Family Child Care Flashcards
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What is a required component of most state family child care licensing regulations?
Answer: Maintaining approved adult-to-child ratios
Licensing rules set maximum numbers of children per caregiver to ensure adequate supervision.
Why must a family child care provider report suspected child abuse or neglect?
Answer: Providers are mandated reporters legally required to report suspicions
Child care providers are mandated reporters and must report reasonable suspicions of abuse or neglect.
What information should be kept on file for each enrolled child?
Answer: Emergency contacts, medical information, and authorized pickups
Complete records of emergency contacts, medical needs, and authorized pickups are essential for each child's safety.
How often should a family child care provider practice fire evacuation drills with children?
Answer: Regularly, such as monthly, per licensing requirements
Frequent fire drills ensure children and providers can evacuate quickly and calmly during a real emergency.
What is the purpose of maintaining liability insurance for a family child care business?
Answer: To protect the provider financially if a child is injured or property is damaged
Liability insurance protects the provider from financial loss due to injuries or accidents.
When administering medication to a child, what must a provider always have?
Answer: Written parental authorization and clear dosage instructions
Written parental consent with dosage details is required before giving any medication.
What is the recommended way to document a child's injury that occurs during care?
Answer: Complete an incident report and inform the parent promptly
Injuries should be documented in an incident report and communicated to parents the same day.