Regulations for Facilities
For children from birth through 1, there must be one staff for every _ children - ANS4
For children 1 through 2, there must be one staff for every _ children - ANS6
For children 2 through 3, there must be one staff for every _ children - ANS11
For children 3 through 4, there must be one staff for every _ children - ANS15
For children 4 through 5, there must be one staff for every _ children - ANS20
For children 5+, there must be one staff for every _ children - ANS25
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 _ children of any age group. - ANS4
In groups of mixed age ranges, where 1 year of age are included, one staff member shall be
responsible for no more than _children of any age group - ANS6
When children 2 year of age and older are in care, the staff-to-children ratio shall be based
on the age group with the _______ number of children within the group - ANSlargest
Child care laws, rules, and regulations are in place to protect - ANSchildren, families, and
child care professionals.
Laws, rules, and regulations relating to child care exist in Florida to protect children from -
ANSabuse, neglect, injury, and exploitation.
Determine states rules pertaining to childcare and enforces these rules by licensing and
inspecting childcare facilities - ANSThe Florida Department of children and families
Inspects childcare facilities and educates child care professionals about minimizing fires &
other threats to safety - ANSLocal fire departments; private investigators
This agency determines ordinances pertaining to public health and inspects childcare
facilities to enforce these ordinances - ANSLocal county health department
Establishes regulates and enforces rules and local ordinances which must meet or exceed
state standards - ANSLocal licensing agencies
, _______ Role is to put into place rules and regulations which uphold the Florida statues and
the legislative intent of those statues. They also enforce laws rules and regulations -
ANSDCF
DCF's mission is to - ANSEnsure the health safety and well-being of the children of the state
while in care through licensing and regulatory activities. The purpose of this program is to
ensure that children are well cared for in a safe healthy positive and educational
environment by trained qualified child care staff.
The _______ _____ ________ are made up by the individual laws which pass the
legislature. Each year new statues appeared for the first time some are rewritten or
amended and some stay the same. - ANSFlorida State Statues
________ are written by and proposed by the Florida Senate and House of Representatves.
- ANSStatutes
The Florida State Statues are written by ______ and ___ while the Florida Administrative
Code is written by ___. FAC is based on statutes. - ANSThe Florida State Statues are
written by SENATE and HOR while the Florida Administrative Code is written by DCF. FAC is
based on statutes.
The _______________ passed in 1990, prohibiting discrimination of people who are
handicapped or disabled. - ANSThe Americans with Disabilities Act passed in 1990,
prohibiting discrimination of people who are handicapped or disabled.
The Florida statues contain __ ______, or topic areas. - ANS48 titles
These 48 titles are divided into ____ ________. - ANS1013 chapters
All chapters are divided into - ANSSections and each section may have severely
subsections. Sub sections may have sub sub sections.
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The primary role of the child care professional is to - ANSKeep children safe. Provide good
nutrition and a healthy environment. Create an environment for learning.
What kind of records are checked during a screening? - ANSEmployment history
Local criminal records checks through local law enforcement agencies
Fingerprints
Statewide criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Federal criminal records checks through the federal bureau of investigation
Who is the secretary of Children and Family services? - ANSDavid Wilkins
Where are the secretary's offices located? - ANSThe DCF's main office are located in
Tallahassee