RNRF DCF PRACTICE TEST 2026 TESTED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ Religious Exempt Accreditation
Answer: Faith-based child care programs must be accredited by or
members of organizations that have adopted and published
accrediting standards for health, safety, and sanitation and
Require their child care programs to comply with these and local
standards.
Must be required to meet the requirements in ss. 402.305 and
402.3055, F.S., Relating to background screening.
◉ faith based voluntary and mandatory licensure
Answer: Some faith-based child care programs may choose to
pursue voluntary licensure rather than religious exemption. Once
licensed, though, a religious exempt program cannot withdraw from
licensure.
In other cases, faith-based child care programs that have been in
operation since July 1, 1974 may be in a county or city that has state
or local child care licensing requirements that mandate licensure.
◉ Gold Seal Quality Care Accrediting
,Answer: Recognizes child care facilities, large family child care
homes, and family day care homes that have been accredited by an
approved accrediting association
Program must not have any of the following within the past two
years:
Class I violations
Three or more Class II violations of the same licensing standard
Citations for the same Class III violation three or more times and
failed to correct the problem within the past year
◉ Local Licensing Agencies
Answer: A county whose licensing standards meet or exceed the
minimum state standards
In Florida, the following counties are locally licensed:
Broward
Hillsborough
Palm Beach
Pinellas
Sarasota
◉ Partnering State Agencies
, Answer: State Fire Marshal
Department of Children and Families Background Screening
Clearinghouse
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Florida Office of Early Learning
Florida Department of Health
Local County Government Agencies
◉ Caring for Our Children
Answer: is a publication that outlines the national health and safety
performance standards guidelines for early care and education
programs. The purpose of this book is to ensure children have safe
environments for their child care needs.
◉ License Application Process and Minimum Age Requirements
Answer: Must have an annual application approved by the
Department in order to operate as a child care facility
May not be used for any business or purpose that is unrelated to
providing child care
Operator of a child care facility must be at least 21 years old
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ Religious Exempt Accreditation
Answer: Faith-based child care programs must be accredited by or
members of organizations that have adopted and published
accrediting standards for health, safety, and sanitation and
Require their child care programs to comply with these and local
standards.
Must be required to meet the requirements in ss. 402.305 and
402.3055, F.S., Relating to background screening.
◉ faith based voluntary and mandatory licensure
Answer: Some faith-based child care programs may choose to
pursue voluntary licensure rather than religious exemption. Once
licensed, though, a religious exempt program cannot withdraw from
licensure.
In other cases, faith-based child care programs that have been in
operation since July 1, 1974 may be in a county or city that has state
or local child care licensing requirements that mandate licensure.
◉ Gold Seal Quality Care Accrediting
,Answer: Recognizes child care facilities, large family child care
homes, and family day care homes that have been accredited by an
approved accrediting association
Program must not have any of the following within the past two
years:
Class I violations
Three or more Class II violations of the same licensing standard
Citations for the same Class III violation three or more times and
failed to correct the problem within the past year
◉ Local Licensing Agencies
Answer: A county whose licensing standards meet or exceed the
minimum state standards
In Florida, the following counties are locally licensed:
Broward
Hillsborough
Palm Beach
Pinellas
Sarasota
◉ Partnering State Agencies
, Answer: State Fire Marshal
Department of Children and Families Background Screening
Clearinghouse
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Florida Office of Early Learning
Florida Department of Health
Local County Government Agencies
◉ Caring for Our Children
Answer: is a publication that outlines the national health and safety
performance standards guidelines for early care and education
programs. The purpose of this book is to ensure children have safe
environments for their child care needs.
◉ License Application Process and Minimum Age Requirements
Answer: Must have an annual application approved by the
Department in order to operate as a child care facility
May not be used for any business or purpose that is unrelated to
providing child care
Operator of a child care facility must be at least 21 years old
