CDA COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE
2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◍ What is one thing that should be out of reach of young children?.
Answer: Window blind cords
◍ What is the number one choking hazard for young children?.
Answer: hot dogs
◍ True or false: it is safe to warm formula in a microwave, but not breast milk.
Answer: false
◍ true or false: when an infant can hold their bottle on their own, they no
longer need to be held for feedings.
Answer: false
◍ when is it okay to post images of children on the internet?.
Answer: only on a program based website, and only with parental consent
◍ when is it okay to place an infant in their crib on their stomach for nap
time?.
Answer: never
◍ One of the greatest factors that causes SIDS is.
Answer: exposure to second hand smoke
◍ what is the safest place for an infant to sleep.
Answer: crib
◍ True or false: infants who are not old enough to have sunblock applied
should not be allowed to go outside.
Answer: false
,◍ True or false: teachers should help children understand safety rules, even
when they are non--school related.
Answer: true
◍ What materials and equipment should be cleaned and sanitized daily?.
Answer: surfaces (tables and counter tops)
◍ when should teachers wash their hands?.
Answer: -upon arrival-after toileting/diapering-before eating-after wiping a
nose
◍ what is the correct sequence of steps when washing hands?.
Answer: wet hands, apply soap, wash for twenty seconds, rinse, dry, turn off
water using paper towel
◍ True or false: it is not appropriate for teachers to plan lessons around health
and nutrition because it is the family's job to impact their own values about
health and nutrition to their children.
Answer: false
◍ True or false: children should be required to finish the food on their plate.
Answer: false
◍ family style dining means.
Answer: food is served in large serving bowls and children are encouraged
to serve themselves, and pass the food to others
◍ true or false: food should be used as rewards and/or punishments.
Answer: false
◍ the best way to sanitize tables, counters and other surfaces is with.
Answer: -bleach and water solution-other EPA approved, child-safe
sanitizing products
◍ bleach and water solution should be prepared.
Answer: daily
◍ what records should be kept for each child in a locked file?.
Answer: -immunizations-developmental screenings-hearing and vision
, exams
◍ who should you share a child's allergy information with?.
Answer: -other teachers in your program-visitors
◍ informal health checks should be completed.
Answer: daily
◍ what temperature indicates a fever that a child should be excluded for?.
Answer: -100 degrees orally-101 degrees under the arm
◍ true or false: if a child is showing symptoms that may be contagious,
teachers should refrain from touching them.
Answer: false
◍ which staff members have authority to administer medication?.
Answer: those who have completed the medication administration training
◍ what is early intervention?.
Answer: the process of identifying unique learning needs at an early age,
and creating a learning plan to best support the child
◍ when an infant is not interested in finishing a prepared bottle, what should a
child care provider do with the remainder of the bottle's contents (breast
milk or formula?).
Answer: discard it
◍ when should a child care provider introduce solid (pureed) foods to an
infant?.
Answer: -when the child is between 4 and 6 months old-when the parent has
given permission to do so
◍ what is the healthiest meal option for preschoolers?.
Answer: turkey and cheese sandwich on whole wheat bread, lettuce and
tomatoes, sliced peaches, and milk
◍ family-style meals are offered in order to.
Answer: help to model healthy eating habits and build positive relationships
with food
2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◍ What is one thing that should be out of reach of young children?.
Answer: Window blind cords
◍ What is the number one choking hazard for young children?.
Answer: hot dogs
◍ True or false: it is safe to warm formula in a microwave, but not breast milk.
Answer: false
◍ true or false: when an infant can hold their bottle on their own, they no
longer need to be held for feedings.
Answer: false
◍ when is it okay to post images of children on the internet?.
Answer: only on a program based website, and only with parental consent
◍ when is it okay to place an infant in their crib on their stomach for nap
time?.
Answer: never
◍ One of the greatest factors that causes SIDS is.
Answer: exposure to second hand smoke
◍ what is the safest place for an infant to sleep.
Answer: crib
◍ True or false: infants who are not old enough to have sunblock applied
should not be allowed to go outside.
Answer: false
,◍ True or false: teachers should help children understand safety rules, even
when they are non--school related.
Answer: true
◍ What materials and equipment should be cleaned and sanitized daily?.
Answer: surfaces (tables and counter tops)
◍ when should teachers wash their hands?.
Answer: -upon arrival-after toileting/diapering-before eating-after wiping a
nose
◍ what is the correct sequence of steps when washing hands?.
Answer: wet hands, apply soap, wash for twenty seconds, rinse, dry, turn off
water using paper towel
◍ True or false: it is not appropriate for teachers to plan lessons around health
and nutrition because it is the family's job to impact their own values about
health and nutrition to their children.
Answer: false
◍ True or false: children should be required to finish the food on their plate.
Answer: false
◍ family style dining means.
Answer: food is served in large serving bowls and children are encouraged
to serve themselves, and pass the food to others
◍ true or false: food should be used as rewards and/or punishments.
Answer: false
◍ the best way to sanitize tables, counters and other surfaces is with.
Answer: -bleach and water solution-other EPA approved, child-safe
sanitizing products
◍ bleach and water solution should be prepared.
Answer: daily
◍ what records should be kept for each child in a locked file?.
Answer: -immunizations-developmental screenings-hearing and vision
, exams
◍ who should you share a child's allergy information with?.
Answer: -other teachers in your program-visitors
◍ informal health checks should be completed.
Answer: daily
◍ what temperature indicates a fever that a child should be excluded for?.
Answer: -100 degrees orally-101 degrees under the arm
◍ true or false: if a child is showing symptoms that may be contagious,
teachers should refrain from touching them.
Answer: false
◍ which staff members have authority to administer medication?.
Answer: those who have completed the medication administration training
◍ what is early intervention?.
Answer: the process of identifying unique learning needs at an early age,
and creating a learning plan to best support the child
◍ when an infant is not interested in finishing a prepared bottle, what should a
child care provider do with the remainder of the bottle's contents (breast
milk or formula?).
Answer: discard it
◍ when should a child care provider introduce solid (pureed) foods to an
infant?.
Answer: -when the child is between 4 and 6 months old-when the parent has
given permission to do so
◍ what is the healthiest meal option for preschoolers?.
Answer: turkey and cheese sandwich on whole wheat bread, lettuce and
tomatoes, sliced peaches, and milk
◍ family-style meals are offered in order to.
Answer: help to model healthy eating habits and build positive relationships
with food
