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OBSERVATION 7 SCREENING (BOSR): Childcare professionals observe and screen children so
they can - ANSWER 1. facilitate the growth and development of every child in their
program
2.detect early signs of developmental delay or dissabilty
3. identify signs of child abuse or neglect
BOSR: Observations and screenings describe - ANSWER how early childhood
professionals use certain methods to help them pay attention to the behavior and
development of children under their care
BOSR: Define observation - ANSWER an ongoing process in which child care
professionals recognize and document identifiable milestones as they appear, using tools
such as checklists, anecdotal records, and running records.
BOSR: Define screening - ANSWER an ongoing process in which childcare
professionals use specialized observation and documentation tools to identify, document,
and monitor typical development or possible developmental delay
BOSR: Child care professionals should not - ANSWER attempt to diagnose delay or
disability but instead document patterns of development
BOSR: Child care programs observe and screen children because these processes support -
ANSWER quality curriculum development, help parents support growth and
development at home, allow timely referral for early intervention services, provide a
common reference point and basis for interaction between parents, staff, and proffesionals
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, RULES & REGULATIONS (RNRF): for children birth-1 years old, there must be one staff for
every - ANSWER 4 children
RNRF: For children 1-2 there must be one staff for every - ANSWER 6 children
RNRF: For children 2-3 there must be one staff for every - ANSWER 11 children
RNRF: For children 3-4 there must be one staff for every - ANSWER 15 children
RNRF: For children 4-5 there must be one staff for every - ANSWER 20 children
RNRF: For children 5+ there must be one staff for every - ANSWER 25 children
RNRF: In groups of mixed age ranges where children under 1 year of age are included, one
staff member shall be responsible for no more than - ANSWER 4 children of any age
group
RNRF: In groups of mixed age ranges where 1 year of age are included, one staff member
shall be responsible for no more than - ANSWER 6 children of any age group
RNRF: When children 2 years of age and older are in care, the staff to children ratio shall be
based on the age group with - ANSWER the largest number of children within the
group
RNRF:Child care laws, rules, and regulations are in place to protect -
ANSWER children, families, and child care professionals
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OBSERVATION 7 SCREENING (BOSR): Childcare professionals observe and screen children so
they can - ANSWER 1. facilitate the growth and development of every child in their
program
2.detect early signs of developmental delay or dissabilty
3. identify signs of child abuse or neglect
BOSR: Observations and screenings describe - ANSWER how early childhood
professionals use certain methods to help them pay attention to the behavior and
development of children under their care
BOSR: Define observation - ANSWER an ongoing process in which child care
professionals recognize and document identifiable milestones as they appear, using tools
such as checklists, anecdotal records, and running records.
BOSR: Define screening - ANSWER an ongoing process in which childcare
professionals use specialized observation and documentation tools to identify, document,
and monitor typical development or possible developmental delay
BOSR: Child care professionals should not - ANSWER attempt to diagnose delay or
disability but instead document patterns of development
BOSR: Child care programs observe and screen children because these processes support -
ANSWER quality curriculum development, help parents support growth and
development at home, allow timely referral for early intervention services, provide a
common reference point and basis for interaction between parents, staff, and proffesionals
1
, RULES & REGULATIONS (RNRF): for children birth-1 years old, there must be one staff for
every - ANSWER 4 children
RNRF: For children 1-2 there must be one staff for every - ANSWER 6 children
RNRF: For children 2-3 there must be one staff for every - ANSWER 11 children
RNRF: For children 3-4 there must be one staff for every - ANSWER 15 children
RNRF: For children 4-5 there must be one staff for every - ANSWER 20 children
RNRF: For children 5+ there must be one staff for every - ANSWER 25 children
RNRF: In groups of mixed age ranges where children under 1 year of age are included, one
staff member shall be responsible for no more than - ANSWER 4 children of any age
group
RNRF: In groups of mixed age ranges where 1 year of age are included, one staff member
shall be responsible for no more than - ANSWER 6 children of any age group
RNRF: When children 2 years of age and older are in care, the staff to children ratio shall be
based on the age group with - ANSWER the largest number of children within the
group
RNRF:Child care laws, rules, and regulations are in place to protect -
ANSWER children, families, and child care professionals
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