RNRF DCF Exam (Latest Update 2025 /
2026) Questions and Verified Answers
[Grade A]
Fines can be levied against a licensee that is out of compliance. - correct answer true
Including a child with special needs in your program makes a positive impact on the
lives of many people? - correct answer true
child care for the midly ill - correct answer the care of children with short-term
illness or symptoms of illness or disability. Care is 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 part of a regularly licensed child care facility, for a period
of less than 24 hours per day
specialized child care facilities - correct answer are licensed programs that provide
child care for more than five mildly ill children unrelated to the operator, which receive
a payment, fee, or grant for any of the children receiving care, wherever operated, and
whether or not operated for profit. These programs were created by the Legislature in
order to implement standards, in conjunction with the Florida Department of Health,
specific to caring for mildly ill children, such as those with the flu
drop in child care - correct answer a child care arrangement where families
occasionally leave their child for no more than four hours but remain on the premises,
such as child care at a shopping mall. A communication system must be provided to
the family to ensure they can return immediately to the child if necessary.
evening child care - correct answer child care provided during the evening hours,
which are defined as 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. During evening child care, personnel must
remain awake at all times. When children are awake, child care personnel must
provide direct supervision. When children are sleeping, staff must be within sight and
hearing of all children. While children are sleeping, there must be enough staff to meet
the staff-to-child ratios within the building, on the same floor; and they must be
available to respond, if needed. If a program only provides evening child care, they are
not required to provide outdoor space. The program director is not required to have a
Director Credential, nor do staff need to have staff credentials.
access - correct answer During the child care program's operational hours and the
times the children are in care, the program must allow parents, guardians, and the
licensing authority access to the program. A parent or guardian must have access to
the child care program in person and by telephone.
,RNRF DCF Exam (Latest Update 2025 /
2026) Questions and Verified Answers
[Grade A]
programs exempt from licensure - correct answer Public and Non-Public Schools—
School Day
Programs for Children Grades Six and Above
School-Age Programs That Meet Certain Criteria
Instructional/Tutorial Programs
Open Access Programs
National Membership Organizations That Meet Certain Criteria
Summer Day Camps and 24-hour Camps
Vacation Bible Schools
Transient Establishments (hotels, resorts, and similar establishments)
Non-Custodial In Home Care
Religious Exemption Pursuant To s. 402.316, F.S.
public and non public schools- school day - correct answer school programs for
preschool-age children that are operated and staffed directly by the school and that
meet age-appropriate standards as adopted by the State Board of Education are
exempt from licensure. Also exempt are the integral programs offered by public
schools for children under three years of age who are eligible for participation in the
program under provisions of Public Law No. 94-142 or Public Law No. 99-457. These
programs may only provide child care before or afterschool and during school
holidays, such as a teacher planning day.
programs fro children grades 6 and up - correct answer These programs are not
designated as Gold Seal Quality Care providers, and they provide child care exclusively
for children in grades six and above
school age programs that meet certain criteria - correct answer If the program is
located on a public or non-public school site, is operated directly by that school, and
serves only school-age children who attend the school during the day, then it is
exempt from licensure. The program may provide services during any out-of-school
times, including before school, after school, on teacher planning days, holidays, and
intercessions that occur during the school district's academic calendar year. They
must follow standards set by the Florida Building Code State Requirements for Public
Educational Facilities.
instructional/tutorial programs - correct answer Have a single instructional/tutorial
purpose
Is the only service they provide
Cannot cater, serve, or prepare meals
, RNRF DCF Exam (Latest Update 2025 /
2026) Questions and Verified Answers
[Grade A]
Instructional/tutorial session may not exceed two hours for one session or three
hours for a session with multiple academic areas
Instructional and tutorial programs cannot be designated as Gold Seal and cannot
contract to deliver a School Readiness program.
open access programs - correct answer Operate for less than four hours per day,
Including any out-of-school times, such as before school, after school, on teacher
planning days, holidays, and intercessions that occur during the school district's
official academic calendar year
Do not
Assume responsibility for supervision
Provide transportation for field trips
Serve or prepare any meals
`
national membership organizations that meet certain criteria - correct answer
Recognized in at least ten states,
Which are created for the purpose of providing activities that contribute to the
development of good character/good sportsmanship
Must comply with the association's purposes and procedures;
Meet minimum standards; and
Be in good standing for all of their before school, after school, and out-of-school
programs
Nonprofit membership organizations that are associated with national organizations -
correct answer must submit an annual attestation to the Department and comply with
background screening requirements.
summer day camps and 24 hour camps - correct answer Recreational, educational,
and other enrichment programs operated during summer vacations for children who
are five years of age or older on or before September 1.
Not inspected or regulated by the department,
Are required to have all personnel screened through the background screening
clearinghouse with a level 2 background screening and a signed child care attestation
of good moral character
2026) Questions and Verified Answers
[Grade A]
Fines can be levied against a licensee that is out of compliance. - correct answer true
Including a child with special needs in your program makes a positive impact on the
lives of many people? - correct answer true
child care for the midly ill - correct answer the care of children with short-term
illness or symptoms of illness or disability. Care is 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 part of a regularly licensed child care facility, for a period
of less than 24 hours per day
specialized child care facilities - correct answer are licensed programs that provide
child care for more than five mildly ill children unrelated to the operator, which receive
a payment, fee, or grant for any of the children receiving care, wherever operated, and
whether or not operated for profit. These programs were created by the Legislature in
order to implement standards, in conjunction with the Florida Department of Health,
specific to caring for mildly ill children, such as those with the flu
drop in child care - correct answer a child care arrangement where families
occasionally leave their child for no more than four hours but remain on the premises,
such as child care at a shopping mall. A communication system must be provided to
the family to ensure they can return immediately to the child if necessary.
evening child care - correct answer child care provided during the evening hours,
which are defined as 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. During evening child care, personnel must
remain awake at all times. When children are awake, child care personnel must
provide direct supervision. When children are sleeping, staff must be within sight and
hearing of all children. While children are sleeping, there must be enough staff to meet
the staff-to-child ratios within the building, on the same floor; and they must be
available to respond, if needed. If a program only provides evening child care, they are
not required to provide outdoor space. The program director is not required to have a
Director Credential, nor do staff need to have staff credentials.
access - correct answer During the child care program's operational hours and the
times the children are in care, the program must allow parents, guardians, and the
licensing authority access to the program. A parent or guardian must have access to
the child care program in person and by telephone.
,RNRF DCF Exam (Latest Update 2025 /
2026) Questions and Verified Answers
[Grade A]
programs exempt from licensure - correct answer Public and Non-Public Schools—
School Day
Programs for Children Grades Six and Above
School-Age Programs That Meet Certain Criteria
Instructional/Tutorial Programs
Open Access Programs
National Membership Organizations That Meet Certain Criteria
Summer Day Camps and 24-hour Camps
Vacation Bible Schools
Transient Establishments (hotels, resorts, and similar establishments)
Non-Custodial In Home Care
Religious Exemption Pursuant To s. 402.316, F.S.
public and non public schools- school day - correct answer school programs for
preschool-age children that are operated and staffed directly by the school and that
meet age-appropriate standards as adopted by the State Board of Education are
exempt from licensure. Also exempt are the integral programs offered by public
schools for children under three years of age who are eligible for participation in the
program under provisions of Public Law No. 94-142 or Public Law No. 99-457. These
programs may only provide child care before or afterschool and during school
holidays, such as a teacher planning day.
programs fro children grades 6 and up - correct answer These programs are not
designated as Gold Seal Quality Care providers, and they provide child care exclusively
for children in grades six and above
school age programs that meet certain criteria - correct answer If the program is
located on a public or non-public school site, is operated directly by that school, and
serves only school-age children who attend the school during the day, then it is
exempt from licensure. The program may provide services during any out-of-school
times, including before school, after school, on teacher planning days, holidays, and
intercessions that occur during the school district's academic calendar year. They
must follow standards set by the Florida Building Code State Requirements for Public
Educational Facilities.
instructional/tutorial programs - correct answer Have a single instructional/tutorial
purpose
Is the only service they provide
Cannot cater, serve, or prepare meals
, RNRF DCF Exam (Latest Update 2025 /
2026) Questions and Verified Answers
[Grade A]
Instructional/tutorial session may not exceed two hours for one session or three
hours for a session with multiple academic areas
Instructional and tutorial programs cannot be designated as Gold Seal and cannot
contract to deliver a School Readiness program.
open access programs - correct answer Operate for less than four hours per day,
Including any out-of-school times, such as before school, after school, on teacher
planning days, holidays, and intercessions that occur during the school district's
official academic calendar year
Do not
Assume responsibility for supervision
Provide transportation for field trips
Serve or prepare any meals
`
national membership organizations that meet certain criteria - correct answer
Recognized in at least ten states,
Which are created for the purpose of providing activities that contribute to the
development of good character/good sportsmanship
Must comply with the association's purposes and procedures;
Meet minimum standards; and
Be in good standing for all of their before school, after school, and out-of-school
programs
Nonprofit membership organizations that are associated with national organizations -
correct answer must submit an annual attestation to the Department and comply with
background screening requirements.
summer day camps and 24 hour camps - correct answer Recreational, educational,
and other enrichment programs operated during summer vacations for children who
are five years of age or older on or before September 1.
Not inspected or regulated by the department,
Are required to have all personnel screened through the background screening
clearinghouse with a level 2 background screening and a signed child care attestation
of good moral character
