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DCF FACILITY RULES & REGULATIONS
FINAL EXAM WITH 100+ STRUCTURED
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The Florida Statutes - ANSWER>>>>>>>are made up by the individual laws which were passed by the Legislature. Each year, new statutes appear for the first time, some are rewritten or amended, and some stay the same. Statutes are written and proposed by the Florida Senate and House of Representatives. They are signed into law by the governor. The Florida Administrative Code - ANSWER>>>>>>>is made up of rules that are created by the Department of Children and Families and enforced by the Depatment of Children and Families and many other state local agencies. Rules and regulations are based on the Florida Statutues. The Florida Department of Children and Families governs many aspects of child care in the state, and its staff members write the rules and regulations that appear in the Florida Administrative Code. The Americans with Disabilities Act - ANSWER>>>>>>>passed in 1990, prohibits discrimination against people who are handicapped or disabled. Its goals are to promote community integration by prohibiting discrimination based on disability; to create early intervention services for infants and todlers (ages birth to 3 years) with special needs and their families; and to provide non-discriminatory, multidisciplinary evaluation by qualified professionals. What kinds of records are checked during a screening? - ANSWER>>>>>>>Employment History Local criminal records check through local law enforcement agencies Fingerprints Statewide criminal record checks through the Department of Law Enforcement Federal criminal records check through the FBI
402.3055 Child Care Personnel Requirements The licensing agency_________the applicant, in writing, that the license has been denied, and states why that decision was reached. - ANSWER>>>>>>>notifies 402.3055 Child Care Personnel Requirements If a local licensing agency denied the application, the applicant has ________________days to file a written request for a hearing. - ANSWER>>>>>>> 15 days 402.3055 Child Care Personnel Requirements The local licensing agency must hold that hearing within ______days of the applicant's request. - ANSWER>>>>>>>30 days 402.3055 Child Care Personnel Requirements If the denial stands, the applicant may _______to the Department of Children and Families. The Department of Children and Families' hearing must be held as described by statute. - ANSWER>>>>>>>appeal 402.307 Approval of licensing agency "Promulgation" means "_____________". This first subsection says that when the Department of Children and Families announces minimum state standards, each county in Florida has to provide it with a copy of its own minimum standards if they are different from the State's. - ANSWER>>>>>>>to publicly announce 402.307 Approval of licensing agency Each county also has to tell the Department of Children and Families how it plans to - ANSWER>>>>>>>license programs. 402.307 Approval of licensing agency The Department of Children and Families will review local minimum standards. If they ___________________________the Department of Chikdren Families' standards, the Department of Children and Families will ___________________a local licensing agency. - ANSWER>>>>>>>meet or exceed......approve
The Department of Children and Families must_________inspections, and if there are conflicts between inspectors, it must resolve them. - ANSWER>>>>>>>coordinate 402.308 Issuance of license If a _______________________has been submitted and _____________are met, a license will be issued. - ANSWER>>>>>>>licensing fee...........all standards 402.308 Issuance of license
Provisional license A provisional license may be issued to a facility which is out of compliance but can complete corrective action within ______ months. - ANSWER>>>>>>>six 402.310 Disciplinary actions; hearings upon denial, suspension, or revocation of license; administrative fines __________________can be levied againstt a licensee that is out of compliance. - ANSWER>>>>>>>Fines Reasonable Accomodation _________ - ANSWER>>>>>>>involves making physical facilities, toys, and equipment readily accessible to and usable by a child with disabilities, so that he or she may participate. Code - ANSWER>>>>>>>At the state level, this includes rules set forth in Florida Administrative Code. Rules - ANSWER>>>>>>>Specific details drawn up by an agency to support a law, and A license will not be issed to any facility that has a staff member who ______________the screening process. - ANSWER>>>>>>>has failed
enforced by the court. Regulations - ANSWER>>>>>>>A legal decision that is enacted by a state agency. Legislators - ANSWER>>>>>>>A body of people whose job is to enact laws. Parents - ANSWER>>>>>>>A person who has legal custody of a child. Ordinance - ANSWER>>>>>>>A piece of legislation that is passed at the local level. Legislation - ANSWER>>>>>>>A document that is discussed or voted onby the State Legislature or Federal House or Senate Custodial Parent - ANSWER>>>>>>>A parent who has been awarded custody of children after a divorce. Regulatory Agency - ANSWER>>>>>>>A government body responsible for directing activities according to rule, principle or law. State Law - ANSWER>>>>>>>A bill that has been passed by the State House and Senate and approved by the governor. Guardian - ANSWER>>>>>>>A person who is declared legally responsible for the care of a child by a court of law. Minimum standards - ANSWER>>>>>>>These are the basic requirements permitted by law or authority to operate a child care program. 65C-22.001 - ANSWER>>>>>>>General Information 65C-22.002 - ANSWER>>>>>>>Physical Environment 65C-22.003 - ANSWER>>>>>>>Training 65C-22.004 - ANSWER>>>>>>>Health Related Requirements
Posting a notice in a conspicuous location at the facility, incorporating information in any existing newsletter, individual letters or files. 402.305(18) F.S. 65C-22.001 (General Information) Minimum Age Requirements - ANSWER>>>>>>>There must be a staff person at least 21 years of age on the premises at all times. (in the absence of the operator) 402.305(4) - ANSWER>>>>>>>Mixed Age Groups---Where children under 1 year of age are included, one staff person should be responsible for no more than 4 children of any age group. Where children 1 year of age but under 2 years of age are included, one staff person shall be responsible for no more than 6 children of any group. For children from birth through 1 year of age, there must be one child care personnel for every ___children. - ANSWER>>>>>>> 4 For children 1 year of age or older, but under 2 years of age, there must be one staff member for every ____children. - ANSWER>>>>>>> 6 For children 2 years of age or older, but under 3 years of age, there must be one staff member for every_____children. - ANSWER>>>>>>> 11 For children 3 years of age or older, but under 4 years of age, there must be one staff member for every ____children. - ANSWER>>>>>>> 15 For children 4 years of age or older, but under 5 years of age, there must be one staff member for every ____ children. - ANSWER>>>>>>> 20 For children 5 years of age or older, there must be one staff member for every ____children. - ANSWER>>>>>>> 25
(Mixed Ratios) In groups of mixed age ranges, where children under 1 year of age are included, one staff member shall be responsible for no more than ____children of any age group. - ANSWER>>>>>>> In groups of mixed age ranges, where children 1 year but under 2 years of age are included, one staff member shall be responsible for no more than ____children of any age group. - ANSWER>>>>>>> 6 When children 2 years of age and older are in care, the staff-to-children ratio shall be based on the age group with the _______number of children within the group. - ANSWER>>>>>>>largest Direct supervision - ANSWER>>>>>>>Means watching and directing children's activities with the same rooom or designated outdoor play area. Naptime supervision - ANSWER>>>>>>>Sufficient staff are in close proximity. Pool---certified lifeguard Field trips - ANSWER>>>>>>>One additional adult for every 20 children, a child care facility must have one (1) credentialed staff member. 1 One Year Old, 24 School Age Children requires - ANSWER>>>>>>>5 caregivers 1 Two Year Old, 8 Three Year Olds and 6 Four Year Olds require - ANSWER>>>>>>> 1 Caregiver 8 Two Year Olds require - ANSWER>>>>>>>1 Caregiver 6 Infants require - ANSWER>>>>>>>2 Caregivers 16 Two Year Olds require - ANSWER>>>>>>>2 Caregivers Transportation - ANSWER>>>>>>>The number of people in the vehicle cannot exceed
65C-22.002 Physical Environment - ANSWER>>>>>>>(General Requirements) The facility must be clean and safe. It can't be used for an unsafe activity while chidren are present. Animals must have current immunizations and be healthy and clean. Buildings must meet local building codes---design and construction of a new child care facility or modification to an existing facility. 65C-22.002 Physical Environment - ANSWER>>>>>>>Rooms Occupied by Children A foot candle measures the amount of light that actually falls on a surface, such as a floor or table. At all times lighting must be sufficient to visually observe and supervise chidren, including during naptime to ensure safety and wellbeing. 65C-22.002 Indoor Floor Space - ANSWER>>>>>>>The Department of Children requires either 20 or 35 square feet of usable floor space per child, depending on when the facility was first licensed. In addition to the total facility minimum square footage per child, each room that is routinely occupied by children must also have a minimum of 20 square feet or 35 square feet. The square foot requirement may be suspended during specific times of the day. 65C-22.002 Outdoor Play Area - ANSWER>>>>>>>DCF requires 45 square feet of safe area play area for 1/2 of the facility's population over 1 year of age. "Safe" is defined. Urban facilities are given permission to substitute. Outdoor Space Requirements: There shall be a minimum of ______square feet of usable, safe, and sanitary outdoor
- play area per child, one (1) year of age and older. - ANSWER>>>>>>>
Current attendance record must accompany staff out of the building during drill or actual evacuation. Fire Safety - ANSWER>>>>>>>Facilities have to conform to standards set by the State Fire Marshal. Facilities must be inspected annually. A copy of approved fire inspection report must be on file with the licensing authority. Must conduct 10 fire drills a year at least 30 days apart-one during naptime, one using an alternative route and one in the presence of licensing staff. Health and Sanitation - ANSWER>>>>>>>All building must have screens on open windows or doors. Caregivers must wash hands. Child must have access to safe drinking water. Children can't share toothbrushes, towels and washcloths. Equipment and Furnishings - ANSWER>>>>>>>Toys, equipment and furnishing must be provided by the facility. They must be safe and sanitary. There are specific regulations for outdoor equipment, and these are in place to maintain safe conditions for play.
Equipment is anchored securely. Free of rust or jagged edges. No hazardous objects. 65C-22.003 Training - ANSWER>>>>>>>Training Requirements- All Part I courses (30 hours) Part II courses (10 hours) of your choice----Early Literacy and Language Development Course Beginning Training - ANSWER>>>>>>>Beginning training means starting a course. This is accomplished by attending your first child care training instructor based course or starting an online course, acquiring an educational exemption or completing a competency examination. Exemptions from the Introductory Child Care Training - ANSWER>>>>>>>By passing the competency exams you may be exempt. There are no educational exemptions from the Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations and the Identifying Child Abuse and Neglect courses or from the department's online training courses. Documentation of Training - ANSWER>>>>>>>Training is documented by certificates of training or training transcript. Trainer Qualifications - ANSWER>>>>>>>Requirements ensure that introductory trainers have a minimum level of education and experience in early childhood education. Annual in-service training - ANSWER>>>>>>>In-service training is training that is completed on an annual basis to improve knowledge about the child care profession. All childcare professionals must complete 10 hours of training annually. Staff Credentials - ANSWER>>>>>>>National Early Childhood Credential: Birth through Five Florida Chil Care Professional Credential; Florida Department of Education Child Care Apprenticeship Certificate; Early Childhood Professional Certificate; School Age Professional Certificate or formal education qualifications. Director Credential - ANSWER>>>>>>>Education and Experience
65C-22.006 Record Keeping - ANSWER>>>>>>>Children's Health Requirements DH Form 3040 Student Health Examination; DH Form 680 Florida Certification of Immunization DH Form 681 Religious Exemptions School age children who are enrolled in a public school are not required to have these records on file at the facility. Enrollment Information - ANSWER>>>>>>>Enrollment forms must be kept current and children cannot be released to any other custodial parent, or other peron authorized in writing. Parents should receive a copy of Know Your Child Care Center. Parents receive a copy of disciplinary procedure. Info on flu in August and September Other than medical, enrollment, and personnel records, what other records should one find on file at a child care facility? - ANSWER>>>>>>>Daily Attendance, Record of accidents and injuries, Emergency evacuation plans, Record of monthly fire drills, Documentation of First Aid and CPR training, Parental permission for field trips, Daily menus and Specialized diet documentation. 65C-22.007 Evening Child Care (Hours of Care) - ANSWER>>>>>>>6:00 p.m.-7: a.m. Supervision - ANSWER>>>>>>>Staff must remain awake at all times. While children are awake, direct supervision must be provided. Exemptions - ANSWER>>>>>>>For centers providing evening care only, outdoor space is not required. CDA or credentialed staff is not required for Evening Child Care Staff. Director credentialed staff is not required of Evening Child Care. 65C-22.008 School Age Child Care - ANSWER>>>>>>>DefinitionsL
School Age Child means a child who is at least 5 years old by September 1st of the beginning of the school year and who is attending kindergarten through grade 5. School Age Child Care Program- Means before and after school programs that are licensed and serve only school age children. Licensure Requirements - ANSWER>>>>>>>No license is required for programs located in public/nonpublic school sites who exclusively serve children who attend the school during the day. School Age Child Care Standards - ANSWER>>>>>>>Kindergarten or above Traffic conditions are met Staff to child ratio is exceeded by at least one staff member Written approval has been granted Student health records are not required for school age programs School Age Child Care Personnel Training Requirements - ANSWER>>>>>>>Training provided at a national organization that includes evidence of competency or any of the other Part II training courses developed by the Department of Children and Families.
