Child Care Chapter 1
early childhood - correct answer-covers the period from birth to nine years of age
pre-kindergarten - correct answer-the full range of early childhood programs (school- based
programs for three and 4 year olds, preschool, childcare, head start, and home based
childcare)
nanny - correct answer-Provides care in a child's home
au pair - correct answer-a person from a foreign country who lives with a family and
performs tasks similar to a nanny
licensing specialist - correct answer-Employed by the state to protect and promote the
health, safety, and welfare of children attending centers
entrepreneur - correct answer-person who creates and runs their own business
CDA - correct answer-for 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-A set of guidelines that focus on the
outcomes of learning activities usually through childhood play
ethics - correct answer-guiding set of moral principles
physical development - correct answer-the use of fine and gross motor skills. It includes
changes in bone thickness, size, weight, vision, and coordination
Intellectual development - correct answer-growth in the 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
what 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
you completed early childhood courses in and courses taken and experiences you've had
working with children.
characteristics of successful teachers - correct answer-sense of humor, patience, fondness
for children, communication skills, compassion, confidence, commitment, personal desire
early childhood - correct answer-covers the period from birth to nine years of age
pre-kindergarten - correct answer-the full range of early childhood programs (school- based
programs for three and 4 year olds, preschool, childcare, head start, and home based
childcare)
nanny - correct answer-Provides care in a child's home
au pair - correct answer-a person from a foreign country who lives with a family and
performs tasks similar to a nanny
licensing specialist - correct answer-Employed by the state to protect and promote the
health, safety, and welfare of children attending centers
entrepreneur - correct answer-person who creates and runs their own business
CDA - correct answer-for 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-A set of guidelines that focus on the
outcomes of learning activities usually through childhood play
ethics - correct answer-guiding set of moral principles
physical development - correct answer-the use of fine and gross motor skills. It includes
changes in bone thickness, size, weight, vision, and coordination
Intellectual development - correct answer-growth in the 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
what 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
you completed early childhood courses in and courses taken and experiences you've had
working with children.
characteristics of successful teachers - correct answer-sense of humor, patience, fondness
for children, communication skills, compassion, confidence, commitment, personal desire
