DCF Exam: Child Care Behavioral
Observation and Screening (BOSR) | 2026 /
2027 | Questions and Verified Answers
Why are observation and screening important? -
ANSWER They allow child care professionals to detect problems
within a child earlier.
What are the three main reasons child care programs observe and screen children?
- ANSWER 1. to foster growth
and development
2. to detect early signs of developmental delays or disability
3. to identify signs of child abuse and neglect
Benefits of observing and screening -
ANSWER - curriculum development
- helps parents support growth and development at home
- allow timely referral for early intervention services
- provide common reference points and basis for interaction between parents, staff,
and other professionals
What does "fostering growth and development" within a child entail? -
ANSWER determines developmental-age level and helps
professionals tailor their classrooms/ lessons/ etc. to individuals
,Observation and screening can detect early signs of developmental delay or
disability when child care staff members are trained to _________ and
___________ signs of typical or atypical growth and development. -
ANSWER identify, document
True or False?
Child care personnel should not attempt to diagnose delay or disability. -
ANSWER TRUE
, but instead document typical and atypical patterns of development and take
appropriate action
True or False?
Every adult in Florida is required by law to report any suspected abuse or neglect
and can do so anonymously. - ANSWER
True
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 __________ the child's skills. -
ANSWER strengthen
Observation and screening can help parents support their child's growth and
development at home by increasing the volume and ________ of information
available to them. - ANSWER
quality
Observation and screening allow _______ referral for intervention. The _______
signs of developmental delay or disability are identified, the _________ the
, outcome for the child. - ANSWER
timely, earlier, better
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all children be screened for
developmental delays and disabilities during regular well-child doctors visits at
________, _________, and ___________. -
ANSWER 9 month, 18 month and 24/30 month doctors check up.
observation and screening provide an opportunity for communication between
parents, staff and professionals because they include ____________ evidence of
growth and development over time -
ANSWER written
observation is an ____________ process used to ____________ growth and
development - ANSWER on-
going, document
During an observation session, a trained adult monitors a child as he or she
demonstrates identified skills or abilities within a ____________________
____________________ - ANSWER
developmental domain
Screening is an ongoing process conducted by child care providers and others to
verify that a child is developing ____________ or to ___________ early signs of
delay or disability. - ANSWER
typically, identify
Observation and Screening (BOSR) | 2026 /
2027 | Questions and Verified Answers
Why are observation and screening important? -
ANSWER They allow child care professionals to detect problems
within a child earlier.
What are the three main reasons child care programs observe and screen children?
- ANSWER 1. to foster growth
and development
2. to detect early signs of developmental delays or disability
3. to identify signs of child abuse and neglect
Benefits of observing and screening -
ANSWER - curriculum development
- helps parents support growth and development at home
- allow timely referral for early intervention services
- provide common reference points and basis for interaction between parents, staff,
and other professionals
What does "fostering growth and development" within a child entail? -
ANSWER determines developmental-age level and helps
professionals tailor their classrooms/ lessons/ etc. to individuals
,Observation and screening can detect early signs of developmental delay or
disability when child care staff members are trained to _________ and
___________ signs of typical or atypical growth and development. -
ANSWER identify, document
True or False?
Child care personnel should not attempt to diagnose delay or disability. -
ANSWER TRUE
, but instead document typical and atypical patterns of development and take
appropriate action
True or False?
Every adult in Florida is required by law to report any suspected abuse or neglect
and can do so anonymously. - ANSWER
True
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 __________ the child's skills. -
ANSWER strengthen
Observation and screening can help parents support their child's growth and
development at home by increasing the volume and ________ of information
available to them. - ANSWER
quality
Observation and screening allow _______ referral for intervention. The _______
signs of developmental delay or disability are identified, the _________ the
, outcome for the child. - ANSWER
timely, earlier, better
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all children be screened for
developmental delays and disabilities during regular well-child doctors visits at
________, _________, and ___________. -
ANSWER 9 month, 18 month and 24/30 month doctors check up.
observation and screening provide an opportunity for communication between
parents, staff and professionals because they include ____________ evidence of
growth and development over time -
ANSWER written
observation is an ____________ process used to ____________ growth and
development - ANSWER on-
going, document
During an observation session, a trained adult monitors a child as he or she
demonstrates identified skills or abilities within a ____________________
____________________ - ANSWER
developmental domain
Screening is an ongoing process conducted by child care providers and others to
verify that a child is developing ____________ or to ___________ early signs of
delay or disability. - ANSWER
typically, identify
