Author Question: Explain some of the reasons a child might go missing from an early childhood education setting and ... (Read 114 times)

dbose · **on:** Sep 14, 2018

Explain some of the reasons a child might go missing from an early childhood education setting and how you would prevent this risk from happening.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Describe some integrated pest management steps that can be taken to protect the early childhood education environment.

What will be an ideal response?

duy1981999 · **Reply #1 on:** Sep 14, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A missing child could be a child of any age, but is more likely to be a toddler who is seeking independence and goes where his feet take him or a preschooler who tests his fine motor skills and can open door handles and gates. It can also happen when children focus on something in an area that the teacher cannot see, so that the child is forgotten and left when the group moves on. Knowing and understanding the children who are present is a good beginning for preventing this risk.

Answer to Question 2

Doing a thorough investigation of the outdoor area of the early childhood education environment and managing it for pest control are essential. Standing water is especially critical for keeping down the population of mosquitoes that can carry the West Nile virus because young children are especially at risk. Checking for standing water includes flower pots, buckets, old tires, water tables, and bird baths. Those things that hold water, such as the bird baths and water tables, should have the water changed frequently to avoid giving mosquitoes the opportunity to breed. If pest access to water, food, and shelter is removed, it is much less likely that they will inhabit the area. Another consideration is to inspect buildings for structural gaps where wasps could gather. Choose the least toxic alternatives to control pests. This may mean restricting food consumption to only one outdoor area, storing food in containers with tightly fitting lids ,and cleaning garbage cans regularly. If food is consumed outside it should be covered. IPM can also include keeping vegetation at least 1 foot away from structures and using physical traps for pests that are placed out of reach of the children (Rose, 2006). If chemicals must be used it is important to consult a licensed professional who understands IPM and the risks that chemicals can have to young children.