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What is the purpose of an investigation in a DCF case?
A. Punish the family
B. Determine if abuse or neglect occurred
C. Provide financial aid
D. Remove all children automatically
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The purpose of an investigation is to assess allegations
and determine whether abuse or neglect has occurred and what
level of risk exists.
OBSERVATION 7 SCREENING (BOSR): Childcare professionals
observe and screen children so they can
CORRECT ANSWER:
1. facilitate the growth and development of every child in their
program
2.detect early signs of developmental delay or dissabilty
3. identify signs of child abuse or neglect
BOSR: Observations and screenings describe
CORRECT ANSWER:
,how early childhood professionals use certain methods to help them
pay attention to the behavior and development of children under
their care
BOSR: Define observation
CORRECT ANSWER:
an ongoing process in which child care professionals recognize and
document identifiable milestones as they appear, using tools such as
checklists, anecdotal records, and running records.
BOSR: Define screening
CORRECT ANSWER:
an ongoing process in which childcare professionals use specialized
observation and documentation tools to identify, document, and
monitor typical development or possible developmental delay
BOSR: Child care professionals should not
CORRECT ANSWER:
attempt to diagnose delay or disability but instead document
patterns of development
BOSR: Child care programs observe and screen children because
these processes support
CORRECT ANSWER:
quality curriculum development, help parents support growth and
development at home, allow timely referral for early intervention
services, provide a common reference point and basis for
interaction between parents, staff, and proffesionals
RULES & REGULATIONS (RNRF): for children birth-1 years old, there
must be one staff for every
CORRECT ANSWER:
4 children
,RNRF: For children 1-2 there must be one staff for every
CORRECT ANSWER:
6 children
RNRF: For children 2-3 there must be one staff for every
CORRECT ANSWER:
11 children
RNRF: For children 3-4 there must be one staff for every
CORRECT ANSWER:
15 children
RNRF: For children 4-5 there must be one staff for every
CORRECT ANSWER:
20 children
RNRF: For children 5+ there must be one staff for every
CORRECT ANSWER:
25 children
RNRF: 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
CORRECT ANSWER:
4 children of any age group
RNRF: In groups of mixed age ranges where 1 year of age are
included, one staff member shall be responsible for no more than
CORRECT ANSWER:
6 children of any age group
, RNRF: When children 2 years of age and older are in care, the staff
to children ratio shall be based on the age group with
CORRECT ANSWER:
the largest number of children within the group
RNRF:Child care laws, rules, and regulations are in place to protect
CORRECT ANSWER:
children, families, and child care professionals
RNRF: Laws, rules, and regulations relating to childcare and enforce
these rules by licensing and inspecting childcare facilities
CORRECT ANSWER:
The Florida department of children and families
RNRF: Inspects facilities and educates child care professionals
about minimizing fire & other threats to safety
CORRECT ANSWER:
Local fire department and private investigators
RNRF: This agency determines ordinances pertaining to public
health and inspects facilities to enforce these ordinances
CORRECT ANSWER:
Local county health department
RNRF: Establishes, regulates, and enforces rules and local
ordinances which must meet or exceed state standards
CORRECT ANSWER:
Local licensing agencies
CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT (CGDR): Specific body
changes and increases in the child's size such as height, weight,
head circumference and BMI