CHAPTER 7: CREATING HIGH-QUALITY
ENVIRONMENTS
Answers to Review Questions
ANSWERS TO CHAPTER REVIEW
A. By Yourself
1. Matching
5. c or h 6. d 7. b
2. Researchers have shown that small group size, a low child-to-staff ratio, and teachers’
educational preparation in early childhood and child development are directly associated with
3. Although the process varies from state to state, the steps involved in securing a license are
4. The child’s height/weight, not age, determines the proper seat restraint system that should be
used. Assuming that a three-year-old weighs between 20–40 pounds and is able to sit up
B. As a Group
1. Current state child care licensing regulations can be found online at:
https://childcareta.acf.hhs.gov/licensing. Raising oRaising the state child care licensing
2. Children’s environments influence their cognitive development by either promoting/limiting
intellectual stimulation; meeting/not meeting nutritional and/or physical activity needs for
3. Features that contribute to a safe outdoor play yard include having appropriate depths of soft
surface materials under climbing equipment, anchoring large pieces of equipment firmly in
4. Steps that programs can take to improve building security include locking outside doors and
gates; installing entry key pads; issuing card keys (used in hotels); installing surveillance
5. Research has shown a positive relationship between teachers’ educational training and
6. There are several ways that schools can adapt a green approach, including using “green”
building materials (paints, floor coverings, heating/cooling systems) that do not emit volatile
ANSWERS TO CASE STUDY
1. Reya should contact her local child care licensing department to find out whether or not she
2. There are usually a number of options available to teachers for meeting the educational
4. Without question, programs should be closed, at least temporarily, if conditions pose a threat
5. This question presents a challenge in many communities. Increased demand for early
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION
1. Briefly describe NAEYC’s Center Accreditation program. What does NAEYC hope to
achieve through this program?
3. What are the disadvantages to a system of state licensing of child care programs?
4. In light of arguments against licensure, why is it important to set and maintain high
standards?
6. What curriculum areas should be addressed in early childhood program to meet children’s
developmental needs?
7. What types of health/safety records should a program maintain? What does the term notarize
mean?
ADDITIONAL APPLICATION ACTIVITIES
The following exercises are designed for instructors to assign as individual or group projects.
1. Visit a local greenhouse or plant nursery and identify at least six plants, trees, or shrubs that
2. Obtain permission to ride a school bus while it is en route to pick up or take children home.
How would you describe the children’s behavior and bus driver’s responses during the trip?
What safety features were present on the bus? What safety features were lacking? What
recommendations would you make if you were a parent?
3. Explore NAEYC’s Early Learning Accreditation Standards and Assessment