Studies of childcare centers have found that: a. higher salaries are offered to preschool teachers over kindergarten teachers. b. higher rates of staff turnover occur at non-profit childcare centers. c. lower wages and minimal benefits often lead to higher staff turnover. d. higher salaries for childcare workers who teach children under 3 years of age.

According to your textbook, childcare centers often find it difficult to recruit and hire qualified staff because of the: a. high exposure to childhood diseases. b. low wages and lack of health benefits. c. rigorous accreditation standards. d. rapid burnout associated with the field.

I have found that children who have childcare or preschool experience tend to adapt easier to a kindergarten setting as they have experience with the structure and routine of a classroom. What are some ways that preschool and childcare teachers can help prepare children for kindergarten?

Toughened hiring standards have not been the primary cause of the present staffing shortage in public schools. The shortage of teachers is primarily caused by the fact that in 11 recent years teachers have not experienced any improvements in working conditions and their salaries have not kept pace with salaries in other professions. Which of the following, if true, would most support the claims above?Choices:- Many teachers already in the profession would not have been hired under the new hiring standards. Today more teachers are entering the profession with a higher educational level than in the past. Some teachers have cited higher standards for hiring as a reason for the current staffing shortage. Many teachers have cited low pay and lack of professional freedom as reasons for their leaving the profession.

Which of the following describe ways in which frequent turnover in child care centers can have an impact on infant attachment security? a. High turnover creates unwanted stress on care center staff and administrators. b. Nine months appears to be the critical amount of time needed for infants to develop a secure relationship. c. The cost of hiring and training new employees takes funds away from programs children need. d. Separation from the parent can cause both the infant and parent to become distressed.

A study of parental concerns about childcare settings found that parents assumed caregivers were trained to work with young children and that most childcare programs were: a. not-for-profit. b. based in family homes. c. regularly inspected. d. government-funded.