STUDY GUIDE EXAM: BOSR DCF,
2025/2026 WITH CORRECT/ACCURATE
ANSWERS
What are the three main reasons child care programs observe
and screen children? - CORRECT ANSWERS- 1. Facilitate growth
and development of every child
2. Detect early signs of developmental delay or disability
3. Identify signs of child abuse or neglect
Describe how and when to use different observation methods. -
CORRECT ANSWERS- Child care professionals choose their
methods of observation based upon the types of information they
need to collect.
State the role of observation in screening as it relates to
developmental delays, developmental disabilities and at-risk
populations. - CORRECT ANSWERS- 1. Knowing who is at risk
helps when observing and screening children, because it allows
you to watch for and identify the earliest signs of developmental
delay, disability, abuse, or neglect.
2. Observation and screening can lead to early intervention,
assessment, referral, and evaluation
State the role of observation in screening as it relates to
developmental delays, developmental disabilities and at-risk
populations.
, Describe ways to support children with delay or disability, or who
are at risk, through observing and screening. - CORRECT
ANSWERS- 1. Observe and screen regularly
2. Watch for signs and changes
3. Document professionally, over time, using a variety of methods
4. Are familiar with Child Find
5. Refer when appropriate
6. Provide appropriate support during sessions
7. Make reasonable modifications in policies, procedures, and
practices
8. Remedy barriers to mobility and communication
9. Provide auxiliary aids and services necessary to communicate
with children with disabilities
10. Share results of your observation and screening sessions (with
parental permission)
11. Provide expertise related to the child's activities at the
program
12. Be on the child's intervention team
Identify laws related to children with disabilities. - CORRECT
ANSWERS- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
2025/2026 WITH CORRECT/ACCURATE
ANSWERS
What are the three main reasons child care programs observe
and screen children? - CORRECT ANSWERS- 1. Facilitate growth
and development of every child
2. Detect early signs of developmental delay or disability
3. Identify signs of child abuse or neglect
Describe how and when to use different observation methods. -
CORRECT ANSWERS- Child care professionals choose their
methods of observation based upon the types of information they
need to collect.
State the role of observation in screening as it relates to
developmental delays, developmental disabilities and at-risk
populations. - CORRECT ANSWERS- 1. Knowing who is at risk
helps when observing and screening children, because it allows
you to watch for and identify the earliest signs of developmental
delay, disability, abuse, or neglect.
2. Observation and screening can lead to early intervention,
assessment, referral, and evaluation
State the role of observation in screening as it relates to
developmental delays, developmental disabilities and at-risk
populations.
, Describe ways to support children with delay or disability, or who
are at risk, through observing and screening. - CORRECT
ANSWERS- 1. Observe and screen regularly
2. Watch for signs and changes
3. Document professionally, over time, using a variety of methods
4. Are familiar with Child Find
5. Refer when appropriate
6. Provide appropriate support during sessions
7. Make reasonable modifications in policies, procedures, and
practices
8. Remedy barriers to mobility and communication
9. Provide auxiliary aids and services necessary to communicate
with children with disabilities
10. Share results of your observation and screening sessions (with
parental permission)
11. Provide expertise related to the child's activities at the
program
12. Be on the child's intervention team
Identify laws related to children with disabilities. - CORRECT
ANSWERS- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
