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legislative intent - ANSWER The Legislature establishes the intent to protect the
health, safety, and well-being of Florida's children.
Regulations - ANSWER Law, rule, ordinance, or other order prescribed by authority,
especially to regulate conduct.
Florida Statutes/ State Laws - ANSWER A Bill passed by the Florida Legislature. A
permanent collection of these rules is found in the Florida Administrative code.
Florida Administrative Code (FAC) - ANSWER Regulation is a law, rule, ordinance, or
other order prescribed by authority.
ordiance - ANSWER a law or regulation
Department of Children and Families - ANSWER provides a spectrum of services to
preserve and protect the well being of children and families
owner - ANSWER person who is licensed to operate the child care facility
Weekend Childcare - ANSWER Child care provided between the hours of 6 p.m. on
Friday and 6 a.m. on Monday
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, director - ANSWER On-site administrator or individual who has the primary
responsibility for the day-to-day operation, supervision, and administration of a child care
facility
prolonged Childcare - ANSWER allows care to be provided for 24 hours or longer for
a child whose parent or guardian works a shift of 24 hours or more
childcare facility - ANSWER Any child care center or child care arrangement that
provides care for more than five children, unrelated to the operator, and that receives a form
of payment.
School Age Childcare - ANSWER provide school aged child care before and after
school
Drop In Childcare - ANSWER a licensed program providing care for children while
families are on the premises.
Evening Child Care - ANSWER child care provided during the evening hours, which
are defined as 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Programs Exempt from Licensure - ANSWER A program that offers a specific type of
care that is not included in the definition of child care facility
Religious Exemption - ANSWER A faith based child care program that is an integral
part of a church or parochial school may qualify for religious exemption from licensure
Gold Seal Quality Care - ANSWER recognition of child care facilities that have been
accredited by an approved accrediting association
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legislative intent - ANSWER The Legislature establishes the intent to protect the
health, safety, and well-being of Florida's children.
Regulations - ANSWER Law, rule, ordinance, or other order prescribed by authority,
especially to regulate conduct.
Florida Statutes/ State Laws - ANSWER A Bill passed by the Florida Legislature. A
permanent collection of these rules is found in the Florida Administrative code.
Florida Administrative Code (FAC) - ANSWER Regulation is a law, rule, ordinance, or
other order prescribed by authority.
ordiance - ANSWER a law or regulation
Department of Children and Families - ANSWER provides a spectrum of services to
preserve and protect the well being of children and families
owner - ANSWER person who is licensed to operate the child care facility
Weekend Childcare - ANSWER Child care provided between the hours of 6 p.m. on
Friday and 6 a.m. on Monday
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, director - ANSWER On-site administrator or individual who has the primary
responsibility for the day-to-day operation, supervision, and administration of a child care
facility
prolonged Childcare - ANSWER allows care to be provided for 24 hours or longer for
a child whose parent or guardian works a shift of 24 hours or more
childcare facility - ANSWER Any child care center or child care arrangement that
provides care for more than five children, unrelated to the operator, and that receives a form
of payment.
School Age Childcare - ANSWER provide school aged child care before and after
school
Drop In Childcare - ANSWER a licensed program providing care for children while
families are on the premises.
Evening Child Care - ANSWER child care provided during the evening hours, which
are defined as 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Programs Exempt from Licensure - ANSWER A program that offers a specific type of
care that is not included in the definition of child care facility
Religious Exemption - ANSWER A faith based child care program that is an integral
part of a church or parochial school may qualify for religious exemption from licensure
Gold Seal Quality Care - ANSWER recognition of child care facilities that have been
accredited by an approved accrediting association
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