Child Care 1A Review Statements

An On-site daycare is at the place where the parent’s work.
A private Montessori program requires two years of training.
A Developmental program is an educational program that meets all stages of development.
A Custodial program only meets a child’s basic needs.
A Comprehensive program covers educational needs as well as many additional needs.
Preschool programs are not licensed by the state.
A child-care teacher needs to have knowledge of child development.
A child-care teacher needs to be able to communicate with children and parents.
If you need to control your anger, ask your supervisor if you may take a break and go outside to calm down.
All child-care records are kept confidential.
Tell parents something positive about their child’s day before their behavior is discussed.
A good way to involve parents in a child-care program is to have them observe and participate.
It is mandatory that each child entering the daycare have proof of immunizations.
If you see smoke, use the fire drill procedure and leave the building.
Parents must give prior permission or be contacted if someone new is picking their child up from the daycare.
Teachers on the playground should be evenly spaced so all areas are visible.
Hand washing is the most important hygiene practice for everyone.
Giving children medicines must be authorized by their parents.
A child must be removed from the group when they display signs of illness.
Check for breathing a pulse if the child is unconscious.
If poisoning occurs, call poison control.
If a child is bleeding a lot, apply pressure to the wound.
Snacks that meet nutritional needs of children should be chosen from the food pyramid.
Children are more likely to enjoy meal time if portions of food are small and separated.
Snacks provide part of a child’s nutritional needs in combination with their meals.
Peanut butter is high in protein.
If you suspect child abuse, it is mandatory that you report it.
Most children are abused by people they know and trust.
Adults help children complete tasks by staying near and using encouraging words and actions.
Daily schedules should be flexible.
Picking up items while slowly counting them helps illustrate counting concepts.
It’s a good idea to have a specific place for children to sit during story time.

In order to make play more valuable for small children avoid having too many toys out at once.
Allowing children to explore and discover things for themselves is the best way to present a science activity.
Speak clearly to the children and listen to their responses.
Most children learn best by hearing, seeing and doing.
Organizing things by size and shape is an example of classifying.
The value of practicing skills and repeating activities helps children feel successful and competent.
A teacher’s role is to respect, accept and encourage children.
Play should be child-initiated, child-directed, and teacher supported.
When three year olds become distracted and noisy during story time pick easier and shorter stories next time.
All children progress and do things at individual rates.
When supervising outdoor activities you should know where each child is and what they are doing.
Remove a child from the activity if they are throwing a temper tantrum.
Helping a child clean up helps instill a good attitude toward work.
Changing the room arrangement can often eliminate children’s behavior problems.
A child with a short attention span should be located close to the teacher.
Appropriate guidance is recognizing appropriate behavior.
If a child brings a toy from home and is being disruptive, have them put the toy in their cubby.
If more than one child wants a toy, set a time limit for each child to play with it.
If a child often lies, give positive reinforcement each time they tell the truth.
If a child runs from you, calmly keep the child from running by holding them firmly.
When children begin arguing, remind them of the rules and encourage problem-solving.
If a child is fighting, remove them from the situation.
Modeling problem-solving skills helps the child see how to solve their own problems.
If a child is throwing a temper tantrum, state that tantrums are not acceptable and ignore the behavior if it is for attention.
When a child needs to clean up and come inside, tell them a few minutes before they have to end play.
When observing children, do it from a distance so they don’t know you are watching.
Objective observations state exactly what you see and hear.
Subjective observations state you opinions about what you see and hear.

When doing an observation on a child, record what you see and hear and report problems to the director.
Lesson plan objectives are the overall goals for the day.
Lesson plans need a variety of activities; large and small group, passive and active, etc.
The main reason for creating at teaching file is to have resources to assist in writing and teaching lesson plans.
A child-care program curriculum should be used a as guide by caregivers.
Time spent in moving form one activity to another is called a transition.
Learning centers should be planned to meet specific goals.
Activities should be planned based on a child’s developmental stages (DAP).
Activities and time schedules should be flexible to so children can finishes their projects.
Lesson plans help organize, communicate with parents and provide DAP for children.
By alternating quiet and active activities in a lesson plan you are helping children manage their energy.
Having a routine provides children with security, gives the teacher structure and helps the children know what activity comes next.
Large group activities allow the participation in teacher-led activities.
Language activities with books should take into consideration the child’s attention span.
Consider a child’s age and ability when choosing activities.
Children should be able to express themselves through art.
Encouraging reading opportunities helps a child prepare for reading and writing.
Children’s books should deal with everyday experiences.
Creativity and role-playing are developed during dramatic play.
An example of open-ended toys would be blocks, Legos and sand.
Show and tell or sharing time is a good way to help children learn to listen and express themselves.
Art activities for a two year old should focus on exploring and sensory stimulation.
Preschool children love singing songs that are repetitive.
A marching song would be a good choice for three year olds during music time.
Free play time is a good time for children to use their imagination
Restrictions should be few during free play time.
The art area should include supplies that encourage creativity.
Calendar time can help children learn number concepts.
When counting with a preschooler, point to or pick up the items as you slowly count.
During music, preschool children should not be required to learn a specific dance.
Food experiences are great because the child can use almost all of their senses.
Children love to sing the same songs over and over.
Creative movement helps develop concepts of body awareness and space relationships.
Songs and finger-plays help develop language skills.
Free-play activities allow a child to choose what they want to do.
Active play is when the child is actually participating.
Passive play is when the child is just listening and watching.
Manipulative toys provide practice foe fine motor development.
Dramatic play help a child create and role-play.
Matching numbers and objects is an appropriate math concept for preschool-age children.
Toys and puzzles with missing pieces frustrate children.
The outdoor play area should be divided into several activity areas.
A DAP arranged classroom provides for a wide range of developmental interest.
Tables and chairs near the book shelves encourage children to look at the books.
Painting easels should be placed away from the active play area.
Using a child’s art work as decoration helps build self-esteem.
If possible, allow children to help clean up.
Children want to play and learn in an attractive and well-organized learning environment.
The room arrangement should facilitate the planned activities.
There should be 1 teacher for every 7 two-year olds.
The minimum educational training for a child-care director is a C.D.A. or equivalent child development courses and work experience.
There should be 1 teacher for every 12 three year olds.
Outdoor play area must be fenced.
There must be a toilet and basin for every 15 children in a child-care center.
The minimum outdoor space for a licensed center is 1000 square feet.
At least one staff member must be trained in first-aid and CPR.
The maximum number of infants in a child care center is 24.
A resume should be one page long.
There should be 1 teacher for every 12 three year olds.
There should be 1 teacher for every 15 four year olds.