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1Which activity most directly reflects the role of an Éducateur de Jeunes Enfants (EJE) in an établissement d'accueil du jeune enfant (EAJE)?

A.Diagnosing developmental disorders and prescribing treatment without consulting health professionals

B.Designing educational conditions that support development, play, inclusion, and family participation while guiding team reflection

C.Applying one standardized activity timetable to every child regardless of age, rhythm, or family context

D.Taking sole responsibility for feeding, hygiene, and room cleaning while delegating educational planning to administrators

Explanation: The EJE combines educational observation, project design, relational support, inclusion, and work with families and teams. The role is neither medical diagnosis nor a standardized activity program detached from individual development.

2In attachment-informed early-childhood practice, what does a secure base allow a young child to do?

A.Explore the environment while remaining able to seek comfort and regulation from a responsive familiar adult

B.Avoid all contact with familiar adults so that independence develops as early as possible

C.Remain continuously beside one caregiver and avoid exploration until school age

D.Transfer attachment immediately to whichever adult is assigned to the room that day

Explanation: A responsive attachment figure supports both comfort and exploration. Security does not mean constant proximity or forced separation; predictable, sensitive care helps the child explore and return for reassurance when distressed.

3Which setup best supports motricité libre for an infant who can roll but cannot yet sit independently?

A.A supported sitting device that keeps the infant upright for most waking periods

B.A baby walker used to accelerate standing and walking before the child can pull to stand

C.A safe floor area that permits rolling and reaching without placing the infant in a posture they cannot enter or leave alone

D.A sequence of adult-assisted sitting and standing exercises repeated to a fixed daily target

Explanation: Free-movement practice gives the child space and time to develop self-initiated transitions. Adults secure the environment and observe rather than routinely placing the infant in positions that the infant cannot yet achieve or leave.

4What is the usual purpose of transmitting an information préoccupante (IP) about a young child to the departmental CRIP?

A.To obtain a medical diagnosis from the departmental council

B.To impose a criminal penalty on the parents before the facts are assessed

C.To end the EAJE's responsibility for observing and supporting the child

D.To enable a multidisciplinary assessment when information suggests the child's health, safety, or development may be endangered or at risk

Explanation: The CRIP centralizes and evaluates concerning information so that the department can assess risk and determine an appropriate protective response. An IP is not itself a diagnosis, conviction, or transfer of all professional responsibility.

5A 14-month-old cries intensely at morning separation and reaches toward the departing parent. Which response best supports the child and parent?

A.Acknowledge the separation, use a predictable goodbye ritual, receive information about the child's state, and offer calm familiar comfort without criticizing the parent

B.Distract the child so the parent can leave secretly and avoid any explicit goodbye

C.Ask the parent to prolong the departure until the child shows no visible emotion

D.Treat persistent crying as proof that group care is unsuitable and suspend attendance immediately

Explanation: A clear and predictable handover respects the child's experience and helps build trust. The professional contains distress, gathers useful information, and supports the parent; disappearing secretly can make future separations less predictable.

6An EJE repeatedly observes limited response to name, little shared attention, and restricted repetitive play in an 18-month-old. What is the most appropriate next step?

A.Tell the parents that the observations establish a definitive autism diagnosis

B.Wait until compulsory schooling because early-childhood professionals should not record developmental concerns

C.Record concrete observations across contexts, discuss them with the appropriate team and health contacts, and open a sensitive dialogue with the parents about further assessment

D.Compare the child publicly with peers so the family understands the seriousness of the delay

Explanation: The EJE contributes observation and early identification, not medical diagnosis. Repeated factual observations, multidisciplinary discussion, respectful family dialogue, and appropriate referral preserve scope of practice and support timely assessment.

7Which sleep practice is most consistent with individualized early-childhood care in an EAJE?

A.Keeping every child awake until the room's single scheduled nap regardless of observed fatigue cues

B.Observing individual sleep cues, maintaining safe sleep conditions, and using familiar rituals while coordinating relevant information with families

C.Waking all sleeping children when the first child wakes so staffing can move to the next activity

D.Using screen videos as the standard settling method because they require less adult presence

Explanation: Individualized sleep support combines safety, observation of rhythms, predictable relational rituals, and dialogue with families. Group organization matters, but it should not erase physiological differences among young children.

8A toddler room's large open floor is associated with constant running, noise, and conflict over materials. Which redesign is most likely to improve sustained play while preserving supervision?

A.Remove most materials and schedule all play as adult-led table work

B.Add tall opaque partitions that prevent staff from seeing between zones

C.Place every activity in the center of the room so all children compete for the same space

D.Create legible activity zones with low boundaries, accessible materials, a calm area, and clear circulation paths

Explanation: A readable environment can support choice, concentration, varied activity, and safe movement. Low divisions create recognizable zones without blocking adult observation, while clear circulation reduces collisions through play areas.

9A parent objects to child-led sensory exploration at meals because it conflicts with the family's expectations about cleanliness. What is the strongest co-educational response?

A.Ask about the family's meaning and concerns, explain the educational intention, and negotiate a practical approach that protects the child and the relationship

B.State that the EAJE's pedagogy always overrides family preferences and close the discussion

C.Abandon all developmental goals whenever a parent expresses discomfort

D.Refer the disagreement immediately to child-protection authorities as evidence of neglect

Explanation: Co-education requires listening, explanation, and a workable adjustment consistent with the child's needs and the setting's responsibilities. It is neither institutional domination nor automatic surrender of professional judgment.

10A colleague says they feel close to losing control while caring for an infant who has cried for a long time. What should the EJE prioritize?

A.Ask the colleague to finish the shift alone so they can prove professional resilience

B.Arrange an immediate safe relay, ensure the infant's needs are assessed, and organize a non-punitive team review of workload, cues, and prevention

C.Move the infant to another room without telling the team or documenting the incident

D.Treat the statement as a disciplinary confession and postpone support until a formal hearing

Explanation: An immediate relay protects both child and professional. Follow-up should examine the infant's needs, the adult's stress, available support, and organizational factors so that the team can prevent unsafe escalation.

About the DEEJE Exam

The DEEJE certifies socio-educational support for young children and families, educational action supporting development, territorial partnership, and contribution to service operation.

Exam sponsor: Regional DREETS examination juries and approved training institutions under the responsible ministries. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

For entrants from 1 September 2026: six semesters, 180 ECTS, four blocks, 1,517 theory hours, and 1,925 practical hours over 55 weeks. Candidates already under the 2018 rules may complete that route through the 2028 certification session.

Time Limit

Three years (six semesters)

Passing Score

At least 10/20 in every block; compensation is permitted among units within a block but not between blocks

Exam / Certification Fees

No nationally fixed amount is published in the order; ask the training provider about charges and funding

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Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

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Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

Official block 1

Young Child & Family Support

Welcoming, observation, parent partnership, participation, ethical relationships, transitions, and safeguarding.

Official block 2

Development & Educational Action

Play, motor and language development, emotional security, health, inclusion, and environment design.

Official block 3

Territorial Partnership & Networks

Needs analysis, PMI and other partners, access, prevention, and coordinated early-childhood action.

Official block 4

Service & Professional Context

Team reflection, projects, documentation, quality improvement, law, and organizational responsibilities.

Preparing for the DEEJE Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: At least 10/20 in every block; compensation is permitted among units within a block but not between blocks
Assessment: For entrants from 1 September 2026: six semesters, 180 ECTS, four blocks, 1,517 theory hours, and 1,925 practical hours over 55 weeks. Candidates already under the 2018 rules may complete that route through the 2028 certification session.
Time limit: Three years (six semesters)
Exam / certification fees: No nationally fixed amount is published in the order; ask the training provider about charges and funding Official sources

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DEEJE: Suggested Study Strategy

1Use observation to form cautious hypotheses and plan proportionate responses; avoid diagnosing from one behaviour.

2Practise the official dossier and oral defence in addition to concept review.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for DEEJE training under the 2026 framework?

Applicants need the baccalauréat, an accepted level-4 qualification, or eligibility under the higher-education validation route in Education Code article D. 613-40. Admission combines the national application route where applicable with an interview intended to assess aptitude and motivation.

Does this bank reproduce the DEEJE assessment?

No. It reviews concepts in English MCQ form. The official route depends on continuous assessment, practical experience, professional writing, and oral defence, and national sources reviewed did not publish a selectable assessment-language list.