DCF/RNRF CHILD CARE FACILITY RULES &
REGULATIONS TEST PRACTICE QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS
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1. Child care - ANSWER ✔ - The care, protection, and supervision of a child, for a period of less than
24hrs a day on a regular basis, which supplements parental care, enrichment, 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.
2. Active - ANSWER ✔ - Is the status of a candidates awarded credential or certification signifying
requirements have been successfully met.
3. Age appropriate - ANSWER ✔ - Right size, child sized, or adapted so that a child can use safely, and
suitable to the chronological age range and developmental characteristics of a specific age group of
children or child. This means the materials/equipment with a specified age range by the
manufacturer must be followed when being used by children.
4. Before-school and after-school site - ANSWER ✔ - Refers to a program, Regardless of the location
that provides childcare for children who are only five years old and I am rolled in an intern a
kindergarten program or a grade one and a club during a school district academic calendar year.
5. Classroom/Room/Designated Space - ANSWER ✔ - Means a learning space or room in which care is
provided or classes are held and where learning can take place uninterrupted by outside
distractions.
6. Direct supervision - ANSWER ✔ - Means actively watching and directing children's activities with in
the same room or designated outdoor play area, during transportation, any activity outside of the
facility, and responding to the needs of each child while in care.
7. Director - ANSWER ✔ - operator as defined in section 402.302(13), F.S., who is the on-site
administrator or individual who has the primary responsibility for the day-to-day operation,
supervision, and administration of a child care facility.
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REGULATIONS TEST PRACTICE QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS
FL DCF 40hr Training Course
1. Child care - ANSWER ✔ - The care, protection, and supervision of a child, for a period of less than
24hrs a day on a regular basis, which supplements parental care, enrichment, 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.
2. Active - ANSWER ✔ - Is the status of a candidates awarded credential or certification signifying
requirements have been successfully met.
3. Age appropriate - ANSWER ✔ - Right size, child sized, or adapted so that a child can use safely, and
suitable to the chronological age range and developmental characteristics of a specific age group of
children or child. This means the materials/equipment with a specified age range by the
manufacturer must be followed when being used by children.
4. Before-school and after-school site - ANSWER ✔ - Refers to a program, Regardless of the location
that provides childcare for children who are only five years old and I am rolled in an intern a
kindergarten program or a grade one and a club during a school district academic calendar year.
5. Classroom/Room/Designated Space - ANSWER ✔ - Means a learning space or room in which care is
provided or classes are held and where learning can take place uninterrupted by outside
distractions.
6. Direct supervision - ANSWER ✔ - Means actively watching and directing children's activities with in
the same room or designated outdoor play area, during transportation, any activity outside of the
facility, and responding to the needs of each child while in care.
7. Director - ANSWER ✔ - operator as defined in section 402.302(13), F.S., who is the on-site
administrator or individual who has the primary responsibility for the day-to-day operation,
supervision, and administration of a child care facility.
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