DCF 40hour training 2023 Questions and
Answers
Regulation - ANSWER-is a law, rule, ordinance, or other order prescribed by authority,
especially to regulate conduct.
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
A child care program is either licensed, registered or exempt from licensure. The 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-aged child care programs must be: - ANSWER-Licensed prior to operation and
for continued operation unless the program demonstrates that it is exempt
Child Care for Mildly Ill Children - ANSWER-- Staffed with early childhood professionals
and nurses while children get well
- Slower paced and provide more rest time
Drop-in Child Care - ANSWER-child care provided occasionally in a child care facility in
a shopping mall or business establishment where the child is in care for no more than a
4-hour period and the parent remains on the premises of the business at all times.
Evening Child Care - ANSWER-child care provided during the evening hours and may
encompass the hours of 6 pm to 7 am to accommodate parents who work late night
shifts.
Access - ANSWER-During the child care program's operational hour and the times the
children are in care, the program must allow parents, guardians and the licensing
authority access to the program.
Programs Exempt from Licensure - ANSWER-Public and non-public schools - school
days,
Programs for children Grades Six and Above,
School- Age programs on School sites that meet certain criteria,
Instructional/tutorial programs,
Answers
Regulation - ANSWER-is a law, rule, ordinance, or other order prescribed by authority,
especially to regulate conduct.
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
A child care program is either licensed, registered or exempt from licensure. The 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-aged child care programs must be: - ANSWER-Licensed prior to operation and
for continued operation unless the program demonstrates that it is exempt
Child Care for Mildly Ill Children - ANSWER-- Staffed with early childhood professionals
and nurses while children get well
- Slower paced and provide more rest time
Drop-in Child Care - ANSWER-child care provided occasionally in a child care facility in
a shopping mall or business establishment where the child is in care for no more than a
4-hour period and the parent remains on the premises of the business at all times.
Evening Child Care - ANSWER-child care provided during the evening hours and may
encompass the hours of 6 pm to 7 am to accommodate parents who work late night
shifts.
Access - ANSWER-During the child care program's operational hour and the times the
children are in care, the program must allow parents, guardians and the licensing
authority access to the program.
Programs Exempt from Licensure - ANSWER-Public and non-public schools - school
days,
Programs for children Grades Six and Above,
School- Age programs on School sites that meet certain criteria,
Instructional/tutorial programs,
