224 Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Chapter 11 Review Providing a safe environment for children requires a great deal of time and attention to details. Danger can be found in every corner of the center. These dangers can threaten both the physical and mental well-being of children. Protecting children from these dangers is the most important job of a teacher. Child care professionals need to be prepared for any emergency. You should know how to use fire extinguishers and how to safely evacuate the children in case of a fire or other disaster. You should know how to handle accidental poisonings. Child care workers also need to recognize signs of possible child abuse and know how to report suspected cases. Child care staff can be held responsible for failing to follow state licensing rules and regulations. It is important to know what those rules are and to know the extent of any possible liability. Now that you have read the chapter, check your comprehension by taking the chapter posttest. 1. Name four basic safety objectives. 2. Can young children be expected to protect themselves? Why or why not? 3. Define limits and name three typical limits for young children’s safety. 4. When selecting toys, can you assume a toy that is safe for a five-year-old is also safe for a three- year-old? Why or why not? 5. Why it is important that staff evaluate existing playground equipment for safety? 6. Where should teachers look to access the most current state regulations for children in motor vehicles? 7. What can you do to make glass doors visible to children? 8. Name three ideal places to keep fire extinguishers in a child care center. Summary Check Your Career IQ Recall and Review 9. When a fire alarm sounds, why should you evacuate children immediately even if you do not see flames? 10. When are the sun’s rays the strongest? 11. What should you do if you suspect a child has eaten something poisonous? 12. What is an emetic? 13. Name the four types of child abuse. 14. Identify four possible signs of neglect. 15. List three behavior patterns exhibited by emotionally abused children. 16. What does it mean for teachers to be mandated reporters? 17. Explain what is meant by a bad touch. 18. Summarize four ways that teachers can foster resiliency. 19. What is the primary role of the staff at a center? 20. List three unsafe situations for which a center is liable. 21. What access are parents allowed to records kept by the center concerning their child? 22. Create a T-chart on a sheet of paper and list the terms in the left column. In the right column, list an antonym (a word of opposite meaning) for each term in the left column. 23. Draw Conclusions. In small groups, discuss the importance of supervision and draw conclusions about how this concept could be best explained to an overworked or overwhelmed parent or guardian. 24. Compare and Contrast. Research the required adult-child ratios for child care centers in your state or region. Then, research the required adult- child ratios in two other regions. Compare and contrast these ratios. What factors might contrib- ute to the variation? Vocabulary Activity Critical Thinking