’s emergency plan
Wait to see if symptoms improve
Staff members only need to read a child’s ICCPP if an allergic reaction occurs
True
False
Which is a common symptom of abusive head trauma in infants?
Vomiting or lethargy
Rapid heartbeat
Bruises on arms
Sudden excessive energy
Crying is a normal part of infant development, and caregivers must respond calmly.
True
False
Which of the following is a common trigger that may lead a caregiver to shake a baby?
Baby sleeping too much
Baby refusing food
Baby laughing loudly
Excessive crying that is difficult to soothe
What forms the foundation for all guidance techniques?
Parental expectations
The child’s developmental level
The teacher’s preference
Classroom rules
When is separation from the group acceptable as a guidance technique?
When a child gets sassy
When behavior threatens the child or others and less intrusive methods fail
Anytime a rule is broken
As a regular discipline method
Punishment helps children develop long-term internal self control
True
False
According to Minnesota childcare licensing laws, how often must providers conduct developmental screenings for children in care?
Once a year
At enrollment and then as you see fit after
Only if a parent requests it
Twice a year
All children must be taught the same curriculum regardless of developmental differences
True
False
Providers must communicate regularly with parents about their child’s progress and development.
True
False
What is the primary purpose of the Early Childhood Development Center?
To provide childcare only for the University staff
To offer a teacher-training laboratory for students and provide a high-quality childcare service to the community
To conduct research on child psychology
To assist the University students in earning their teaching license
Which of the following is a goal for language development at the ECDC?
Express feelings only through gestures
Hear and use vocabulary in meaningful contexts
Avoid storytelling to focus on free play
Learn to read independently by age 2
What is the staff-to-child ratio in the preschool room?
1:7
1:9
1:10
1:8
During a lockdown, toddlers are to go to the preschool bathroom
True
False
Where do infants go during a shelter-in-place?
Outside to the playground
Remain in their classroom and move to the napping room (#140D)
Relocate to the preschool bathroom
Move to the toddler bathroom
Who is responsible for administering first aid immediately when a child is injured at the ECDC?
The child's parent
The teaching staff member in closest proximity to the child
The director
Medical staff only
When are emergency responders notified?
After the situation has resolved
Only if there has been an injury
As soon as the children are in a safe, secure location
When Tu Lynn says to call them
What should staff do if a child has a less serious injury?
Contact emergency services immediately
Administer first aid and contact the parent to take the child to a family physician
Send the child home right away
Ignore the injury until it gets worse
How far should staff and children move away from the building during a fire evacuation?
50 feet
75 feet
100 feet
150 feet
If a child is missing, who is notified first?
The child's parents
The police
The University security
The director
What is the first step when a surface is contaminated with potentially infectious bodily fluids such as blood or vomit?
Call maintenance staff asap
Let it dry before cleaning
Wipe it up immediately with bleach solution or bleach wipes
Cover it with a cloth until you finally have a minute to deal with it
Where must sharps containers be stored?
In the classroom but locked up
On a high shelf
In the director's office
Out of reach of the children and not in the classroom
It is acceptable to place blood-contaminated clothing directly into the regular trash if double-bagged.
True
False - They must be sealed in a plastic or zip-lock bag & disposed of immediately.
Before giving prescription medication, what must be provided?
Verbal instructions from the child
A nurse’s approval
Physician’s written instructions and parental authorization
A phone call or text from the parent
Who is responsible for a child who becomes ill while at the ECDC?
Any nearby teacher
Tu Lynn
The lead teacher in the classroom
The child’s best friend
Where is the thermometer placed for an axillary reading?
Forehead
Armpit
Mouth
Behind the ear
How should staff warm bottles of breast milk?
Using hot water in a cup
With boiling water
In the microwave
At room temperature
When should staff wash their hands?
After diapering
Before preparing food
After using the bathroom
Before feeding a child
All of the above
Children should be taken outside at least once a day, even in winter, unless the weather is severe.
True
False
What is the most effective way to prevent the spread of infection in childcare settings?
Using gloves
Handwashing
Taking vitamins
Using antimicrobial soap
What is the purpose of an ICCPP in a licensed child care?
To document daily menus
To outline health and safety procedures
To manage staff schedules
Which of the following should be included in an ICCPP for a child with a special need?
General daily schedule
Specific adaptations or accommodations (e.g. mobility, communication)
Group staffing ratios
Menu preferences for all children
Who should be involved in creating and updating an ICCPP?
Only the lead teacher
Administrative staff
External regulatory bodies
Teaching staff, parents/guardians, and possibly the child’s medical provider
What should student employees do if they are unable to work their scheduled shift?
Ignore the shift
Leave a note on Tu Lynn’s desk
Find their own substitute and notify the center via phone and email
Tell the parents of the children directly
Which of the following is not an acceptable place to keep your beverage container in the classroom?
On the floor near your chair
On the adult counter
Out of children’s reach
In the planning room
Student employees are encouraged to interact with children from a seated or eye-level position.
True
False
Which of the following is a signal that someone may be impaired or inebriated when picking up a child?
Wearing sunglasses indoors
Slurred, loud speech
Talking on the phone
Arriving late
What is the center’s policy if a person who appears inebriated insists on taking the child?
Allow them to leave but notify the parent after
Call the child’s emergency contact
Give the child to them but follow closely behind
Do not allow them to leave with the child
If the impaired person becomes aggressive or refuses to follow policy, what should staff do?
Try to block the door
Give in and let them leave
Call 911 and gather vehicle details
Record the situation in detail but do not intervene
Who qualifies as a mandated reporter in Minnesota child care settings?
Professionals, including child care providers, who work with vulnerable populations
Parents only
Any visitor
Only law enforcement
When must a mandated reporter report suspected maltreatment?
Within a week
Within 48 hours
Only during business hours
Immediately (oral report to social services)
Mandated reporters may face civil penalties if they knowingly submit a false report
True
False
What is the main purpose of a Risk Reduction Plan?
To identify risks and implement procedures to reduce harm to children
To ensure children are picked up on time
To provide emergency contact lists
To develop a new curriculum
What is a potential risk on the playground identified in the Risk Reduction Plan?
Flat slides
Areas difficult to supervise like under the play structure or slide
Rubber chips
Lack of signage
Children are allowed access to storage rooms if supervised
True
False
What is the recommended sleep position to reduce the risk of SUIDS?
Stomach
Side
Back
Propped upright at an angle
Which of the following are allowed in the crib with a sleeping infant?
Crib bumpers
Blankets
Stuffed animals
None of the above
Proper SUIDS training must include how to communicate safe sleep practices to parents
True
False
