DCF RNRF Exam question with
answerss
aWhat are the roles and responsibilities of child care professionals? - --should learn the local city and
county ordinances that impact your program and follow them as well
-must understand the rules and regulations to protect the health and safety of children in care
-must document all accidents and incidents that occur in child care programs and notify the parents on
the day of the occurrence
-need to be in compliance with all of the licensing standards
-must continue their education in order to stay current on trends and issues
-Before-School and After-School sites - -programs, regardless of location, providing care for children
who are at least five years old, and who are enrolled in and attend kindergarten or above
-Child-Care Facility - -Any child care center or child care arrangement that provides care for more than
five children, unrelated to the operator, and that receives a form of payment.
-Programs exempt from Licensure - -A program that offers a specific type of care that is not included in
the definition of child care facility, such as Vacation Bible School and transient establishments
-Specialized Child Care Facility for the Mildly Ill - -The care of children with short-term illness or
symptoms of illness or disability, provided either as an exclusive service in a center specialized for this
purpose, or as a component of other child care services offered in a distinct and separate section of a
regularly licensed child care facility, for a period of less than 24 hours per day
-Religious Exempt Programs - -An accredited program that is an integral part of a church or parochial
school
-Name the key agencies that partner with the Department to regulate child care. - -1. State Fire Marshal
2. Department of Children and Families Background Screening Clearinghouse
3. Florida Department of Law Enforcement
4. Office of Early Learning
5. Zoning and Building Codes
6. Florida Department of Health
-What are the general requirements for child care programs? - --must complete an annual application
for licensure
-subject to inspections to ensure compliance with the standards
-enrollment records must be on file and contain critical information about the child
-maintaining staff-to-child ratios
-when transporting children, the driver must meet specific requirements
-Describe the components of a professional development plan. - --A goal.
-A list of the credentials and competencies for that career.
-A list of the knowledge, skills, and abilities you already have.
-A list of the knowledge, skills, and abilities you need but do not currently have.
answerss
aWhat are the roles and responsibilities of child care professionals? - --should learn the local city and
county ordinances that impact your program and follow them as well
-must understand the rules and regulations to protect the health and safety of children in care
-must document all accidents and incidents that occur in child care programs and notify the parents on
the day of the occurrence
-need to be in compliance with all of the licensing standards
-must continue their education in order to stay current on trends and issues
-Before-School and After-School sites - -programs, regardless of location, providing care for children
who are at least five years old, and who are enrolled in and attend kindergarten or above
-Child-Care Facility - -Any child care center or child care arrangement that provides care for more than
five children, unrelated to the operator, and that receives a form of payment.
-Programs exempt from Licensure - -A program that offers a specific type of care that is not included in
the definition of child care facility, such as Vacation Bible School and transient establishments
-Specialized Child Care Facility for the Mildly Ill - -The care of children with short-term illness or
symptoms of illness or disability, provided either as an exclusive service in a center specialized for this
purpose, or as a component of other child care services offered in a distinct and separate section of a
regularly licensed child care facility, for a period of less than 24 hours per day
-Religious Exempt Programs - -An accredited program that is an integral part of a church or parochial
school
-Name the key agencies that partner with the Department to regulate child care. - -1. State Fire Marshal
2. Department of Children and Families Background Screening Clearinghouse
3. Florida Department of Law Enforcement
4. Office of Early Learning
5. Zoning and Building Codes
6. Florida Department of Health
-What are the general requirements for child care programs? - --must complete an annual application
for licensure
-subject to inspections to ensure compliance with the standards
-enrollment records must be on file and contain critical information about the child
-maintaining staff-to-child ratios
-when transporting children, the driver must meet specific requirements
-Describe the components of a professional development plan. - --A goal.
-A list of the credentials and competencies for that career.
-A list of the knowledge, skills, and abilities you already have.
-A list of the knowledge, skills, and abilities you need but do not currently have.
