Chapter 7

To function properly, children's safety seats must:

-Meet federal standards for manufacturing -Be installed correctly and anchored securely to the vehicle -Include buckling children into the seat *all answers are correct*

Minimum space recommended per child for indoor classrooms is:

35 square feet.

An appropriate choice of outdoor play equipment for a toddler play yard would be:

A small wooden playhouse.

New playgrounds should:

Be accessible to all children and comply with ADA standards.

Large pieces of outdoor play equipment should:

Be firmly anchored in the ground.

Licensing regulations are established:

By individual states.

Federal law requires that all early education facilities and programs be licensed.

False

In general, families are quite knowledgeable about how to identify high-quality early childhood or after-school programs.

False

Relying on volunteer families to transport children on field trips is a safe and cost-saving option.

False

Research has demonstrated that a positive relationship exists between high quality child care and:

Optimum child development.

Swings and trampolines:

Pose a significant safety risk and should not be included on group setting play yards.

Group size is recognized as important for:

Provision of quality education and child care.

Licensing regulations are considered to:

Reflect minimal requirements.

Outdoor play equipment that is constructed of wood:

Requires frequent maintenance to avoid splintering and deterioration.

Child-sized furniture:

Results in fewer accidents and injuries.

Children's needs, interests, and abilities are reflected in developmentally appropriate learning environments and activities.

True

Rooms occupied by young children should always have at least two exits.

True

Teachers who enjoy good health are better able to cope with the rigorous physical and emotional demands of caring for young children.

True

In group settings, swings are considered to be ____ for preschool children.

Unsafe.

Exposure to indoor air pollutants is known to increase the incidence of:

Upper respiratory infections.