Admin Mid Term
After provisions and decisions for operating the program are made by the board, it is the responsibility of the ___ to implement the program.
director
The board is responsible for
drawing up the bylaws for the center's operation making provisions for the center's operations making policy decisions including goals for the program based on the center's philosophy
Licensing is required by all states and
each state has its own regulations
A quality rating improvement system is
economically based
QRS is an approach to
evaluating early care and education programs
Before starting a new center, the major activities that take place are
examining the need, developing the program philosophy, deciding about the type of program
When choosing a computer software program, a director should do all of the following EXCEPT
only look for the least expensive software packages
Bylaws should contain all of the following EXCEPT
the exact number of required board members
All independent child care centers must be incorporated by law.
False
Having a _____ board sends the message to staff, families, and the community that your program values unique perspectives and personalities.
Diverse
When a center is incorporated, all staff members are liable for any financial difficulties that might occur.
False
Most states require that child care staff have at least
a high school diploma
A procedure is ___.
a series of steps to be followed to implement policy
When an appropriate curriculum is in place ____.
children are actively engaged in learning through play and meaningful experiences
Diversity among the board can provide
opportunities to form relationships with potential donors bring a broader perspective to deal with challenging situations gain access to community resources
Academic standards for preschooler's
should be addressed throughout the year in each preschool classroom
Obtaining a director's credential is important because ___.
the ability to make more money
Most regulations require that
two responsible adults be on the child care premises at all times
Licensing requirements are
usually minimal and measurable
The most important determinant of the quality of an early childhood program is ____.
the staff's education and experience
A philosophy of education is based on
assumptions about how children learn values and views of the program planners and families involved
Professionals such as doctors and lawyers should be included on the board
because they can give guidance in their areas of expertise
The director's role requires knowledge and skills in
business practices
Prior to becoming directors, most people were working as
center teachers
Regulations that have been shown to relate to positive outcomes for children in child care centers are:
child-to-staff ratios, maximum group size, and staff qualifications and ongoing training
A center's policies and procedures manual should contain
information about the program's operations, such as the enrollment process, materials acquisition procedures, center's by-laws, job descriptions, philosophy, and funding
A director who has good ___ skills is able to communicate, motivate, and get along well with others.
interpersonal
When a center is incorporated, it
may be for-profit or not-for-profit
In centers where transportation service is provided, the service must
meet state standards for school bus services have appropriate licenses and insurance coverage use seat belts and/or car seats
Child care programs that are privately owned by individuals are solely
none of the above
Licensing regulations regarding physical space are usually expressed in terms of
number of square feet per child
A staff-oriented director
remembers and relates to events and incidents that are important to staff
When directors delegate jobs to other staff members, they are indicating that ___.
they are effectively managing their own time and expanding the professional role of other staff members
The primary role of the licensing specialist is
to ensure that the licensing law is being followed
Which element is NOT typically included in the QRIS
type of building construction
Child care directors are responsible for
understanding licensing, certification, and other regulations pertaining to provision of services for children
A staff-oriented director
visits each classroom briefly each day
The major problem(s) encountered with questionnaires is/are
writing a good questionnaire
Fiduciary duties of trustees and directors of charitable organizations include
the duty to maintain accounts the duty of care the duty of loyalty
Accreditation of centers is awarded by
NAEYC
Mrs. Klein is going over the steps involved in creating the daily schedule. She is illustrating a
Procedure
Successful director's
demonstrate caring and concern for others ensure that their own needs are met find a balance between their personal and professional lives
In centers serving infants, licensing usually requires
detailed plans for diapering, including the surface on which baby is placed, plan for disposing soiled diapers, and hand washing by staff after each diaper change
An effective curriculum should reflect
the center's mission and goals children's cultural and family backgrounds NAEYC's best practices and be research based
The curriculum leader is
the director
the most common ratio in many states for four-year-olds is
10 four-year-olds to 1 adult
The demand for half-day programs has decreased because
Both parents are working
When a center is incorporated, it becomes a for-profit organization.
False
In general it is optimal to have board members serve very long terms to ensure continuity of the program.
False
Setting up a sole proprietorship is more difficult that than setting up a partnership.
False
Which program is probably the best known of the government-sponsored early childhood education programs?
Head Start
The main difference between a teacher and a director when it comes to being a child advocate lies in
The ability of the director to have an impact on a broader scale, such as out in the community.
Which activities might be seen in a preschool classroom where goals are based on environmental assumptions?
Which activities might be seen in a preschool classroom where goals are based on environmental assumptions?
All the following are questions that should be asked when developing a Mission Statement EXCEPT
Who is going to be responsible for writing the mission statement?
A policy is
a course of action that guides future decison
Taking advantage of current technology is ___.
a major time saver for handling many common tasks such as records, finances, program operations
An extensive self-study of a center's facilities, staff, and programming is an integral part of
accrediting a center
Time lines, in general help ensure that
all duties, even the less pleasant ones are performed on a regular basis.
The executive committee of the board is composed of ___. all the board members The executive committee of the board is composed of ___.
all the board members
When the center is an arm of another agency
an advisory committee for the center may be formed a representative from the center may serve on the agency board the agency board may serve as the governing board
Mr. Franks, a director of a local childcare center, is trying to improve his time management skills. If he asks his secretary to screen out the "junk" mail before he reads it, which Time-Use skill is he demonstrating?
analyzing use of time
Directors can improve their time management skills by
attending a time-management course or seminar analyzing how they spend their time and make changes if necessary allocating specific times for tasks that must be done and establish a policy that they are not to be disturbed during that time
In theory, the responsibility for all center programs rests with the program committee, in practice the day-to-day work is carried out by.
both A and B are correct You Answered the director
Keeping the center's board actively engaged requires
having term limits, rotating board members to other assignments, active recruitment for individuals whose skills and commitment will enhance the center's vision
A director may be
he owner of the center, responsible to a public school principal, responsible to a corporate system
Not-for-profit programs can be ____.
individual cooperative programs, agency-sponsored programs, government-sponsored programs
Which activities might be seen in a preschool classroom where goals are based on interactive assumptions?
interest areas are rich with learning materials children are encouraged to investigate the environment
Reggio Emilia, Waldorf, and Montessori teachings can operate under the following type of operational system:
not-for-profit and/or for-profit independent owner and/or corporate systems government and/or public school-sponsored
It is reasonable to expect that many families of average income can afford to pay up to___ percent of their total income while low-income families could be forced to pay as much as ___ percent of their income for child care.
10%; 25%
What organization has called for all preschool teachers to have a bachelor's degree?
American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education (ACTE)
Mrs. Jenkins has been working in a childcare center for nearly fifteen years, but did earn a college degree. Which of the available credentials would BEST meet her needs?
CCP
According to NAEYC and NAECS/SDE, which is most important?
Helping children with their cognitive, emotional, social, and physical skills through the use of a developmentally appropriate curriculum Encouraging children to learn through active involvement in a responsive environment
Interacting with local organizations that promote young children is way for an effective director to promote
advocacy
When individuals agree to join a board of directors, they should understand that
all board members will be expected to serve on committees
Persons planning to open a child care center should consult the licensing specialist
as soon as they decide to open a center
The center's proprietor should purchase liability insurance
before the center opens
Information on leadership, fiduciary, and related legal responsibilities should all be included during
board orientation
When setting up a center, the most complex organizational structure is
corporation
Corporate sponsors need to be aware of
curriculum guidelines, hours of operation, hiring practices
The main difference between licensing and accreditation involves.
differences in standards and performance
When directors manage conflict between two staff members, they should not
find out exactly who caused the problem and write up a reprimand
The trend toward universal preschool/universal Pre-K is
granting all 4-year-olds to experience quality preschool ensuring that all 4-year-olds will be in environments that focus on their social/emotional well-being granting additional public funds for public school districts to support this trend
The importance of a director's credential and initiative was begun
in the 1990s
Kwik survey, Survey Monkey, and Survey Gizmo are all types of
online surveys
The CDA credential is awarded in all of the following categories EXCEPT
private childhood care
A series of steps to be followed in a specific order to implement policies is called
procedure
The purpose of a needs assessment is to
program for children of low-income families You Answered program that encourages mainstreaming of some children with special needs program is comprehensive and includes both health and social services
QRIS stands for
quality rating improvement system
Employer-sponsored programs that are subsidized by big corporations are mainly interested in ____.
recruitment and retention, employee morale, employee productivity
The first step a board must take for the operation of a center is
selecting a director
A commercially written curriculum that provides a plan and activities for each day of the year ____.
should not be purchased because they have not been designed and written to meet children's individual needs and cultural backgrounds
It is unrealistic to expect ___ enrollment upon the opening of your new center, even if you use good marketing strategies and effective advertising.
subsidize
The philosophy of education dictates teachers' roles. If the focus is a content-oriented environment, the adult is expected to act as a ___.
teacher whose role is to be sure children learn letters, numbers, shapes, and many other cognitive skills
To ensure participation and high returns on a survey, the optimal number of questions is
ten
Decisions about policies and procedures are not made by
the center's parents and/or community members
Which activities might be seen in a preschool classroom where goals are based on environmental assumptions?
the values, beliefs, and training of the director the wishes and interests of the program planners
The interactional position on how children learn assumes that learning results from
timely intervention of adults in the environment dynamic interaction between the emerging cognitive and affective systems, and the environment
