FCC FCC Business and Professional Practices 1

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a written contract between an FCC provider and a family?

Accepted Answer

To outline fees, hours, and policies to protect both parties

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To replace the need for a state license

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To serve as the child's enrollment record at school

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To satisfy federal tax requirements automatically

Question 2

Which record-keeping practice is most important for an FCC provider to maintain for tax purposes?

Accepted Answer

Tracking all business income and allowable expenses throughout the year

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Keeping only enrollment forms and emergency contacts

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Saving receipts only for items costing more than $100

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Recording only payroll if staff are employed

Question 3

The Time-Space Percentage is used by FCC providers primarily to calculate:

Accepted Answer

The deductible portion of home expenses for taxes

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The ratio of indoor to outdoor play time

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The percentage of children with special needs

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The provider's staff-to-child ratio compliance

Question 4

Which of the following is considered an ethical obligation of an FCC provider under professional codes of conduct?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining confidentiality of families' personal information

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Sharing children's behavioral reports with neighborhood parents

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Discussing a family's financial situation with other enrolled families

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Posting children's full names on social media without consent

Question 5

An FCC provider should include which item in a written sick-child policy?

Accepted Answer

Clear criteria for when a child must be excluded due to illness

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A list of acceptable home remedies the provider can administer

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A requirement for parents to call the pediatrician before drop-off

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Instructions for other enrolled children to avoid the sick child

Question 6

When setting tuition rates, an FCC provider should consider all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

The hair color of enrolled children

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Local market rates for comparable child care

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The true cost of providing quality care

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Provider's credentials and years of experience