Lesson 3: Action Menu - Child Details

Accessing Comprehensive Information on Each Child

Objective:
Learn how to access and utilize the detailed information available for each child through the action menu, ensuring proper care and compliance with daycare policies.

Overview:
The "Child Details" section of the action menu is pivotal for managing personal information, health data, and other critical details about each child, which are essential for personalized care and safety.

Steps:

1. Accessing the Action Menu

   • Begin by selecting the child's circle on the dashboard. This will open their personal action menu.
   • The first option in this menu is "Child Details," which provides access to all pertinent information regarding the child.

2. Viewing Basic Information and Medical Alerts

   • Click on the child's profile within the action menu to view their basic information.
   • Notice if there is a medical symbol on their circle, which indicates a medical condition such as an allergy. This is a critical visual cue prompting staff to review specific health concerns.

3. Navigating Detailed Sections

   • Below the child’s name, you will find four purple circles, each representing different categories of the child’s information:
     • Notes: Here, you can access and add notes relevant to the child’s care. These notes are internal only and visible to staff and administration but not to parents.
     • Forms: Access enrollment and other forms filled out by parents. Visibility of these forms depends on administrative permissions.
     • Immunizations: If your center tracks immunizations through Kindertales, this section displays upcoming or past-due immunizations, crucial for maintaining health compliance.
     • Medication: View and manage medications that need to be administered. This includes tracking dosages as authorized by parents through the parent app.

4. Tracking Medication Administration

   • To add a medication administration record, click on the plus sign in the bottom right corner of the medication section.
   • Fill in the necessary details about the medication administration and ensure to click Save to record the entry.