Guide Flashcards
7 cards from real FCC practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
Read the first 7 Guide flashcards as text
When should an FCC provider wash their hands during the day?
Answer: Before food handling and after diapering, toileting, or wiping noses
Handwashing at key moments like before food and after diapering prevents disease spread.
A parent asks how their shy 3-year-old is developing socially. What supportive strategy can the provider use?
Answer: Gradually encourage small-group play and model positive interactions
Gentle encouragement and modeling help shy children build social skills at their own pace.
What is the purpose of a written parent handbook in family child care?
Answer: To clearly communicate policies on hours, fees, illness, and expectations
A handbook sets clear, consistent expectations and policies between provider and families.
How should a family child care provider respond when a child bites another child?
Answer: Calmly separate them, comfort the bitten child, and address the behavior consistently
Calm intervention, comforting the victim, and consistent guidance address biting appropriately.
Why should toys be sanitized regularly in an FCC setting?
Answer: Because mouthed and shared toys can spread germs among children
Children mouth and share toys, so regular sanitizing limits the spread of illness.
What is an appropriate way to guide a preschooler's challenging behavior?
Answer: Redirect to a positive activity and set clear, consistent limits
Positive redirection and consistent limits guide behavior without harming the child.
Why is it important to maintain the state-required adult-to-child ratio in family child care?
Answer: To ensure each child receives adequate supervision and safety
Proper ratios ensure children are adequately supervised and kept safe.