FL DCF Child Care Behavioral Observation and Screening (BOSR)
2019 – Practice Questions, Verified Answers & Comprehensive
Study Guide
Child care professionals observe and screen children so they can - CORRECT
ANSWER -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 - CORRECT ANSWER -how early childhood
professionals use certain methods to help them pay attention to the behavior and
development of children under their care.
Observation - CORRECT ANSWER -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 - CORRECT ANSWER -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.
The three main reasons child care programs observe and screen children are to -
CORRECT ANSWER -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 - CORRECT ANSWER --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 -
CORRECT ANSWER -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 - CORRECT ANSWER -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 - CORRECT ANSWER -attempt to diagnose delay
or disability. Instead, they should document typical and atypical patterns of
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 - CORRECT ANSWER -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 - CORRECT
ANSWER -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 - CORRECT ANSWER -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 - CORRECT ANSWER -timely referral for
intervention. The earlier signs of developmental delay or disability are identified,
the better the outcome for the child.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends - CORRECT ANSWER -that all
children be screened for developmental delays and disabilities during regular well-
child doctor visits at 9 months, 18 months, and 24 or 30 months. However,
observation of a child can begin at birth.
2019 – Practice Questions, Verified Answers & Comprehensive
Study Guide
Child care professionals observe and screen children so they can - CORRECT
ANSWER -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 - CORRECT ANSWER -how early childhood
professionals use certain methods to help them pay attention to the behavior and
development of children under their care.
Observation - CORRECT ANSWER -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 - CORRECT ANSWER -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.
The three main reasons child care programs observe and screen children are to -
CORRECT ANSWER -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 - CORRECT ANSWER --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 -
CORRECT ANSWER -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 - CORRECT ANSWER -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 - CORRECT ANSWER -attempt to diagnose delay
or disability. Instead, they should document typical and atypical patterns of
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 - CORRECT ANSWER -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 - CORRECT
ANSWER -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 - CORRECT ANSWER -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 - CORRECT ANSWER -timely referral for
intervention. The earlier signs of developmental delay or disability are identified,
the better the outcome for the child.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends - CORRECT ANSWER -that all
children be screened for developmental delays and disabilities during regular well-
child doctor visits at 9 months, 18 months, and 24 or 30 months. However,
observation of a child can begin at birth.
