NAEYC
Pop Culture
Policies & Procedures
DHR
Child Development
100

What does NAEYC stand for? 

What is the National Association for the Education of Young Children? 

100
What is the name of the movie with a character named Buzz Lightyear? 

What is Toy Story? 

100

Time and Attendance: An employee is considered late at what time in their shift?

What is 6 minutes? 

Tardy/Partial day (late in or early out) = 1/2 point (6 min-4 hrs). Policy Manual - Pg. 11

100

How long is the center's DHR licenses valid for?

What is 2 years?

A DHR license is valid for a two-year period with an annual visit required during non-licensing years. 

100

What age ranges are covered in the field of Early Childhood Education? 

What is birth to 8 years? 

200

How many standards does NAEYC have for early learning programs? 

What is 10 standards?

200

What artist just completed a world tour titled the Eras Tour? 

Who is Taylor Swift? 

200

Time and Attendance: What is the policy for calling off work? 

What is texting Dr. Will and Ms. Tan in a group text. 

The employee must call or text the director and assistant director the night before or no later than 6:00 am the day of the occurrence. Policy Manual - pg. 12

200

When should you wash your hands during diaper changing?

What is before and after each diaper change? 

Each staff person is required to wash their hands with soap and warm running water before and immediately after diaper each child. 

200

Which developmental domain focuses on children's ability to understand and use language to communicate effectively?

What is the language and literacy domain?

300

What does the NAEYC acronym DAP standard for? 

What is Developmentally Appropriate Practice? 

300

What popular girl group sang the hit song "bills, bills, bills"?

Who is Destiny's Child?

300

Supervision: What is the required supervision protocol for infants, toddlers, and young twos? 

What is must always be supervised by sight and sound?

Infants, toddlers, and young twos must always be supervised by sight and sound. Teachers must be able to always see and hear children at all times. Policy Manual - pg. 5

300

How often must each staff member have an FBI background check completed?

What is 5 years? 

Each staff member is required to have a Suitability Determination Letter from the State Department within the last 5 years. 

300

What is the term for play that happens alongside another child without direct interaction, common in toddlers?

What is parallel play?

400

Which NAEYC standard ensures that programs employ qualified teaching staff who possess the knowledge and skills needed to promote children's learning and development?

What is Standard 6: Teachers?

400

What 90's R&B artist sang the lyric "these are my confessions"? 

Who is Usher? 

400

Classroom Cleanliness: What areas and equipment must be cleaned and disinfected after each use in a childcare setting? 

What is all play surfaces and equipment, chairs, food service areas, sinks, toilets, and diapering areas? 

All play surfaces and equipment, chairs, food service areas, sinks, toilets, and diapering areas must be cleaned and disinfected after each use. Policy Manual - pg. 35

400

What is the minimum required nap time for preschool-aged children? 

What is 45 min? 

The rest period shall not be less than 45 min and shall not exceed 2.5 hrs. Any child who does not sleep after 45 min shall be permitted to engage in quite activities. 

400

What is the approach that encourages teachers to observe children's interests and scaffold learning based on those observations?

What is child-centered or emergent curriculum?

500
How long is a center's NAEYC accreditation valid for? 

What is five years? 

500

What are five of the seven continents? 

What is ... Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia.

There are generally considered to be seven continents: Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia.

500

Professionalism: What is the dress code policy for team members at Highlands Child Development Center (HCDC)?

What is business casual? 

No sweatshirts, no sweatpants, no workout clothes, and no leggings. No hats. No graphic T-shirts other than the CDC-provided T-shirts. Policy manual - pg. 22


500
What is the minimum required annual training hours for teachers? 

What is 12 hours? 

Teachers shall obtain at least 12 hrs of training each year. 

500

What type of play allows children to explore roles, ideas, and problem-solving through imagination and pretend scenarios?

What is dramatic or pretend play?

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