Dixie Galvez ( Child Care Summary) ( Dixiergalvez@gmail.com)

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  Caring for children can be a very rewarding and challenging career choice. Not only does this        job take a patient , energetic, and dedicated person, It also demands a responsible, intelligent and quick thinking individuals. A child care provider must have the ability to respond with calmness and intelligence  in the event of an emergency.

As day care providers, it is essential to establish plans and procedures a head of time to ensure the 

proper responses when the unexpected does occur. These plans and procedures should include proper training in lifesaving and first aid techniques by all employees, notarized permissions for treatment, a listing of emergency telephone numbers, First aid supplies, and Transportation.

If a child has been involved in an accident, no matter how minor, it is important to document the incident in writing and give this information to the parents and keep a copy for your records.

A child may be required in what initially appears to you as a minor incident, so you decide no further care is needed. For example, supposed a child falls and hits his head. Several minutes later, he tells you he wants to play again. After he returns home, he begins to vomit. Without a written report of that seemingly minor fall to his parents, His parents may assume that he has a virus. But, by knowing that he had fallen earlier in the day, it becomes necessary for the parents to have the child examined for a more serious head injury. A sample accident report form was provided. Please inspect with your licensing agency to make  sure all necessary information is included on the form you use. Again, you are urged to document all injuries, no matter how minor they may appear.

All day care providers are encouraged to participate in a hands on certified training program that includes basic first aid and CPR training. A hands on program will help ensure an efficient and effective response when accidents take place.

Remember, you can never be too cautious when children are  concerned!

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