RULES AND REGULATIONS 2025
DCF
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION
QUESTION 1
The outdoor play area should be clean and free of what things? What is the
minimum square feet of usable space outdoors per child? - ANSWERS-Must be
free of litter, nails, glass, and other hazards. 45 ft.² of usable outdoor play space.
QUESTION 2
How should children be supervised outdoors? - ANSWERS-Personnel must situate
them selves in the outdoor play area so that all children can be observed indirect
supervision provided.
QUESTION 3
What is the safe fence height for an outdoor play area? - ANSWERS-Fence needs
to be at least 4 feet high
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QUESTION 4
What minimum space between individuals napping and sleeping is? - ANSWERS-
A minimum distance of 18 inches must be maintained around individuals napping.
Exit areas must be clear in ordinance with fire safety regulations.
QUESTION 5
What type of supervision is needed during toileting? - ANSWERS-Children must
receive supervision and care in ordinance with their age. They must be accounted
for at all times.
QUESTION 6
Describe what a correct toileting facility should contain - ANSWERS-Running
water, soap, trash receptacles, toilet paper and disposable towels, or drying
machine is required. Sinks/toilets cleaned at least once a day.
QUESTION 7
List 2 fire safety requirements in a child care facility. - ANSWERS-At least one
corded phone any childcare facility neither locked Nora located as a pay station.
• 1 fire drill a month
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DCF
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION
QUESTION 1
The outdoor play area should be clean and free of what things? What is the
minimum square feet of usable space outdoors per child? - ANSWERS-Must be
free of litter, nails, glass, and other hazards. 45 ft.² of usable outdoor play space.
QUESTION 2
How should children be supervised outdoors? - ANSWERS-Personnel must situate
them selves in the outdoor play area so that all children can be observed indirect
supervision provided.
QUESTION 3
What is the safe fence height for an outdoor play area? - ANSWERS-Fence needs
to be at least 4 feet high
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DCF
QUESTION 4
What minimum space between individuals napping and sleeping is? - ANSWERS-
A minimum distance of 18 inches must be maintained around individuals napping.
Exit areas must be clear in ordinance with fire safety regulations.
QUESTION 5
What type of supervision is needed during toileting? - ANSWERS-Children must
receive supervision and care in ordinance with their age. They must be accounted
for at all times.
QUESTION 6
Describe what a correct toileting facility should contain - ANSWERS-Running
water, soap, trash receptacles, toilet paper and disposable towels, or drying
machine is required. Sinks/toilets cleaned at least once a day.
QUESTION 7
List 2 fire safety requirements in a child care facility. - ANSWERS-At least one
corded phone any childcare facility neither locked Nora located as a pay station.
• 1 fire drill a month
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