Human Development Chapter 13

Part of the draw of using a nanny is for children to gain a cross-cultural experience while receiving care. 

• True
• False

Playgroups are a good way for parents to socialize with other parents while their children play together. 

• True
• False

Family child care centers may be for-profit or nonprofit programs. 

• True
• False

State laws vary regarding the age children can begin to stay home alone. 

• True
• False

Parent to caregiver communication is important, since parents and caregivers are forming a care team. 

• True
• False

Older adult centers may offer intergenerational activities, which provide opportunities for people of different generations to spend quality time together.

• True
• False

If parents desired a child care program that focused on preparing their child for kindergarten, a good choice would be 

• day care
• preschool
• a playgroup
• a community sports program

Which type of child care program offers care to large groups of infants, toddlers, and children with many caregivers?

• school age child care program
• preschool program
• day care center
• family child care center

Which type of child care program provides further care for children and adolescents before school begins or after school ends?

• school age child care program
• preschool program
• day care center
• family child care center

Center-based child care must be licensed by the _________.

• federal licensing board
• National Association for Family Child Care
• National Association for Education of Young Children
• state in which they operate.