While at work, making sure to take my break ( just for a few minutes help me be ready to go back and be recharged). When at home, taking a walk with my my dog, exercising, reading, listening to music or hot shower helps a ton.

I think it is important to build a trusting and loving relationship with all children, so they feel safe and understood. It is important to create a serve and return connection as a way to have a healthy relationship. As others mentioned, it is important for caregivers to actively interact with this children through play, reading and…

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I think guidance policies will be helpful when we need to address important decisions due to illnesses, emergency situations, or children behavior concerns.

Only sleep equipment designed for baby’s sleep time should be used. Baby can sleep on crib without any bumper or any decoration except firm mattress and bedding, bassinet, or in a playpen.

We have a few physical activities that we do inside to keep the kids moving like: yoga, dancing, Simon says doing all kind of physical movements, the floor is lava.

If you make it a game, or sing as you do it, kids tend to get into it more easily.

As they enter the center, I will welcome them and introduced myself. I will pointed out we have double locked doors from outside as we monitor our visitors and to keep safety as a priority. Then, I will give them a tour of the classroom indicating that we have an entry and exit door in every classroom. Our furniture is secured to walls or…

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Our job is to take care of these children, so we should take action if all signs are indicating possible signs of abuse. First, I will closely monitor signs of abuse and take opportunities to talk to the the child. I will bring the issue with my supervisor to make sure I am taking the right steps. I will report the case to CPS if I believe…

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My main fear is that a child will get really hurt under my care. Accident happens even when we take all the precautions, so it is always a concern that something may happen to a child and I will not react quickly enough to keeping it from happening it.

My advice will be to start with a kind and respectful relationship, maintain open communication and be careful with your choice of words when bringing up an issue (always start with positive feedback and bring concerns always with kindness). Childcare providers should maintain empathy but make sure to advocate for the child’s need. It is…

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The most important three things I would want from a childcare provider are: to offer a clean, loving and safe environment for my child to learn, to be an honest communicator and to support each other for what is best for my child.

The three fears that I may have when leaving my child under someone else care are: they not paying enough…

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Some creative ways to help kids engaged is by using different mediums and involve kids in the process. For example, during fall months take children outdoor and ask them to collect a few leaves of different colors and shapes and bring them in the classroom. Inside, you can ask kids about the different colors and different shapes of their…

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I think it is important to keep work time for children after meals or snacks. I think children as adults can learn and concentrate better when they are not hungry. I think it is also important to provide a few breaks or recess time after work time. If children can not go outdoor to play because of the weather, I think it is important to…

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A good learning center should have an organized, high quality, well plan and challenging classroom activities and areas that promote learning. It also should have a dedicated staff that observe and guide children as needed. It needs to have an established routine and schedule that allow children to feel comfortable and secure about what to expect.

It is vital to have a welcoming, nurturing and organized environment that is inviting and promote learning. Children learn better in a clean, and well planned classroom.

I think the key to approach developmental screening with parents is to make it as something normal to go over through the year. Since parents can be sensitive when receiving red flags about their child development, it is vital to be well prepared. Teachers should be knowledgeable about children development stages and keep organized records of…

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Through observation and documentation, childcare providers learn children individualized needs and help childcare programs keep a record of children development. Typically, children can achieve milestones at different times within a certain range and it is consider normal development. So by observing kids in the classroom, we learn if…

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I believe screen time is not necessary in a childcare environment. I believe that hand on activities like crafts, coloring and playing are more beneficial for kids on this age group.

In the case of young toddlers, early learning providers can help them clean up after spilling crumbs. By doing this, children will learned the basics of doing the cleaning themselves but also know that you are there in case they need help. They will learn to trust you how a reliable person to help them.

I will calmly remind the parent about our pick up policy and the need to be on time. I will ask the parent about the reason to the frequent tardiness. I will remain empathetic, but I also will be firm about the need to be punctual in the future or extra charges will be applied.

1. Which WACs address diversity and collaboration with families?

Which WACs address diversity and collaboration with families?
What big messages do the WACs give regarding diversity and collaboration?

Section 100-300-0160 states that:

(1) An early learning provider must provide culturally and racially diverse learning opportunities.…

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1. A multicultural education curriculum should be in place in every school. Strongly agree.
2. Families should not be expected to be involved in classroom activities. Strongly disagree. I think it is important for families to participate or volunteer in their children classroom when there are opportunities to do so. I have done so in the past, and…

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