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FL DCF CHILD CARE BEHAVIORAL
OBSERVATION AND SCREENING (BOSR)
2025/2026 EXAM WITH ALL COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS
(ERABORATED) FOR GUARANTEED PASS
T0P-RATED A+.
Child care professionals observe and screen children so they can - (answers)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 - (answers)how early childhood professionals
use certain methods to help them pay attention to the behavior and development
of children under their care.
Observation - (answers)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 - (answers)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.
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The three main reasons child care programs observe and screen children are to -
(answers)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 - (answers)-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 -
(answers)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 - (answers)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 - (answers)attempt to diagnose delay or
disability. Instead, they should document typical and atypical patterns of
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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 - (answers)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 -
(answers)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 - (answers)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 - (answers)timely referral for intervention. The
earlier signs of developmental delay or disability are identified, the better the
outcome for the child.
FL DCF CHILD CARE BEHAVIORAL
OBSERVATION AND SCREENING (BOSR)
2025/2026 EXAM WITH ALL COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS
(ERABORATED) FOR GUARANTEED PASS
T0P-RATED A+.
Child care professionals observe and screen children so they can - (answers)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 - (answers)how early childhood professionals
use certain methods to help them pay attention to the behavior and development
of children under their care.
Observation - (answers)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 - (answers)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.
, 2
The three main reasons child care programs observe and screen children are to -
(answers)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 - (answers)-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 -
(answers)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 - (answers)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 - (answers)attempt to diagnose delay or
disability. Instead, they should document typical and atypical patterns of
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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 - (answers)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 -
(answers)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 - (answers)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 - (answers)timely referral for intervention. The
earlier signs of developmental delay or disability are identified, the better the
outcome for the child.
