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Instructions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

This is the answer key to the Professional Supervision - Outdoor activity.<\/p>\n\n

Navigation Instructions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

- Click on the window icon (upper right-hand corner) to enter full screen.<\/p>\n\n

- Click and drag to explore the outdoor yard. You can turn left and right, and look up and down. <\/p>\n\n

- Click on the arrows to \"walk\" to another area in the yard<\/p>\n\n

- Click on the plus sign to view an explanation about why it is a hazard.<\/p>\n\n

Acknowledgments<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

\"ANSWERS: ECE Outdoor Professional Supervision\" by Jennifer Bailey, Krista Ceccolini, and Jeff Tranchemontagne at Cambrian College is licensed with a CC BY SA 4.0 International License. <\/p>\n\n

\u201cThis project is made possible with funding by the Government of Ontario and through eCampusOntario\u2019s support of the Virtual Learning Strategy. To learn more about the Virtual Learning Strategy visit: https:\/\/vls.ecampusontario.ca.\u201d<\/p>\n","cameraStartPosition":"-0.9139510239319667,-0.015000000000000513","interactions":[{"interactionpos":"-1.072015716752376,-0.24374999999999947","action":{"library":"H5P.GoToScene 0.1","params":{"nextSceneId":1},"subContentId":"6048af21-2305-4c7b-b9f9-85e610cb2891","metadata":{"contentType":"Go To Scene","license":"U","title":"Untitled Go To Scene"}},"label":{"labelPosition":"inherit","showLabel":"inherit"},"labelText":"Walk to shed area"},{"interactionpos":"-3.360765716752376,-0.6424999999999997","action":{"library":"H5P.GoToScene 0.1","params":{"nextSceneId":2},"subContentId":"8ca460a7-5a3a-4bb6-83fb-7c20c43fc47e","metadata":{"contentType":"Go To Scene","license":"U","title":"Untitled Go To Scene"}},"label":{"labelPosition":"inherit","showLabel":"inherit"},"labelText":"Walk to grass play area"},{"interactionpos":"-5.424636331111554,-0.5612500000000007","action":{"library":"H5P.GoToScene 0.1","params":{"nextSceneId":3},"subContentId":"bdebc44c-5e3b-4932-9a9c-d0083f75cc8f","metadata":{"contentType":"Go To Scene","license":"U","title":"Untitled Go To Scene"}},"label":{"labelPosition":"inherit","showLabel":"inherit"},"labelText":"Walk to play structure"},{"interactionpos":"-0.7533863311115571,-0.7987499999999997","action":{"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","params":{"text":"

Dinosaurs on pavement:<\/strong> Regular supervision of children at play is required to maintain a safe environment for all. Children often start and stop playing with multiple objects in multiple areas in a play space. Sometimes, forgotten play objects become hazards in the space. Items like baskets with manipulatives like the dinosaurs could cause children and adults alike to slip, trip and\/or fall as they move about the space. An outdoor environment is an active and creative moving space so to avoid injury be sure to observe children at play and pick up with children before they move to their next activity.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n"},"subContentId":"baf68cdd-a4a3-4cf3-a604-4bf342d44b14","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"label":{"labelPosition":"inherit","showLabel":"inherit"},"labelText":"Hazard! Click here to learn why."},{"interactionpos":"-5.663386331111557,-0.3250000000000005","action":{"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","params":{"text":"

Broken pilon:<\/strong> <\/span><\/span>Ontario Regulation 137\/15 19(3) states \u201cevery licensee shall ensure that the play materials, equipment and furnishings in each childcare centre it operates are maintained in a safe condition and kept in a good state of repair.\u201d A broken item should be removed from the environment immediately. The environment should be checked regularly throughout the day to ensure safe conditions are met. The damaged pilon in the photo has bent and sharp edges that could injure children or staff. The pilon is set out as a safety or boundary marker, but is unsafe itself!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n"},"subContentId":"e6468233-7f70-4af2-8d82-175612d9d101","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"label":{"labelPosition":"inherit","showLabel":"inherit"},"labelText":"Hazard! Click here to learn why."},{"interactionpos":"-1.5214510239319663,-0.5937499999999991","action":{"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","params":{"text":"

Cracker or uneven surfaces:<\/strong> this is a reality in most environments with changing seasons and temperatures. For the purposes of professional supervision and the safety of young children, educators must monitor the area to determine the risk involved. Surface cracks that do not affect the pavement simply require monitoring; uneven pavement or larger cracks to surfaces would require a limit to how the space is used. For instance, the area would need to be sectioned off until it is deemed safe for use. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n"},"subContentId":"80371e35-0ca0-4b5f-b8bf-57cfdc9d166b","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"label":{"labelPosition":"inherit","showLabel":"inherit"},"labelText":"Hazard! Click here to learn why."},{"interactionpos":"-1.7077010239319668,-0.14250000000000052","action":{"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","params":{"text":"

Upright wagon against the fence:<\/strong> Childcare environments should be \u2018child ready\u2019 prior to occupancy. Items that are stacked at the end of the day or during a cleaning period in the absence of children need to be returned to a safe place when children are present.<\/span><\/span> The wagon left as is would be dangerous if a curious child wanted to explore this item. It could easily tip over resulting in injury to a small child. The wagon is not stable and should not be left this way in the play space.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n"},"subContentId":"3a641eff-4430-40f3-8ec4-4446c45b3615","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"label":{"labelPosition":"inherit","showLabel":"inherit"},"labelText":"Hazard! Click here to learn why."}],"scenesrc":{"path":"images\/scenesrc-61a64e0cafdbd.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","copyright":{"license":"U"},"width":6912,"height":3456}},{"sceneId":1,"sceneType":"360","showBackButton":true,"iconType":"arrow","scenename":"Shed Area","scenesrc":{"path":"images\/scenesrc-619ff0e7b7bcd.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","copyright":{"license":"U"},"width":6912,"height":3456},"scenedescription":"","cameraStartPosition":"-3.325080409572788,-0.22749999999999923","interactions":[{"interactionpos":"-0.44508040957278205,-0.34874999999999984","action":{"library":"H5P.GoToScene 0.1","params":{"nextSceneId":0},"subContentId":"5cc9c655-4b8f-488b-82c1-64198fadf143","metadata":{"contentType":"Go To Scene","license":"U","title":"Untitled Go To Scene"}},"label":{"labelPosition":"inherit","showLabel":"inherit"},"labelText":"Walk to pavement area"},{"interactionpos":"-4.490080409572788,-0.15874999999999945","action":{"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","params":{"text":"

Open shed:<\/strong> <\/span><\/span><\/span>The materials & waste contained in this shed pose a risk to children. All materials of this nature (adult yard equipment, waste disposal containers and storage) should have limited access to adults only. This shed should be closed and secured prior to the children entering the play space. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n"},"subContentId":"9a2c87ae-ff7b-44ed-b339-95aed92cb3e1","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"label":{"labelPosition":"inherit","showLabel":"inherit"},"labelText":"Hazard! Click here to learn why."},{"interactionpos":"-1.1150804095727884,-0.3699999999999988","action":{"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","params":{"text":"

Dirty tissues and garbage:<\/strong> <\/span><\/span><\/span>Disposal of dirty tissues and garbage bags into appropriate containers is critical to the health and safety of anyone in a childcare agency. Dirty tissues and garbage bags like the ones in the photo, end up contaminating additional surfaces, furthering the potential spread of infection. Proper disposal of waste is a requirement of legislation and policies around preventing the spread of infectious disease and illness are part of all agencies sanitary practices. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n

Through appropriate hygiene, sanitation and infection prevention\/control practices, agencies can protect the health, safety and well-being of children, families, staff, volunteers, and students. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n"},"subContentId":"2b576c4e-c716-40c1-b2b5-1f02a9a6acf4","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"label":{"labelPosition":"inherit","showLabel":"inherit"},"labelText":"Hazard! Click here to learn why."},{"interactionpos":"-1.301330409572788,-0.7587499999999986","action":{"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","params":{"text":"

Storage container in disrepair:<\/strong> <\/span><\/span><\/span>While storage containers are an essential component to maintaining materials in the environment, the CCEYA (<\/span><\/span><\/span>Ontario Regulation 137\/15 <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Subsection 3.10 - Equipment and Furnishings Compliance indicator #7)<\/span><\/span><\/span>, regular inspection of materials for any damage and\/or wear is required. Once detected, the details are logged in inspections paperwork, the item is removed or repaired to ensure there are no sharp edges or pinching hazards present. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n"},"subContentId":"d9776a66-b77f-4127-8374-f405d58fb989","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"label":{"labelPosition":"inherit","showLabel":"inherit"},"labelText":"Hazard! Click here to learn why."},{"interactionpos":"-5.649515716752373,-0.2674999999999983","action":{"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","params":{"text":"

Adult sized shovel:<\/strong> <\/span><\/span><\/span>Each item placed in a childcare environment must be considered for age-appropriate development and safety precautions. Adult-sized shovels for example can lead to serious injury. Childcare environments are required to have equipment that is developmentally appropriate for each age group it serves. The adult shovel could lead <\/span><\/span>to injury if left out in a childcare environment. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n

Further, all work or maintenance to the yard including the safety check are to be concluded pre-occupancy. If this had taken place, the adult sized equipment would have been stored safely away. If adult sized equipment is left out there is a chance for injury as the size and weight of the adult shovel poses a risk to young children, whose curious nature would lead them to explore the item.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n"},"subContentId":"abc9ae31-c57d-4416-adb0-d03b5d74f87c","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"label":{"labelPosition":"inherit","showLabel":"inherit"},"labelText":"Hazard! Click here to learn more."}]},{"sceneId":2,"sceneType":"360","showBackButton":true,"iconType":"arrow","scenename":"Grass Play Area","scenesrc":{"path":"images\/scenesrc-61a64f6eb54fa.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","copyright":{"license":"U"},"width":6912,"height":3456},"scenedescription":"","cameraStartPosition":"-4.41326571675237,-0.3837978572970213","interactions":[{"interactionpos":"-1.9520157167523706,-0.34004785729702125","action":{"library":"H5P.GoToScene 0.1","params":{"nextSceneId":0},"subContentId":"87e0c355-26c2-4209-a09b-e74ab61994ad","metadata":{"contentType":"Go To Scene","license":"U","title":"Untitled Go To Scene"}},"label":{"labelPosition":"inherit","showLabel":"inherit"},"labelText":"Walk to pavement area"},{"interactionpos":"-0.5132657167523694,-0.15379785729702128","action":{"library":"H5P.GoToScene 0.1","params":{"nextSceneId":3},"subContentId":"b545dd10-9e18-422e-80eb-86ec0c29e020","metadata":{"contentType":"Go To Scene","license":"U","title":"Untitled Go To Scene"}},"label":{"labelPosition":"inherit","showLabel":"inherit"},"labelText":"Walk to play structure"},{"interactionpos":"-1.452015716752372,-0.5862978572970211","action":{"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","params":{"text":"

Strewn dishes:<\/span><\/span><\/strong> <\/span><\/span>While there is no set parameter around how quickly to tidy a space, educators must always be cognizant of safety. A tidy space reduces the chance of a trip, slip, and fall injury, especially in an outdoor environment with large open spaces that encourage large muscle play and whole-body movement like running, jumping, tumbling etc. The outdoor environment lends itself to both fine and gross motor movements, so educators must recognize that strewn dishes, for example, in an open space could lead to injury.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n"},"subContentId":"2d0a6e82-68cd-412f-a42c-78d5d2357166","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"label":{"labelPosition":"inherit","showLabel":"inherit"},"labelText":"Hazard! Click here to learn why."},{"interactionpos":"-2.5702010239319595,-0.23379785729702085","action":{"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","params":{"text":"

Broken hula hoop:<\/strong> <\/span><\/span><\/span>Ontario Regulation 137\/15 19(3) states \u201cevery licensee shall ensure that the play materials, equipment and furnishings in each childcare centre it operates are maintained in a safe condition and kept in a good state of repair.\u201d Toys and play objects do break, but a broken item should be removed from the environment immediately. In the case of the hula hoop, the ends <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>could be sharp where the plastic separated. The previous joining piece may be exposed (an industrial staple for example). Ensure the safety of equipment when it is first brought out at the start of play time, while children are playing by monitoring the play areas, and again before it is put away ensures safe equipment is present. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n"},"subContentId":"bd6b40d4-c35e-4b1b-98d6-234ccb285402","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"label":{"labelPosition":"inherit","showLabel":"inherit"},"labelText":"Hazard! Click here to learn why."},{"interactionpos":"-2.8089510239319604,0.04245214270297922","action":{"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","params":{"text":"

Nerf football damage:<\/strong> (Ontario Regulation 137\/15 Subsection 3.9 - Play Materials) \u201c[P]lay materials, equipment and furnishing are observed to be maintained in a safe condition and kept in a good state of repair, including free of hazards that could potentially endanger the health and safety of children.\" <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n

Materials like nerf products can be difficult to clean once the material is worn or damaged. Once damaged, pieces of the material will continue to break off. Once an item can no longer be cared for, it is best to remove it from the play environment to ensure health and safety can be maintained.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n"},"subContentId":"732b9e40-f033-4775-9e68-f5ef6e0181fc","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"label":{"labelPosition":"inherit","showLabel":"inherit"},"labelText":"Hazard! Click here to learn why."}]},{"sceneId":3,"sceneType":"360","showBackButton":true,"iconType":"arrow","scenename":"Play Structure Area","scenesrc":{"path":"images\/scenesrc-61a6540d905fa.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","copyright":{"license":"U"},"width":6912,"height":3456},"scenedescription":"","cameraStartPosition":"-4.647580409572782,-0.28500000000000003","interactions":[{"interactionpos":"-1.0850804095727853,-0.4762499999999994","action":{"library":"H5P.GoToScene 0.1","params":{"nextSceneId":0},"subContentId":"afcfa22e-ea6e-49d7-bf76-2848ee700c7b","metadata":{"contentType":"Go To Scene","license":"U","title":"Untitled Go To Scene"}},"label":{"labelPosition":"inherit","showLabel":"inherit"},"labelText":"Walk to pavement area"},{"interactionpos":"-2.6800804095727844,-0.5112500000000005","action":{"library":"H5P.GoToScene 0.1","params":{"nextSceneId":2},"subContentId":"9d015936-40b6-4407-9977-a1134203343c","metadata":{"contentType":"Go To Scene","license":"U","title":"Untitled Go To Scene"}},"label":{"labelPosition":"inherit","showLabel":"inherit"},"labelText":"Walk to grass play area"},{"interactionpos":"-5.6407657167523695,-0.26375000000000026","action":{"library":"H5P.GoToScene 0.1","params":{"nextSceneId":4},"subContentId":"850fc0d2-aed8-49ae-a86a-3e459810f4eb","metadata":{"contentType":"Go To Scene","license":"U","title":"Untitled Go To Scene"}},"label":{"labelPosition":"inherit","showLabel":"inherit"},"labelText":"Walk to other side of play structure"},{"interactionpos":"-4.207580409572781,-0.9287500000000005","action":{"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","params":{"text":"

Skipping rope: <\/strong>The CSA requirements noted in the CCEYA (subsection 6.1 of Ontario Regulation 137\/15 daily inspections) note very specifically that a daily visual inspection be carried out by the licensee or staff to identify defects and emerging problems like strings and ropes of any kind and ensuring they are removed. Items like skipping ropes may pose a risk of entanglement, and if provided as a play object, must be monitored and used as intended.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n"},"subContentId":"6bf6ca6b-dad0-4217-bd81-40caa2850c28","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"label":{"labelPosition":"inherit","showLabel":"inherit"},"labelText":"Hazard! Click here to learn why."},{"interactionpos":"-6.086330409572784,-0.4662499999999996","action":{"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","params":{"text":"

Pails and shovels: <\/strong>While pails and shovels are typical in sandboxes in outdoor play spaces, the sand or other material surrounding a play structure is intended as a protective surface. No toys or digging toys are to be used within the play structure space, as the protective surface (sand, pea stone etc.) must be kept to a specific depth, be level to avoid slips, trips & falls, and without compaction so that if there is a fall, the protective surface can absorb an impact. (Reference from Playground Equipment Compliance Inspection Report)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n"},"subContentId":"20abe8c3-e000-47a3-9ee8-630ec364ddb1","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"label":{"labelPosition":"inherit","showLabel":"inherit"},"labelText":"Hazard! Click here to learn why."},{"interactionpos":"-5.5625804095727815,-0.8775000000000001","action":{"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","params":{"text":"

Ice:<\/span><\/span><\/strong> <\/span><\/span>Play structures are to be closed when the weather or conditions around the structure become unsafe. Frozen water on the play structure are clear indicators that temperatures have dropped to a point where the climber must be closed for safety reasons. Not only does the frozen pooled water pose a safety risk, but the frost also indicates that the protective surface below the climber (sand) will have hardened and no longer be a safe protective surface that is able to absorb the impact of a fall. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n"},"subContentId":"dbb040d1-b855-41c2-aead-7d1870018efd","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"label":{"labelPosition":"inherit","showLabel":"inherit"},"labelText":"Hazard! Click here to learn why."}]},{"sceneId":4,"sceneType":"static","showBackButton":true,"iconType":"arrow","scenename":"Other side of play structure","scenesrc":{"path":"images\/scenesrc-61a655649eb4b.JPG","mime":"image\/jpeg","copyright":{"license":"U"},"width":4032,"height":3024},"scenedescription":"","cameraStartPosition":"-2.0943951023931953,0","interactions":[{"interactionpos":"77.18023255813954%,90.69767441860465%","action":{"library":"H5P.GoToScene 0.1","params":{"nextSceneId":3},"subContentId":"13e5a324-36e1-41c7-a337-ca33e8511a3f","metadata":{"contentType":"Go To Scene","license":"U","title":"Untitled Go To Scene"}},"label":{"labelPosition":"inherit","showLabel":"inherit"},"labelText":"Go back"},{"interactionpos":"28.817733990147783%,86.10503282275711%","action":{"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","params":{"text":"

Sand on the play structure stairs:<\/span><\/span><\/strong> <\/span><\/span>Daily and recurring inspections of the play structure is important to ensure the safety of the space before and during play. Surfaces, like stairs covered in sand, lead to slippery conditions. Slippery conditions cause trips, slips and falls which lead to injury. Educators should ensure stairs and pathways are free of slippery materials before and during occupancy of the yard.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n"},"subContentId":"22402546-93df-4387-a9b0-8c6f1ff8b9ad","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"label":{"labelPosition":"inherit","showLabel":"inherit"},"labelText":"Hazard! Click here to learn why."}]}],"startSceneId":0},"behaviour":{"sceneRenderingQuality":"high","label":{"labelPosition":"right","showLabel":true}},"l10n":{"title":"Virtual Tour","playAudioTrack":"Play Audio Track","pauseAudioTrack":"Pause Audio Track","sceneDescription":"Scene Description","resetCamera":"Reset Camera","submitDialog":"Submit Dialog","closeDialog":"Close Dialog","expandButtonAriaLabel":"Expand the visual label","backgroundLoading":"Loading background image...","noContent":"No content"}}

ANSWER KEY: ECE Outdoor Professional Supervision Tour

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Krista Ceccolini