Early Childhood
___ is the State of Colorado's Quality Rating Improvement System.
Colorado Shines- participating providers are rated on a scale from Level 1 to Level 5 (5 being the highest).
__ is the average number of attendees at the Early Childhood Council Advisory Meeting.
45
Old Mother Hubbard went to the cupboard to ___.
get her poor dog a bone; but when she got there, the cupboard was bare and so the poor dog had none.
_____ is a strong inclination of the mind or a preconceived opinion about something or someone.
Bias.
When is Census Day?
April 1, 2020.
What percentage of brain growth happens before kindergarten?
90%! The brain physically grows three times its size in the first three years through experiences rich in sensory-motor and social-emotional.
Which non-profit organization is dedicated to strengthening and supporting families and children in the Estes Valley?
Estes Valley Investment in Childhood Success (EVICS)
What is the boy doing under the haystack in the nursery rhyme "Little Boy Blue?"
Sleeping
__ is the quality of being fair or impartial; fairness; impartiality or justice according to natural law or right.
Equity
Which age group are most likely to be missed by the census?
Children under 5.
A term that refers to children's preparedness for Kindergarten, making sure they have the knowledge and abilities necessary for success.
Who in our community is a distributor of baby boxes?
Loveland Public Library
In the nursery rhyme "Hey Diddle Diddle," who had a fiddle?
The Cat
___ are commonly held beliefs, assumptions, or oversimplifications about groups or types of people.
Stereotypes- Common stereotypes can be very hurtful, and can make it challenging for individuals to celebrate their own identities.
How many ways can you respond to the Census, and what are they?
4 ways! Online, by phone, by paper form via mail, and in person via a 2020 Census Enumerator.
This person was the first female physician in Italy and is well known for her child care program, Casa dei Bambini. Today her approach to early childhood education continues to be popular throughout the world.
Maria Montessori
Which organization administers the CHP+ dental benefits and Health First Colorado Medicaid dental benefits?
Dentaquest
In 'Chicka Chick Boom Boom,' what type of tree do the letters of the alphabet climb?
Coconut tree
This type of listening is an effective strategy for engaging in conversations that are both intellectually demanding and emotionally challenging. It is distinct from most forms of listening in that its purpose is for the benefit of the speaker, not the listener.
Constructivist Listening
What are Census responses used for?
Representation in Congress, Federal Funding, and Community Planning.
What is the average cost of care per week for 2-3 year olds in Child Care Centers in Larimer County?
If you are looking for childcare, these specialists are able to help families by providing referrals to child care, financial assistance information and education about the quality of and availability of care. Who are these specialists?
Colorado Shines Childcare Referral at Mile High United Way
This famous quote “Promise me you’ll remember, you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, smarter than you think” was said by who?
Christopher Robin to Winnie the Pooh
_________ refers to the process by which individuals and systems respond respectfully and effectively to people of all cultures, languages, classes, races, religions, immigration status, and other diversity factors in a manner that recognizes, affirms and values the worth of individuals, families and communities and protects and preserves the dignity of each?
Cultural Competence
Based on Census data, Colorado receives __ dollars in federal funds for kids.
$2.1 billion!