Multiple Choice
True or False
Fill In The Blank
Short Answers
Scenario Based
100

What is one typical physical milestone for 5-6-year-olds?

  • A) Writing essays
  • B) Playing team sports
  • C) Tying shoelaces 
  • D) Using a sewing machine

Tying shoelaces 

100

Social development is not a key component of after-school care.

True or False


False

100

Children ages 7-9 start understanding others’ ___________ more readily.

Perspectives / point of view

100

Describe two ways caregivers can promote emotional safety for children in their program.

Active listening, providing safe spaces, building relationships, and modeling compassion.

100

A 9-year-old becomes upset because they lost a game. How should you respond to support emotional and social development?

Acknowledge the child’s emotions, reinforce the importance of participation and trying their best, and help them practice coping and sportsmanship skills.


200

Which age group typically starts to show romantic interest in others?

  • A) 5-6 years
  • B) 7-9 years
  • C) 10-12 years 
  • D) 4-5 years

10-12 years

200

Staff must physically check on sleeping children every hour when monitors are in use.

True or False

False (They must check every 15 minutes)

200

Children may need time for __________ after school before starting homework.

Active play/ snacks/ socializing 

200

Why is flexibility important in staff working with school-age children?

Because children are developing independence and unexpected situations often arise requiring quick adaptation.

200

You are planning an indoor space in a shared facility. What are 3 strategies you would use to ensure the environment is engaging and organized?

Use labeled crates for activity areas, keep a consistent floor plan map for setup, and involve children in setting up their space to build ownership.


300

According to NYS OCFS regulations, children must be supervised:

  • A) Only during outdoor activities
  • B) Only when a teacher is present
  • C) By surveillance cameras
  • D) At all times by sight and sound 

At all times by sight and sound

300

Children ages 5-6 are usually able to subtract by partitioning numbers.

False (That is more typical of ages 7-9)

300

A trustworthy staff member is __________, __________, and __________.

Dependable, helpful, truthful 

300

Name three categories of materials essential in school-age care and give an example of each.

Vigorous play (e.g., jump rope), Expressive activities (e.g., crayons), Media materials (e.g., books).

400

Emotional development for children ages 7-9 includes:

  • A) Consistently gracious in losing
  • B) Planning more and handling belongings more responsibly
  • C) Mood swings and seeking independence
  • D) None of the above

Planning more and handling belongings more responsibly

400

Children should never be allowed to make activity choices in a school-age program.

False

400

The buddy system is used during __________ activities for safety.

Swimming / water

500

What is one important feature of a quality indoor child care space? 

  • A) Absence of mess
  • B) Bright fluorescent lights
  • C) Space for personal belongings
  • D) Limited access to play materials

 Space for personal belongings

500

Interest areas are clearly defined spaces with materials and equipment focused on a __________.

Theme or type of activity