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Rosalyn replied to the discussion Keeping children healthy and safe in the forum Child Care Basics-WA

Sat, 15 Apr 2023 22:15:24 +0000

Reply to Keeping children healthy and safe

My biggest worry on a normal day is when children get wild enough to potentially get themselves or each other hurt. Once in a while during outside time, I’m afraid that a child will wonder off too far if I don’t call them back. But worst case scenario, a fire, an earthquake, or a school shooter could threaten the kids’ lives. What I’m…

Rosalyn replied to the discussion Positive relationships with families in the forum Child Care Basics-WA

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 18:09:51 +0000

Reply to Positive relationships with families

My answer is good communication and good problem-solving.

Rosalyn replied to the discussion Expectations from your child's provider in the forum Child Care Basics-WA

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 07:12:21 +0000

Reply to Expectations from your child's provider

If I was a parent and I took my child to a daycare, I would want the care provider to:

1) Be kind and friendly to my child.

2) Make sure that my child is safe.

3) Report to e how my child’s day went.

My fears would be:

1) My child gets abused or neglected by the care provider.

2) My child gets bullied by his/her peers or injured.

3) My child…

Rosalyn replied to the discussion Good Early learning environment in the forum Child Care Basics-WA

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 03:29:42 +0000

Reply to Good Early learning environment

I think some very important components are nurturing caregivers and a vary of options for children to try out.

Rosalyn replied to the discussion How to approach a parent about developmental screening of their child? in the forum Child Care Basics-WA

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 17:11:02 +0000

Reply to How to approach a parent about developmental screening of their child?

It would help to prepare a script. You have to be prepared for the parents’ response to your observations.

Rosalyn posted an update: Observing and documenting a child's development can […]

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 04:54:20 +0000

Observing and documenting a child’s development can help early learning providers use the curriculum cycle.

Rosalyn posted an update: What are my thoughts on screen time for children […]

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 17:52:51 +0000

What are my thoughts on screen time for children in childcare?

I was surprised by what I learned. In the earlier days of beginning my shift in after-school daycare and the kids were complaining about their boredom, I wondered why we couldn’t just pop in a video for them since the TV was right there in the room. It turns out that watching TV…

Rosalyn posted an update: I think early learning providers can create a "serve […]

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 00:55:34 +0000

I think early learning providers can create a “serve and return” environment in their classrooms by providing many toys but also limited art supplies in the rooms.

Rosalyn posted an update: This is an imaginary situation:This is the third time in […]

Sat, 11 Mar 2023 22:58:10 +0000

This is an imaginary situation:

This is the third time in the last two weeks that Mrs. Hopkins has picked up her child late. Today she did not arrive until 20 minutes after closing time. What would you do?

I would ask Mrs. Hopkins about the circumstances surrounding her late arrival and tell her that we would have to charge her extra each time she is late.

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