Question
For this activity, you will play the role of an executive director of a daycare center who is training new staff on typical daily procedures. As part of the training, you will offer your staff a handout of some of the most important procedures in terms of child safety at your center. In the past, you have noticed that some staff have forgotten details about these procedures, so in order to help your staff memorize the information, you have distilled three of the most important scenarios into the acronym FIT: “Fire,” “Identify + Report,” and “Transport.”
You also want your staff to be able to hold onto this handout while they memorize the information, so you want it all to be on one page. Create a handout on one sheet of 8.5x11 paper (either hand-drawn or digitally). Split the page into thirds and create three infographics, one addressing each topic of FIT. For example, for “F” you will create an infographic that shows your staff what the state regulations are for fire safety, including what equipment you need to have access to and how to use it. For “I” you will create an infographic that lists the types of abuse and how to report it. And for “T” your infographic will show how to properly and safely transport children, including what the driver needs to do while driving and what to do when securing children in their seats.
If you choose to draw your infographic handout by hand, you may use any type of coloring utensils you’d like. If you choose to create a digital handout with a tool like Adobe Express, make use of colors and fonts to make your message clear and concise.
You also want your staff to be able to hold onto this handout while they memorize the information, so you want it all to be on one page. Create a handout on one sheet of 8.5x11 paper (either hand-drawn or digitally). Split the page into thirds and create three infographics, one addressing each topic of FIT. For example, for “F” you will create an infographic that shows your staff what the state regulations are for fire safety, including what equipment you need to have access to and how to use it. For “I” you will create an infographic that lists the types of abuse and how to report it. And for “T” your infographic will show how to properly and safely transport children, including what the driver needs to do while driving and what to do when securing children in their seats.
If you choose to draw your infographic handout by hand, you may use any type of coloring utensils you’d like. If you choose to create a digital handout with a tool like Adobe Express, make use of colors and fonts to make your message clear and concise.
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Here’s a guide on how to create your handout based on the FIT acronym for child safety procedures in your daycare center.
**Title: FIT Handout for Child Safety Procedures**
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**Section 1: Fire (F)**
*Infographic Elements:*
1. **Header:** Fire Safety Procedures
2. **Visuals:**
- Illustration of a fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and emergency exit route.
3. **Bullet Points:**
- **Equipment Needed:**
- Fire Extinguishers (Check monthly)
- Smoke Detectors (Test monthly)
- Emergency Exit Signs (Clearly posted)
- **Fire Drill Procedures:**
- Sound alarm (drill every 6 months)
- Evacuate immediately to the designated meeting spot
- **Use of Equipment:**
- Pull the pin on the extinguisher, aim at the base, squeeze the handle, and sweep side to side.
4. **Color Coding:**
- Use red for fire-related information to signify urgency.
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**Section 2: Identify + Report (I)**
*Infographic Elements:*
1. **Header:** Identify and Report Abuse
2. **Visuals:**
- Icons representing different forms of abuse (physical, emotional, sexual, neglect).
- A checklist for reporting.
3. **Bullet Points:**
- **Types of Abuse:**
- Physical: Unexplained injuries
- Emotional: Victimization or severe criticism
- Sexual: Inappropriate interactions
- Neglect: Lack of basic needs (food, shelter)
- **Reporting Steps:**
- Document any suspicions or signs immediately.
- Report to the designated child protection officer in the center.
- Follow up if necessary.
4. **Color Coding:**
- Use yellow to indicate caution regarding abuse identification.
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**Section 3: Transport (T)**
*Infographic Elements:*
1. **Header:** Safe Transporting of Children
2. **Visuals:**
- Image of a properly secured child in a car seat, a vehicle with seat belts visible.
3. **Bullet Points:**
- **Driver Responsibilities:**
- Always wear a seatbelt.
- No distractions (e.g., phone use).
- Follow speed limits and traffic rules.
- **Securing Children:**
- Use age-appropriate car seats (rear-facing for infants, booster seats for older children).
- Ensure all seat belts are fastened before moving.
4. **Color Coding:**
- Use green to represent safety in transport.
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**Final Touches:**
- **Layout:**
- Divide the page into three equal vertical sections.
- Use clear headings, bullet points, and engaging visuals for each section to enhance memorization.
- **Additional Tips:**
- Keep font size large and legible.
- Use icons or images that are simple and easy to understand.
- Encourage your staff to take the handout and review it regularly, and keep it posted in a common area.
This handout will provide a clear and organized resource for your staff, aiding them in memorizing crucial safety procedures effectively.
**Title: FIT Handout for Child Safety Procedures**
---
**Section 1: Fire (F)**
*Infographic Elements:*
1. **Header:** Fire Safety Procedures
2. **Visuals:**
- Illustration of a fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and emergency exit route.
3. **Bullet Points:**
- **Equipment Needed:**
- Fire Extinguishers (Check monthly)
- Smoke Detectors (Test monthly)
- Emergency Exit Signs (Clearly posted)
- **Fire Drill Procedures:**
- Sound alarm (drill every 6 months)
- Evacuate immediately to the designated meeting spot
- **Use of Equipment:**
- Pull the pin on the extinguisher, aim at the base, squeeze the handle, and sweep side to side.
4. **Color Coding:**
- Use red for fire-related information to signify urgency.
---
**Section 2: Identify + Report (I)**
*Infographic Elements:*
1. **Header:** Identify and Report Abuse
2. **Visuals:**
- Icons representing different forms of abuse (physical, emotional, sexual, neglect).
- A checklist for reporting.
3. **Bullet Points:**
- **Types of Abuse:**
- Physical: Unexplained injuries
- Emotional: Victimization or severe criticism
- Sexual: Inappropriate interactions
- Neglect: Lack of basic needs (food, shelter)
- **Reporting Steps:**
- Document any suspicions or signs immediately.
- Report to the designated child protection officer in the center.
- Follow up if necessary.
4. **Color Coding:**
- Use yellow to indicate caution regarding abuse identification.
---
**Section 3: Transport (T)**
*Infographic Elements:*
1. **Header:** Safe Transporting of Children
2. **Visuals:**
- Image of a properly secured child in a car seat, a vehicle with seat belts visible.
3. **Bullet Points:**
- **Driver Responsibilities:**
- Always wear a seatbelt.
- No distractions (e.g., phone use).
- Follow speed limits and traffic rules.
- **Securing Children:**
- Use age-appropriate car seats (rear-facing for infants, booster seats for older children).
- Ensure all seat belts are fastened before moving.
4. **Color Coding:**
- Use green to represent safety in transport.
---
**Final Touches:**
- **Layout:**
- Divide the page into three equal vertical sections.
- Use clear headings, bullet points, and engaging visuals for each section to enhance memorization.
- **Additional Tips:**
- Keep font size large and legible.
- Use icons or images that are simple and easy to understand.
- Encourage your staff to take the handout and review it regularly, and keep it posted in a common area.
This handout will provide a clear and organized resource for your staff, aiding them in memorizing crucial safety procedures effectively.