CHILD CARE UNDERSTANDING
DEVELOPMENTALLY 2026 FINAL REVIEW PACK
COMPLETE QUESTION SET AND CORE
CONCEPT SUMMARY
◉ Process indicators. Answer: are what programs "do" to help
promote development through specific activities and intentional
practices. Process indicators are observable interactions.
◉ structural indicators examples. Answer: Licensure
Lower ratios
Smaller group size
Caregiver qualifications
Professional development for staff
Health and safety regulations
Inclusive environment
◉ process indicators examples. Answer: Curriculum and established
routines
Language and reasoning activities
Sensitive, responsive interactions
, Collaboration and provisions for parents and families
Parent, teacher, and child interactions
Child-sized furnishings
Well defined and equipped space that meets the needs of all children
◉ Quality child care programs indicators. Answer: include both
structural and process measures
◉ Research shows early experiences have long-term effects on
children's success such as. Answer: Lower delinquency rates
• Increased graduation rates
• Adults who earn higher salaries
• Increased home ownership
• Better cognitive and language skills
• Adults who spend less time participating in social programs or on
welfare
◉ Quality Preschool. Answer: Developmentally appropriate
curriculum
• Developmentally appropriate assessment procedures
• Continuous staff training
• Administrative support
• Low teacher/student ratio
DEVELOPMENTALLY 2026 FINAL REVIEW PACK
COMPLETE QUESTION SET AND CORE
CONCEPT SUMMARY
◉ Process indicators. Answer: are what programs "do" to help
promote development through specific activities and intentional
practices. Process indicators are observable interactions.
◉ structural indicators examples. Answer: Licensure
Lower ratios
Smaller group size
Caregiver qualifications
Professional development for staff
Health and safety regulations
Inclusive environment
◉ process indicators examples. Answer: Curriculum and established
routines
Language and reasoning activities
Sensitive, responsive interactions
, Collaboration and provisions for parents and families
Parent, teacher, and child interactions
Child-sized furnishings
Well defined and equipped space that meets the needs of all children
◉ Quality child care programs indicators. Answer: include both
structural and process measures
◉ Research shows early experiences have long-term effects on
children's success such as. Answer: Lower delinquency rates
• Increased graduation rates
• Adults who earn higher salaries
• Increased home ownership
• Better cognitive and language skills
• Adults who spend less time participating in social programs or on
welfare
◉ Quality Preschool. Answer: Developmentally appropriate
curriculum
• Developmentally appropriate assessment procedures
• Continuous staff training
• Administrative support
• Low teacher/student ratio
