Question 1: Even though we know the importance of quality care – it ranges greatly in programs and there is a mix of levels of quality that are offered. Because of this it’s important to get to know the childcare and interview them before you choose the one that’s right for your child. *

True

False

Question 2: When you care for children you are really just babysitting. *

True

False

Question 3: Only genes dictate which circuits and connections in the brain get the most use. *

True

False

Question 4: These circuits become more efficient and connect to other areas of the brain more rapidly when a child is receiving, nurturing care and learning experiences to develop them. *

True

False

Question 5: Plasticity, or the ability for the brain to reorganize and adapt, is greatest in the first years of life and decreases with age. *

True

False