Ch 1 Working with Young Children

Which must happen within six months before applying for a CDA credential?

• 120 hours of education in 8 subject areas

• Enrollment in a high school career and technical education program.

• Professional portfolio completed by candidate

•  480 hours of experience.

Early childhood covers the period between _____ and _____ of age.

• two years, three years

• birth, nine years

• birth, five years

• three years, six years

Which of the following statements is not true of changes in families?

• U.S. society expects men and women to work

• Smaller families can spend more money on child care.

• Married couples are having fewer children.

• There is a decrease in dual-career families.

A(n) _____ is a person from a foreign country who lives with a family and provides care in the child’s home.

• au pair

• Nanny

• Kindergarten teachers

• associate teacher

The responsibilities of the _____ include marketing the program, recruiting children, and managing the budget.

• director

• Licensing specialist

• social worker

• therapist

An entrepreneur is someone who _____.

• provides care while living in a child’s home

•  creates and runs his or her own business

• is employed by the state

• has a bachelor’s degree

Which is not true of companies that provide child care benefits?

• Recruitment is positively affected

• job satisfaction is higher

• absenteeism is higher

• they receive tax benefits

Which is not part of a safe childhood environment?

• Developmentally appropriate toys

• Regularly maintenance and repairs

• Locked storage for medication and cleaning supplies

• mattresses with sift pillows and comfortable

Which characteristic of a successful teacher will help children relax and feel content?

• Sense of humor

• confidence

• commitment

• physical health

Which is the largest professional organization in early childhood education?

• American Montessori Association

• Family, Career and Community Leaders of America

• National Association for Family Child Care

• National Association for the Education of Young Children