Family Child Care Flashcards

In a family child care home, what is the most important reason to maintain a current written emergency plan?

Answer: To guide safe response during fires, weather events, or medical emergencies

An emergency plan ensures caregivers and children respond quickly and safely to fires, severe weather, or medical crises.

A parent arrives to pick up a child but is not on the authorized pickup list. What should the provider do?

Answer: Refuse release until the authorized parent or guardian is contacted and confirms

Children should only be released to authorized individuals, so the provider must confirm with the parent or guardian first.

What is the safest sleep position for an infant in family child care?

Answer: On the back on a firm surface

Placing infants on their backs on a firm, flat surface reduces the risk of SIDS.

Why should hazardous cleaning supplies be stored in a locked cabinet in a family child care home?

Answer: To prevent accidental poisoning of children

Locking away cleaning chemicals prevents curious children from ingesting or contacting poisonous substances.

When should a family child care provider wash their hands most importantly?

Answer: Before preparing food and after diapering

Handwashing before food handling and after diapering is critical to preventing the spread of germs.

What is the primary purpose of keeping accurate attendance records in family child care?

Answer: To track which children are present in case of emergency and for licensing

Attendance records help account for every child during emergencies and meet licensing requirements.

A toddler begins choking on a piece of food. What is the appropriate first response?

Answer: Encourage effective coughing and be ready to give age-appropriate first aid if the airway becomes blocked

If a child is coughing effectively, encourage coughing, and be prepared to perform age-appropriate choking first aid if the airway becomes blocked.