Journal entry 13

Journal entry 12

When Preparing for a Family - Teacher Conference

The child has made the most progress in the following areas:  your child has made the most improvement in potty training, social skills and Self Image.  The potty training has gone very well, your child now goes potty without being reminded and has not had any accidents in two weeks. Their social skills have improved greatly. They have been playing with a special friend on a daily basis and calls them their friend. And your child's self image has improved my  being able to identify their full name when I write it. 

The activity the child enjoys the most is: Your child enjoys moving to music. We play hokey pokey and head shoulder knees and toes and your child participates and asks to do it again.

The child is most excited and attentive when: We do circle time. your child loves circle time. They always want to do the calender, abc's, counting, name colors and shapes. 

The best form of redirection for this child is: For your child the best form of redirection that I have found for your child is showing them a new activity or toy.

One objective the family could work on at home with this child is: The objective we are working on right now is pattern tracing. I would like the child to practice at home also. I can give you some worksheets and books to take home to practice with as well as looking on the internet for ideas. 

Journal entry 11

Auditory learners learn best by hearing the things that they need to learn.To reach parent who are auditory I would print out a newsletter for them to read. I would also read the important information to them so that I reinforce what they are needing to remember.

Visual learners learn best by reading words and looking at pictures. For my parents who are visual learners I would make a newsletter  with the important information on it, I might even add some pictures to go with the information.

Kinesthetic learners learn best by touching and having the material in hand. For my parents who are hands on I would give them the printed flyer to see, go over the important information with them and ask them for their input on the information and how to make it better or change it.

Journal Entry 10

HEALTH ALERT

It has been reported that your child has recently been exposed to Strep Throat.

WHAT IS IT?

 Strep throat is a bacterial infection. Not every sore throat is Strep.

How it is spread:

Inhaling respiratory droplets from an ill person spreads strep throat.  It is usually spread by sneezing or coughing, or indirectly by contact with hands or objects (such as drinking cups or eating utensils) contaminated with nose or mouth discharges of an infected person (respiratory spread). 

What to look for:

Symptoms include fever, sore throat, and oozing and redness of tonsils and throat.  It can only be diagnosed with a laboratory throat culture. 

What you can do:

 Frequent hand washing.
 Good personal hygiene practices should be followed.  Cover the nose and mouth when        coughing or sneezing.
 Dispose of soiled tissues after wiping a runny nose.  Always follow with proper hand           washing.
 Do not share eating utensils, food, or drinking cups.
 Wash and sanitize toys mouthed by infants and toddlers. 

How is it treated? 

 Penicillin or other effective antibiotics, as prescribed by a doctor.
 To prevent potential complications, such as rheumatic fever, antibiotics should be                continued for ten days. 

 When is it contagious?
 The infection can be passed for about 24 hours after adequate treatment begins.  Untreated persons remain infectious as long as they are sick, usually three to seven days, or longer, two to three weeks. 

How long does it take after exposure before symptoms appear (incubation)? 
Usually one to three days. 

If you suspect your child has been infected:

Call your child's pediatrician for test and treatment

Call the center to report the infection

Your child can return to the center after 24 hours of antibiotics

What we are doing to prevent the spread:

We are washing all the bedding,pillows,stuffed animals anything cloth

We are disinfecting all toys and washable surfaces with a bleach water solution

Washing hands frequently 

Journal Entry 9

PEANUT POLICY

 

The Headrick Family Child Care home is asking  for your understanding in not sending any peanut or tree nut products to the daycare. We have some children with severe allergies to these products. We are looking out for the  health and safety of all children while in our care.  Please do not send any peanut , tree nut or nut-containing products.  These include the obvious peanut butter and jelly sandwich, peanut butter cups, candies, cookies, and cereal bars.  Please be aware of other products that may contain peanuts according to their labels.  Some of the following products contain or are processed in a facility that has nus in them, these are plain M&M’s, Mini Chips Ahoy cookies and low fat Cheez Nips, Chili, yogurt, anything fried in peanut oil, etc.. We must read all labels before a food/drink item can enter the daycare. This is the only way to prevent an allergic child from having a reaction. 

Some products that we have found to be nut free are:

 Jr. mints         Oreos                     Dole fruit cups                       Applesauce                  Pudding         

Twizzlers                    Animal Crackers         Pretzels                        Cheetos

Rice crispy treats                Skittles              Fig Newtons                 Potato Chips 

Nilla Wafers           Pringles            Gummy treats             Cheez Its            smarties               

      

We hope you understand the seriousness of this problem and our efforts to prevent a medical emergency  Thank you for your cooperation.  Please feel free to stop by the office if you have any additional questions regarding this policy.

                                                                                                 Thank You

                                                                                             Melissa Headrick

                                                                             Headrick Family Child Care Home

Journal Entry 7

Dressing for success in a childcare setting does not mean frumpy mom jeans and sloppy t-shirts. You can dress for success and still be comfortable and look put together not thrown together. A pair of dark jeans paired with a blouse with pattern and a jacket can be paired with boots,flats,heels and tennis shoes. The first picture shows an example of the outfit I just described. Wear a nice fitting pair of jeans,a blouse and a denim jacket paired with a nice pair of flats. This outfit will give you confidence and still allow you to be on the floor playing with the kids. The second picture is a sample picture of the outfit that I described. You should also put on some make up. Your make up should be light and natural looking. Last but not least your hair should be styled and not always put up in a pony tail. If you dress for success that it will show through you and your daycare parents will defiantly notice.

 

Journal entry 6

Page 66   Discussion Questions

1. The Mother's confidentiality code was violated when her child's records were transferred without her              permission and then discussed between then two directors and the teacher. Hanging the child's                      paperwork on the door is also a violation of the code.

2. The child's confidentiality code was violated when the teachers were talking about him to each other on          the playground.

3.The discussion between the two directors should not have discussed the child's medical disability or              behavior unless requested by the mother.

4. The mother should have been included in the meeting between the two directors.

5. The teacher and maybe even the mother should have sat down with the class and discussed the child's           disability so that the kids understood and didn't keep asking him questions.

6.Somethings that would have made Eric's transition into his new school easier would have been going over      the rules with the parents and Eric concerning lunches and stuffed animals. Having a discussion with the          kids about his disability so that there would be less questions and pointing.

7.The teacher's conversation at the restaurant was inappropriate. The conversation breaks the confidentiality    code of the teacher,students and students families.

8. The conversation could have happened in the staff lounge with the door closed if the conversation would       helped the child"s behavior being understood by the teacher directly involved with the children being             discussed.

9. As a director you should discuss the confidentiality code with your staff and any consequences that could       follow breaking the code.

10.  As a mother myself and a child care provider, I would not recommend leaving Eric in that school.

11.  Moving Eric again could be a little traumatizing for him but, leaving him in the new school could be more         traumatizing than moving him.