FCC Guide 3

Question 1

When should an FCC provider wash their hands during the day?

Accepted Answer

Before food handling and after diapering, toileting, or wiping noses

Answer

Only once when arriving in the morning

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Only after lunch

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Only when hands look dirty

Question 2

A parent asks how their shy 3-year-old is developing socially. What supportive strategy can the provider use?

Accepted Answer

Gradually encourage small-group play and model positive interactions

Answer

Force the child to play with everyone immediately

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Keep the child alone to avoid stress

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Ignore social development until kindergarten

Question 3

What is the purpose of a written parent handbook in family child care?

Accepted Answer

To clearly communicate policies on hours, fees, illness, and expectations

Answer

To advertise to new families only

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To replace all verbal communication

Answer

To meet a tax requirement

Question 4

How should a family child care provider respond when a child bites another child?

Accepted Answer

Calmly separate them, comfort the bitten child, and address the behavior consistently

Answer

Bite the child back to teach a lesson

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Publicly shame the biter

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Ignore it and hope it stops

Question 5

Why should toys be sanitized regularly in an FCC setting?

Accepted Answer

Because mouthed and shared toys can spread germs among children

Answer

To make them look newer

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Only to satisfy parents

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Toys never need cleaning

Question 6

What is an appropriate way to guide a preschooler's challenging behavior?

Accepted Answer

Redirect to a positive activity and set clear, consistent limits

Answer

Use harsh physical punishment

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Withhold all meals

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Isolate the child for hours

Question 7

Why is it important to maintain the state-required adult-to-child ratio in family child care?

Accepted Answer

To ensure each child receives adequate supervision and safety

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To limit how much fun children have

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To reduce the provider's income

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To satisfy neighbors