CDA PRACTICE STUDY GUIDE 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ what should you do if you suspect that a child in your care is being
abused? Answer: -document observations
-share concerns with your supervisor
-report observations to DHHS
⩥ what is a yes environment. Answer: an environment in which children
are given the opportunity to explore freely, while remaining safe from
hazards
⩥ what is not a consideration when planning an environment for non-
mobile infants. Answer: art materials at child's reach
⩥ true or false: all art materials should be kept out of reach when
working with toddlers. Answer: false
⩥ the best environment for non-mobile infants should include. Answer: -
soft, comfortable areas to rest
-soft toys within reach
-pleasing things to look at, at eye level
,⩥ the best environment for mobile infants should include. Answer: low,
secure railings
⩥ sand and water play should be made available inside daily for which
age groups?. Answer: -toddlers
-preschoolers
⩥ true or false: toddlers are capable of playing with blocks. Answer: true
⩥ according to NAEYC, which centers should be included when
planning a preschool classroom?. Answer: -blocks, sand and water,
pretend play
-cooking, math and manipulative, science
-art, music and movement, literacy
⩥ what factor does not need to be considered when planning an indoor
environment for preschoolers. Answer: placement of adult furniture
⩥ true or false: individual needs and interests do not need to be
considered when choosing materials for the whole group. Answer: false
⩥ true or false: materials should be developmentally appropriate for
children ages 6 months below the youngest child in the group, and 6
months older than the oldest child in the group. Answer: true
, ⩥ true or false: materials should reflect just one race and/or culture, in
order to create less confusion for refugee and immigrant families.
Answer: false
⩥ materials should be displayed on low, open shelves and labeled with.
Answer: -words
-pictures
⩥ curriculum is. Answer: everything that happens in the classroom,
including activities, interactions, schedule and routines
⩥ true or false: spontaneous, unplanned form of learning is a part of
quality curriculum. Answer: true
⩥ what is not an appropriate part of the schedule for infants. Answer:
group meetings
⩥ true or false: unexpected "teachable moments" should be avoided in
order to complete weekly curriculum plans. Answer: false
⩥ what is a teachers role during outside time. Answer: -join in play
-keep children safe
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ what should you do if you suspect that a child in your care is being
abused? Answer: -document observations
-share concerns with your supervisor
-report observations to DHHS
⩥ what is a yes environment. Answer: an environment in which children
are given the opportunity to explore freely, while remaining safe from
hazards
⩥ what is not a consideration when planning an environment for non-
mobile infants. Answer: art materials at child's reach
⩥ true or false: all art materials should be kept out of reach when
working with toddlers. Answer: false
⩥ the best environment for non-mobile infants should include. Answer: -
soft, comfortable areas to rest
-soft toys within reach
-pleasing things to look at, at eye level
,⩥ the best environment for mobile infants should include. Answer: low,
secure railings
⩥ sand and water play should be made available inside daily for which
age groups?. Answer: -toddlers
-preschoolers
⩥ true or false: toddlers are capable of playing with blocks. Answer: true
⩥ according to NAEYC, which centers should be included when
planning a preschool classroom?. Answer: -blocks, sand and water,
pretend play
-cooking, math and manipulative, science
-art, music and movement, literacy
⩥ what factor does not need to be considered when planning an indoor
environment for preschoolers. Answer: placement of adult furniture
⩥ true or false: individual needs and interests do not need to be
considered when choosing materials for the whole group. Answer: false
⩥ true or false: materials should be developmentally appropriate for
children ages 6 months below the youngest child in the group, and 6
months older than the oldest child in the group. Answer: true
, ⩥ true or false: materials should reflect just one race and/or culture, in
order to create less confusion for refugee and immigrant families.
Answer: false
⩥ materials should be displayed on low, open shelves and labeled with.
Answer: -words
-pictures
⩥ curriculum is. Answer: everything that happens in the classroom,
including activities, interactions, schedule and routines
⩥ true or false: spontaneous, unplanned form of learning is a part of
quality curriculum. Answer: true
⩥ what is not an appropriate part of the schedule for infants. Answer:
group meetings
⩥ true or false: unexpected "teachable moments" should be avoided in
order to complete weekly curriculum plans. Answer: false
⩥ what is a teachers role during outside time. Answer: -join in play
-keep children safe
