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YMCA CHILD CARE LICENSING EXAM PREPARATION FOR
2025/2026 NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED
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What should be done if a child is isolated due to illness? -
ANSWER-The child should be supervised while being isolated
from the group.
What is the role of the designated staff member during roll call at
the meeting site? - ANSWER-The designated staff member is
responsible for taking roll of the children.
What should be done if a parent cannot sign the Incident/Injury
Report in person? - ANSWER-Email the completed form within 24
hours and inform them that they will sign a copy upon their return.
What is the minimum standard for staff observation of children
upon arrival? - ANSWER-Staff should observe each child for
illnesses or health conditions as specified in the THHS Minimum
Standards book.
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What must all medication administered at the site be in? -
ANSWER-The original container labeled with the child's name,
the date, directions, and the physician's name.
Who should be designated to handle all medications at the site? -
ANSWER-One designated staff person responsible for all
medications.
What must accompany all medication administered to a child? -
ANSWER-A completed Medication Authorization form signed by
the doctor, including dosage, time, and date of administration.
What must be done each time a child is given medication? -
ANSWER-An entry must be made on the Medication Log and
signed in full by the counselor who administers the medication.
How must medication be stored at the site? - ANSWER-
Medication must be inaccessible to children at all times.
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What should be done when a minor injury occurs? - ANSWER-
First-aid treatment may be required, and the parent must be
notified upon arrival.
What steps should be taken in the event of a serious injury? -
ANSWER-Contact parents and Program Director immediately,
document on the Injury/Illness Report, and follow CPR/First-Aid
procedures.
What symptoms of head injuries must be reported? - ANSWER-
Symptoms such as dizziness, swelling, and headaches must be
reported to the parent and documented.
What procedures should be followed for a serious/life-threatening
emergency? - ANSWER-Follow first-aid procedures, call EMS,
notify parents, keep the child comfortable, and complete
necessary reports.
What should be communicated to parents in a serious
emergency? - ANSWER-Notify them that the child has been
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injured and taken to the hospital by EMS, providing the name of
the hospital.
What actions should be taken for a serious/non-life-threatening
emergency? - ANSWER-Follow first-aid procedures, call the
Program Director, notify parents, and keep the child comfortable.
What is the parent's responsibility in a non-life-threatening
emergency? - ANSWER-The parent is responsible for providing
transportation to a physician's office.
What should be done for a non-serious/non-life-threatening
emergency? - ANSWER-Follow first-aid procedures, keep the
child quiet, monitor them, and notify parents of the illness/injury.
What must be completed after a serious injury? - ANSWER-
Complete both State Licensing and YMCA Injury/Illness Reports
and submit them to the Program Director within 24 hours.
YMCA CHILD CARE LICENSING EXAM PREPARATION FOR
2025/2026 NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED
A+|
What should be done if a child is isolated due to illness? -
ANSWER-The child should be supervised while being isolated
from the group.
What is the role of the designated staff member during roll call at
the meeting site? - ANSWER-The designated staff member is
responsible for taking roll of the children.
What should be done if a parent cannot sign the Incident/Injury
Report in person? - ANSWER-Email the completed form within 24
hours and inform them that they will sign a copy upon their return.
What is the minimum standard for staff observation of children
upon arrival? - ANSWER-Staff should observe each child for
illnesses or health conditions as specified in the THHS Minimum
Standards book.
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What must all medication administered at the site be in? -
ANSWER-The original container labeled with the child's name,
the date, directions, and the physician's name.
Who should be designated to handle all medications at the site? -
ANSWER-One designated staff person responsible for all
medications.
What must accompany all medication administered to a child? -
ANSWER-A completed Medication Authorization form signed by
the doctor, including dosage, time, and date of administration.
What must be done each time a child is given medication? -
ANSWER-An entry must be made on the Medication Log and
signed in full by the counselor who administers the medication.
How must medication be stored at the site? - ANSWER-
Medication must be inaccessible to children at all times.
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What should be done when a minor injury occurs? - ANSWER-
First-aid treatment may be required, and the parent must be
notified upon arrival.
What steps should be taken in the event of a serious injury? -
ANSWER-Contact parents and Program Director immediately,
document on the Injury/Illness Report, and follow CPR/First-Aid
procedures.
What symptoms of head injuries must be reported? - ANSWER-
Symptoms such as dizziness, swelling, and headaches must be
reported to the parent and documented.
What procedures should be followed for a serious/life-threatening
emergency? - ANSWER-Follow first-aid procedures, call EMS,
notify parents, keep the child comfortable, and complete
necessary reports.
What should be communicated to parents in a serious
emergency? - ANSWER-Notify them that the child has been
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injured and taken to the hospital by EMS, providing the name of
the hospital.
What actions should be taken for a serious/non-life-threatening
emergency? - ANSWER-Follow first-aid procedures, call the
Program Director, notify parents, and keep the child comfortable.
What is the parent's responsibility in a non-life-threatening
emergency? - ANSWER-The parent is responsible for providing
transportation to a physician's office.
What should be done for a non-serious/non-life-threatening
emergency? - ANSWER-Follow first-aid procedures, keep the
child quiet, monitor them, and notify parents of the illness/injury.
What must be completed after a serious injury? - ANSWER-
Complete both State Licensing and YMCA Injury/Illness Reports
and submit them to the Program Director within 24 hours.
