Deck 15: Maintaining the Quality of Child Care

Question 1

Press coverage frequently highlights sensational cases of child abuse, both in child care centers and within families.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Accreditation of child care programs is administered by each state.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Teachers are mandated to report child abuse.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

The Occupational Safety and Health Act is a state law that provides for a safe working environment.

Question 5

The final step in the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accreditation process involves an Accreditation Commission consisting of three to five people from diverse groups of early childhood professionals.

Question 6

Many more incidents of child abuse go unreported or undetected than actually get reported.

Question 7

Schools must post information about the minimum wage law.

Question 8

Children most often reveal abuse by telling their teacher.

Question 9

According to the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), child care in most centers is poor to mediocre.

Question 10

The child Development Associate Credential was designed by the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition.

Question 11

Not all states have laws relating to child abuse.

Question 12

A study done by the U.S.Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2006, found the average salary of preschool teachers was $22,120.

Question 13

People who abuse children often were abused themselves as children.

Question 14

Average program administrator salaries in preschool and child care programs are more than $37,000.

Question 15

Although many children are neglected by their parents, this is not considered a form of child abuse.

Question 16

Most child abusers are poor, uneducated, or emotionally disturbed.

Question 17

The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) permits employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave each year.

Question 18

The Child Development Associate (CDA) is obtained after completing a number of courses.

Question 19

The Fair Labor Standards Act prohibits discrimination because of sex, race, or color.

Question 20

Which of the following is not a category covered by the accreditation process?

A)staffing patterns
B)administration
C)age of the children
D)health and safety

Question 21

Which organization designed the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential?

A)Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition
B)National Association for the Education of Young Children
C)American Educational Research Association
D)National Education Association

Question 22

MATCHING
a.a national program for validating the quality of early childhood programs
b.a credential that certifies the holder has achieved a level of competency
c.serious harm to a child in the form of physical, emotional, or sexual mistreatment
d.created to improve the economic status of teachers
e.most difficult form of child abuse to discern
f.some signs of this are occasionally seen in all children
Worthy Wage Campaign

Question 23

OSHA stands for

A)Overseas Health Administration.
B)Occupational Safety and Health Act.
C)Oregon State Humanities Association.
D)Old Seniors Housing Administration.

Question 24

A child who has been sexually abused may

A)talk about it with playmates.
B)be particularly seductive with adults.
C)withdraw and play alone.
D)have outbursts of uncontrollable anger.

Question 25

The Federal Garnishment Law

A)sets a specific amount employers can deduct from an employee's salary.
B)limits the amount that can be deducted from an employee's salary.
C)refers to income tax deductions.
D)lets the employee decide how much should be deducted.

Question 26

The Worthy Wage Campaign was designed to improve the economic status of teachers by

A)offering grants to child care programs for teacher salaries.
B)increasing public awareness of the need for better working conditions for child care workers.
C)encouraging families to pay higher tuitions.
D)showing teachers how to ask for wage increases.

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT usually a sign of physical abuse?

A)head lice
B)burns on the buttocks or abdomen
C)linear marks made by a strap or belt
D)fractures in an infant under 12 months

Question 28

the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accreditation process?

A)collaboration
B)curriculum
C)administration
D)staff-parent interactions

Question 29

Which program assessment was developed by Harms and Clifford?

A)Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale
B)Bayley Scales of Infant Development
C)Ages & Stages Screening
D)Denver Developmental Screening Test

Question 30

If an individual is uncertain of whether to report a suspicion of child abuse, he or she can
A)All of these answers.

A)talk to other professionals.
B)talk to a child abuse hotline.
C)talk to a worker at the child protective agency.

Question 31

Which of the following indicators might NOT be likely in sexual abuse?

A)refusing to eat
B)withdrawn, depressed, apathetic behaviors
C)acting out or disruptive behaviors
D)being overly rigid or afraid to misbehave

Question 32

The Harms and Clifford rating scales assess

A)teacher/child ratio.
B)language experiences.
C)safety measures.
D)parent involvement.

Question 33

The final step in the Child Development Associate process is a

A)final exam.
B)videotape of a learning experience.
C)series of interviews with Council representatives.
D)presentation of a portfolio.

Question 34

MATCHING
a.a national program for validating the quality of early childhood programs
b.a credential that certifies the holder has achieved a level of competency
c.serious harm to a child in the form of physical, emotional, or sexual mistreatment
d.created to improve the economic status of teachers
e.most difficult form of child abuse to discern
f.some signs of this are occasionally seen in all children
Child Development Associate (CDA)

Question 35

MATCHING
a.a national program for validating the quality of early childhood programs
b.a credential that certifies the holder has achieved a level of competency
c.serious harm to a child in the form of physical, emotional, or sexual mistreatment
d.created to improve the economic status of teachers
e.most difficult form of child abuse to discern
f.some signs of this are occasionally seen in all children
accreditation

Question 36

Adults who abuse children are likely to be persons who

A)were abused themselves as children.
B)live in crowded conditions with little privacy or are isolated from others and have few friends
C)have low self-esteem
D)all the above

Question 37

Teachers should report child abuse when they

A)have vague suspicions that abuse has occurred.
B)see any of the signs detailed in Chapter 15.
C)hear another teacher say that a child has been abused.
D)observe parents being angry at a child.

Question 38

Directors can prevent child abuse within the child care facility by

A)allowing staff members the means for alleviating stress and fatigue.
B)threatening to fire anyone who is accused by a parent.
C)keeping a constant watch over the staff members.
D)asking teachers to report incidents involving fellow teachers.

Question 39

Which of the following is a possible cause of child abuse by adults?

A)All of these answers.
B)They live in crowded conditions with little privacy.
C)They have difficulty controlling their anger.
D)They use drugs or are alcoholics.

Question 40

MATCHING
a.a national program for validating the quality of early childhood programs
b.a credential that certifies the holder has achieved a level of competency
c.serious harm to a child in the form of physical, emotional, or sexual mistreatment
d.created to improve the economic status of teachers
e.most difficult form of child abuse to discern
f.some signs of this are occasionally seen in all children
child abuse

Question 41

MATCHING
a.a national program for validating the quality of early childhood programs
b.a credential that certifies the holder has achieved a level of competency
c.serious harm to a child in the form of physical, emotional, or sexual mistreatment
d.created to improve the economic status of teachers
e.most difficult form of child abuse to discern
f.some signs of this are occasionally seen in all children
emotional deprivation

Question 42

When a child constantly seeks attention from any adult or even strangers, a teacher might suspect __________.

Question 43

The Children's Defense Fund reported that over __________ children were confirmed as victims of child abuse in 2006.

Question 44

Upgrading the quality of programs can be accomplished through the __________ of teachers and caregivers.

Question 45

The on-site visit of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accreditation process is called the __________ visit.

Question 46

The Worthy Wage campaign to improve the economic status of teachers was launched by __________.

Question 47

The accreditation process involves a __________-step process.

Question 48

A __________ is the first step in obtaining accreditation.

Question 49

The National Center for the Early Childhood Workforce launched the Worthy __________ Campaign to improve the economic status of teachers.

Question 50

Phase I of the CDA credentialing process entails __________.

Question 51

The rating scale developed by Thelma Harms and Richard Clifford assesses __________.

Question 52

Multiple wounds or locations of wounds in unexpected places are examples of __________ abuse.

Question 53

The accreditation system is a/an __________ process.

Question 54

A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential is valid for __________.

Question 55

When a child is left at home alone for any period of time or lacks proper clothing for the weather, it should be considered __________.

Question 56

MATCHING
a.a national program for validating the quality of early childhood programs
b.a credential that certifies the holder has achieved a level of competency
c.serious harm to a child in the form of physical, emotional, or sexual mistreatment
d.created to improve the economic status of teachers
e.most difficult form of child abuse to discern
f.some signs of this are occasionally seen in all children
emotional abuse

Question 57

The Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale developed by Harms and Clifford is a/an __________ tool.

Question 58

One way to upgrade the quality of early childhood programs is through __________.

Question 59

The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prevents __________.

Question 60

The Family Medical Leave Act of 1993 entitles employees up to __________ of unpaid leave during a 12-month period.

Question 61

It is often believed that abusers are uneducated or emotionally disturbed people.What is the truth?

Question 62

Describe the process of obtaining a credential through the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition.

Question 63

The NAEYC recommended using the annual _________ budget as a working tool.

Question 64

When should teachers report abuse?

Question 65

Describe some signs of physical abuse of a child.

Question 66

Describe the steps in the accreditation process.

Question 67

Worker's compensation insurance provides ___________.

Question 68

Which laws cover on-the-job safety of employees?

Question 69

Directors have found that accreditation brings improvements in a program.What are the effects?

Question 70

Discuss the arguments for and against telling parents that a report of abuse has been made.

Question 71

Describe signs of emotional abuse of a child.

Question 72

State the criteria for recognizing physical neglect of a child.