DCF CHILD CARE 40 HOUR CERTIFICATION EXAM ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 600+ QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS / ALREADY GRADED A+
Why do childcare professionals observe and screen children? - correct answer So they can
facilitate the growth and development of every child in their program, detect early signs of
development, delay or disability, and identify signs of child abuse or neglect.
Observation - correct answer 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
Developmental milestones - correct answer are observable behaviors, traits, skills, or abilities
that typically appear at specific age ranges
3 main reasons child care programs observe and screen children are to: - correct answer -
foster growth and development
- detect early signs of delay
-identify signs of child abuse or neglect
Early intervention - correct answer a system of services that helps children who have a
developmental disability or delay
Atypical - correct answer same as not typical or not expected
Mandatory Reporters - correct answer people that must identify themselves and must report
suspected abuse or neglect
Documented evidence - correct answer written data collected by the program
Observation session - correct answer trained adult monitors a child as they demonstrate
identified skills or abilities within a developmental domain, in their natural environment
Developmental Domain - correct answer Characterize children's skills and abilties
-Physical Health and Motor Development
-Cognitive Development and General Knowledge
-Language and Communication
-Social and Emotional
-Approaches to learning
,DCF CHILD CARE 40 HOUR CERTIFICATION EXAM ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 600+ QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS / ALREADY GRADED A+
Natural Environment - correct answer places the child would typically be such as home, the
child care program, school, rather than a directors office or doctors office.
Developmentally Appropriate Practice - correct answer research based framework based on
meeting children where they are individually, chronologically, and culturally
Individualized Care - correct answer attention paid to a child that recognizes and adapts to his
or her unique character and physical emotional, and cognitive traits.
Screening Session - correct answer Trained adults identify and measure specific skills and
abilities as indicated by a screening instrument
Screening takes place - correct answer recurrently using an instrument that is proven to be
valid, accurate., and reliable
Family members involvement in screening - correct answer May be active or passive, but
always involved
Benefits of Screening - correct answer -identify specific areas of concern
-determine if assessment or evaluation may be necessary
-basis for referral
-give info to parents to make decisions
-open ongoing communication with parents and others
Assessment - correct answer an agency or organization gathers and reviews multiple sources
of info about a child's suspected or confirmed developmental delay or disability and uses data
to improve a child's outcomes
Evaluation - correct answer procedures used by qualifies personnel that determines a child's
eligibility for federal, state, and local programs and services
Role as a child care professional - correct answer Observation, Screening and Referral
Guideline - correct answer general course of action taken to achieve a desired result
Best Practice - correct answer specific action taken by experts in the field to achieve a desired
result
Guidelines for Observation and Screening - correct answer Be informed, objective and
accurate, honest and fair, focused
Objectivity - correct answer ability to set aside personal beliefs, values, opinions and biases,
and consider only facts
,DCF CHILD CARE 40 HOUR CERTIFICATION EXAM ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 600+ QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS / ALREADY GRADED A+
Subjectivity - correct answer involves the application of one's point of view when determining
a course of thought or action
Presumption - correct answer a belief about something or someone formed before experience
shows it is true
Good Faith - correct answer moral concept that means to work with sincere intention of doing
the right thing, with honesty and integrity and perform with best effort possible
Validity - correct answer screening instruments soundness and legitimacy
Correlated - correct answer related
Replicated - correct answer repeated
Involving families in the prcoess - correct answer -permission to screen
-enrollment info
-results of previous screenings
-health records
-family dynamics
-health issues
-written consent
Confidentiality - correct answer keeping personal info private
Quality programs have developmentally appropriate screening schedule for each child and
share it with the parents. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends screenings at: -
correct answer -9 months
-18 months
-24 months or 30 months
Child care professionals should: - correct answer select the right screening tools, ask the right
questions, follow guidelines and best practices, involve families
checklist - correct answer a list of skills and abilities to be observed.
anecdotal record - correct answer write about the development of a skill or ability after it has
occured
conversations - correct answer word for word accounts of what children said while being
interviewed by a provider
, DCF CHILD CARE 40 HOUR CERTIFICATION EXAM ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 600+ QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS / ALREADY GRADED A+
can be phonetically, non verbal communication and body language also included
document children's ability to translate words into thoughts
documentation - correct answer everything in a child's file
in regards to observation- refers to records that help identify a child who may be at risk of
maltreatment, delay, disability or to relay a suspicion of child abuse
frequency count - correct answer how often a behavior happens
identify how often behaviors to be addressed or accommodated
running record - correct answer write about what is happening while you are observing
standardized test - correct answer compare a child's development to other children of the
same age. ability to compare contrast, solve problems, classify objects, put things in order,
arrive at conclusions tested
time sample - correct answer document children's attention span. how much time they spend
doing an activity
work sample - correct answer observe a child's skill by using a product they have created
can be 2d (drawing or writing) 3d (sculpture)
could be a photograph or video of child building or recording of them singing or telling a story
rating scale - correct answer used to measure behavior, skill, ability based on a series of quality
points or a continuum
Child care professionals do not - correct answer diagnose
at risk - correct answer describe a condition or situation of vulnerability or of being in danger
at-risk - correct answer before a person or thing that is vulnerable or in danger
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) - correct answer Mandates that children with
disabilities receive a free and appropriate public education (FAPE)
Who is at Risk? - correct answer Males, living in poverty are at the highest risk for
developmental delay or disability
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS / ALREADY GRADED A+
Why do childcare professionals observe and screen children? - correct answer So they can
facilitate the growth and development of every child in their program, detect early signs of
development, delay or disability, and identify signs of child abuse or neglect.
Observation - correct answer 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
Developmental milestones - correct answer are observable behaviors, traits, skills, or abilities
that typically appear at specific age ranges
3 main reasons child care programs observe and screen children are to: - correct answer -
foster growth and development
- detect early signs of delay
-identify signs of child abuse or neglect
Early intervention - correct answer a system of services that helps children who have a
developmental disability or delay
Atypical - correct answer same as not typical or not expected
Mandatory Reporters - correct answer people that must identify themselves and must report
suspected abuse or neglect
Documented evidence - correct answer written data collected by the program
Observation session - correct answer trained adult monitors a child as they demonstrate
identified skills or abilities within a developmental domain, in their natural environment
Developmental Domain - correct answer Characterize children's skills and abilties
-Physical Health and Motor Development
-Cognitive Development and General Knowledge
-Language and Communication
-Social and Emotional
-Approaches to learning
,DCF CHILD CARE 40 HOUR CERTIFICATION EXAM ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 600+ QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS / ALREADY GRADED A+
Natural Environment - correct answer places the child would typically be such as home, the
child care program, school, rather than a directors office or doctors office.
Developmentally Appropriate Practice - correct answer research based framework based on
meeting children where they are individually, chronologically, and culturally
Individualized Care - correct answer attention paid to a child that recognizes and adapts to his
or her unique character and physical emotional, and cognitive traits.
Screening Session - correct answer Trained adults identify and measure specific skills and
abilities as indicated by a screening instrument
Screening takes place - correct answer recurrently using an instrument that is proven to be
valid, accurate., and reliable
Family members involvement in screening - correct answer May be active or passive, but
always involved
Benefits of Screening - correct answer -identify specific areas of concern
-determine if assessment or evaluation may be necessary
-basis for referral
-give info to parents to make decisions
-open ongoing communication with parents and others
Assessment - correct answer an agency or organization gathers and reviews multiple sources
of info about a child's suspected or confirmed developmental delay or disability and uses data
to improve a child's outcomes
Evaluation - correct answer procedures used by qualifies personnel that determines a child's
eligibility for federal, state, and local programs and services
Role as a child care professional - correct answer Observation, Screening and Referral
Guideline - correct answer general course of action taken to achieve a desired result
Best Practice - correct answer specific action taken by experts in the field to achieve a desired
result
Guidelines for Observation and Screening - correct answer Be informed, objective and
accurate, honest and fair, focused
Objectivity - correct answer ability to set aside personal beliefs, values, opinions and biases,
and consider only facts
,DCF CHILD CARE 40 HOUR CERTIFICATION EXAM ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 600+ QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS / ALREADY GRADED A+
Subjectivity - correct answer involves the application of one's point of view when determining
a course of thought or action
Presumption - correct answer a belief about something or someone formed before experience
shows it is true
Good Faith - correct answer moral concept that means to work with sincere intention of doing
the right thing, with honesty and integrity and perform with best effort possible
Validity - correct answer screening instruments soundness and legitimacy
Correlated - correct answer related
Replicated - correct answer repeated
Involving families in the prcoess - correct answer -permission to screen
-enrollment info
-results of previous screenings
-health records
-family dynamics
-health issues
-written consent
Confidentiality - correct answer keeping personal info private
Quality programs have developmentally appropriate screening schedule for each child and
share it with the parents. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends screenings at: -
correct answer -9 months
-18 months
-24 months or 30 months
Child care professionals should: - correct answer select the right screening tools, ask the right
questions, follow guidelines and best practices, involve families
checklist - correct answer a list of skills and abilities to be observed.
anecdotal record - correct answer write about the development of a skill or ability after it has
occured
conversations - correct answer word for word accounts of what children said while being
interviewed by a provider
, DCF CHILD CARE 40 HOUR CERTIFICATION EXAM ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 600+ QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS / ALREADY GRADED A+
can be phonetically, non verbal communication and body language also included
document children's ability to translate words into thoughts
documentation - correct answer everything in a child's file
in regards to observation- refers to records that help identify a child who may be at risk of
maltreatment, delay, disability or to relay a suspicion of child abuse
frequency count - correct answer how often a behavior happens
identify how often behaviors to be addressed or accommodated
running record - correct answer write about what is happening while you are observing
standardized test - correct answer compare a child's development to other children of the
same age. ability to compare contrast, solve problems, classify objects, put things in order,
arrive at conclusions tested
time sample - correct answer document children's attention span. how much time they spend
doing an activity
work sample - correct answer observe a child's skill by using a product they have created
can be 2d (drawing or writing) 3d (sculpture)
could be a photograph or video of child building or recording of them singing or telling a story
rating scale - correct answer used to measure behavior, skill, ability based on a series of quality
points or a continuum
Child care professionals do not - correct answer diagnose
at risk - correct answer describe a condition or situation of vulnerability or of being in danger
at-risk - correct answer before a person or thing that is vulnerable or in danger
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) - correct answer Mandates that children with
disabilities receive a free and appropriate public education (FAPE)
Who is at Risk? - correct answer Males, living in poverty are at the highest risk for
developmental delay or disability
