. In the childcare field, the main purpose of a Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) is to


A. improve and standardize the quality of care in all facilities in the state.
B. lower the cost of childcare.
C. make it easier for parents to find childcare.
D. make childcare more accessible to all children.
Which one of the following statements about childcare centers is correct?

A. Childcare centers are mandated by law to enroll in a QRIS system.
B. Childcare centers are automatically enrolled in a QRIS system when they apply to be licensed.
C. Childcare centers can't get a license unless they apply to enroll in a QRIS system.
D. Childcare centers voluntarily enroll in a QRIS system and agree to have their program evaluated.

. According to the Department of Health and Human Services Day Care Requirements (DHHSDCR), in a federally funded child care center, the maximum allowable group size for children between the ages of three years and six years (based on scheduled enrollment) is

A. 12.
B. 6.
C. 8.
D. 18.
All of the following are benefits of participating in a QRIS system except

A. free materials.
B. tax credits.
C. grants.
D. wage supplements.
Recently you've noticed that the supply of disposable diapers at your day care facility is being used faster than usual. You've had to place an order twice this month, and you usually order only once each month. You suspect that a new employee may be taking diapers to use for her own baby. Finally, you see her taking some diapers home and she admits the theft. What type of insurance would cover your loss?

A. Liability
B. Fidelity bond
C. Workers' compensation
D. Burglary
Sunny Smiles Day Care Center is organized as a partnership. Which one of the following business tax forms will the owners need to file 75 days after the close of the fiscal year?

A. Schedule C
B. Form 1120
C. Form 1065
D. Form 990
Local, state, and provincial governments may have specific regulations that apply to the physical space in a day care center. A typical requirement in these regulations is a minimum of _______ square feet of usable play space for each child.

A. 18
B. 35
C. 24
D. 10
Which of the following protects the owner of a daycare center in case a person is hurt at the center?

A. Theft insurance
B. Business interruption insurance
C. Automobile insurance
D. Liability insurance Maria Martinez and her sister, Christina, are planning to operate a small day care center together. Maria originally invested $24,000 in the business, and Christina invested $8,000. Maria and Christina decide to divide all of the profits and share all of the losses using a fixed ratio. If the ratio agreed upon is in proportion to their original investment, what would be Christina's share of a $60,000 end-of-year profit? (Hint: The original total investment was $32,000, which includes $8,000 from Christina and $24,000 from Maria. Christina's $8,000 is one-fourth, or 25 percent, of the total.)

A. $15,000
B. $10,000
C. $30,000
D. $25,000
Maria Martinez and her sister, Christina, are planning to operate a small day care center in a remodeled building. They've obtained a license, and have enough staff to handle up to 24 children. Christina doesn't plan to work at the center and hasn't incurred as many debts or responsibilities as Maria. Maria originally invested $24,000 in the business, and Christina invested $8,000. Maria wants to keep their taxes low, and she also wants to keep Christina's liability to the amount of her original investment. Which type of business arrangement would be best for them?

A. Limited partnership
B. Sole proprietorship
C. General partnership
D. Corporation
You're attempting to teach Brian, a preschooler, how to arrange a group of five blocks from largest to smallest. First, you explain what you want him to do; then you do it yourself so he can see what he's supposed to do. As Brian attempts to arrange the blocks himself, you provide encouragement. When he's successful, you reward him with a star sticker. In this situation, you're using the _______ learning method.

A. behavior
B. cognitive
C. developmental-interaction
D. eclectic
You're attempting to determine the amount of usable floor space in your day care facility. Which one of the following areas can you include in your calculation?

A. Kitchen for all classrooms
B. Hallway in the classroom area
C. Toy shelves in Classroom A
D. Bathroom adjacent to Classroom A
According to state agencies that monitor day care facilities, a typical sanitation requirement is that one toilet and handwashing fixture be provided for every

A. 20 children.
B. 10 children.
C. 15 children.
D. 5 children.
. You've just completed the coursework necessary to receive a CDA credential. You're ready to apply for an assessment. You've decided you want to receive endorsement for infants and toddlers. In which of the following environments would your assessment occur?

A. Private home using a home visitor
B. State-licensed day care center
C. Day care facility in a fitness center
D. Family day care home
You're hoping to receive federal funds for your child care center. According to Title XX of the Social Security Act, you must

A. first operate your business for a prescribed number of years.
B. meet standards of both local and state laws.
C. be accredited in the state in which you operate.
D. limit group size for children ages 0–14
In a day care facility, items such as exit doors and heating appliances are inspected by the

A. building and safety committee.
B. sanitation department.
C. zoning committee.
D. fire department.
Carolyn has been operating a licensed day care facility for three years. She's now considering applying for accreditation. Which of the following is the best reason why Carolyn should want to do this?

A. The accreditation remains in effect as long as she's operating the facility.
B. Her facility would have programs superior to those of nonaccredited facilities.
C. Accreditation represents a level of performance above minimum standards required for licensing.
D. Accreditation is required after three years of operation.
Carefully read the following paragraph: "Learning takes place during all the child's activities and interactions. The classroom is organized to give children opportunities to explore, discover, and grow in a warm, secure environment, with teachers prepared to guide and challenge. We recognize that all children are unique individuals who learn in different ways, at different times, and from each other as well as from adults." This statement is an example of

A. standards.
B. a philosophy.
C. regulations.
D. a goal.
The licensing standard for the staff/child ratio in a classroom of three-year-olds is 1:10. You have 22 three-year-olds in your center. What is the minimum number of staff you need to meet the licensing standard?

A. 4
B. 3
C. 1
D. 2
Any business, including a child care facility, must obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN) to establish its business tax accounts. The EIN is assigned by the

A. State Department of Education.
B. Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
C. local Chamber of Commerce.
D. National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

3 answers

Please do not try to get a job as a day care worker.

No child should be exposed to someone who so blatantly cheats on a test.
well first of all i dint choose child day care my mom choose this for me so don't speak on something you don't know n cheating no i don't understand thnk u very much n gooday
there is really no way to get the answer out of the little bittie book they gave us i chose this but still don't understand and i hope your not a teachers cause you are no help to any one's education bringing them down God doesnt like Ugly.