A+ Answers of the following Questions

1. The licensing standard for the staff/child ratio in a classroom of three-year-olds is 1:10. You have 22 three-year-olds in your center. What is the minimum number of staff you need to meet the licensing standard?
A. 4
B. 2
C. 1
D. 3

2. Recently you've noticed that the supply of disposable diapers at your day care facility is being used faster than usual. You've had to place an order twice this month, and you usually order only once each month. You suspect that a new employee may be taking diapers to use for her own baby. Finally, you see her taking some diapers home and she admits the theft. What type of insurance would cover your loss?
A. Liability
B. Workers' compensation
C. Burglary
D. Fidelity bond

3. Maria Martinez and her sister, Christina, are planning to operate a small day care center in a remodeled building. They've obtained a license, and have enough staff to handle up to 24 children. Christina doesn't plan to work at the center and hasn't incurred as many debts or responsibilities as Maria. Maria originally invested $24,000 in the business, and Christina invested $8,000. Maria wants to keep their taxes low, and she also wants to keep Christina's liability to the amount of her original investment. Which type of business arrangement would be best for them?
A. Limited partnership
B. Sole proprietorship
C. Corporation
D. General partnership

1. According to the Department of Health and Human Services Day Care Requirements (DHHSDCR), in a federally funded child care center, the maximum allowable group size for children between the ages of three years and six years (based on scheduled enrollment) is
A. 18.
B. 12.
C. 8.
D. 6.

2. You're attempting to teach Brian, a preschooler, how to arrange a group of five blocks from largest to smallest. First, you explain what you want him to do; then you do it yourself so he can see what he's supposed to do. As Brian attempts to arrange the blocks himself, you provide encouragement. When he's successful, you reward him with a star sticker. In this situation, you're using the _______ learning method.
A. cognitive
B. developmental-interaction
C. behavior
D. eclectic

3. You're hoping to receive federal funds for your child care center. According to Title XX of the Social Security Act, you must
A. meet standards of both local and state laws.
B. be accredited in the state in which you operate.
C. limit group size for children ages 0–14.
D. first operate your business for a prescribed number of years.

1. A Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate is initially valid for 3 years. After that, it needs to be renewed every
A. 5 years.
B. 1 year.
C. 10 years.
D. 3 years.

2. You've just completed the coursework necessary to receive a CDA credential. You're ready to apply for an assessment. You've decided you want to receive endorsement for infants and toddlers. In which of the following environments would your assessment occur?
A. Private home using a home visitor
B. State-licensed day care center
C. Family day care home
D. Day care facility in a fitness center

3. According to state agencies that monitor day care facilities, a typical sanitation requirement is that one toilet and handwashing fixture be provided for every
A. 5 children.
B. 20 children.
C. 15 children.
D. 10 children.

1. An official authorization or approval from a professional organization of society that indicates that a person has met certain performance standards is called
A. accreditation.
B. peer approval.
C. licensing.
D. validation.

2. Carefully read the following paragraph: "Learning takes place during all the child's activities and interactions. The classroom is organized to give children opportunities to explore, discover, and grow in a warm, secure environment, with teachers prepared to guide and challenge. We recognize that all children are unique individuals who learn in different ways, at different times, and from each other as well as from adults." This statement is an example of
A. a goal.
B. standards.
C. a philosophy.
D. regulations.

3. A Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate is initially valid for 3 years. After that, it needs to be renewed every
A. 5 years.
B. 1 year.
C. 10 years.
D. 3 years.

1. Based on this conversation, you can assume that the age of the child is approximately _______ months.
A. 48
B. 12
C. 36
D. 18 

2. Which one of the following statements uses language best to present a clear picture of a child's behavior?
A. Leslie ran to the door, greeting his mother with open arms.
B. Marshall handed the truck to Jacob.
C. Carolyn carried her books to the table.
D. Beryl chose a green crayon to color the picture. 

3. Suppose you're a young mother with two preschool children. You prefer to take care of them yourself in your own home, rather than place them in a day care program. To earn some money for your family, you decide to become a day care provider for two or three other children. What type of arrangement should you most likely develop?
A. In-home care
B. Day care center
C. Family day care
D. Preschool