DCF CHILD CARE 40 HOUR
CERTIFICATION- QUESTIONS
&ANSWERS
Why do childcare professionals observe and screen children? - ANSWER-So they
can facilitate the growth and development of every child in their program, detect
early signs of development, delay or disability, and identify signs of child abuse or
neglect.
Observation - ANSWER-an ongoing process in which child care professionals
recognize and document identifiable developmental milestones as they appear using
tools such as checklists, anecdotal records, and running records
Screening - ANSWER-is an ongoing process in which child care professionals use
specialized observation and documentation tools to identify, document, and monitor
typical development or possible developmental delay
Developmental milestones - ANSWER-are observable behaviors, traits, skills, or
abilities that typically appear at specific age ranges
3 main reasons child care programs observe and screen children are to: -
ANSWER--foster growth and development
- detect early signs of delay
-identify signs of child abuse or neglect
Early intervention - ANSWER-a system of services that helps children who have a
developmental disability or delay
Atypical - ANSWER-same as not typical or not expected
Mandatory Reporters - ANSWER-people that must identify themselves and must
report suspected abuse or neglect
Documented evidence - ANSWER-written data collected by the program
Observation session - ANSWER-trained adult monitors a child as they demonstrate
identified skills or abilities within a developmental domain, in their natural
environment
Developmental Domain - ANSWER-Characterize children's skills and abilties
-Physical Health and Motor Development
-Cognitive Development and General Knowledge
-Language and Communication
-Social and Emotional
-Approaches to learning
,Natural Environment - ANSWER-places the child would typically be such as home,
the child care program, school, rather than a directors office or doctors office.
Developmentally Appropriate Practice - ANSWER-research based framework based
on meeting children where they are individually, chronologically, and culturally
Individualized Care - ANSWER-attention paid to a child that recognizes and adapts
to his or her unique character and physical emotional, and cognitive traits.
Screening Session - ANSWER-Trained adults identify and measure specific skills
and abilities as indicated by a screening instrument
Screening takes place - ANSWER-recurrently using an instrument that is proven to
be valid, accurate., and reliable
Family members involvement in screening - ANSWER-May be active or passive, but
always involved
Benefits of Screening - ANSWER--identify specific areas of concern
-determine if assessment or evaluation may be necessary
-basis for referral
-give info to parents to make decisions
-open ongoing communication with parents and others
Assessment - ANSWER-an agency or organization gathers and reviews multiple
sources of info about a child's suspected or confirmed developmental delay or
disability and uses data to improve a child's outcomes
Evaluation - ANSWER-procedures used by qualifies personnel that determines a
child's eligibility for federal, state, and local programs and services
Role as a child care professional - ANSWER-Observation, Screening and Referral
Guideline - ANSWER-general course of action taken to achieve a desired result
Best Practice - ANSWER-specific action taken by experts in the field to achieve a
desired result
Guidelines for Observation and Screening - ANSWER-Be informed, objective and
accurate, honest and fair, focused
Objectivity - ANSWER-ability to set aside personal beliefs, values, opinions and
biases, and consider only facts
Subjectivity - ANSWER-involves the application of one's point of view when
determining a course of thought or action
Presumption - ANSWER-a belief about something or someone formed before
experience shows it is true
,Good Faith - ANSWER-moral concept that means to work with sincere intention of
doing the right thing, with honesty and integrity and perform with best effort possible
Validity - ANSWER-screening instruments soundness and legitimacy
Correlated - ANSWER-related
Replicated - ANSWER-repeated
Involving families in the prcoess - ANSWER--permission to screen
-enrollment info
-results of previous screenings
-health records
-family dynamics
-health issues
-written consent
Confidentiality - ANSWER-keeping personal info private
Quality programs have developmentally appropriate screening schedule for each
child and share it with the parents. The American Academy of Pediatrics
recommends screenings at: - ANSWER--9 months
-18 months
-24 months or 30 months
Child care professionals should: - ANSWER-select the right screening tools, ask the
right questions, follow guidelines and best practices, involve families
checklist - ANSWER-a list of skills and abilities to be observed.
anecdotal record - ANSWER-write about the development of a skill or ability after it
has occured
conversations - ANSWER-word for word accounts of what children said while being
interviewed by a provider
can be phonetically, non verbal communication and body language also included
document children's ability to translate words into thoughts
documentation - ANSWER-everything in a child's file
in regards to observation- refers to records that help identify a child who may be at
risk of maltreatment, delay, disability or to relay a suspicion of child abuse
frequency count - ANSWER-how often a behavior happens
identify how often behaviors to be addressed or accommodated
, running record - ANSWER-write about what is happening while you are observing
standardized test - ANSWER-compare a child's development to other children of the
same age. ability to compare contrast, solve problems, classify objects, put things in
order, arrive at conclusions tested
time sample - ANSWER-document children's attention span. how much time they
spend doing an activity
work sample - ANSWER-observe a child's skill by using a product they have created
can be 2d (drawing or writing) 3d (sculpture)
could be a photograph or video of child building or recording of them singing or
telling a story
rating scale - ANSWER-used to measure behavior, skill, ability based on a series of
quality points or a continuum
Child care professionals do not - ANSWER-diagnose
at risk - ANSWER-describe a condition or situation of vulnerability or of being in
danger
at-risk - ANSWER-before a person or thing that is vulnerable or in danger
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) - ANSWER-Mandates that children
with disabilities receive a free and appropriate public education (FAPE)
Who is at Risk? - ANSWER-Males, living in poverty are at the highest risk for
developmental delay or disability
Developmental disability - ANSWER-chronic condition that is diagnosed in childhood
and substantially limits major life activities in adulthood, and impacts a child's abilities
to perform activities in one or more developmental domain
Autism - ANSWER-a group of neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by social
impairments, communication difficulties, and restricted and repetitive patterns of
behavior
Down syndrome - ANSWER-a genetic disorder characterized by distinct physical
traits and intellectual impairments
Genetic disorders - ANSWER-conditions that are due to an abnormality in the way a
body's cells are structures. if it is genetic it is present at birth, even if not diagnosed
at the time
Distinct physical - ANSWER-traits refers to similar facial and body features shared
by people with down syndrome
CERTIFICATION- QUESTIONS
&ANSWERS
Why do childcare professionals observe and screen children? - ANSWER-So they
can facilitate the growth and development of every child in their program, detect
early signs of development, delay or disability, and identify signs of child abuse or
neglect.
Observation - ANSWER-an ongoing process in which child care professionals
recognize and document identifiable developmental milestones as they appear using
tools such as checklists, anecdotal records, and running records
Screening - ANSWER-is an ongoing process in which child care professionals use
specialized observation and documentation tools to identify, document, and monitor
typical development or possible developmental delay
Developmental milestones - ANSWER-are observable behaviors, traits, skills, or
abilities that typically appear at specific age ranges
3 main reasons child care programs observe and screen children are to: -
ANSWER--foster growth and development
- detect early signs of delay
-identify signs of child abuse or neglect
Early intervention - ANSWER-a system of services that helps children who have a
developmental disability or delay
Atypical - ANSWER-same as not typical or not expected
Mandatory Reporters - ANSWER-people that must identify themselves and must
report suspected abuse or neglect
Documented evidence - ANSWER-written data collected by the program
Observation session - ANSWER-trained adult monitors a child as they demonstrate
identified skills or abilities within a developmental domain, in their natural
environment
Developmental Domain - ANSWER-Characterize children's skills and abilties
-Physical Health and Motor Development
-Cognitive Development and General Knowledge
-Language and Communication
-Social and Emotional
-Approaches to learning
,Natural Environment - ANSWER-places the child would typically be such as home,
the child care program, school, rather than a directors office or doctors office.
Developmentally Appropriate Practice - ANSWER-research based framework based
on meeting children where they are individually, chronologically, and culturally
Individualized Care - ANSWER-attention paid to a child that recognizes and adapts
to his or her unique character and physical emotional, and cognitive traits.
Screening Session - ANSWER-Trained adults identify and measure specific skills
and abilities as indicated by a screening instrument
Screening takes place - ANSWER-recurrently using an instrument that is proven to
be valid, accurate., and reliable
Family members involvement in screening - ANSWER-May be active or passive, but
always involved
Benefits of Screening - ANSWER--identify specific areas of concern
-determine if assessment or evaluation may be necessary
-basis for referral
-give info to parents to make decisions
-open ongoing communication with parents and others
Assessment - ANSWER-an agency or organization gathers and reviews multiple
sources of info about a child's suspected or confirmed developmental delay or
disability and uses data to improve a child's outcomes
Evaluation - ANSWER-procedures used by qualifies personnel that determines a
child's eligibility for federal, state, and local programs and services
Role as a child care professional - ANSWER-Observation, Screening and Referral
Guideline - ANSWER-general course of action taken to achieve a desired result
Best Practice - ANSWER-specific action taken by experts in the field to achieve a
desired result
Guidelines for Observation and Screening - ANSWER-Be informed, objective and
accurate, honest and fair, focused
Objectivity - ANSWER-ability to set aside personal beliefs, values, opinions and
biases, and consider only facts
Subjectivity - ANSWER-involves the application of one's point of view when
determining a course of thought or action
Presumption - ANSWER-a belief about something or someone formed before
experience shows it is true
,Good Faith - ANSWER-moral concept that means to work with sincere intention of
doing the right thing, with honesty and integrity and perform with best effort possible
Validity - ANSWER-screening instruments soundness and legitimacy
Correlated - ANSWER-related
Replicated - ANSWER-repeated
Involving families in the prcoess - ANSWER--permission to screen
-enrollment info
-results of previous screenings
-health records
-family dynamics
-health issues
-written consent
Confidentiality - ANSWER-keeping personal info private
Quality programs have developmentally appropriate screening schedule for each
child and share it with the parents. The American Academy of Pediatrics
recommends screenings at: - ANSWER--9 months
-18 months
-24 months or 30 months
Child care professionals should: - ANSWER-select the right screening tools, ask the
right questions, follow guidelines and best practices, involve families
checklist - ANSWER-a list of skills and abilities to be observed.
anecdotal record - ANSWER-write about the development of a skill or ability after it
has occured
conversations - ANSWER-word for word accounts of what children said while being
interviewed by a provider
can be phonetically, non verbal communication and body language also included
document children's ability to translate words into thoughts
documentation - ANSWER-everything in a child's file
in regards to observation- refers to records that help identify a child who may be at
risk of maltreatment, delay, disability or to relay a suspicion of child abuse
frequency count - ANSWER-how often a behavior happens
identify how often behaviors to be addressed or accommodated
, running record - ANSWER-write about what is happening while you are observing
standardized test - ANSWER-compare a child's development to other children of the
same age. ability to compare contrast, solve problems, classify objects, put things in
order, arrive at conclusions tested
time sample - ANSWER-document children's attention span. how much time they
spend doing an activity
work sample - ANSWER-observe a child's skill by using a product they have created
can be 2d (drawing or writing) 3d (sculpture)
could be a photograph or video of child building or recording of them singing or
telling a story
rating scale - ANSWER-used to measure behavior, skill, ability based on a series of
quality points or a continuum
Child care professionals do not - ANSWER-diagnose
at risk - ANSWER-describe a condition or situation of vulnerability or of being in
danger
at-risk - ANSWER-before a person or thing that is vulnerable or in danger
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) - ANSWER-Mandates that children
with disabilities receive a free and appropriate public education (FAPE)
Who is at Risk? - ANSWER-Males, living in poverty are at the highest risk for
developmental delay or disability
Developmental disability - ANSWER-chronic condition that is diagnosed in childhood
and substantially limits major life activities in adulthood, and impacts a child's abilities
to perform activities in one or more developmental domain
Autism - ANSWER-a group of neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by social
impairments, communication difficulties, and restricted and repetitive patterns of
behavior
Down syndrome - ANSWER-a genetic disorder characterized by distinct physical
traits and intellectual impairments
Genetic disorders - ANSWER-conditions that are due to an abnormality in the way a
body's cells are structures. if it is genetic it is present at birth, even if not diagnosed
at the time
Distinct physical - ANSWER-traits refers to similar facial and body features shared
by people with down syndrome
