Chapter 1 - Working with Young Children
Early Childhood - correct answer-Covers the period from birth to 9 years old
Pre Kindergarten - correct answer-Refers to the full range of early childhood programs such
as school based programs, 3 and 4 year old preschool, childcare centers, head start, and
home-based childcare
Nanny - correct answer-Provide care in a child's home or in their own home
Au Pair - correct answer-A person from a foreign country who lives with a family and
performs tasks similar to those of a nanny
Licensing Specialist - correct answer-Employed by the state and the role of this person is to
protect and promote the health, safety, and welfare of children attending childcare centers
Entrepreneur - correct answer-A person who creates and owns a business
CDA - correct answer-(Child Development Associate Degree) People who have taken post
secondary courses in childcare education and have demonstrated their ability to work with
young children
Developmentally Appropriate Practice - correct answer-(DAP) A set of guidelines that focus
on the outcome of learning activities and it's based on the idea that children learn from play
Ethics - correct answer-A guiding set of moral principles
Physical Development - correct answer-The use of fine and gross motor skills using small
and large body muscles. It includes changes in cone thickness size, weight, vision, and
coordination
Intellectual Developmental - correct answer-Growth and mental processes used to gain
knowledge such as thought, reasoning, and imagination
Emotional Development - correct answer-How children express their feelings
Social Development - correct answer-When children communicate with others, form
relationships, learn to share, and develop friendships
Which must happen within six months before applying for a CDA credential? - correct
answer-You must prepare a portfolio outlining your skills, qualifications, and number of hours
that you completed early childhood courses in. As well as experiences you had working with
children.
Characteristics of successful teachers? - correct answer-A fondness of children, patience,
compassion, confidence, a sense of humor, commitment, and personal desire
Early Childhood - correct answer-Covers the period from birth to 9 years old
Pre Kindergarten - correct answer-Refers to the full range of early childhood programs such
as school based programs, 3 and 4 year old preschool, childcare centers, head start, and
home-based childcare
Nanny - correct answer-Provide care in a child's home or in their own home
Au Pair - correct answer-A person from a foreign country who lives with a family and
performs tasks similar to those of a nanny
Licensing Specialist - correct answer-Employed by the state and the role of this person is to
protect and promote the health, safety, and welfare of children attending childcare centers
Entrepreneur - correct answer-A person who creates and owns a business
CDA - correct answer-(Child Development Associate Degree) People who have taken post
secondary courses in childcare education and have demonstrated their ability to work with
young children
Developmentally Appropriate Practice - correct answer-(DAP) A set of guidelines that focus
on the outcome of learning activities and it's based on the idea that children learn from play
Ethics - correct answer-A guiding set of moral principles
Physical Development - correct answer-The use of fine and gross motor skills using small
and large body muscles. It includes changes in cone thickness size, weight, vision, and
coordination
Intellectual Developmental - correct answer-Growth and mental processes used to gain
knowledge such as thought, reasoning, and imagination
Emotional Development - correct answer-How children express their feelings
Social Development - correct answer-When children communicate with others, form
relationships, learn to share, and develop friendships
Which must happen within six months before applying for a CDA credential? - correct
answer-You must prepare a portfolio outlining your skills, qualifications, and number of hours
that you completed early childhood courses in. As well as experiences you had working with
children.
Characteristics of successful teachers? - correct answer-A fondness of children, patience,
compassion, confidence, a sense of humor, commitment, and personal desire
