EXAM FLORIDA: DCF CHILD CARE 40
HOUR CERTIFICATION- INFANT AND
TODDLER APPROPRIATE PRACTICES
(FLORIDA), 2025/2026
The goal of the Infant and Toddler Appropriate Practices course -
CORRECT ANSWERS- is to guide child care professionals
responsible for the care of children birth through 36 months
through the principles of developmentally appropriate practice.
Autonomy vs Shame & Doubt - CORRECT ANSWERS- by Erikson
Stage 2 of Erikson's social theory deals with the conflict of
autonomy vs. shame and doubt. This means that children need to
be able to become independent and learn to problem solve on
their own. As a caregiver you can encourage independence by
allowing children to explore their environment in a safe and
supervised manner. Children who explore and discover their
environments will become confident about themselves and
develop the ability to problem solve. Children also need to
become aware of the physicality of their bodies. Engage children
in games of pat-a-cake, tossing or rolling a ball, and manipulative
toys that encourage children to use their hands. Install mobiles
above infants' cribs to encourage them to look at and reach for
the objects hanging down.
, 5 Areas Of Development - CORRECT ANSWERS- Physical
Development
Social and Emotional
Language and Communication
Cognitive Development and General Knowledge
Approaches to Learning
Physical Development - CORRECT ANSWERS- Infants
Weight doubles in the first 6 months and triples by the 1st
birthday. During this time infants require frequent feedings to aid
in growth
Infants grow 5 inches in length in the first 6 months and add 3
more by 9 months
Toddlers
Appear to grow slower than they did during infant stage
Begin to walk without help
Show interest in exploring their environment
Begin to feed themselves and drink from a cup
Motor Skills (Fine and Gross) - CORRECT ANSWERS- Because
infants and toddlers are not yet proficiently mobile or skillful at
HOUR CERTIFICATION- INFANT AND
TODDLER APPROPRIATE PRACTICES
(FLORIDA), 2025/2026
The goal of the Infant and Toddler Appropriate Practices course -
CORRECT ANSWERS- is to guide child care professionals
responsible for the care of children birth through 36 months
through the principles of developmentally appropriate practice.
Autonomy vs Shame & Doubt - CORRECT ANSWERS- by Erikson
Stage 2 of Erikson's social theory deals with the conflict of
autonomy vs. shame and doubt. This means that children need to
be able to become independent and learn to problem solve on
their own. As a caregiver you can encourage independence by
allowing children to explore their environment in a safe and
supervised manner. Children who explore and discover their
environments will become confident about themselves and
develop the ability to problem solve. Children also need to
become aware of the physicality of their bodies. Engage children
in games of pat-a-cake, tossing or rolling a ball, and manipulative
toys that encourage children to use their hands. Install mobiles
above infants' cribs to encourage them to look at and reach for
the objects hanging down.
, 5 Areas Of Development - CORRECT ANSWERS- Physical
Development
Social and Emotional
Language and Communication
Cognitive Development and General Knowledge
Approaches to Learning
Physical Development - CORRECT ANSWERS- Infants
Weight doubles in the first 6 months and triples by the 1st
birthday. During this time infants require frequent feedings to aid
in growth
Infants grow 5 inches in length in the first 6 months and add 3
more by 9 months
Toddlers
Appear to grow slower than they did during infant stage
Begin to walk without help
Show interest in exploring their environment
Begin to feed themselves and drink from a cup
Motor Skills (Fine and Gross) - CORRECT ANSWERS- Because
infants and toddlers are not yet proficiently mobile or skillful at
