Ratio
what is the caregiver to child ratio for new born to 18 months?
1:5
How often do you change a child?
1 1/2 hours
child's cots should be 14 inches apart
False
Infants need consistent caregiving to develop _____ and secure attachments
Trust
What is child care?
The care of children by a day-care center, babysitter, or other provider while parents are working
what is the caregiver to child ratio for 2 years of age?
1:9
When should you wash your hands?
arrival
meal time
bathroom
contact with bodily fluid
coming from outside
child care centers are most likely to be the most expensive option
FALSE
shy children experience more ___ in child care
Stress
What should be on all of the child's belongings
name lable's
what is the caregiver to child ratio for school age?
1:15
How many steps are there in the diaper changing process
11
Higher quality centers effect children with better cognitive and language development
TRUE
Positive interactions with others, self-regulate their ____ , understand and express their ____
Behavior
feelings
What skills are needed for childcare?
1) patience
2) communication skills
3) decision making skills
what is the caregiver to child ratio for 3 years of age?
1:10
How long is the handwashing process
20 seconds
There is written curriculum based upon the ages and interests of each child
TRUE
Cognitive and Language Development
Observe, ask questions, and solve problems based on what they ____ and ____
see and hear
why has the need for child care risen?
the number of families with two working parents has increased
what is the caregiver to child ratio for 4 years of age?
1:13
on average how much do you think all families spend of their monthly income on child care?
7.8%
Quality childcare has Health and safety policy procedures
TRUE
Physical well-being and motor development:
____ motor skills
_____ motor skills
Fine motor skills
Gross motor skills
name a PRO and a CON of child care
PROS: independence, socialization, academic advantage
CONS: exposure to illness, less quality time with parent/guardian, exposure to poor behavior