How to talk about early childhood education and care

Match the following terms with their appropriate replacements in the context of early childhood education and care:

• Educator

• Child care worker

• Sector

• Kids

• Childcare

• Centre

• Facility

• Day care

• Children

• Industry

What is the period of a child's life referred to as 'Early childhood'?

• Birth to eight years

• Birth to five years

• Birth to ten years

• Birth to twelve years

What does the early childhood sector include?

• Long day care, kindergarten, preschool

• High school, college

• University, online courses

• None of the above

Early childhood education and care refers to the holistic development of a child's ________.

• social, emotional, cognitive and physical abilities

• dietary habits

• financial skills

• technological knowledge

What is the focus of early childhood education?

• Brain development and cognitive growth

• Physical education

• Language learning

• Art and music

What is the result of early learning and development?

• Changes in children's social, emotional, cognitive and physical abilities

• Increased physical strength

• Better language skills

• Improved artistic abilities

Play is essential to children's learning and development.

• True

• False

What does 'Quality' refer to in early childhood education?

• Standard of education and care

• Number of children

• Type of play activities

• Amount of funding

What are 'Ratios' in the context of early childhood education?

• Number of educators working directly with children

• Number of children in a classroom

• Amount of funding per child

• Number of play activities

Who are 'Approved providers'?

• Persons/entities approved under Family Assistance Law

• Teachers with a degree

• Parents of the children

• School administrators