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:

• A home-based daycare: A home-based daycare is mentioned as an alternative, not what he is hoping for.
• A private nanny at home: A private nanny is not what the father is looking for.
• A preschool classroom: 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:

• When his son was eighteen months old.: Eighteen months is the son's current age, not when the application was submitted.
• Approximately one year ago.: Approximately one year ago could be confused, but he gives a specific time reference.
• Before his son was a year old.: 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:

• There aren't enough staff members for all children.: Not enough staff is not mentioned.
• The centre prioritizes older children.: Prioritizing older children is not the challenge described.
• Most parents prefer part-time care.: 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:

• Number two.: Number two is much better than his actual position.
• Number twenty.: Number twenty is worse than his actual position.
• Number one.: 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:

• Families who live closest to the centre.: Living closest to the centre is not mentioned as a priority.
• Families with multiple children and flexible schedules.: Multiple children and flexible schedules is not the specific rule.
• Parents who applied earliest and want full-time spots.: 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:

• He needs to start a new job in a different city very soon.: A new job in a different city is not exactly right. He is returning to work in Burnaby.
• His current childcare arrangement is ending in September.: His current arrangement ending in September is not what he says.
• He is worried about his son transitioning to a new environment.: 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:

• Accepting a part-time spot or waiting for next year's intake.: A part-time spot or waiting for next year is not exactly what she says.
• Applying to a different centre or hiring a home-based carer.: Applying to a different centre is not suggested.
• Having his son attend preschool earlier or moving closer to the centre.: 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:

• Contacting her office again next month.: Contacting her office again next month is not the specific step.
• Enrolling his son in a temporary program first.: Enrolling in a temporary program first is not the advice.
• Requesting an immediate full-time placement.: Requesting immediate full-time is not the step she suggests.