Child Number Communication Protocol
CHILD NUMBERS COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL
It is everyone’s responsibility to know the number of children in and out of the room. It is the Program Coordinator’s job to communicate it to the team. As soon as the Program Coordinator has the number of children from sign in or the number changes, they are responsible to ensure everyone on the team knows the number.
This is done by:
- LOUDLY – calling out the number- Audio,(repeat on the Walkie Talkie and ensure responses)
- SHOWING THE NUMBER – to the staff using their hands or ratio board- Visual
- EYE CONTACT – with each team member knowing that they understood.
- RETURN COMMUNICATION – Educators will call the number back to the Program Coordinator confirming they know the number. If an Educator does not call back, that signals that they do not know the number and may need a second call or closer communication.
This should be a FUN call that kids can have fun communicating too: ie: 15 CRAZY PORCUPINES!
Or 43 PHAOROES! Program Coordinators or designated supervisor need to be loud enough to
address the entire room.
THE RATIO BOARD
Every program has a board to keep track of the number of children in
the program at all times. It is super important for everyone to know
how many are in the room for emergencies and for licensing standards.
The Program Coordinator or designated supervisor are in charge of
keeping this number up to date at all times.
All Educators should verify that their count matched the board, if not, notify the Program Coordinator.