Early Childhood Education- NOCTI Review

Which of the following is often a benefit of family child care homes?

• most states require providers to be licensed or certified

• They are less expensive than child care centerd

• There are fewer children per caregiver

• All of the above

Which of the following is not an area in which the Child Development Associate credential is offered?

• family child care providers

• infant/toddler caregivers in center-based programs

• school age caregiver in center based programs

• preschool caregivers in center based programs

Which of the following is a major legal responsibility in the early childhood profession?

• conducting criminal background checks

• providing after-school care

• increasing exposure to art and music

• offering activities in math and english

Which is not a professional who is required by law to report suspected abuse or neglect of children?

• teachers

• health care workers

• volunteer sports coaches

• early childhood professionals

Which of the following is not a factor that contributes to the growing trend of parents relying on early childhood professionals to care for their young children?

• families move to find employment

• single parents rely on quality childcare to work outside the home

• parents want more time to pursue their personal interests

• parents are working at home

Which of the following might employ early childhood professionals?

• U.S. military bases

• convenience stores

• cruise ships

• both A and C

What is the title of a person who is from another country but cares for your children in your home?

• babysitter

• child care professional

• au pair

• nanny

What is one characteristic of successful early childhood professionals?

• They have a positive attitude

• They try to be very strict with children

• They see the world from the parent's point of view

• They vary how they respond to children

What is one way employers conduct a criminal background check on a potential employee?

• They have the potential employee take a lie-detector test

• They interview the family

• They interview the neighbors

• They conduct a fingerprint check at the state or federal level

Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), how can parents or legal guardians share their child's records with another person?

• telling a teacher to decide

• giving written permission

• oral permission

• by doing nothing to stop the sharing