FCC Guide 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In an FCC home, what is the primary reason for maintaining a current, complete emergency contact list for each child?
- To ensure a parent or authorized adult can be reached quickly during an illness or injury (Correct answer)
- To satisfy the child's curiosity about family
- To reduce paperwork at pickup time
- To share with other enrolled families
Correct answer: To ensure a parent or authorized adult can be reached quickly during an illness or injury
Emergency contacts allow the provider to reach an authorized adult immediately when a child is sick or hurt.
Question 2: A family child care provider notices a toddler has a fever of 101°F during the day. What is the best first step?
- Isolate the child comfortably and notify the parents to arrange pickup (Correct answer)
- Give the child adult fever medication
- Send the child outside to cool down
- Wait until the end of the day to mention it
Correct answer: Isolate the child comfortably and notify the parents to arrange pickup
Sick children should be kept comfortable and separated from others while parents are contacted for pickup.
Question 3: Why should an FCC provider keep cleaning supplies and medications in a locked cabinet?
- To prevent accidental poisoning of curious young children (Correct answer)
- To keep the kitchen tidy
- To make inventory easier
- Because parents prefer it
Correct answer: To prevent accidental poisoning of curious young children
Locking hazardous chemicals and medicines prevents children from accessing and ingesting them.
Question 4: What is the recommended safe sleep position for an infant in family child care?
- On their back on a firm surface with no loose bedding (Correct answer)
- On their stomach with a soft pillow
- On their side propped with blankets
- In an inclined car seat for naps
Correct answer: On their back on a firm surface with no loose bedding
Placing infants on their back on a firm, bare surface reduces the risk of SIDS.
Question 5: An FCC provider is planning meals. Which practice best supports children's nutritional needs?
- Offering a variety of foods from all food groups in age-appropriate portions (Correct answer)
- Serving mostly sugary snacks children enjoy
- Letting children skip meals if they seem busy
- Providing the same single food every day
Correct answer: Offering a variety of foods from all food groups in age-appropriate portions
Balanced meals across food groups meet growing children's nutritional requirements.
Question 6: Why is it important for a family child care provider to maintain daily attendance records?
- To account for every child's presence and support safety and licensing compliance (Correct answer)
- To bill parents extra fees
- To decide who gets snacks
- To track the provider's own hours only
Correct answer: To account for every child's presence and support safety and licensing compliance
Accurate attendance records confirm which children are present, aiding accountability and licensing.
Question 7: What should a provider do before taking children on a neighborhood walk?
- Ensure proper supervision ratios, permission, and a first aid kit are in place (Correct answer)
- Leave younger children home alone
- Skip counting the children to save time
- Let children walk without holding a rope or hands
Correct answer: Ensure proper supervision ratios, permission, and a first aid kit are in place
Outings require adequate supervision, parental permission, and emergency supplies for safety.
FCC Guide 2
In an FCC home, what is the primary reason for maintaining a current, complete emergency contact list for each child?