Correct Answer: A licensed daycare centre
Why this is correct: The conversation is about a waitlist for a daycare, and the director mentions 'our licensed toddler spaces.' It is a licensed daycare centre.
Tips: A licensed daycare has official permission from the government to care for children. This is different from informal babysitting.
Why the other options are wrong:
- B: A home-based daycare is mentioned as an alternative, not what he is hoping for.
- C: A private nanny is not what the father is looking for.
- D: A preschool classroom is for older children.
Correct Answer: Right after his son's first birthday.
Why this is correct: The man says 'We applied last November, right after he turned one.' He applied just after his son turned one year old.
Tips: Be careful with ages and dates. The current age and the age at application time can be different.
Why the other options are wrong:
- B: Eighteen months is the son's current age, not when the application was submitted.
- C: Approximately one year ago could be confused, but he gives a specific time reference.
- D: Before his son was a year old is not correct. He says 'after he turned one.'
Correct Answer: Spaces for toddlers are very limited.
Why this is correct: The director says 'our licensed toddler spaces are very limited.' There are not many spots available.
Tips: 'Very limited' means there are very few available. This is a polite way to say the situation is difficult.
Why the other options are wrong:
- A: Not enough staff is not mentioned.
- B: Prioritizing older children is not the challenge described.
- D: Most parents preferring part-time is not stated.
Correct Answer: Number twelve
Why this is correct: The director says 'your son is number twelve on the list.' He is in the twelfth position.
Tips: Waitlist positions are important numbers. Lower numbers mean you are closer to the front. Twelve means eleven families are ahead of you.
Why the other options are wrong:
- A: Number two is much better than his actual position.
- C: Number twenty is worse than his actual position.
- D: Number one would mean he is next, but he is twelfth.
Correct Answer: Those with siblings already enrolled or needing immediate care for employment.
Why this is correct: The director says 'priority goes to siblings and families needing immediate care for work.' Two groups get priority.
Tips: Priority means some people are moved ahead of others. Listen for the specific groups that get this advantage.
Why the other options are wrong:
- A: Living closest to the centre is not mentioned as a priority.
- B: Multiple children and flexible schedules is not the specific rule.
- D: Earliest applicants are not given priority in this system.
Correct Answer: He is scheduled to begin working again in September.
Why this is correct: The man says 'I am returning to work in Burnaby in September, so timing is tight.' He needs childcare before work starts.
Tips: 'Timing is tight' means there is not much time left. Listen for the deadline or event that creates the urgency.
Why the other options are wrong:
- A: A new job in a different city is not exactly right. He is returning to work in Burnaby.
- B: His current arrangement ending in September is not what he says.
- D: Worrying about transitions is not his reason for tight timing.
Correct Answer: Considering a three-day placement or the September intake.
Why this is correct: The director mentions 'accepting a three-day spot' and 'our September intake, when older children move to preschool.' Two possible solutions.
Tips: When two solutions are offered, listen for both. They are usually connected by 'or' or 'another option.'
Why the other options are wrong:
- A: A part-time spot or waiting for next year is not exactly what she says.
- C: Applying to a different centre is not suggested.
- D: Attending preschool earlier is not the solution offered.
Correct Answer: Sending a letter from his employer.
Why this is correct: The director says 'If you send an employer letter, I can flag your file.' An employer letter could help his position.
Tips: An employer letter proves you have a job starting soon. This can help move you up a waitlist because it shows urgent need.
Why the other options are wrong:
- A: Contacting her office again next month is not the specific step.
- C: Enrolling in a temporary program first is not the advice.
- D: Requesting immediate full-time is not the step she suggests.
