Early Childhood Care Basic- Review 2

What is the recommended adult-to-child ratio for infants in a childcare setting?

• 1:6

• 1:4

• 1:8

• 1:10

Why is it important to provide a safe and stimulating environment for young children?

• It is important to provide a safe and stimulating environment for young children to promote their development and well-being.

• To hinder their social skills development

• To limit their creativity

• To encourage risk-taking behavior

What are some common signs of child abuse or neglect that early childhood care providers should be aware of?

• Visible happiness and contentment

• Regular attendance and punctuality

• Open communication with parents

• Unexplained injuries, changes in behavior, fear of going home, difficulty walking or sitting, inappropriate sexual behaviors, poor hygiene

How can early childhood care providers promote language development in young children?

• Provide limited access to books and other language-rich resources

• Engage in conversations, read books aloud, sing songs, use gestures, provide a language-rich environment, and encourage children to express themselves.

• Avoid talking to children to prevent language development

• Encourage children to watch TV all day

What are the key components of a developmentally appropriate early childhood curriculum?

• Play-based learning, hands-on activities, social-emotional development, language and literacy development, math and science exploration, individualized instruction

• Technology-based learning

• Rote memorization

• Teacher-centered instruction

How can early childhood care providers support children with diverse learning needs?

• By not providing individualized learning plans

• By creating individualized learning plans, providing additional resources and support, collaborating with specialists or therapists, offering a variety of learning activities and materials, promoting inclusive environments, and fostering a supportive and understanding relationship with each child.

• By excluding children with diverse learning needs

• By limiting access to resources and support

What are some effective strategies for managing challenging behaviors in young children?

• Punishment, inconsistency, lack of communication

• Isolation, physical punishment, shaming

• Ignoring the behavior, giving in to demands, yelling

• Positive reinforcement, clear expectations, redirection, choices, modeling, consistent consequences

Why is it important for early childhood care providers to establish positive relationships with families?

• To create a competitive atmosphere

• To limit communication with families

• To create a supportive environment, promote open communication, ensure continuity of care, and foster trust and collaboration.

• To discourage family involvement

What role does play have in the learning and development of young children?

• Play allows children to explore, experiment, and develop essential skills in a fun and engaging way.

• Play is only for entertainment and has no educational value

• Play hinders children's ability to focus and learn

• Play has no impact on children's development

How can early childhood care providers ensure the health and safety of children in their care?

• By maintaining a clean and safe environment, following proper hygiene practices, implementing safety protocols, conducting regular health screenings, providing nutritious meals, promoting physical activity, and staying up-to-date on first aid and emergency procedures.

• By serving expired or contaminated food to children

• By neglecting to supervise children during activities

• By allowing children to play with sharp objects and hazardous materials