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The teacher reported that the children go outside if it is not raining and the temperature is above 32

degrees. Does this meet Weather Permitting criteria for item #37?

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No. See the PA Position Statement Home

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A site has a planned cozy area including bean bags, floor pillows, a rug, and an easy chair that is accessible 1/3 of the program hours. There is

one additional rug in the dramatic play area. What is the highest score a site can achieve for item #7?

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Score of 6. See notes for clarification

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What would the score be for Item #18 Meals/Snacks if a site served graham crackers and Kool Aid for

snack?

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Score of 2 because Kool-Aid does not meet nutritional guidelines; therefore, snack only meets 50% of the CACFP

Requirements, as per the PA Position Statement.Home

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When 35 children are enrolled in one group from K-3rd grade, what do you need to know to determine which scale (ECERS-

R or SACERS) is used to assess this group?

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The number of Kindergarten children enrolled vs. the number enrolled who are 1st grade or older.

Largest age range enrolled determines which scale is used as per the PA Position Statements.

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5

Refer to the PA Position Statements to find the Chart of the Impact Absorbing Materials for use in Fall Zones on

playgrounds. What is the maximum height for equipment when using fine sand? What is a fall zone?

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Equipment can be up to 5 feet high providing you have 9 inches of sand. Fall Zones are the area around and

under gross motor equipment where protective surfacing is required to prevent injury from falls.

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What item and indicator would be marked yes if cleaning supplies labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” are

observed unlocked in the classroom and why?

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Item 15- Safety Practices: Indicator 1.1 as per the PA Position Statement.

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What is the score for Item 4 if a table is set aside for homework; however, the table is located next to the

block and dramatic play center?

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A score of 4. Ideally, homework spaces should be a designated space away from other activities that

may be noisy or visually stimulating and could create distractions.Home

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If you do block play or use construction materials once a week with your group, what item addresses

this and what would your maximum score be?

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Item 22, Indicator 5.1 requires daily block and construction accessibility for 1/3 of the day; so the

maximum score would be a 4. Home

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Item #19 Personal hygiene: Let’s say you ran out of tissues last week and are now using toilet paper for nose blowing.

Where would you address this? Assume other items such as soap, paper towels, etc are accessible.

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Indicator 3.2

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