Define Before-and-after-school program - ANSprogram targeted at school-age children that
provides activities for children during the time families go to work and the time school starts and
the time between after-school and the families' arrival home from work.
Define Early education center - ANSthe child is cared for in a center with other children
Define Family day care home. - ANSthe child is taken to a caregiver's home: usually involves a
small group of children, which may include children of all ages.
Define In-home care. - ANSthe child is cared for by someone in the home, the caregiver may be
a relative, friend or nanny.
Identify characteristics of a quality child care program. - ANSThe program is licensed and
follows requirement set forth by the licensing agency.
Staff are trained in early education, child development, pediatric CPR, and first aid
Staff participate in an orientation
The program is accredited
The program has written policies and procedures available for review covering items such as
care for sick children and discipline
The program has written plans for scheduling and implementing
The program works with and involves families in the child's care
Staff and the program are evaluated at least annually
Children's records and center records are maintained
Children's records are obtained at admission and are available to staff.
Identification and health records are collected and maintained on file
Define Emotional Abuse. - ANSinflicting psychological harm on a child by using insulting or
harsh language, placing unrealistic demands on the child or withholding emotions.
Define Neglect. - ANSfailing to provide the basic necessities such as food, clothing, shelter, and
medical care.
Physical abuse - ANSinflicting non-accidental injury to a child
Define Sexual Abuse. - ANSinvolving a child in sexual acts
List risk factors that increase the chances of child abuse. - ANSFamily history of abuse
Isolation
Lack of good parenting skills
Stress
Identify possible signs of child abuse and neglect. - ANSAge-inappropriate sexual behavior or
knowledge
Avoidance of adults and activities
Change in behavior or behavioral problems
Physical injures with suspicious explanation
Physical injures over several areas of the body that are in several stages of health
Sexually transmitted diseases
Shows discomfort when walk, moving or sitting
Apparent fear or reluctance to leave
Wearing layered clothing and unwillingness to remove the clothing or wearing clothing that is
inappropriate for the weather
Withdrawal from activities
Identify resources for dealing with child abuse and neglect. - ANSState agencies and
organizations
Crisis hotlines
Professional counseling services and health care providers
National agencies/organization
Emergency shelters
Community organizations
In Oklahoma, child abuse suspicions should be reported to which agency? - ANSOklahoma
Department of Human Services (OKDHS)
Describe process for reporting suspected child abuse. - ANSAn individual who has reason to
suspect that a child has been abused is required to report the incident promptly to the
Department of Human Services. Failing to report is a misdemeanor.
List the necessary attributes of a child care professional. - ANSUnderstanding of child
development, care of children and guidance techniques
Creative and resourceful
Dependable
Desire and willingness to learn more about children
Effective communication and interpersonal skills with both adults and children
Enjoy working with children
Ethical
Flexible
Patient
Physically and mentally able to care for children
Enthusiastic
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller QualityPDF. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $10.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.