Chapter 7 and 8 Wellness Child

In general, families know how to identify high-quality early childhood or after-school programs.

• True

• False

1. Federal law requires that all early education facilities and programs be licensed.

• True

• False

Licensing regulations are considered to:

• be unnecessary

• reflect minimal requirements

• represent ideal standards

• serve as guidelines that are not strictly enforced

Licensing regulations are established:

• by individual states

• according to national standards

• in each local community

• as needed

Infants and toddlers:

• sustain fewer injuries than do older children because they are less mobile

• have the same rate of life-threatening injuries as older children

• experience the highest rate of life-threatening injuries

• are more likely to follow adult warnings

Outdoor play equipment should be inspected:

• daily

• weekly

• monthly

• every time children use it

Age warnings provided by manufacturers on children’s toys:

• are accurate

• do not reflect individual differences in children’s abilities

• inform adults about which toys are safe choices for children

• are designed to improve toy sales

Toys that pose a choking hazard for children under age three include:

• teething rings

• stuffed cloth animals

• balloons

• nesting cups