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Question 1

What are the required adult-to-child ratios in family child care settings?

Accepted Answer

Varies by state but typically 1:6 including the provider's own children, with lower ratios for infants

Answer

Family child care ratios vary by state but typically allow one provider to care for up to 6 children (including the provider's own), with lower ratios (often 1:3 or 1:4) when infants are included.

Question 2

What is safe sleep practice for infants in child care?

Accepted Answer

Alone, on their back, in a crib with a firm mattress and fitted sheet only — no blankets, pillows, or soft objects

Answer

Safe sleep follows ABCs: Alone (no bed-sharing), on their Back, in a Crib with firm mattress and fitted sheet only. No blankets, pillows, bumper pads, or stuffed animals — following AAP SIDS prevention guidelines.

Question 3

What emergency preparedness measures are required for family child care?

Accepted Answer

Written emergency plans, posted evacuation routes, emergency contact information for all children, first aid supplies, and regular drills

Answer

FCC providers must maintain written emergency plans covering fire, natural disasters, medical emergencies, and lockdowns, with posted evacuation routes, updated emergency contacts, first aid supplies, and regular practice drills.

Question 4

What are universal precautions in child care?

Accepted Answer

Treating all bodily fluids as potentially infectious and using gloves, proper handwashing, and disinfection procedures

Answer

Universal precautions treat all blood and bodily fluids as potentially infectious, requiring glove use for contact with fluids, proper handwashing, surface disinfection, and safe disposal of contaminated materials.

Question 5

What nutrition requirements apply to family child care?

Accepted Answer

USDA CACFP guidelines requiring serving balanced meals and snacks from all food groups, with documentation of menus and portions

Answer

FCC providers participating in CACFP must serve meals and snacks meeting USDA nutrition requirements, including fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, and milk, with age-appropriate portions and documented menus.

Family Child Care (FCC) Practice Test

Family Child Care (FCC) Practice Test

FCC FCC Health and Safety