10. General Supervision Requirements

Question 1

Direct Supervision

Answer 1

means actively watching and directing children’s activities within the same room or outside play area, and during transportation and activities outside the child care program, such as field trips, with the ability to actively respond to the needs of the children

An additional staff person must attend field trips away from the program to provide direct supervision.

Question 2

General Supervision Requirements

Answer 2

~ the child care program is responsible for each child until an authorized individual picks them up (must be verified using a picture form of identification, if unknown to the program)
~ caregivers must be assigned to a specific group of children and be with them at all times
~ child care personnel must respond appropriately to each individual child’s needs, special interests, abilities, and cultures
~ for bathing and toileting, the appropriate level of supervision must be provided based on the child’s age and required needs
~ child care personnel must not be under the influence of narcotics, alcohol, or other drugs that interfere with their ability to provide direct supervision
~ in order to meet the needs of the children while transporting them on foot or in a vehicle, there must be a means of instant communication available, such as a cellular phone or two-way radio
~ the lighting in the child care environment must be sufficient to allow the children to be seen and supervised

includes a custodial parent, legal guardian, or any person approved by the parent or guardian in writing prior to release