Appendices
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- 236160
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\(\newcommand{\avec}{\mathbf a}\) \(\newcommand{\bvec}{\mathbf b}\) \(\newcommand{\cvec}{\mathbf c}\) \(\newcommand{\dvec}{\mathbf d}\) \(\newcommand{\dtil}{\widetilde{\mathbf d}}\) \(\newcommand{\evec}{\mathbf e}\) \(\newcommand{\fvec}{\mathbf f}\) \(\newcommand{\nvec}{\mathbf n}\) \(\newcommand{\pvec}{\mathbf p}\) \(\newcommand{\qvec}{\mathbf q}\) \(\newcommand{\svec}{\mathbf s}\) \(\newcommand{\tvec}{\mathbf t}\) \(\newcommand{\uvec}{\mathbf u}\) \(\newcommand{\vvec}{\mathbf v}\) \(\newcommand{\wvec}{\mathbf w}\) \(\newcommand{\xvec}{\mathbf x}\) \(\newcommand{\yvec}{\mathbf y}\) \(\newcommand{\zvec}{\mathbf z}\) \(\newcommand{\rvec}{\mathbf r}\) \(\newcommand{\mvec}{\mathbf m}\) \(\newcommand{\zerovec}{\mathbf 0}\) \(\newcommand{\onevec}{\mathbf 1}\) \(\newcommand{\real}{\mathbb R}\) \(\newcommand{\twovec}[2]{\left[\begin{array}{r}#1 \\ #2 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\ctwovec}[2]{\left[\begin{array}{c}#1 \\ #2 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\threevec}[3]{\left[\begin{array}{r}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\cthreevec}[3]{\left[\begin{array}{c}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\fourvec}[4]{\left[\begin{array}{r}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \\ #4 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\cfourvec}[4]{\left[\begin{array}{c}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \\ #4 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\fivevec}[5]{\left[\begin{array}{r}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \\ #4 \\ #5 \\ \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\cfivevec}[5]{\left[\begin{array}{c}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \\ #4 \\ #5 \\ \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\mattwo}[4]{\left[\begin{array}{rr}#1 \amp #2 \\ #3 \amp #4 \\ \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\laspan}[1]{\text{Span}\{#1\}}\) \(\newcommand{\bcal}{\cal B}\) \(\newcommand{\ccal}{\cal C}\) \(\newcommand{\scal}{\cal S}\) \(\newcommand{\wcal}{\cal W}\) \(\newcommand{\ecal}{\cal E}\) \(\newcommand{\coords}[2]{\left\{#1\right\}_{#2}}\) \(\newcommand{\gray}[1]{\color{gray}{#1}}\) \(\newcommand{\lgray}[1]{\color{lightgray}{#1}}\) \(\newcommand{\rank}{\operatorname{rank}}\) \(\newcommand{\row}{\text{Row}}\) \(\newcommand{\col}{\text{Col}}\) \(\renewcommand{\row}{\text{Row}}\) \(\newcommand{\nul}{\text{Nul}}\) \(\newcommand{\var}{\text{Var}}\) \(\newcommand{\corr}{\text{corr}}\) \(\newcommand{\len}[1]{\left|#1\right|}\) \(\newcommand{\bbar}{\overline{\bvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\bhat}{\widehat{\bvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\bperp}{\bvec^\perp}\) \(\newcommand{\xhat}{\widehat{\xvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\vhat}{\widehat{\vvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\uhat}{\widehat{\uvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\what}{\widehat{\wvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\Sighat}{\widehat{\Sigma}}\) \(\newcommand{\lt}{<}\) \(\newcommand{\gt}{>}\) \(\newcommand{\amp}{&}\) \(\definecolor{fillinmathshade}{gray}{0.9}\)- Appendix A: 15 Must Haves for All Child Care Programs Checklist
- This page emphasizes essential criteria for evaluating child care programs, such as licensing, safety, staff qualifications, and adult-child ratios. It underscores the importance of parental access, a structured learning schedule, cleanliness, fair discipline policies, staff engagement, and background checks. Additionally, it stresses the need for training in abuse prevention, pediatric first aid and CPR, along with emergency preparedness and regular fire drills.
- Appendix B: WI DCF 251 Licensing Rules for Group Child Care Center Highlights
- This page details the DCF 251 Licensing Rules for child care centers in Wisconsin, covering child supervision ratios, safety requirements, and emergency preparedness. It mandates staff-to-child ratios by age, hygiene standards, and developmental activities, with a focus on maintaining safe environments and proper food handling. Regulations also specify feeding guidelines for infants and toddlers, emphasizing labeling and sanitation of food and equipment.
- Appendix C: Health and Safety Checklist
- This page highlights essential safety factors for facilities, such as cleanliness, clear exit signage, adequate lighting, and emergency systems. It underscores the necessity of licensing and inspections, compliance with regulations, visible playground areas for supervision, and accommodations for children with disabilities, aiming for a safe and inclusive environment.
- Appendix D: Example Injury/Incident Report Form
- This page provides a template for reporting child incidents, detailing necessary fields for recording essential information such as the date, child's identity, witnesses, incident specifics, first aid, medical needs, follow-up, preventive measures, and guardian contact details. It ensures validation through required signatures from staff and guardians.
- Appendix E: Example Playground Inspection Form
- This page provides a detailed inspection checklist for playground equipment, focusing on safety features such as surfacing depth, drainage, and ADA compliance. It identifies hazards like sharp edges and evaluates the condition of play structures, swings, and climbing equipment, noting issues like broken parts. Each section requires rating the overall condition as "Good," "Fair," or "Poor," with space for comments or necessary actions if problems are found.
- Appendix F: Example Emergency Self-Assessment Form
- This page provides a checklist for early childcare education programs to assess their emergency preparedness. It covers evaluating potential emergencies, establishing preparedness procedures, maintaining updated contact information, and training staff. Additionally, it highlights the need for an emergency kit, continuity of services, and mental health support. The conclusion suggests taking action to improve areas identified as needing attention.
- Appendix G: Example Emergency Response Plans
- This page provides emergency response plans.
- Appendix H: Emergency Mitigation Checklist
- This page provides safety measures for securing household items to prevent accidents, particularly in homes with children. It highlights the anchoring of large appliances and furniture to wall studs rather than drywall, securely hanging items like televisions, and stabilizing fish bowls and lamps. Additionally, it advises safe chemical storage and suggests using interconnecting room dividers and baby-proof locks for added safety.
- Appendix I: Developmental Milestones
- This page covers developmental milestones for children.
- Appendix J: Exclusion Form
- This page is a notification form for parents regarding their child's illness observed during care. It details symptoms, exclusion policies, and conditions for returning to care. Parents must acknowledge the situation by signing and dating the form, which underscores the child's well-being and the requirements for their return to the program.
- Appendix K: Notice of Exposure to Contagious Disease
- This page provides a notice to parents about a disease that may impact children in the program. It details transmission methods, symptoms, and prevention strategies, along with actions parents can take. It also describes measures implemented to prevent further spread and stresses monitoring for symptoms and contacting health authorities if necessary.
- Appendix L: Individualized Health Care Plan
- This page details a care plan for a child, covering personal details, diagnosis, required daily care and medication, emergency procedures, and contact information for parents and healthcare providers. It highlights potential medication side effects and provides guidelines for emergency communication, medication administration, and seeking medical help. The plan is to be regularly updated by designated staff members and health care providers.
- Appendix M: Infectious Disease Information
- This page summarizes various communicable diseases, primarily affecting children. Bronchitis, chickenpox, conjunctivitis, Fifth disease, and hand-foot-and-mouth disease are mentioned, along with notable conditions like hepatitis A, measles, meningitis, and pertussis. Each disease has specific symptoms and transmission methods. The page also highlights the importance of vaccination for prevention.
- Appendix N: Self-Assessment for Positive and Healthy Meals and Snacks
- This page provides guidelines for offering fruits, vegetables, and beverages in children's programs, stressing self-serving options, food name introduction, and adult modeling. It advocates for a diverse menu to meet cultural and dietary needs and suggests effective meal management practices such as scheduled mealtimes and engaging conversations.
- Appendix O: Growth Charts
- This page provides growth percentiles for children from birth to 20 years, detailing length, weight, and BMI measurements for boys and girls. It includes percentiles from the 3rd to the 97th, covering developmental parameters such as length-for-age, weight-for-age, and BMI-for-age across various age milestones for both genders.
- Appendix P: Food Allergy Management and Prevention Plan Checklist
- This page outlines key priorities for managing food allergies in schools and early childhood education, emphasizing identification procedures, emergency plans, and staff training. It advocates for educating children and families, maintaining allergen-free environments, and establishing clear communication for emergencies. The overall goal is to foster an inclusive atmosphere that promotes safety, understanding, and support for children with food allergies.