FL DCF Child Care Behavioral Observation and Screening
(BOSR) (exam) 100% VERIFIED 2024
Child care professionals observe and screen children so they can - -1. Facilitate the growth
and development of every child in their program,
2. Detect early signs of developmental delay or disability,
3. Identify signs of child abuse or neglect.
Observation and screening describe - -how early childhood professionals use certain
methods to help them pay attention to the behavior and development of children under their care.
Observation - -is 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 - -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.
The three main reasons child care programs observe and screen children are to - -1. To foster
growth and development in every child,
2. Detect early signs of developmental delay or disability, and
3. Identify signs of child abuse and neglect.
These processes are also used to support - --quality curriculum development;
,-help parents support growth and development at home; -allow timely referral for early intervention
services; and -provide a common reference point and basis for interaction between parents,
program staff, and other professionals.
Observation and screening foster growth and development in every child by - -determining
the child's developmental-age level and by using the information obtained from observation and
screening to develop inside and outside learning spaces, personal care routines, communication
and interaction practices, learning activities, and program policies and procedures.
Observation and screening can detect early signs of developmental delay or disability when -
-child care staff members are trained to identify and document signs of typical or atypical
growth and development. Since staff members see children throughout the day and have training in
child growth and development, they may be in the best position to spot the earliest signs of atypical
development. Therefore, staff may be in the best position to help the child and family.
Child care personnel should not - -attempt to diagnose delay or disability. Instead, they
should document typical and atypical patterns of development and take appropriate action as
defined by their program's written policies and procedures.
Observation and screening can help child care professionals identify the signs of child abuse and
neglect by - -reporting any suspected abuse or neglect and can do so anonymously.
However, people who work with children are required by law to identify themselves when they
report suspected child abuse or neglect. Failure to report suspected abuse or neglect is a felony of
the third degree in Florida.
Observation and screening support quality curriculum development by - -focusing learning
goals and objectives, lesson plans, and teaching strategies on the development and
implementation of activities that strengthen the child's skills. The best child care professionals can
, recognize what each child knows and can do, and uses this information to help increase skills,
abilities, and knowledge.
Observation and screening can help parents support their child's growth and development at home
by - -increasing the volume and quality of information available to them. When quality
information is combined with the professional services provided by a child care program, a child's
outcomes improve, both at the program and at home.
Observation and screening allow - -timely referral for intervention. The earlier signs of
developmental delay or disability are identified, the better the outcome for the child.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends - -that all children be screened for
developmental delays and disabilities during regular well-child doctor visits at 9 months, 18
months, and 24 or 30 months. However, observation of a child can begin at birth.
Observation and screening provide an opportunity for communication between parents, staff, and
child development specialists because - -they include written evidence of a child's growth
and development over time.
Written records collected by a child care professional can be - -critical to a team of people
who are helping a child with developmental delay or disability.
Child care programs observe and screen children because these processes support - -
quality curriculum development; help parents support growth and development at home; allow
timely referral for early intervention services; and provide a common reference point and basis for
interaction between parents, program staff, and other professionals.
(BOSR) (exam) 100% VERIFIED 2024
Child care professionals observe and screen children so they can - -1. Facilitate the growth
and development of every child in their program,
2. Detect early signs of developmental delay or disability,
3. Identify signs of child abuse or neglect.
Observation and screening describe - -how early childhood professionals use certain
methods to help them pay attention to the behavior and development of children under their care.
Observation - -is 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 - -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.
The three main reasons child care programs observe and screen children are to - -1. To foster
growth and development in every child,
2. Detect early signs of developmental delay or disability, and
3. Identify signs of child abuse and neglect.
These processes are also used to support - --quality curriculum development;
,-help parents support growth and development at home; -allow timely referral for early intervention
services; and -provide a common reference point and basis for interaction between parents,
program staff, and other professionals.
Observation and screening foster growth and development in every child by - -determining
the child's developmental-age level and by using the information obtained from observation and
screening to develop inside and outside learning spaces, personal care routines, communication
and interaction practices, learning activities, and program policies and procedures.
Observation and screening can detect early signs of developmental delay or disability when -
-child care staff members are trained to identify and document signs of typical or atypical
growth and development. Since staff members see children throughout the day and have training in
child growth and development, they may be in the best position to spot the earliest signs of atypical
development. Therefore, staff may be in the best position to help the child and family.
Child care personnel should not - -attempt to diagnose delay or disability. Instead, they
should document typical and atypical patterns of development and take appropriate action as
defined by their program's written policies and procedures.
Observation and screening can help child care professionals identify the signs of child abuse and
neglect by - -reporting any suspected abuse or neglect and can do so anonymously.
However, people who work with children are required by law to identify themselves when they
report suspected child abuse or neglect. Failure to report suspected abuse or neglect is a felony of
the third degree in Florida.
Observation and screening support quality curriculum development by - -focusing learning
goals and objectives, lesson plans, and teaching strategies on the development and
implementation of activities that strengthen the child's skills. The best child care professionals can
, recognize what each child knows and can do, and uses this information to help increase skills,
abilities, and knowledge.
Observation and screening can help parents support their child's growth and development at home
by - -increasing the volume and quality of information available to them. When quality
information is combined with the professional services provided by a child care program, a child's
outcomes improve, both at the program and at home.
Observation and screening allow - -timely referral for intervention. The earlier signs of
developmental delay or disability are identified, the better the outcome for the child.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends - -that all children be screened for
developmental delays and disabilities during regular well-child doctor visits at 9 months, 18
months, and 24 or 30 months. However, observation of a child can begin at birth.
Observation and screening provide an opportunity for communication between parents, staff, and
child development specialists because - -they include written evidence of a child's growth
and development over time.
Written records collected by a child care professional can be - -critical to a team of people
who are helping a child with developmental delay or disability.
Child care programs observe and screen children because these processes support - -
quality curriculum development; help parents support growth and development at home; allow
timely referral for early intervention services; and provide a common reference point and basis for
interaction between parents, program staff, and other professionals.
