ASSIGNMENT 3: Working in Childcare (30%)
Learning Outcomes
- Analyze the health and safety standards/procedures to assess and maintain compliance of indoor/outdoor environments to the highest quality
- Interpret provincial CCEYA, CECE, municipal, and national legislations and regulations in regards to human rights, child protection, and standards of health, safety, and nutrition practices to support the highest level of quality care
- Apply the importance of following Canada’s Food Guide and the nutritional guidelines for children to provide health in an early learning environment
- Assess the developmental factors which affect health, safety and well-being in accordance with HDLH and ELECT to provide optimum program quality
- Appraise the current health and safety guidelines as they meet licensing regulations
Purpose
When working with children, from the minute they arrive in a child care centre to when they leave, the day is full. As a RECE, you are responsible for the children’s safety, nutrition, and providing a healthy day in an early childhood classroom. Learning what is required regarding safety policies and practices, how to provide and support nutrition as well as preventing and managing the child’s health takes time. This report will enable you the learner to examine a child’s day and focus on the necessary elements of each of these for a particular age group.
Mode of Completion:
You will create a Parent Handbook to help inform families of daily routines. Handbook should include:
- Cover Page (APA requirements)
- Table of contents including 3 sections (Illness, Safety, Nutrition)
- Reference page
Please note, if any pictures are used, they must be properly cited and a short caption must be included.
When preparing the parent handbook, remember you are presenting this to families, therefore your communications and applications MUST be clear and informative.
Part 1: Illness – Reference to Toronto Public Health, CCEYA is required in this section
Reflection Questions:
- Why is it important to consider health and illness as part of your everyday childcare routine?
- Why is it important to keep your child at home if they are sick? Application:
- Identify 2 types of illnesses that are commonly spread in our childcare classrooms/environments?
- Identify 2 ways that RECEs would help prevent the spread of these illnesses?
- What is an outbreak and when does the illness spread turn into an outbreak?
- Identify 2 ways a RECE would deal with an outbreak at the Childcare Centre?
Part 2: Safety – Reference to the CCEYA is required in this section.
Reflection Question: Why is it important to consider safety as part of our everyday routine in childcare?
Application:
Age Group to focus on for this section is based on your last name – if you have a hyphenated last name, please use the last name before the hyphen. Be sure to identify which age group you are focusing on in your handbook in this section.
| Last Name starting with… | Age Group you will focus on…. |
| A – G | Infants (0-18 months) |
| H – M | Toddlers (18 months to 2.5 years) |
| N – Z | PreSchool (2.5 years to 4 years) |
- Identify and explain 2 safety elements that would be considered for this age group in an indoor childcare setting. This section must also include how a RECE will practice this safety element to ensure all safety measures and Ministry requirements are met. Be sure to identify which age group you are focusing on in your handbook in this References/Citing to the CCEYA are required.
- Provide a hands-on learning experience that can be practiced at childcare and at home to help reinforce one of the safety elements you have identified This cannot be simply reading a book to the children. Be Creative!
Part 3: Nutrition – References to the CCEYA, Canada Food Guide is required in this section.
Reflection Question: Why is it important that we consider nutrition and active living as part of our everyday routines in childcare?
Application:
Part A: Menu Planning
Age Group to focus on for this section is based on your last name – if you have a hyphenated last name, please use the last name before the hyphen. Be sure to identify which age group you are focusing on in your handbook in this section.
| Last Name starting with… | Age Group you will focus on…. |
| A – L | Toddlers (18 months to 2.5 years) |
| M-Z | PreSchool (2.5 years to 4 years |
Considering the age group above, inform families of the following:
- time of offering (this should reflect guidelines from CCEYA
- recommendation of CFG (Canada Food Guide) including serving sizes
Next, provide a sample menu of 2 full days for this age group. In your menu sample you will identify:
- safety (what is served and how it is served for instance, sliced, cubed, cooked, raw)
- vegetarian and non-vegetarian options for
- Allergies – for this menu we will follow a NUT- FREE offering/menu.
The template below MUST be used for this section:
| Offering | Day 1 | Day 2 |
| Morning Snack Time: | ||
| Lunch
Time: |
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| Afternoon Snack Time: | ||
| Late Day Snack
Time: |
Part B: Infants
Reflection Question: What do families need to know about infant and mealtimes?
Reference to the CCEYA is required in this section….
- How is mealtime/meal offerings different in an infant room; describe a mealtime offering in an infant setting? How do you know this?
- How are parents/families involved?
- What are 2 safety elements that we are required to follow during this time?
Part C: Promoting Active Living
Using the same age group chart identified in the nutrition section, provide 2 examples of how you (RECE) will promote active living with your designated age group outdoors. Additionally, how can you suggest similar active living experiences to be practiced by families at home. This section should include details of hand-on practices or games along with details of how active living is being promoted and practiced.
Possible Resources:
In addition to your textbook, below are some additional resources you are encouraged to use but may not be limited to. You are reminded that all documents used should reflect the Provincial legislations around health, safety and nutrition as it is reflected in our childcare classrooms and spaces. Moreover, content in modules, presentations, and content on our BlackBoard page are also recommended resources.
You are reminded that simply copying and pasting information does not demonstrate comprehension of knowledge and will result in a grade of zero and may be considered a possible breach of academic integrity. Additionally, all paraphrased idea must be properly citing.
Possible Helpful Links
Please note, the links below are NOT in proper APA format, they are simply quick links for your reference. If you are using these resources below, they MUST be properly referenced on your reference page and cited accordingly. Additionally, these are suggestions and you may choose to use some additional links that may be appropriate for your paper.
Illness:
CCEYA
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/earlyyears/licensing-standards.html
COVID-19 safety measure in childcare settings:
https://www.ontario.ca/page/covid-19-health-and-safety-measures-child-care
Infection Prevention and Control – City of Toronto Public Health
https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/community-partners/early-learning-child-care- partners/infection-prevention-control-for-child-care-centre-operators/
Safety:
CCEYA
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/earlyyears/licensing-standards.html
City of Toronto Health and Safety Protocol
https://www.ontario.ca/document/covid-19-operational-guidance-child-care/health-and-safety- requirements
Child Care Licensing Resources – Ministry of Education http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/childcare/licensing_resources.html
Nutrition:
Canada Food Guide: https://food-guide.canada.ca/en/
Child Care Licencing Nutrition, in Ontario
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/earlyyears/nutrition.html#:~:text=Child%20care%20centres%20must%20prov ide,in%20addition%20to%20any%20meals.
CCEYA
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/earlyyears/licensing-standards.html
Food Safety
https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/food-safety-vulnerable-populations/food-safety- information-children-ages-5-under.html
Menu Planning & Supportive Nutrition Environments in Child Care Settings
https://cmascanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/PG-Final-EN-AODA-Jan-19-2018.pdf
Formatting of Assignment
- Remember to use the appropriate cover page and reference
- When you make statements about the child or situation, you must use in-text citations referring to where you found the information. This includes paraphrased content.
· You are reminded that simply copying and pasting information does not demonstrate comprehension of knowledge and will result in a grade of zero and may be considered a possible breach of academic integrity. Additionally, all paraphrased idea must be properly citing.
Additional Reminders:
- Assignment to be handed in through BlackBoard, in appropriate Drop box by deadline date and time stated on critical path/week at a glance.
- Copy and pasted content from the internet, AI generated papers or reuse of past assignments will result in a grade of zero – academic integrity will be practiced and reinforced.
Working in Child Care Assignment (25%) RUBRIC
| Criteria/Content | Exemplary | Developing | Seek Assistance |
| Part 1: Illness | |||
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Reflection |
Reflection is:
Complete: *Clearly identifies why it is important to consider health and illness in everyday childcare routines. Reflects on required documents and policies. 2 |
Reflection is:
Incomplete: *Briefly identifies why it is important to consider health and illness in everyday childcare routines – needs clarity 1 |
Reflection is:
Not included: *Does not identify why it is important to consider health and illness in everyday childcare routines
0 |
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Application |
Application is:
Complete: *Includes a minimum of 2 types of illnesses commonly spread in a childcare classroom *Includes 2 ways of preventing the illness mentioned above in a childcare classroom *Identifies when an outbreak emerges *Identifies steps in reporting and dealing with an outbreak 5 |
Application is:
Incomplete: *Includes 1 types of illnesses commonly spread in a childcare classroom *Includes 1 ways of preventing the illness mentioned above in a childcare classroom *Identifies when an outbreak emerges but needs clarity *Briefly identifies steps in reporting and dealing with an outbreak. Requires clarity and/or possible examples. 2-4 |
Application is:
Brief: *Briefly mentions/does not mention types of illnesses commonly spread in a childcare classroom but needs clarity *Briefly includes/does not include ways of preventing the illness mentioned above in a childcare classroom but needs clarity and/or possible examples *Briefly/does not identify when an outbreak emerges but needs clarity *Briefly/does not identify steps in reporting and dealing with an outbreak but require clarity 0-1 |
| Part 2: Safety | |||
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Reflection |
Reflection is:
Complete: * Clearly identifies why it is important to consider safety in everyday childcare routines. Reflects on required documents and policies. 2 |
Reflection is:
Incomplete: * Briefly identifies why it is important to consider safety in everyday childcare routines 1 |
Reflection is:
Not included: * Does not identifies why it is important to consider safety in everyday childcare routines 0 |
| Application is: | Application is: | Application is: |
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Application |
Complete:
Using the template: *Includes 2 safety elements practiced for the designated age group during daily childcare routines indoors which reflects and references the CCEYA requirements. *Clearly Identifies 1 way (hands-on strategy) to promote 1 of the above safety elements mentioned 10 |
Incomplete:
Using the template: *Briefly includes 1-2 safety elements practiced for the designated age group during daily childcare routines indoors which somewhat reflects and references the CCEYA requirements. *Briefly Identifies 1 way (hands- on strategy) to promote 1 of the above safety elements mentioned *Requires Clarity and/or possible examples 5-9 |
Brief:
Using the template: *Briefly/does not include safety elements practiced for the designated age group during daily childcare routines indoors which somewhat reflects and references the CCEYA requirements. *Briefly/does not Identify hands-on strategy of how to promote 1 of the above safety elements mentioned but requires clarity and/or possible examples 0-4 |
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Part 3: Nutrition |
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Reflection |
Reflection is:
Complete: * Clearly identifies why it is important to consider nutrition and active living in everyday childcare routines. Reflects on required documents and policies. 2 |
Reflection is:
Incomplete: * Briefly identifies why it is important to consider nutrition and/or active living in everyday childcare routines 1 |
Reflection is:
Brief/not included: * Does not identifies why it is important to consider nutrition and/or active living in everyday childcare routines 0 |
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Application: Menu Planning |
Application is:
Complete: Using the template: Accurately includes: *Time of offering *Recommendations of the Canada Food Guide |
Application is:
Incomplete: Using the template: Inaccurately includes or is missing one or two of the following: * Time of offering *Recommendations of the |
Application is:
Brief: Using the template: Inaccurately includes or is missing more than 2 of the following: * Time of offering *Recommendations of the |
| *Safety is considered for the designated age group (what types of foods
and how food is served) *Vegetarian and non- vegetarian options for lunch – including main ingredients. *Includes nutritious menu options 10 |
Canada Food Guide
*Safety is considered for the designated age group (what types of foods and how food is served) *Vegetarian and non- vegetarian options for lunch – including main ingredients. *Includes nutritious menu options 5-9 |
Canada Food Guide
*Safety is considered for the designated age group (what types of foods and how food is served) *Vegetarian and non- vegetarian options for lunch – including main ingredients. *Includes nutritious menu options 0-4 |
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Application: Infants |
Application is:
Complete: *Clearly describes infant mealtimes and offerings and reason why mealtimes are different for infants *Clearly identifies 2 safety elements that must be considered for infants during mealtimes *Consideration is given to the involvement of parents/families 4 |
Application is
Incomplete: *Briefly describes infant mealtimes and offerings and reason why mealtimes are different for infants. Needs clarity. *Briefly identifies 1-2 safety elements that must be considered for infants during mealtimes. Requires clarity and/or possible examples. *Consideration is/is not given to the involvement of parents/families 1-3 |
Application is:
Not included: *Does not describes infant mealtimes and offerings and reason why mealtimes are different for infants. *Does not identify safety elements that must be considered for infants during mealtimes. Requires clarity and/or possible examples. *Consideration is not given to the involvement of parents/families 0 |
| Application: Promoting Active Living | Application is:
Complete: *Identifies 2 ways of promoting active living for the designated age group outdoors *Consideration has been given to age and developmentally appropriate experiences/activities *Clearly identifies how active living is practiced |
Application is:
Incomplete: Using the template: *Briefly identifies 2 ways of promoting active living for the designated age group outdoors *Consideration has somewhat been given to age and developmentally appropriate experiences/activities *Briefly identifies how active living is practiced |
Application is:
Brief: Using the template: *Does not identify 2 ways of promoting active living for the designated age group outdoors *Consideration has not been given to age and developmentally appropriate experiences/activities *Does not identify how active living is practiced |
| *Clearly identifies how active living ideas shared can be practiced in home setting
10 |
*Briefly identifies how active living ideas shared can be practiced in home setting
*This section requires clarity and/or possible examples *Consideration has/has not been given to age and developmentally appropriate experiences/activities 5-9 |
*Does not identify how active living ideas shared can be
practiced in home setting *This section requires clarity or is missing content *Consideration has not been given to age and developmentally appropriate experiences/activities 0-4 |
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APA and Formatting |
Formatting and APA requirements are:
Complete *No more than 1 or 2 spelling and grammar errors *Proper APA formatting *Title page and reference page properly formatted *Uses templates in the sections required *Integrity pledge statement included on cover page *Proper citations throughout paper *No academic integrity factors evident (for example, plagiarism, copying and pasting) *No evidence of AI generated papers/sections are evident 0-5 |
Formatting and APA requirements are:
Incomplete *3 to 5 spelling and grammar errors *Inconsistent APA formatting *Title page and reference page inconsistently formatted *Does not use templates in sections required *Integrity pledge statement not included on cover page * Inconsistent citations throughout paper * Inconsistent academic integrity factors evident (for example, plagiarism, copying and pasting) *Some evidence of AI generated papers/sections are evident 2-4 |
Formatting and APA requirements are: Brief *More than 5 spelling and grammar errors *No APA formatting *Title page and reference page are incorrectly formatted *Integrity pledge statement not included on cover page * Little to no citations throughout paper * Many academic integrity factors evident (for example, plagiarism, copying and pasting) *Evidence of AI generated papers/sections are evident 0-1 |
| Total Marks | 50 |
Word Count: 1300-1400
No. of Pages: 6