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What is a theory? A set of facts or principles analyzed in relation to one another and used to explain phenomena(a fact or behavior that can be observed) How do you create a positive environment for children in your care? *Ensure learning centers have ample space for movement. *Reduce the number of transitions throughout the day. *Ensure the environment feels safe for the child. *Provide activities that are slightly challenging to the child. *Provide activities to increase developme...

Regulation is a law, rule, ordinance, or other order prescribed by authority, especially to regulate conduct. Child care the care, protection, and supervision of a child for a period of less than 24 hours a day on a regular basis A child care program is either licensed, registered or exempt from licensure. The main types of child care programs in Florida are: child care facilities, specialized child care mildly ill facilities, family day care homes, large family child care ho...

Florida Law Bill passed and signed by FL legislators Rules implement, interpret, and describe law Ordinance local laws that only apply within jurisdiction Regulation law, rule, or ordinance to regulate conduct Florida Statutes permanent collection of the states laws, updated annually Florida Administrative Code official compilation of administrative rules for the state of Florida. F.A.C Rules developed by DCF Office of Child Care Regulation a...

Florida Law Bill passed and signed by FL legislators Rules implement, interpret, and describe law Ordinance local laws that only apply within jurisdiction Regulation law, rule, or ordinance to regulate conduct Florida Statutes permanent collection of the states laws, updated annually Florida Administrative Code official compilation of administrative rules for the state of Florida. F.A.C Rules developed by DCF Office of Child Care Regulation a...

Florida Department of Children of Families This agency determines state rules pertaining to child care and enforces these rules by licensing and inspecting child care facilities. Local Fire Department This agency inspects child care facilities and educates child care professionals about minimizing fires and other threats to safety. Local County Health Department This agency establishes, regulates, and enforces rules and local ordinances, which must meet or exceed state standards...

child care The care, protection, and supervision of a child, for a period of less than 24hrs a day on a regular basis, which supplements parental care, enrichment, and health supervision for the child, in accordance with his or her individual needs, and for which a payment, fee or grant is made for care. active Is the status of a candidates awarded credential or certification signifying requirements have been successfully met. age appropriate Right size, child sized, or adapted ...

Albert Bandura (Social Learning Theory) •Vicarious vs. Enactive (learning by watching vs. learning by doing) •Four Elements of Observational Learning: 1. Attention 2. Retention 3. Production 4. Motivation & Reinforcement •Four Sources of Self-Efficacy Appraisals: 1. Actual Performance 2. Vicarious Performance 3. Verbal Persuasion 4. Physiological Cues Appetite A desire to eat. Benjamin Bloom (Cognitive Theory) •Blooms Taxonomy •"Taxonomy of Educational O...

Growth specific body changed and increases in the child's size Babies can grow ___ inches in length and triple their birth weight 10 How many inches will a child grow per year after their first year? 5 per year until about age 3 How many inches will a child grow after 3 years? 2-3 inches per year Girls enter puberty between 8 and 13 Boys enter puberty between 10 and 15 Growth proceeds head to toe center out Children gain control of ______...

Health Appetite A desire to eat Impermeable Surface A surface that is resistant to water, chemicals and other fluids. Required in areas such as changing tables, playpens, cots, and sleeping mats. Safety hazards Things in the environment that can be identified as dangerous to ones health and welfare Nutrition The foods that we eat and how our body uses them Sanitize The process of destroying or reducing organisms to a safe level Immunizations Admini...

Physical Abuse The mistreatment of a child by a person responsible for the child's welfare that results in injury or harm to the child Sexual Abuse Sexual contact or interaction between a child and an adult or older child. Includes indecent exposure, fondling, touching sexual organs, forcible rape, sodomy, exploitation and showing pornography Verbal Abuse A form of emotional abuse that involves excessive yelling, shaming, belittling and/or teasing of a child Neglect Fai...