FCC Business and Professional Practices Flashcards
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Which insurance coverage is most critical for a licensed FCC provider operating in their home?
Answer: Liability insurance specific to child care or business use
Standard homeowner's policies often exclude business activities, so FCC providers need liability insurance designed for child care to cover injuries or property damage.
A professional development plan for an FCC provider should include:
Answer: Identified training goals aligned with improving child outcomes
An effective professional development plan sets intentional training goals tied to improving quality care and child outcomes, beyond just meeting minimum requirements.
How should an FCC provider handle a situation where a parent is consistently late picking up their child?
Answer: Enforce the late pick-up fee stated in the contract and discuss the policy with the parent
Applying the contracted late fee and having a calm conversation reinforces professional boundaries while maintaining a respectful provider-family relationship.
Which practice best supports an FCC provider's professional image in the community?
Answer: Joining a local or national child care association and engaging in advocacy
Participating in professional associations and advocacy raises the provider's profile, builds community credibility, and contributes to the field.
An FCC provider's substitute care plan is required to ensure:
Answer: Continuous, safe care for enrolled children when the provider is unavailable
A substitute plan ensures that qualified, background-checked adults are available to maintain uninterrupted, safe care when the primary provider is ill or away.
Which statement best describes the purpose of participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) for an FCC provider?
Answer: To receive reimbursements that help offset the cost of providing nutritious meals to children
CACFP reimburses FCC providers for eligible meals and snacks that meet nutritional guidelines, reducing food costs and supporting healthier feeding practices.