ECE Midterm

Cloth diapers cannot be used in a childcare situation

False

Creating attractive plates for children will have no impact on their ability to enjoy their meals as it will with adults.

False

Federal protections ban discrimination on grounds of race and disability but not gender.

False

Financial support is the only thing legally required of parents.

False

It is unnecessary to prepare bleach solutions daily, and they can be reused multiple times

False

Single, unmarried parents are not entitled to child support.

False

The laws and regulations concerning foster parents are exactly the same as the laws governing biological parents.

False

The structure and activities of early childhood education do not change according to the developmental level of the children and remain the same for every child.

False

Picky eaters will learn to become more adventurous eaters with:

Family-style meals

In a childcare facility, there are generally a variety of rooms such as the infant room, toddler room, three-year-old room, or pre-K room. What is each room designed to do?

meet the specific needs of that age group, with age-appropriate toys and furnishings

If you want to reduce your impact on the environment and keep your childcare facility clean and safe, what kind of cleaning products should you use?

non-toxic and biodegradable cleaning products

What type of childcare facilities are the grants provided by CACFP primarily intended for?

nonprofit facilities

Jim is interested in working in early childhood education, but he is concerned about the low salaries often associated with this line of work. What can Jim do in order to increase his earning potential in early childhood education?

obtain additional education and training

How far in advance should menus for a childcare facility be planned?

one month

Infant meals are reimbursable:

regardless of who provides formula or breast milk.

What is one way that childcare facilities can verify that their employees are safe to work with children?

require them to pass a background check

During mealtime, Carol expects the children at her facility to help with setting the table, pouring drinks, and taking dishes to the table. What does this help to teach children?

responsibility

What type of sexual abuse includes compelling a child to engage in sexual activity, prostitution, and child pornography?

sexual exploitation

While studying early childhood education, what topics will Michael become familiar with? These topics will prepare him for handling the legal, financial, and administrative responsibilities of being a childcare provider.

state laws and standards

Snuggly wrapping an infant in a lightweight blanket to limit movement and provide comfort is called:

swaddling

How many food groups must be included in breakfast to comply with CACFP regulations?

three food groups

Around what age are children at the greatest risk of SIDS?

three months

During bath time or when brushing teeth, what items should not be shared by children in a childcare facility?

towels, washcloths, or toothbrushes

In order to reduce the use of linens for older children, what do many childcare centers opt for?

wipe down, vinyl nap mats

Selena is planning out breakfast for an infant who will be joining her childcare facility today. She wants to have everything measured and laid out on the counter so that when it is feeding time she does not get overwhelmed. What should Selena lay out for the five-month old infant's breakfast?

4-8 ounces of formula or breast milk and up to 3 tablespoons of infant cereal

The best disinfecting agent available is:

Bleach

Items that may be too small or too difficult to chew and swallow are considered _____ for children, especially those under the age of four.

Choking hazards

Joelle was recently hired by a childcare facility near her house. On her first day, she was put in charge of feeding the infants breakfast. Unfortunately, she was reprimanded after giving a three-month old baby a big helping of baby cereal for breakfast. Why was Joelle reprimanded?

Infant cereal should only be given to babies developmentally ready for solid foods, usually at least four months old.

Tori owns and operates a popular childcare facility in Sarasota, Florida. How does running her facility in Florida impact how Tori stores and serves food in her facility?

State childcare laws dictate detailed ways in which food must be stored and served.

What helps to create positive self-esteem in children?

Supporting the child's interests

Pacifiers

may help to reduce the risk of SIDS.

What is one way that a licensed childcare home or large family childcare home differs from a family daycare home?

The operator has a license for the daycare.

Children can practice manners and self-care skills at family-style meals.

True

In a family daycare home, the provider's children are included in the total number of children in care.

True

Social services are available both privately and through state-assistance programs to help parents who are struggling to meet their child's basic physical needs.

True

What kind of responsibility and obligation do parents have if they have concerns regarding the safety of their children in a childcare environment, whether that is a childcare home, center, or their own home?

a legal obligation to act

Sofia is reviewing the childproofing in her childcare facility before the first day of the new semester. Everything looks in order except for the cleaning supplies, including bottles of bleach-based cleaning solutions. Where is the BEST place for Sofia to safely store these items and keep her facility childproofed?

a locked cupboard or closet

Meals can be reimbursed for children up to:

age 12, 15, or 18 depending upon circumstances.

What can peanut butter be mixed with in order to reduce the risk of choking?

applesauce or yogurt

When it comes to custodial arrangements, what kind of arrangements do most states favor?

arrangements that allow both parents a significant amount of time with their child

Children of teen mothers are:

at greater risk of SIDS.

Early childhood education is:

birth through age 8

Shawna runs a large childcare center and, like most other childcare facilities, she uses diluted _____ to sanitize and disinfect the surfaces and various areas of her facility.

bleach

Soap and water may be used for:

cleaning

How can a single-parent family be BEST described?

consisting of a mother or father and their children where the other parent may or may not be present in the child's life

Parents choose care for their children based upon quality alone; cost and convenience do not factor into this decision.

false

What simple measures could Sophia take to improve the tolerance, acceptance, and diversity at her childcare facility?

furnish the facility with toys, imaginative play, and books that integrate different races, cultures, socioeconomic classes, and family types

High-quality early childhood education is a(n) _____ in the future.

investment

What items should NOT be laundered at a childcare facility?

items soiled with fecal matter

In Texas, the primary caregiver in the _____ must have college credits in both child development and business management, as well as at least one year of experience working in a registered or licensed childcare environment.

licensed childcare home