NAA Standards and Policies

Question 1

There are __ keys of quality in the NAA Standards

Answer 1

36

Question 2

The observable keys of quality are organized into what five categories?

Answer 2

1) human relationships
2) indoor environments
3) outdoor environments
4) activities
5) safety, health, and nutrition

Question 3

Staff relate to all children in positive ways and…

Answer 3

1) treat each other with respect
2) be warm and friendly to children
3) be engaged
4) shoe acceptance and appreciation (eg- certificates of achievement)

Question 4

Staff are flexible and adapt to different…

Answer 4

Ages, abilities, cultural styles, and needs of each individual child

Question 5

Staff encourage children to make (a) ___ and to become more responsible by (b) ____

Answer 5

a) make choices

b) by doing as much as possible for themselves

Question 6

Staff use ____ ____ to guide children’s behavior

Answer 6

Positive techniques

Question 7

Staff give ___ to children when they cooperate, share, and work on materials

Answer 7

Attention

Question 8

Staff set appropriate ___ for children

Answer 8

Limits

Question 9

Staff use NO ___ discipline methods

Answer 9

Harsh

Question 10

Staff encourage their children to resolve their own ___.

Answer 10

Conflicts

Question 11

In your program, children should appear ____ and involved with each other.

Answer 11

Relaxed

Question 12

Staff must record each day what things are related to safe supervision?

Answer 12

a) when children arrive
b) when children leave
c) whom they leave with

Question 13

Children arrive and depart according to the written instructions from their families; for example….

Answer 13

1) children under 6 arrive and depart with adult supervision
2) children under 6-8 may walk to and from school alone or with friends with the written permission of their parents
3) children over 8 may come or leave alone with the written permission of parents

Question 14

When children are at the youth center, a ___ or ___ youth program supervisor must be in the building

Answer 14

GS-O5 or NAF equivalent

Question 15

All cases of suspected child abuse are reported to the base ___.

Answer 15

FQO

Question 16

At least ___ staff must be present with each group of children at all times, are in nearby rooms or areas, or the area is monitored by closed circuit TV

Answer 16

2

Question 17

Staff to child ratio should be

Answer 17

1) 1 to 10 for ages of 6 or older
2) 1 to 8 for ages five and older

(If your ratio exceeds 1 to 10, contact your PC)

Question 18

Volunteer and summer hired should NOT be counted in meeting____.

Answer 18

Staff to child ratios

Question 19

Program policies require that staff and families communicate about their child’s ___ and ___.

Answer 19

Progress and well being

Question 20

Staff work together to meet children’s needs and are ___ of each other

Answer 20

Respectful

Question 21

Indoor space should include ____ areas.

Answer 21

Interest

Question 22

The indoor space is organized for ___, ___, and ___ activities.

Answer 22

For physical play, quiet small groups, and enrichment activities

Question 23

The indoor environment should be warm, inviting and ___ for children

Answer 23

Comfortable (and even home-like)

Question 24

Program policies require that staff and families communicate about their child’s ___ and ___.

Answer 24

Progress and well being. (Update parents daily about their child- even short sentences like “John was sharing with his friend today)

Question 25

The indoor environment should be colorful, and ___-___ according to groups.

Answer 25

Color- coded

(Note: name tags, sign in sheets, cubbies, and other items should be color coded by groups).

Question 26

There is a routine procedure for checking the ___ and ____ of outdoor play space

Answer 26

Safety and maintenance

Note: use risk management checklist and NPPA “kid checkers” program.

Question 27

Playground equipment that is not suitable for the ___, ___, and ___ of children will present a ___ ___.

Answer 27

Age, sizes, and interests of children will present a safety hazard

Question 28

Children have a variety of activities to choose from, including daily opportunities for….

Answer 28

1) physical play/fitness
2) dramatic play
3) quiet activities
4) socializing
5) enrichment/learning

Question 29

Weekly ___ ___ must be written and kept on file

Answer 29

Activity plans

Question 30

It is important that children have ___ into weekly activity plans

Answer 30

Input

Note: encourage youth involvement

Question 31

Activity materials must reflect five things to be representative…

Answer 31

1) various ethnic and racial backgrounds
2) must be non-sexist
3) must be culturally sensitive
4) show sensitivity to various family situations
5) respect the individual special needs of participants

Question 32

There are NO observable ___ ___ inside the program space

Answer 32

Safety hazards

Note: use risk management checklist

Question 33

Large equipment for active play complies with the ___ ___ and ___ ___.

Answer 33

USCPSC Guidelines and ASTM Standards

Question 34

Food must be stored, prepared, and served under ___ conditions

Answer 34

Sanitary

Note: see guidelines

Question 35

Food provided for children complies with __ __ guidelines

Answer 35

USDA & CAFP Guidelines

Question 36

Children’s special ___ ___ are posted where staff can see them, while protecting confidentiality.

Answer 36

Health needs

Question 37

A fire drill has been conducted twice during the __ __ of camp and __ there after

Answer 37

First week, and monthly there after

Question 38

Staff inspects facilities ___ to be sure that all doors, stairs, and exits are safe for __.

Answer 38

Daily, evacuation

Question 39

A system is in place to protect children from ____ visitors

Answer 39

Unauthorized

Question 40

The program is prepared to provide ___ ___ at all times, including protection against

Answer 40

First-aid, blood borne pathogens

Question 41

The program has established procedures for various types of ___ including a ___ plan

Answer 41

Emergencies, staffing

Question 42

Staff help children learn by asking and answering (a) ___, that encourage children to (b) ___.

Answer 42

a) questions

b) think themselves