EEC 1002 Midterm Review

. Having a receptionist near the entrance ____. a. provides a welcome for parents and children b. serves as a screening device for unexpected visitors c. can provide answers to questions by parents and visitors d. all of the above

D

. The center director must have the ability to ____. a. develop a budget b. write policy statements c. communicate effectively d. all of the above

D

A center's fiscal year ____. a. must begin the day the first children enter the program and must continue for 12 months b. must begin January 1 and end December 31 c. must match area public school fiscal years d. none of the above

D

To determine how many teaching staff will be needed, the director must ____. a. determine the number of groups and children, and the staff-to-child ratio needed for each group b. determine the number of hours the center will be open c. decide whether or not it is appropriate to combine groups in the early morning and late afternoon d. all of the above

D

. ____________________ is a positive acknowledgment focused on a specific attribute of some action or piece of work completed.

Encouragment

. Once a contractor has been hired, the director can leave the supervision of the construction to the contractor.

F

After-school programs should focus primarily on the completion of homework

F

All exits should be locked so that children cannot leave unnoticed.

F

The director earns respect from the staff and parents by being businesslike and authoritarian. T/F

F

The director's job does not include people maintenance. T/F

F

The employer and the employee each contribute to workers' compensation.

F

To promote independence, everything in the classroom should be available to children.

F

When a center is organized as a corporation, all staff members are equally liable financially. T/F

F

When a center is sponsored by the United Way and serves children from low-income families, the United Way will usually pay whatever expenses the center cannot meet.

F

When a director is offered free space for a center in an existing building, the offer should be accepted immediately.

F

When a program is accredited, it means that there is no improvement needed until the next accreditation visit. T/F

F

When dealing with staff, it is best to tell the staff member what is expected rather than waste time listening to what the staff member has to say about the situation. T/F

F

When displays are left on the walls for several months, children are more likely to look at them.

F

A fiscal year may be the same as a calendar year.

T

A nonprofit corporation does not have shareholders. T/F

T

All child care programs must comply with minimum operating standards required by the state. T/F

T

An advisory committee has less authority than a board. T/F

T

Board members are usually legally liable for center operation. T/F

T

In setting up a new program, it is important to do a needs assessment during the preliminary planning period. T/F

T

In the content versus process issue, those who subscribe to the content orientation tend to focus on preparation for the next step to come in the child's schooling. T/F

T

It is very difficult to establish a set of sequential steps during the early thinking and planning stages of starting a new center.T/F

T

Job enhancement is one management strategy that can enhance job satisfaction.

T

What is an in-kind contribution?

a contribution of services or goods rather than a monetary contribution

Explain why a director can feel isolated.

a director has no peers in the center; must avoid confiding in one or a few staff; must keep information confidential

Define budget.

a plan or financial forecast usually for a period of one year

Define procedure

a series of steps to be followed in a specific order to implement policies

What are the items that should be spelled out in a lease?

beginning and end dates of the lease, whether the lease is renewable, who is responsible for maintenance and repairs, who pays for utilities

Identify three components of most licensing regulations.

building safety, physical space, teacher-to-child ratio, staff qualifications, transportation

When creating a new center, there are three things that are happening simultaneously during the thinking and planning stages. List these three things.

examining the need, developing the program philosophy, deciding about the type of program

Describe the differences between licensing and accreditation.

licensing is controlled by government whereas accreditation is voluntary and is managed by professional organizations; accreditation standards exceed licensing's minimum standards

List five items to be included in bylaws.

name and purpose of organization, composition of board, election of board, officers' duties and terms, method of replacing board member or officer, frequency of meetings, standing committees' composition and duties, relationship of staff to board, rules governing the conduct of meetings, procedures for amending bylaws, procedures for dissolution of the corporation

List five tasks that are necessary for efficient program maintenance.

planning, working with board, financial management, maintaining plant and materials, working with staff, developing professionally

What does RFP stand for?

request for proposals

In employer-sponsored centers, employers who strive to keep fees down for their employees but value quality care, and want fully qualified staff and low teacher-to-child ratios will ____________________ their centers to make up for deficits.

subsidize

Define operating funds

the amount needed to run the center including all regular budget items such as salaries, benefits, supplies, and utilities

Explain why directors need to be well-organized.

to be able to do a large amount of work and, at the same time, to develop and maintain relationships; to be able to deal with crises when they occur

One of the major questions to answer about philosophy is, "What is the basis for what the philosophy should be?" The other question regarding deciding on a philosophy is ________________________________________.

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. The number of CDAs obtained is more than ____. a. 100,000 b. 1,000,000 c. the number of teacher certificates d. impossible to determine

A

A great challenge in designing a center facility involves transforming a building into ____. a. a human environment b. a licensable facility c. a secure environment d. a profit-making enterprise

A

Centers should provide directors' liability insurance for board members ____. a. to protect the assets of the board members b. so that board members will not be sued c. to protect the center's assets d. none of the above

A

Directors may ____. a. be teachers also b. should not be teachers c. never have responsibility for more than one center d. are always responsible to a corporation

A

Directors should take vacation days they have earned because ____. a. everyone needs a chance to relax b. staff may feel guilty if the director never takes a vacation and they do c. staff will find out how much the director is missed d. no one really values the work directors do

A

If a center policy is to hold a space for an unborn infant, ____. a. this may have a negative effect on the budget since tuition for one infant will not be collected until the infant begins to attend the center b. this may have a negative effect on staff relations because it will be unfair if one teacher has fewer children than another c. this may have a negative effect on the director who will worry that the infant may never actually be enrolled d. this will have a positive effect on funders because they value supporting families

A

In cash accounting, expenses are ____. a. recorded only when they are paid b. not recorded c. recorded weekly d. recorded when the money is encumbered

A

One of the ways to alter the emotional and intellectual commitment of teachers is to use ____. a. encouragement b. extrinsic rewards c. career ladders d. none of the above

A

Teacher licenses are usually offered by ____. a. the state b. the federal government c. colleges and universities d. private organizations

A

The focus of licensing is ____. a. the health and safety of children b. children's learning c. whether or not the program is well managed d. the curriculum

A

The primary function of the licensing specialist is ____. a. to document the center's compliance with each of the stated regulations b. to locate centers that are not following regulations in order to see that they are closed down c. to collect fees for the state d. to provide an opportunity for the center to demonstrate that it provides high quality

A

To promote the development of independence in children, ____. a. child-sized appointments should be provided including sinks, toilets, and drinking fountains b. children should be allowed to go back and forth to whichever classrooms they choose c. teachers should refrain from setting limits unless a major safety issue is likely to occur d. children should be taught to do everything for children with disabilities

A

Two components of the time frame for financial planning are ____. a. a plan for the upcoming year and a long-range plan b. a plan for the upcoming month and a year-long plan c. a plan for the dollars on hand and a wish list for hoped for funds d. a plan for dollars that you are fairly sure to acquire and a plan for dollars that may not be received

A

A money management system includes ____. a. tuition and other income b. policies and procedures c. rules and exceptions d. income and expenditures

B

A staff oriented director ____. a. avoids going into classrooms since teachers are in charge there b. visits each classroom briefly each day c. visits the classroom when there is nothing else to do d. goes to a classroom only when there is a crisis

B

Directors who are thinking about creating a joint fund-raising plan with several other centers should realize ____. a. that they will obtain fewer dollars than if they worked alone b. that together they may be able to hire a fund-raising consultant c. that other center directors cannot be trusted when it comes to funding d. that they won't have to work as hard

B

Exterior doors should be ____. a. locked to prevent entrance and exit b. locked to prevent entrance c. unlocked as long as there is at least one staff member in the building d. locked only when there is one staff member alone in the building

B

If parents are offered one free week per year and they all decide to take the week at the same time, ____. a. there won't be anything for staff to do b. cash flow will be affected c. the budget will be out of balance d. the center will have to close

B

In a child care center, accounts receivable consists primarily of ____. a. the accounts for which the center still has not paid b. tuition owed by families c. items ordered by the center that the center has not yet received d. none of the above

B

In a partnership, when profits are available, they are usually allocated ____. a. equally b. according to the percentage each partner invested c. based on the early childhood knowledge that each partner has d. based on the seniority of the partner

B

Of the many working mothers with young children, the percentage of those children who are in center care is ____. a. 50 percent b. 30 percent c. 10 percent d. 80 percent

B

Professionals such as doctors and lawyers should be included on the board ____. a. so that the center can use their services and avoid paying other professionals b. so that they can guide the board in related decision-making c. to impress parents d. because they are more likely to know how to manage a center

B

The licensing specialist is ____. a. an inspector directors and staff dread seeing b. a valuable resource for directors c. a threat to child care d. none of the above

B

The major expense in early childhood education budgets is ____. a. tuition b. salaries c. equipment d. none of the above

B

The programs across the country that are run by the Department of Defense must follow the mandates of ____. a. NAEYC Code of Ethics b. Military Child Care Act of 1989 c. The Child Care Information Exchange d. all of the above

B

The three major user groups to be considered in planning a facility are ____. a. children, staff, and board members b. children, parents, and staff c. children, staff, and administrators d. children, parents, and board members

B

When a center is licensed ____. a. staff do not have to be concerned about safety b. directors must pay attention to environmental issues c. children should not be expected to engage in safe practices d. directors should assume that staff will report all unsafe situations

B

When a licensing specialist believes a rule to be unfair, he ____. a. can tell the center director that the rule does not have to be followed b. is required to enforce the written rules c. will write on the report that the rule is not being followed but add the recommendation that it be ignored d. will indicate that the rule is being followed to avoid causing a problem for the center

B

When individuals agree to join a board of directors, they should understand that ____. a. some board members will be expected to serve on committees b. all board members will be expected to serve on committees c. no committee work is expected d. each board member can decide whether or not to serve on a committee

B

. Personal space for school-agers ____. a. is not needed because school-agers are quite sociable b. will probably lead to inappropriate behavior c. will be welcomed by some children after having been with a group for at least six hours in school d. cannot be provided since most school-age care is provided in a cafeteria or gym

C

A corporation is owned by ____. a. the shareholders b. the parents c. the government d. the people who work at the center

C

A policies and procedures manual should contain ____. a. a detailed list of every possible situation that could occur at the center b. vague, general ideas about what is expected c. philosophy, goals, by-laws, job descriptions, salary schedules d. information about each child in the center

C

ADA requires that facilities be designed ____. a. by an architect b. to meet accreditation by NAEYC c. to allow all services to be used by all clients and employees d. to ensure that only developmentally appropriate activities will occur

C

Banks are often not interested in loans to child care centers because ____. a. bankers are conservative b. children do not have bank accounts c. the margin of profit is quite low d. the capital investment is disproportionate

C

Child care directors are responsible for ____. a. determining whether or not they want to be licensed b. following only those regulations with which their board agrees c. understanding licensing, certification, and other regulations pertaining to provision of services for children d. deciding which of the rules apply to the children and families they serve

C

In order to get started, operators of small proprietary centers that are established for-profit or that have no sponsoring agency often ____. a. get help from United Way b. get large contributions from parents who want to enroll their children c. invest personal capital d. none of the above

C

In providing a suitable facility, the first task is ____. a. determining exactly how much money is available b. making a schematic drawing c. analyzing space needs d. visiting other centers

C

Licensing requirements are ____. a. subject to interpretation by the licensing specialist b. a threat to the child care industry c. usually minimal and measurable d. written in technical jargon that is very difficult to understand

C

New centers should have capital on hand to cover ____. a. the first week of operation b. one month of operation c. six months of operation d. one year of operation

C

One realistic way to assist families who enroll two children at a center is to offer ____. a. free tuition to the second child b. a guarantee that both children will always be in the same classroom c. a second child discount d. gifts for both children

C

Prior to becoming directors, most people are ____. a. business managers b. college students c. teachers d. unemployed

C

Select from the following the phrase that would best meet the criteria for quality use of encouragement. a. "You're a wonderful teacher. So glad we have you." b. "You really do nice singing activities with the children." c. "When you made play dough with the children today, I noticed how careful you were to make sure the new child, Kevin, was given a chance to measure the salt. How perceptive of you." d. "I am considering giving you a raise soon. I will be watching you over the next few weeks to justify my request."

C

The ability to communicate in ways that enhance interpersonal relationships is ____. a. innate b. inherited c. learned d. unconscious

C

The role of the board of directors is ____. a. to evaluate the teachers and their accomplishments b. to determine procedures for running the program c. to set policy and assume overall responsibility for the operation of the corporation d. to manage all fiscal matters pertaining to the center, including payroll and purchases

C

The two major components of the financial plan are ____. a. presenting a balanced budget to the board and adhering to it b. determining essential expenses and deciding on salaries based on the remainder c. developing a system for managing financial resources and obtaining adequate funding d. getting as much money as possible and then deciding how to spend it

C

When a center provides child transportation, the driver should be required ____. a. to love little children b. to inspect the vehicle's tires at the end of each day c. to make sure that no children remain on the vehicle at the end of each trip d. to deliver the child to the closest neighbor if the parents are not home

C

When setting up a center, the most complex organizational structure is ____. a. proprietorship b. partnership c. corporation d. none of the above

C

Before starting a new center, the major activities that take place are ____. a. examining the need b. developing the program philosophy c. deciding about the type of program d. all of the above

D

Candidates for the CDA demonstrate their skill in ____. a. mathematics b. computer technology c. academic areas d. competency areas

D

Directors have responsibility to serve as child advocates ____. a. only if they are accredited b. every time they are called on c. only if they are paid extra d. because they have responsibility to the profession and the community

D

High staff turnover means additional direct or indirect costs for ____. a. advertising b. staff training c. conducting the hiring process d. all of the above

D

If Jane Jones decides to open a center, she must file a form indicating the name of the center ____. a. only if her center is called the Jane Jones Center b. only if her center is called anything but the Jane Jones Center c. only if the name she has chosen has already been used by another center d. no matter what she is going to call her center

D

In a center serving infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, the enrollment report clarifies for board members ____. a. how many infants and toddlers will be moving to the next age group during the coming months b. how many children in each age group are on the waiting list c. how likely it is that the center will maintain full enrollment based on the current waiting list d. all of the above

D

Verbal and nonverbal messages should be ____. a. disconnected b. contradictory c. deciduous d. congruent

D

Ways to collect data for a needs assessment are ____. a. use of questionnaires b. use of telephone surveys c. small group meetings d. all of the above

D

When a center responds to an RFP (request for proposals), the deadline listed in the RFP ____. a. is usually quite flexible b. may be extended if the center is still working on the proposal c. applies only to very large grants d. must be followed

D

When a director conducts an ongoing space analysis, the result may be ____. a. current space needs are met b. more space is needed c. less space is needed d. any of the above

D

As long as a center is licensed, it is certain to be safe.

F

Before signing a lease, the director should be sure the center is fully enrolled.

F

Being the boss in a child care center is just like being the boss in any business setting. T/F

F

Bylaws should list the month in which the annual meeting is to be held, but not the specific date. T/F

F

Costs for infant programs are lower than costs for preschoolers because preschoolers require more expensive equipment such as climbers, tricycles, and tables and chairs.

F

Directors should create operating budgets based on full enrollment.

F

Foundation money is often available to proprietary centers.

F

Foundations provide a major amount of the funds used by child care centers.

F

In creating a break-even chart, first determine the center's variable costs for a one-year period.

F

In order to be accredited by NAEYC, at least one teacher must have National Professional Teaching Board Certification. T/F

F

It is relatively easy to develop a good needs assessment questionnaire. T/F

F

It is unethical for a center to make a profit because this occurs only at the expense of children's development.

F

Most centers have a separate room for meals that is used by one class at a time.

F

Most preschoolers whose mothers work outside the home are in center-based child care.T/F

F

Once a center is licensed, it is assured that the license will be renewed in the future as long as the fees are paid. T/F

F

Overestimating the need for a new program in a community is easily fixed by doing creative financing and advertising.T/F

F

Partnership implies two people as owners whereas corporation implies three or more people as owners.

F

Setting up a proprietorship is more difficult that setting up a partnership. T/F

F

Sole proprietors must be center directors since they do not have a board.

F

Start-up costs are usually covered by tuition.

F

Sufficient funds to provide quality child care for all children enrolled in child care programs is available from government funds, United Way, tuition, or a combination of these.

F

The "miscellaneous" category in the budget should be about 15 percent of the budget.

F

The center building should differ as much as possible from neighboring buildings so that it will stand out as a child care center.

F

When expenses are minor, the director should pay cash from cash receipts.

F

When seeking funds, directors should state in generalities how the money will be used so that they will not be confined to limited use of the dollars.

F

When two people form a partnership, each always has equal decision-making authority.

F

When two people form a partnership, each assumes half the financial responsibility.

F

Writing policy, drawing up the budget, hiring staff, and ordering equipment are at the core of what makes a good director.T/F

F

_________________________ is a management strategy that enhances job satisfaction by presenting challenges and increasing responsibility

Job Enhancement

Collecting needs assessment data informally in small group meetings yields information that is difficult to tabulate. T/F

T

Delegating special assignments to a staff member can evoke a sense of achievement even though it means extra work.

T

Even in a for-profit center, it is the director's responsibility to see that children are not short-changed in the interest of making a profit.

T

Franchisors receive a percentage of the gross income of franchisees. T/F

T

Head Start is probably the best known of the government-sponsored early childhood education programs.T/F

T

If a sole proprietor is sued, her assets are in jeopardy.

T

If all the directors of centers in one state compared jobs, they would cover a wide range of categories. T/F

T

If the philosophies of the director and those of the center are truly incompatible, one or the other must be changed. T/F

T

In a cash flow report, 12 months of anticipated income and expenses are listed, followed by actual income and expenses reported at the end of each month.

T

In a trusting relationship, criticism can be handled provided it is given discretely and is carefully timed.T/F

T

Leaders who show intellectual curiosity and professional commitment can inspire their teachers to do the same.T/F

T

Program goals may include providing medical and dental care. T/F

T

Program goals that determine curriculum and teaching strategies are based on the program philosophy. T/F

T

Program philosophy underlies most programmatic decisions.T/F

T

Rewards for positive behavior tend to increase dependency on the one who controls the source of the rewards.

T

The board is responsible for drawing up the bylaws.

T

The cost per child is determined by figuring the total cost of running the center and dividing by the number of children.

T

The creative fund-raiser frames requests for funds in terms of the specific benefit that will be derived from the contribution.

T

The director alone cannot manage the entire fund-raising process

T

The federal government provides billions of dollars for Head Start.

T

To be accredited, a center must first be licensed.T/F

T

When there is a need to get a message out in writing, the first question to consider is, "Who needs to know?" T/F

T

Explain what is included in a board book and when it should be received.

bylaws, list of board members' names and addresses, minutes from the past year, other documents that will assist in board participation; book should be presented on election and prior to orientation session

Identify variable costs.

costs for operating the program that change as enrollment is increased or decreased, such as food and classroom supplies

When purchasing a lot on which to build a center, how much space is needed?

enough space for the building, playground, and parking

Explain why accreditation teacher-to-child ratios are usually more stringent than those required by licensing.

licensing relates to minimal standards whereas accreditation refers to higher standards

To ensure that the new program plan is properly scaled to meet both the size and the nature of the community need, it is important to do a _________________________.

needs assessment

Before planning the details about size, location, and type of program when creating a new center, it is wise to develop a questionnaire. List at least three questions that should appear in that questionnaire.

number of adults in the household, number of those adults employed, number of children in the household, ages of children in the household, number of children cared for outside the home, number and ages of children with special needs, estimate of family income, estimate of how much is or could be spent on child care, days and hours child care is needed, preferred location of child care, would the family use child care if available

What are two decisions that will affect whether or not there is a board for a center and what the board's role will be?

organizational decision (sole proprietor, partnership, corporation), for-profit or not-for-profit.