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Legislative Intent - ANSWER The Florida Statutes (F.S.) outline the legislative intent
of the child care regulations
also supports the research, which indicates that children in quality early childhood education
programs have better outcomes throughout their lives than children who are not in such
programs
The licensing standards established by the Department address the: -
ANSWER Physical environment (health, sanitation, safety, and physical
surroundings)
Children in care (health, nutrition, and development)
Rules and Regulations - ANSWER a law, rule, ordinance, or other order prescribed by
authority, especially to regulate conduct. Rules and regulations exist to protect the health
and safety of children in out-of-home care.
The Department of Children and Families' Office of Child Care Regulation -
ANSWER he licensing authority and currently regulates licensed child care facilities,
licensed family day care homes, licensed large family child care homes, and licensed mildly ill
facilities in most counties in Florida
Child care provided between the hours of 6 p.m. on Friday and 6 a.m. on Monday -
ANSWER weekend child care
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,Includes all owners, operators, employees, and volunteers working in a child care facility -
ANSWER child care personnel
Actively watching and directing children's activities within the same space, and responding
to the needs of each child while in care - ANSWER direct supervision
On-site administrator or individual who has the primary responsibility for the day-to-day
operation, supervision, and administration of a child care facility - ANSWER director
Directly supervised volunteers who participate in the federal program pursuant to 45 Code
of Federal Regulations part 2552; they work with one or more children with special or
exceptional needs in child care programs - ANSWER foster grandparents
A space or room in which care is provided or classes are held, and where learning can take
place uninterrupted by outside distractions - ANSWER classroom/room/designated
space
The boundaries that define a classroom space, which are constructed in a sturdy manner
and anchored so they are stable and secure and do not pose a threat of falling over -
ANSWER stable walls or barriers
Means the Department of Children and Families - ANSWER department
The process of destroying or reducing organisms to a safe level - ANSWER sanitize
The person who is licensed to operate the child care facility - ANSWER owner
child care - ANSWER the care, protection, and supervision of a child for a period of
less than 24 hours a day on a regular basis, which supplements parental care, enrichment,
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, and health supervision for the child, in accordance with his or her individual needs and for
which a payment, fee, or grant is made for care
main types of child care programs in Florida are - ANSWER Child Care Facilities
Specialized Child Care Mildly Ill Facilities
Family Day Care Homes
Large Family Child Care Homes
school-age child care program - ANSWER specific program providing care before and
after school or during school closures to school-age children exclusively.
must be licensed prior to operation and for continued operation, unless the program
demonstrates that it is exempt because it is located on a public/nonpublic school school site
school-age child care program must follow - ANSWER Operated and staffed directly
by that school or through a formal agreement
Serving only the school-age children attending the school during the day
Following the standards set forth by the Florida Building Code State Requirements for Public
Educational Facilities
Every child care program is licensed? - ANSWER every year
What is the name of the DCF brochure on selecting a child care provider? -
ANSWER Know your childcare facility
Fines can be levied against a licensee that is out of compliance. - ANSWER true
Including a child with special needs in your program makes a positive impact on the lives of
many people? - ANSWER true
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Legislative Intent - ANSWER The Florida Statutes (F.S.) outline the legislative intent
of the child care regulations
also supports the research, which indicates that children in quality early childhood education
programs have better outcomes throughout their lives than children who are not in such
programs
The licensing standards established by the Department address the: -
ANSWER Physical environment (health, sanitation, safety, and physical
surroundings)
Children in care (health, nutrition, and development)
Rules and Regulations - ANSWER a law, rule, ordinance, or other order prescribed by
authority, especially to regulate conduct. Rules and regulations exist to protect the health
and safety of children in out-of-home care.
The Department of Children and Families' Office of Child Care Regulation -
ANSWER he licensing authority and currently regulates licensed child care facilities,
licensed family day care homes, licensed large family child care homes, and licensed mildly ill
facilities in most counties in Florida
Child care provided between the hours of 6 p.m. on Friday and 6 a.m. on Monday -
ANSWER weekend child care
1
,Includes all owners, operators, employees, and volunteers working in a child care facility -
ANSWER child care personnel
Actively watching and directing children's activities within the same space, and responding
to the needs of each child while in care - ANSWER direct supervision
On-site administrator or individual who has the primary responsibility for the day-to-day
operation, supervision, and administration of a child care facility - ANSWER director
Directly supervised volunteers who participate in the federal program pursuant to 45 Code
of Federal Regulations part 2552; they work with one or more children with special or
exceptional needs in child care programs - ANSWER foster grandparents
A space or room in which care is provided or classes are held, and where learning can take
place uninterrupted by outside distractions - ANSWER classroom/room/designated
space
The boundaries that define a classroom space, which are constructed in a sturdy manner
and anchored so they are stable and secure and do not pose a threat of falling over -
ANSWER stable walls or barriers
Means the Department of Children and Families - ANSWER department
The process of destroying or reducing organisms to a safe level - ANSWER sanitize
The person who is licensed to operate the child care facility - ANSWER owner
child care - ANSWER the care, protection, and supervision of a child for a period of
less than 24 hours a day on a regular basis, which supplements parental care, enrichment,
2
, and health supervision for the child, in accordance with his or her individual needs and for
which a payment, fee, or grant is made for care
main types of child care programs in Florida are - ANSWER Child Care Facilities
Specialized Child Care Mildly Ill Facilities
Family Day Care Homes
Large Family Child Care Homes
school-age child care program - ANSWER specific program providing care before and
after school or during school closures to school-age children exclusively.
must be licensed prior to operation and for continued operation, unless the program
demonstrates that it is exempt because it is located on a public/nonpublic school school site
school-age child care program must follow - ANSWER Operated and staffed directly
by that school or through a formal agreement
Serving only the school-age children attending the school during the day
Following the standards set forth by the Florida Building Code State Requirements for Public
Educational Facilities
Every child care program is licensed? - ANSWER every year
What is the name of the DCF brochure on selecting a child care provider? -
ANSWER Know your childcare facility
Fines can be levied against a licensee that is out of compliance. - ANSWER true
Including a child with special needs in your program makes a positive impact on the lives of
many people? - ANSWER true
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