ECE: Test #1
T or F: Center-based teachers are teachers with full teaching credentials that work in schools
or programs. -
true
Nannies and au pairs are responsible for one or several children, in the child's home or in
their own home, and are known as __________________________ providers. -
in home child care
Why might it be important for home-based providers to have a child development associate
degree (CDA) in addition to a high school diploma? -
They are responsible for preparing developmentally appropriate activities, so they
must have a thorough knowledge of the stages of childhood development.
Teachers in early childhood development must be tested and certified in specific age-related
areas known as ________________ areas. -
endorsement
What role do credentials and certificates with specific endorsements have in the childcare
industry? -
The education levels of childcare providers are more standardized.
What type of program helps pre-K children prepare to enter school, socially and cognitively?
-
school readiness program
Which of the following is proof of completion of entry-level training, study, and experience
in education that is required by most states along with an AA or BA in order to teach? -
teaching certificate
Name basic responsibilities of a childcare center director. (3) -
overseeing faculty and staff, overseeing the budget, and maintaining academic
performance
How might a Child Life Specialist help a family in ways a home-based provider could not? -
A Child Life Specialist would be able to help a child and his/her family cope with a
trying situation, whereas a home-based provider might not be equipped to manage serious
issues with a family.
Child Life Specialist -
one who specifically helps families and children with very challenging situations,
such as health care and hospitalization
Paraprofessional -
assistant teacher in public or private schools, or an assistant in a school readiness
program
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, Childcare Center Director -
an administrator in charge of a public or private school, an after-school, school
readiness, pre-K, neighborhood center or other early childhood programs
master of arts degree -
graduate degree of one to two year length in specific field of study
endorsement area -
special areas of study for certification credentials
bachelor of arts degree -
undergraduate degree including areas of learning plus emphasis on a major, four-
year program
How do home-based providers differ from Family Child Care Home Providers? -
Family Child Care Home Providers are licensed and registered by the state to run a
child care facility in their home, while home-based providers do not require licensing or
registration.
Ashley is researching statistics and information about the population in the area where she
plans to open a child care facility. She is analyzing ways the unique needs of the people can
be best met by her services. What specific type of information is Ashley studying? -
demographics
Statistics about populations in terms of percentages of age, gender, density, and socio-
economic status, among others, are known as __________________. -
demographics
Joan has been an elementary school teacher for ten years. She has a Master's Degree in Early
Childhood Education and plans all of the functions at the elementary school. Now she is
interested in pursuing a different area of child care. What position would be a match for her
qualifications? -
director of a large center based facility
Registered Family Child Care Center -
This type of child care center is based out of someone's home, it can hold up to 10
children, and it isn't as strict as the other types of child care centers, but you must be
registered in order to run them.
Certified Family Care Center -
This type of child care center is based out of someone's home, and can hold up to 12
children. This type of center needs to be certified which means the teachers require more
training and the rules for the center are more strict.
Certified Child Care Center -
This type of child care center is based out of a center/daycare, it can provide care for
more than 12 children, you have to have the center certified by the state, and these centers are
more credentialed than other types.
In which type of licensed child care facility can more than twelve children be cared for? -
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T or F: Center-based teachers are teachers with full teaching credentials that work in schools
or programs. -
true
Nannies and au pairs are responsible for one or several children, in the child's home or in
their own home, and are known as __________________________ providers. -
in home child care
Why might it be important for home-based providers to have a child development associate
degree (CDA) in addition to a high school diploma? -
They are responsible for preparing developmentally appropriate activities, so they
must have a thorough knowledge of the stages of childhood development.
Teachers in early childhood development must be tested and certified in specific age-related
areas known as ________________ areas. -
endorsement
What role do credentials and certificates with specific endorsements have in the childcare
industry? -
The education levels of childcare providers are more standardized.
What type of program helps pre-K children prepare to enter school, socially and cognitively?
-
school readiness program
Which of the following is proof of completion of entry-level training, study, and experience
in education that is required by most states along with an AA or BA in order to teach? -
teaching certificate
Name basic responsibilities of a childcare center director. (3) -
overseeing faculty and staff, overseeing the budget, and maintaining academic
performance
How might a Child Life Specialist help a family in ways a home-based provider could not? -
A Child Life Specialist would be able to help a child and his/her family cope with a
trying situation, whereas a home-based provider might not be equipped to manage serious
issues with a family.
Child Life Specialist -
one who specifically helps families and children with very challenging situations,
such as health care and hospitalization
Paraprofessional -
assistant teacher in public or private schools, or an assistant in a school readiness
program
1|Page
, Childcare Center Director -
an administrator in charge of a public or private school, an after-school, school
readiness, pre-K, neighborhood center or other early childhood programs
master of arts degree -
graduate degree of one to two year length in specific field of study
endorsement area -
special areas of study for certification credentials
bachelor of arts degree -
undergraduate degree including areas of learning plus emphasis on a major, four-
year program
How do home-based providers differ from Family Child Care Home Providers? -
Family Child Care Home Providers are licensed and registered by the state to run a
child care facility in their home, while home-based providers do not require licensing or
registration.
Ashley is researching statistics and information about the population in the area where she
plans to open a child care facility. She is analyzing ways the unique needs of the people can
be best met by her services. What specific type of information is Ashley studying? -
demographics
Statistics about populations in terms of percentages of age, gender, density, and socio-
economic status, among others, are known as __________________. -
demographics
Joan has been an elementary school teacher for ten years. She has a Master's Degree in Early
Childhood Education and plans all of the functions at the elementary school. Now she is
interested in pursuing a different area of child care. What position would be a match for her
qualifications? -
director of a large center based facility
Registered Family Child Care Center -
This type of child care center is based out of someone's home, it can hold up to 10
children, and it isn't as strict as the other types of child care centers, but you must be
registered in order to run them.
Certified Family Care Center -
This type of child care center is based out of someone's home, and can hold up to 12
children. This type of center needs to be certified which means the teachers require more
training and the rules for the center are more strict.
Certified Child Care Center -
This type of child care center is based out of a center/daycare, it can provide care for
more than 12 children, you have to have the center certified by the state, and these centers are
more credentialed than other types.
In which type of licensed child care facility can more than twelve children be cared for? -
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