Caregiver Responsibilities Thats the Way Kids Are PreSchool

Caregiver Responsibilities

That’s the Way Kids Are

Pre-School Experience

Responsibilities of Caregivers Love and Understanding n Maturity n Health n Safety n

Responsibilities of Caregivers Developmental stages of children n Guidance n Play n Toys n

Confused Cathy n Write down at least 20 mistakes that Cathy makes while being a child caregiver.

Emergency Guide Choking n Fractures/Sprains n Convulsions n Animal Bites n Nosebleeds n

Emergency Guide Skin Wounds n Poisoning n Insect Stings n Burns n Head Injuries n

Ten Tips for Safety Never leave a small child alone at any time. n Keep the child away from electrical equipment or hot objects. n Keep gates closed or have a barrier across the top of stairs. n Keep dangerous objects out of children’s reach. n

Ten Tips for Safety Do not let children run around with sharp objects in their mouths. n Keep pot handles turned to the inside of the stovetop. n Keep children away from water unless supervised constantly. n

Ten Tips for Safety Teach children how to use their toys safely. n Teach children to pick up their toys when they are finished playing with them. n Teach children to stay out of the street. n

Spot the Safety Hazard What safety hazard is connected with the word on your card? n How can you correct it? n

Summary Begin a caregiver is a big responsibility. n It requires preparation and dependability. n This responsibility cannot be taken lightly. n