1. A child care facility in a fitness center can operate
without a license because
A. the fitness center is a private business.
B. the parent is present at the fitness center.
C. the fitness staff is qualified for child care.
D. exercise facilities for the children are available at the
fitness center.
2. What, in most states, is the minimum required amount of
formal education for a center director?
A. A GED certificate
B. High school diploma
C. A few college credits
D. Two years of specific college course work
3. What is the purpose of a Quality Rating and Improvement
System (QRIS) in the child care field?
A. To improve and standardize the quality of care in all
facilities in the state
B. To make it easier for parents to find child care
C. To lower the cost of child care
D. To make child care more accessible to all children
4. According to most state licensing regulations, the
minimum average required outdoor play space per child in a child care center is
between _______ square feet.
A. 60 and 75
B. 30 and 45
C. 45 and 60
D. 25 and 45
5. An initial CDA credential is valid for _______ years.
A. eight
B. three
C. 10
D. five
6. What benefits are available to providers accredited by a
state QRIS system?
A. Lowering the minimum number of staff needed
B. Tax credits
C. Fewer licensing requirements
D. Discounts at local suppliers
7. Which of the following is the main function of the Child
Welfare League of America (CWLA)?
A. To certify directors of day care centers
B. To sell specialized curriculum materials
C. To set standards for day care services
D. To certify teachers
8. Which of the following organizations stresses the
responsibility of the community for children's wholesome development?
A. CWLA
B. AMI
C. NAEYC
D. AMS
9. Which of the following agencies or organizations does not
grant certifications?
A. American Montessori Society
B. Association Montessori Internationale
C. State Departments of Education
D. Child Welfare League of America
10. The primary goal of the National Association for the
Education of Young Children is to
A. license child care centers.
B. check the credentials of day care staff.
C. improve the quality of life for young children and their
families.
D. develop a quality curriculum for day care centers.
11. When you're ready to obtain licensing for your child
care facility, which of the following agencies or departments should you
contact first?
A. Your local health department
B. Your city or county regulatory agency
C. Your local fire department
D. Your state licensing agency
12. The Association Montessori Internationale has _______
Maria Montessori's methods of teaching children.
A. reinterpreted
B. modernized
C. preserved
D. Americanized
13. Which of the following accreditation organizations does
not have its headquarters in the United States?
A. NAEYC
B. AMI
C. CWLA
D. AMS
14. Which of the following is the primary function of
certification?
A. To enforce mandatory government regulations
B. To give credit to a facility that meets certain
professional standards
C. To grant a credential to an individual as an
authorization to teach
D. To set health and safety standards for a child care
facility
15. Which of the following is a factor that's very important
to high-quality child care, but not often covered in state licensing regulations?
A. The staff-to-child ratio
B. The group size
C. A fire safety clearance
D. An annual visit by a representative of the licensing
agency
16. How many components of an early childhood program are
evaluated by the NAEYC for accreditation?
A. 15
B. 10
C. 5
D. 2
17. To obtain a credential from _______, it's acceptable to
have received your training through independent study.
A. your State Department of Education
B. the American Montessori Society
C. the Association Montessori Internationale
D. the Child Development Associate training program
18. In which of the following ways do the Montessori
organizations differ from the other accrediting groups you learned about in
your study unit?
A. Your facility must be evaluated by an accreditation
committee.
B. You must submit to an on-site visit by the Montessori
organization.
C. You must be a member of the organization before you can
be accredited.
D. You must use their specially designed Montessori
materials.
19. In order to be eligible for accreditation by the NAEYC,
an early childhood program must serve a minimum of _______ children.
A. 10
B. six
C. 15
D. five
20. Which of the following is not one of the specific
criteria for renewing a CDA credential?
A. Documented proof of past employment at a child care facility
B. Documented proof of working with children for at least 80
hours within the past year
C. Documented proof of current membership in a national or
local early childhood professional organization
D. Documented proof of a current Red Cross or other agency
Pediatric First Aid Certificate
