Question 1

School-age programs must use the guidelines from the National School Age Care Alliance as a self-study to ensure that they will become accredited.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Compare and contrast the components of the SACERS to the standards set by NSACA.

Accepted Answer

Both the SACERS and the NSACA standards consider indoor and outdoor environments,but the SACERS also includes assessing furnishings.Both include health and safety,interactions with children,and activities.The SACERS also includes staff development and items related to the inclusion of children with special needs.

Question 3

When the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs declines to grant accreditation to a school-age program,accreditation is actually deferred until

Accepted Answer

A) improvements are made. 
B) the staff members receive the recommended education. 
C) the staff members complete another self-study. 
D) the parents of the program complete the appeal process. 
A) improvements are made. 
B) the staff members receive the recommended education. 
C) the staff members complete another self-study. 
D) the parents of the program complete the appeal process. A

Question 4

A critical step in all the accreditation processes is _______________.

Accepted Answer

Self-study

Question 5

____ and ____ have been the two primary areas of focus for the National Institute on Out-Of-School Time (NIOST).

Accepted Answer

A) Curriculum,environment 
B) Health,safety 
C) Staff preparation,credentialing 
D) Interactions,activities 
A) Curriculum,environment 
B) Health,safety 
C) Staff preparation,credentialing 
D) Interactions,activities

Question 6

Staff members should use _________________________ techniques that encourage children to resolve their own conflicts and to interact with one another in positive ways.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Staff members should use _________________________ techniques that...

Question 7

The School-Age Care Environmental Rating Scale rates the environment in seven categories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

One of the commonalities of the NSACA,NAEYC,and NAFCC is they all

Accepted Answer

A) have an accreditation process. 
B) are nationally funded programs. 
C) focus on group care for children in child care centers. 
D) use the SACERS as a means of rating programs. 
A) have an accreditation process. 
B) are nationally funded programs. 
C) focus on group care for children in child care centers. 
D) use the SACERS as a means of rating programs.

Question 9

Which of the following is not a category found on the School-Age Care Environmental Rating Scale(SACERS)?

Accepted Answer

A) Health and Safety. 
B) Program Structure. 
C) Interactions. 
D) Parent Involvement. 
A) Health and Safety. 
B) Program Structure. 
C) Interactions. 
D) Parent Involvement.

Question 10

The purpose of an accreditations visit is to observe the day to day operations to ___________ that they are as described in the report.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The purpose of an accreditations visit is...

Question 11

Describe the process for becoming accredited by NAFCC.

Accepted Answer

The accreditation process begins with th

Question 12

Briefly describe the NSACA standard that refers to human relationships.

Accepted Answer

The human relationships standard refers

Question 13

Briefly discuss aspects of quality care of school-age children.

Accepted Answer

In a quality care program,there is good

Question 14

There are four main points to the No Child Left Behind Act. Name one.

Accepted Answer

Accountability measured by frequent test

Question 15

An anecdotal record is method of ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An anecdotal record is method of ____________________....

Question 16

School-age child care continues to be a topic discussed only by parents,particularly single mothers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

When a child care facility completes a self-study,develops and implements a professional development plan,and finally determines that it meets the required standards then accreditation is granted.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Summarize the goals for the curriculum for the Child Development Associate Credential.

Accepted Answer

The curriculum goals include advancement

Question 19

According to NSACA standards,the interests of the caregivers should be primarily reflected in the indoor workspace.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

As a result of the changing perception of school-age care,the role of the adult has changed from that of babysitter to ____________________ of positive development.

Accepted Answer

The answer of As a result of the changing perception...

School-age programs must use the guidelines from the National School Age Care Alliance as a self-study to ensure that they will become accredited.

Compare and contrast the components of the SACERS to the standards set by NSACA.

When the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs declines to grant accreditation to a school-age program,accreditation is actually deferred until

A critical step in all the accreditation processes is _______________.

and have been the two primary areas of focus for the National Institute on Out-Of-School Time (NIOST).

Staff members should use _________________________ techniques that encourage children to resolve their own conflicts and to interact with one another in positive ways.

The School-Age Care Environmental Rating Scale rates the environment in seven categories.

One of the commonalities of the NSACA,NAEYC,and NAFCC is they all

Which of the following is not a category found on the School-Age Care Environmental Rating Scale(SACERS)?

The purpose of an accreditations visit is to observe the day to day operations to ___________ that they are as described in the report.

Describe the process for becoming accredited by NAFCC.

Briefly describe the NSACA standard that refers to human relationships.

Briefly discuss aspects of quality care of school-age children.

There are four main points to the No Child Left Behind Act. Name one.

An anecdotal record is method of ____________________.

School-age child care continues to be a topic discussed only by parents,particularly single mothers.

When a child care facility completes a self-study,develops and implements a professional development plan,and finally determines that it meets the required standards then accreditation is granted.

Summarize the goals for the curriculum for the Child Development Associate Credential.

According to NSACA standards,the interests of the caregivers should be primarily reflected in the indoor workspace.

As a result of the changing perception of school-age care,the role of the adult has changed from that of babysitter to ____________________ of positive development.

Caregivers: Who Are They

The Children

Families: Where Children Are Nurtured

Development in Middle Childhood: Physical

Development in Middle Childhood: Cognitive

Development in Middle Childhood: Psychosocial and Moral

Helping Children Develop Social Competence

Program Planning

Creating an Environment

Games and Other Fun Things to Do

Imagination and the Arts

Science and Math

Helping Children Develop Literacy Competency

Preparing for Adult Roles

Getting Fit,staying Fit

Using Community Resources

Filters

Exam 17: Quality and Standards

School-age programs must use the guidelines from the National School Age Care Alliance as a self-study to ensure that they will become accredited.

Compare and contrast the components of the SACERS to the standards set by NSACA.

When the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs declines to grant accreditation to a school-age program,accreditation is actually deferred until

A critical step in all the accreditation processes is _______________.

____ and ____ have been the two primary areas of focus for the National Institute on Out-Of-School Time (NIOST).

Staff members should use _________________________ techniques that encourage children to resolve their own conflicts and to interact with one another in positive ways.

The School-Age Care Environmental Rating Scale rates the environment in seven categories.

One of the commonalities of the NSACA,NAEYC,and NAFCC is they all

Which of the following is not a category found on the School-Age Care Environmental Rating Scale(SACERS)?

The purpose of an accreditations visit is to observe the day to day operations to ___________ that they are as described in the report.

Describe the process for becoming accredited by NAFCC.

Briefly describe the NSACA standard that refers to human relationships.

Briefly discuss aspects of quality care of school-age children.

There are four main points to the No Child Left Behind Act. Name one.

An anecdotal record is method of ____________________.

School-age child care continues to be a topic discussed only by parents,particularly single mothers.

When a child care facility completes a self-study,develops and implements a professional development plan,and finally determines that it meets the required standards then accreditation is granted.

Summarize the goals for the curriculum for the Child Development Associate Credential.

According to NSACA standards,the interests of the caregivers should be primarily reflected in the indoor workspace.

As a result of the changing perception of school-age care,the role of the adult has changed from that of babysitter to ____________________ of positive development.

Caregivers: Who Are They

The Children

Families: Where Children Are Nurtured

Development in Middle Childhood: Physical

Development in Middle Childhood: Cognitive

Development in Middle Childhood: Psychosocial and Moral

Helping Children Develop Social Competence

Program Planning

Creating an Environment

Games and Other Fun Things to Do

Imagination and the Arts

Science and Math

Helping Children Develop Literacy Competency

Preparing for Adult Roles

Getting Fit,staying Fit

Using Community Resources

Filters

and have been the two primary areas of focus for the National Institute on Out-Of-School Time (NIOST).