In a preschool setting, who should be the primary recipients of confidential information about a child?

• A. Anyone on campus.
• B. The child’s family and authorized professionals with consent.
• C. All teachers in the grade level.
• D. The general public.

Answer: (C)

Confidential information about a child is shared only with those who need to know and who are authorized to receive it, with the family’s consent. In a preschool, the people who should receive this information are the child’s family and professionals who are directly involved in the child’s care and education, such as teachers, therapists, and healthcare or mental health professionals, but only when the family has given consent. This keeps the child’s privacy intact while ensuring that the right people have the information needed to support the child’s development and safety. Sharing with just anyone on campus, with all teachers, or with the general public would expose private details unnecessarily and could lead to harm or labeling. Always follow the program’s confidentiality policies and relevant laws to determine who may receive information and what can be shared.