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DCF EXAM | STUDY BUNDLE WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS | HEALTH, SAFETY, AND NUTRITION
(2025 NEWLY UPDATED) | QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS
legislative intent .....ANSWER.....intent to protect the health,
safety, and well-being of children in establishments caring for
them
regulation .....ANSWER.....a rule, or law to regulate conduct
Florida Statues/ State Laws .....ANSWER.....a bill passed by the
Florida legislature , kept in the permanent collection (statue)
The Florida Administrative Code .....ANSWER.....where the
permanent collection of these rules are found
ordinance .....ANSWER.....a local law enacted by a county and
only applies within jurisdiction of that county
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Department of Children and Families (DCF)
.....ANSWER.....provides a spectrum of services to preserve and
protect the well being of children and families
owner .....ANSWER.....person licensed to operate the child care
facility
weekend child care .....ANSWER.....childcare provided between
the hours of 6 p.m. on Friday and 6 a.m. on Monday
director .....ANSWER.....on site administrator who has primary
responsibility for day to day operation, supervision, and
administration or a child care facility
prolonged childcare .....ANSWER.....childcare provided for 24
hours or longer
childcare facility .....ANSWER.....any child care center or child
care arrangement that provides care for more than five children
amd receives a form of payment
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school age childcare .....ANSWER.....care for children at least five
years old and enrolled in kindergarten
drop in childcare .....ANSWER.....care for no more than four hours,
while parents remain on the premises
evening child care .....ANSWER.....child care provided during 6
pm to 7 am
programs exempt from licensures .....ANSWER.....public and non
public schools, child care facilities, summer day and 24 hour
camps, large family child care homes, vbs programs
religious exemption .....ANSWER.....faith based child care
program that is an integral part of a church or parochial school
that can qualify for religious exemption from licensure
gold seal quality care .....ANSWER.....recognition of child care
facilities that have been accredited by an approved accrediting
association
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Local Licensing Agencies .....ANSWER.....These organizations,
found in some counties, regulate and enforce rules and local
ordinances which must meet or exceed state standards.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) .....ANSWER.....Act
addresses rights of individuals with disabilities in employment
and public accommodations.
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
.....ANSWER.....Provides a free appropriate public education for
students with disabilities
state laws .....ANSWER.....safety belts and seat belt usage, school
readiness program, and voluntary pre-k program
State and Local Agencies .....ANSWER.....state fire marshal,
department of children and families background screening
clearing house, florida department of law enforcement, florida
office of early learning, florida department of health, local
county government agencies
DCF EXAM | STUDY BUNDLE WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS | HEALTH, SAFETY, AND NUTRITION
(2025 NEWLY UPDATED) | QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS
legislative intent .....ANSWER.....intent to protect the health,
safety, and well-being of children in establishments caring for
them
regulation .....ANSWER.....a rule, or law to regulate conduct
Florida Statues/ State Laws .....ANSWER.....a bill passed by the
Florida legislature , kept in the permanent collection (statue)
The Florida Administrative Code .....ANSWER.....where the
permanent collection of these rules are found
ordinance .....ANSWER.....a local law enacted by a county and
only applies within jurisdiction of that county
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Department of Children and Families (DCF)
.....ANSWER.....provides a spectrum of services to preserve and
protect the well being of children and families
owner .....ANSWER.....person licensed to operate the child care
facility
weekend child care .....ANSWER.....childcare provided between
the hours of 6 p.m. on Friday and 6 a.m. on Monday
director .....ANSWER.....on site administrator who has primary
responsibility for day to day operation, supervision, and
administration or a child care facility
prolonged childcare .....ANSWER.....childcare provided for 24
hours or longer
childcare facility .....ANSWER.....any child care center or child
care arrangement that provides care for more than five children
amd receives a form of payment
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school age childcare .....ANSWER.....care for children at least five
years old and enrolled in kindergarten
drop in childcare .....ANSWER.....care for no more than four hours,
while parents remain on the premises
evening child care .....ANSWER.....child care provided during 6
pm to 7 am
programs exempt from licensures .....ANSWER.....public and non
public schools, child care facilities, summer day and 24 hour
camps, large family child care homes, vbs programs
religious exemption .....ANSWER.....faith based child care
program that is an integral part of a church or parochial school
that can qualify for religious exemption from licensure
gold seal quality care .....ANSWER.....recognition of child care
facilities that have been accredited by an approved accrediting
association
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Local Licensing Agencies .....ANSWER.....These organizations,
found in some counties, regulate and enforce rules and local
ordinances which must meet or exceed state standards.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) .....ANSWER.....Act
addresses rights of individuals with disabilities in employment
and public accommodations.
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
.....ANSWER.....Provides a free appropriate public education for
students with disabilities
state laws .....ANSWER.....safety belts and seat belt usage, school
readiness program, and voluntary pre-k program
State and Local Agencies .....ANSWER.....state fire marshal,
department of children and families background screening
clearing house, florida department of law enforcement, florida
office of early learning, florida department of health, local
county government agencies
