Monitoring Daily Activities and Managing Child Attendance
Objective:
Master the functionalities within the "Daily Summary" and "Attendance" sections of the action menu to ensure accurate daily activity tracking and efficient management of child locations.
Overview:
This lesson focuses on how to effectively use the daily summary to keep track of all activities for a child and manage their attendance, including transitions between different areas of the center.
Steps:
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Accessing Daily Summary
- Navigate to the "Daily Summary" in the action menu to view a comprehensive list of all activities that have been recorded for the child throughout the day.
- This section is crucial for maintaining a chronological account of the child's day, providing a clear and complete record of all engagements and interactions.
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Understanding Attendance Management
- The "Attendance" section is not only for checking children in or out but also for managing their movements within the center.
- Use this feature to monitor and adjust where a child is located during the day, which is particularly important for safety and compliance with child-to-staff ratios.
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Moving Children to Different Areas
- To manage a child's transition to a different room or area, click on "Attendance" and then "Destination."
- Select the new room or area the child will visit. This could be for a scheduled short visit as part of their transition to a new room or any other reason.
- Complete the selection to update the system, and the child's location will be adjusted on the dashboard. This helps ensure that all staff members are aware of the child's current location, enhancing safety and supervision.
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Visual Indicators on Dashboard
- Once a child has been moved to a new area, their profile circle on the dashboard will display an orange "v" to indicate their current location.
- This visual indicator is an important tool for staff members, especially those in the receiving room, to recognize that the child is visiting and not a regular attendee of that room.