FCC FCC Business and Professional Practices 2

Question 1

Which insurance coverage is most critical for a licensed FCC provider operating in their home?

Accepted Answer

Liability insurance specific to child care or business use

Answer

Standard homeowner's policies often exclude business activities, so FCC providers need liability insurance designed for child care to cover injuries or property damage.

Question 2

A professional development plan for an FCC provider should include:

Accepted Answer

Identified training goals aligned with improving child outcomes

Answer

An effective professional development plan sets intentional training goals tied to improving quality care and child outcomes, beyond just meeting minimum requirements.

Question 3

How should an FCC provider handle a situation where a parent is consistently late picking up their child?

Accepted Answer

Enforce the late pick-up fee stated in the contract and discuss the policy with the parent

Answer

Applying the contracted late fee and having a calm conversation reinforces professional boundaries while maintaining a respectful provider-family relationship.

Question 4

Which practice best supports an FCC provider's professional image in the community?

Accepted Answer

Joining a local or national child care association and engaging in advocacy

Answer

Participating in professional associations and advocacy raises the provider's profile, builds community credibility, and contributes to the field.

Question 5

An FCC provider's substitute care plan is required to ensure:

Accepted Answer

Continuous, safe care for enrolled children when the provider is unavailable

Answer

A substitute plan ensures that qualified, background-checked adults are available to maintain uninterrupted, safe care when the primary provider is ill or away.

Family Child Care (FCC) Practice Test

Family Child Care (FCC) Practice Test

FCC FCC Business and Professional Practices 2