Early Childhood Education Quiz

Who opened the first Kindergarten?

• Maria Montessori

• Friedrich Froebel

• Jean Piaget

• John Dewey

What is a laboratory school?

• A science lab in a college

• where children learn only science and technology subjects.

• Located on a college campus + uses evidence-based research to guide program

• students conduct scientific experiments under professional supervision.

What is the purpose of a high school early childhood program?

• Earn college credit

• To babysit children

• To hang out with your friends.

• Train future early childhood professionals.

Head Start provides children with each of the following except

• Proper nutrition

• Curriculum-based education

• Dental and medical services

• Scholarships

The ratio for a Family Daycare is 1 adult to 6 children with 2 afterschoolers.

• True

• False

A childcare license is a state-provided certificate granting permission to operate a childcare center.

• True

• False

What is the first step when opening a new in-home daycare or daycare center?

• Contact the state licensing agency to get an application.

• Buy supplies and materials

• Tell all of your friends

• Create a flyer

What education does a director in a daycare center need to have?

• Bachelor's Degree

• Associate's Degree

• No education

• Master's Degree

What education does a teacher in a daycare center need to have?

• Associates Degree

• Masters Degree

• None

• Bachelors Degree

What education does a teacher in a public school need to have

• Bachelors Degree

• No Degree

• Associates Degree

• Masters Degree