FL DCF CHILD CARE BEHAVIORAL OBSERVATION AND
SCREENING (BOSR) 2024 EXAM (QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS)
Adjusting learning experiences - Answer- As families move through the assessment or evaluation
processes, adjust the child's learning experiences as new information emerges, and be willing to share
your expertise (as long as you have written parental consent).
Relying on agencies - Answer- Child care professionals rely on local, state, and federal agencies and
professional organizations to help them assist parents appropriately and responsibly.
Lacerations and Abrasions - Answer- Physical sign of child abuse
Fractures - Answer- Physical sign of child abuse
Age-Inappropriate Behaviors - Answer- Behavioral sign of child abuse
Burns - Answer- Physical sign of child abuse
You are screening a six-month-old child who does not acknowledge your presence in any way. - Answer-
Encourage family to refer
After results - Answer- After reviewing screening results, a child care professional may encourage the
family to refer a child, report suspicions of abuse or neglect, or do neither of these.
Child care professionals observe and screen children so they can - 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 - Answer- how early childhood professionals use certain methods to
help them pay attention to the behavior and development of children under their care.
Observation - 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.
Observation and screening can detect early signs of developmental delay or disability when - 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.
You are screening a four-year-old who tells you her mother hit her on the back. You look at the child's
back and see a bruise. - Answer- Report suspicion to abuse hotline
You are screening a 14-month-old child for the first time, and despite your coaxing, he crawls to you
instead of walking. - Answer- do nothing
You are screening a child who has multiple injuries in several stages of healing and who appears
depressed and anxious. - Answer- Report suspicion to abuse hotline
You are screening a 10-month-old child. You have conducted four screenings over the past three weeks.
You find that the child does not engage in play. - Answer- Encourage family to refer
Screening - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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.
Consistent Absences or Tardiness - Answer- behavioral sign of neglect
Poor Hygiene - Answer- Physical sign of neglect
Untreated Medical Conditions - Answer- Physical sign of neglect
Stealing Food - Answer- Behavioral sign of neglect
Fatigue - Answer- Behavioral sign of neglect
Consistent Hunger - Answer- Physical sign of neglect
Bruises and Welts - Answer- Physical sign of child abuse
Inadequate Clothing - Answer- Physical sign of neglect
Child care personnel should not - 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 - 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.
SCREENING (BOSR) 2024 EXAM (QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS)
Adjusting learning experiences - Answer- As families move through the assessment or evaluation
processes, adjust the child's learning experiences as new information emerges, and be willing to share
your expertise (as long as you have written parental consent).
Relying on agencies - Answer- Child care professionals rely on local, state, and federal agencies and
professional organizations to help them assist parents appropriately and responsibly.
Lacerations and Abrasions - Answer- Physical sign of child abuse
Fractures - Answer- Physical sign of child abuse
Age-Inappropriate Behaviors - Answer- Behavioral sign of child abuse
Burns - Answer- Physical sign of child abuse
You are screening a six-month-old child who does not acknowledge your presence in any way. - Answer-
Encourage family to refer
After results - Answer- After reviewing screening results, a child care professional may encourage the
family to refer a child, report suspicions of abuse or neglect, or do neither of these.
Child care professionals observe and screen children so they can - 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 - Answer- how early childhood professionals use certain methods to
help them pay attention to the behavior and development of children under their care.
Observation - 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.
Observation and screening can detect early signs of developmental delay or disability when - 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.
You are screening a four-year-old who tells you her mother hit her on the back. You look at the child's
back and see a bruise. - Answer- Report suspicion to abuse hotline
You are screening a 14-month-old child for the first time, and despite your coaxing, he crawls to you
instead of walking. - Answer- do nothing
You are screening a child who has multiple injuries in several stages of healing and who appears
depressed and anxious. - Answer- Report suspicion to abuse hotline
You are screening a 10-month-old child. You have conducted four screenings over the past three weeks.
You find that the child does not engage in play. - Answer- Encourage family to refer
Screening - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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.
Consistent Absences or Tardiness - Answer- behavioral sign of neglect
Poor Hygiene - Answer- Physical sign of neglect
Untreated Medical Conditions - Answer- Physical sign of neglect
Stealing Food - Answer- Behavioral sign of neglect
Fatigue - Answer- Behavioral sign of neglect
Consistent Hunger - Answer- Physical sign of neglect
Bruises and Welts - Answer- Physical sign of child abuse
Inadequate Clothing - Answer- Physical sign of neglect
Child care personnel should not - 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 - 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.
