RNRF Study Guide With Complete Solutions

How many times can breast milk be used directly from the jar before being discarded? - Answer When a caregiver feeds a child baby food directly from the jar, it can only be used for one feeding and then discarded. What temperature should formula and breast milk be served? - Answer At body temperature Rules for Outdoor equipment - Answer Must be developmentally appropriate, securely anchored, unless portable or stationery by design; and have an appropriate fall zone to protect the safety of children. Rules of Indoor equipment - Answer Must be developmentally appropriate, clean, and in good repair. What should a child care personnel do to reduce the spread of disease? - Answer Observe children daily for signs of communicable diseases. Definition of Class I Violation - Answer An incident of noncompliance that is most serious in nature and may result in death or serious harm to a child. Examples of Class I Violations - Answer A child was not adequately supervised and left the premises without staff supervision A child was left behind in a vehicle at the facility, on a field trip, or an activity away from the facility A form of discipline used by staff included the use of spanking or other from of physical punishment Definition of Class II Violation - Answer An incident of noncompliance that is less serious in nature than a Class I violation; may be elevated to a Class I violation if the noncompliance resulted in death or serious harm to the child. Examples of Class II Violations - Answer The facility's outdoor play space was not enclosed with fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height The bedding available was not sanitary and poses a threat to the health, safety, or well-being of a child in care The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential Definition of Class III Violation - Answer An incident of noncompliance and is the least serious in nature. Examples of Class III Violations - Answer Documentation of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation training was not on file for staff The facility's first aid kit was within reach of children The facility was notified of allergies to medication or special restrictions and there was no written documentation in the child's file Staff-to-Child Ratio (Birth to 1 year) - Answer 4 maximum staff members Staff-to-Child Ratio (1- year-old children) - Answer 6 maximum staff members Staff-to-Child Ratio (2-year-old children) - Answer 11 maximum staff members Staff-to-Child Ratio (3-year-old children) - Answer 15 maximum staff members Staff-to-Child Ratio (4-year-old children) - Answer 20 maximum staff members Staff-to-Child Ratio (5-year-old children) - Answer 25 maximum staff members Staff-to-Child Ratio (Mixed age groups including children under 1 year of age and children over 1 year of age but under 2 years of age) - Answer 6 maximum staff members Staff-to-Child Ratio (Mixed age groups including children 2 years of age or older) - Answer Ratio of age group of the majority of children in the group. Rooms occupied by children rules - Answer must have adequate light screens are required when windows or doors are open for more than entering or exiting purposes inside temperature of 65 degrees F- 82 degrees F must be maintained Adequate ventilation must also be maintained Multipurpose Rooms - Answer Space that is used as a common dining area or for large group activities is included in the usable indoor floor space for purposes of determining the overall child care program facility, if the space is used regularly. To prevent choking, foods for: - Answer Infants must be cut into 1/4 inch or smaller pieces Toddlers must be cut into 1/2 inch or smaller pieces First aid kit must include: - Answer Liquid soap and/or hand sanitizer Adhesive bandages Disposable, non-porous gloves Cotton balls or applicators Sterile gauze pads or rolls Adhesive tape Digital thermometer Tweezers Pre-moistened wipes Scissors Bottled water (for cleaning wounds or eyes) A current resource guide on first aid and CPR procedures When giving medication a child care personnel must: - Answer Be trained on how to administer medication to protect the health and safety of children in care. Immunization Records - Answer If the parent or guardian fails to provide the required documentation within 30 days of enrollment, the child should be excluded from care. Student Health Records - Answer Valid for 2 years after the date of the physical exam Child Care Facility Training Requirements - Answer The 40-hour introductory training must be successfully completed through passage of a competency exam on earning an educational exemption First Aid and CPR Training Requirements - Answer One staff member with current and valid certificates of course completion for first aid training and pediatric CPR procedures must be present at all times while children are in care Staff Credentials for 0-19 Children - Answer 0