My First Experience with the FCCRS

[spedmommy4]

I am contracted with a state program and, as part of that program, they come out and complete a FCCRS every 6 months. My overall score was a 5.3, which they were happy with. However, in the subscores, they really nailed me in a few areas.

Apparently, my program is horribly unsanitary because we don't all wash our hands 15 times a day. Just for kicks, I calculated about how much time it would take to wash 14 kids hands as often as the FCCRS requires; it's 70 minutes. That doesn't count the fires I would be putting out while kids waited to wash hands.

My other dings were not having pictures of random multicultural people the kids don't know on the wall, (lots of other multicultural items/books) I permitted children to eat at the dining room table, (The kids table is in the classroom and the lady was irritated) and the lady decided that my space wasn't big enough for the number of children I am licensed floor. (I was floored by that)

This was my first experience but it was not positive. I did take away some feedback I'll use to improve my program but, to some degree, I felt like I was being nitpicked. Is it always like this.

[daycare]

I am contracted with a state program and, as part of that program, they come out and complete a FCCRS every 6 months. My overall score was a 5.3, which they were happy with. However, in the subscores, they really nailed me in a few areas.

Apparently, my program is horribly unsanitary because we don't all wash our hands 15 times a day. Just for kicks, I calculated about how much time it would take to wash 14 kids hands as often as the FCCRS requires; it's 70 minutes. That doesn't count the fires I would be putting out while kids waited to wash hands.

My other dings were not having pictures of random multicultural people the kids don't know on the wall, (lots of other multicultural items/books) I permitted children to eat at the dining room table, (The kids table is in the classroom and the lady was irritated) and the lady decided that my space wasn't big enough for the number of children I am licensed floor. (I was floored by that)

This was my first experience but it was not positive. I did take away some feedback I'll use to improve my program but, to some degree, I felt like I was being nitpicked. Is it always like this.

Remember my post about hand washing. Must scrub for 20 seconds rinse for 10 every child before each meal and after tolieting. It's inanse how much time we spent washing hands it was nuts.
We play Simon says while we wait to wash hands. I choose one kid to be Simon while I help the little wash hands. Works out really well. Plus singing helps us not hassle out friends while waiting to use toilet. Also I split my group into 6 kids each. So I take 6 my asst takes six and we get it done quickly.

I have not had mine yet but I'm sure I'll get smacked for a few of the same things you did. We don't have cultural pictures either. Guess I should go get some knowing this.

Did you have to prescore yourself?

[spedmommy4]

I don't have to pre score myself, but I did read through the book before they came. I have tried those strategies to trouble shoot the hand washing but I have 2 sensory kiddos and 2 with developmental delays. I usually have to ficus my attention on the hand washer. (Assisting & distracting them with a song) I let my assistant take the independent kiddos. It just felt like the fccrs doesn't make accommodations for inclusive programs.

[daycare]

I don't have to pre score myself, but I did read through the book before they came. I have tried those strategies to trouble shoot the hand washing but I have 2 sensory kiddos and 2 with developmental delays. I usually have to ficus my attention on the hand washer. (Assisting & distracting them with a song) I let my assistant take the independent kiddos. It just felt like the fccrs doesn't make accommodations for inclusive programs.

I don't think how our county is doing the over all program is fair but I really don't get a say in it so I'm just going to do the best I can.

I just don't get how we are supposed to have this high quality of interactions and teaching then need to implement these crazy Levwls of hand washing. Ugh

[spedmommy4]

Lol. Exactly! And don't forget the 16 step diaper changing procedure, and to let the changing table sit for two minutes with sanitizer after each change. And sanitize the tables before and meals and snacks and activities. sheesh. MAYBE, if I didn't have actual children to teach.

[daycare]

Lol. Exactly! And don't forget the 16 step diaper changing procedure, and to let the changing table sit for two minutes with sanitizer after each change. And sanitize the tables before and meals and snacks and activities. sheesh. MAYBE, if I didn't have actual children to teach.

Believe it or not I actually do the in between each child wipe down. Lol. Funny thing is I never knew why I just did it. Lol.

[spedmommy4]

I spray it down with a bleach solution as well; I wasn't timing it to ensure there was two minutes between diaper changes. I guess I need to pace better.

[daycare]

I spray it down with a bleach solution as well; I wasn't timing it to ensure there was two minutes between diaper changes. I guess I need to pace better.

I can't use bleach as I have asthma and so do 4 of my dcks. So I use alternate which actually says 10 min so I may get dinged. I only give it about 2-3.

[Nurse Jackie]

what is fccr?

[daycare]

See here.

http://www.mass.gov/edu/birth-grade-12/early-education-and-care/provider-and-program-administration/quality-rating-and-improvement-system-qris.html

[daycare]

See here.

http://www.mass.gov/edu/birth-grade-...stem-qris.html

Oops I think I pasted the wrong one.

[daycare]

Try this.

http://www.tcpress.com/pdfs/fccerss.pdf

This is a sample

[snbauser]

A 5.3 is excellent!!! Congrats.


I did it with 12 kids. Once you get the routine down, it won't be as big of an issue. We wash upon arrival, after toileting/diapering, after wiping nose, before and after each meal, upon returning from outside play, and any other time their hands might be messy - art, playdoh, etc.

We also wash and sanitize tables before and after each meal.

It's a pain. But like I said, once you get the routine down, you will be fine. And I can say that although it is a pain, we rarely have kids get sick and when they do, the illness typically doesn't go past one kid.

[NightOwl]

My licensing rep was here the other day and, although she expects me to give HER my undivided attentive while she's here, she still deducted because she saw two toddlers go use the bathroom and they didn't automatically wash their hands. I was like !! They're 2 year olds! I usually help them! But I couldn't because she was talking my head off and asking me questions about my files. Grrrrrrr.... So I was penalized for not having 4 hands.

[daycare]

My licensing rep was here the other day and, although she expects me to give HER my undivided attentive while she's here, she still deducted because she saw two toddlers go use the bathroom and they didn't automatically wash their hands. I was like !! They're 2 year olds! I usually help them! But I couldn't because she was talking my head off and asking me questions about my files. Grrrrrrr.... So I was penalized for not having 4 hands.

thats not fair.... Really.... I would be having a hard time not fighting that...sorry that happened to you....