Inspection Not so Silly

When you've practiced in one industry greater than 15 years, it may not make you an expert in the industry, but it sure makes you well experienced.  Some of the violations may seem silly to some, but it is important to note that the small details and basic regulations became legislation purposefully.  For instance, not knowing an educator's qualifications (nor being able to provide evidence that it exists) may suggest that the educator lacks the skills and knowledge to create a safe and nurturing learning environment for young children.  Another violation was due to the educators in the infant classroom not posting infant feeding schedules in the food prep area.  Infant feeding schedules are completed by the infant's family, who determines the frequency of meals, the manner by which it is served, and other important information such as ensuring that an infant's bottle temperature is accurate, to avoid feeding issues.  When infant apparatuses are built, many items are 'recalled.'  Once those devices are recalled, it is critical for ECE administrators to ensure that the devices are removed and disposed of.  If the items are being replaced, it should be completed and all documentation related to removal and replacements should be kept at the school.  The use of a rewards system that was thought to 'child shame' children in preschool classrooms, using a jar of marbles for each child.  Discipline needs to be done privately for each child, and because each child must be respected, the communication about each child's behavior needs to be protected and only shared with each child's family.  Teacher education should continue even after employment.  First aid and CPR are certifications that expire within a year to two years.  It is important that educators attend the training sessions to ensure that they are always practicing proper and current standards.

Developing a sense of trust can be difficult, but the small details tend to either make or break trust when seeking care services for young children.





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