Rules and Regulations HDC
Three agencies that play a role in regulating childcare in FL - correct answer-1)Florida dept
of children and families (DCF)
2)local fire dept
3)local county health dept
4)local licensing agencies
What is the main purpose for regulatory agencies in childcare - correct answer-To ensure
that children are well cared for in a safe, healthy, positive and educational environment by
trained, qualified childcare staff
American w/ Disabilities Act - correct answer-Prohibits discrimination of people who are
handicapped or disabled
Florida administrative code - correct answer-Made up of the rules that are created by the
DCF and enforced by DCF and many other state and local agencies
Florida statutes - correct answer-Made up by the individual laws which were passed by the
legislature
How is the child care home different from childcare facilities - correct answer-FACILITIES:
any childcare center that provides childcare for more then 5 unrelated to the operator and
received payment. Operated for profit or not.
HOME: 6 or less kids related or not payment is received
What special requirements the home must meet - correct answer-
What is the difference between a registered family daycare home, licensed family daycare
home and large family childcare home - correct answer-REGISTERED FAMILY DAYCARE:
If Daycare is being licensed under an existing county licensing ordinance then they must
register annually with the dept.
LICENSED FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME:occupied residence where 2 unrelated children
received childcare.
(A max of 4 kids from birth to 12 months,
A max of 3 kids from birth to 12 months and other kids for a max of 6 kids, a max of 6
preschoolers if all are older then 12 months old, and a max of 10 kids if no more then 5 are
preschoolers and of those 5 no more then 2 are under 12 months old
LARGE FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME:
must first have operated for a min. of 2 consecutive years as a licensed family daycare. Must
have 2 full time personnel (1 being the owner of premises,and has a CDA. A max of 8 kids
birth to 24 months, a max of 12 kids w/ no more then 4 kids under 24 months old
Where can you obtain info regarding current rules, regulations and requirements about
childcare in FL - correct answer-The department of children and families at
www.myflorida.com/childcare
Three agencies that play a role in regulating childcare in FL - correct answer-1)Florida dept
of children and families (DCF)
2)local fire dept
3)local county health dept
4)local licensing agencies
What is the main purpose for regulatory agencies in childcare - correct answer-To ensure
that children are well cared for in a safe, healthy, positive and educational environment by
trained, qualified childcare staff
American w/ Disabilities Act - correct answer-Prohibits discrimination of people who are
handicapped or disabled
Florida administrative code - correct answer-Made up of the rules that are created by the
DCF and enforced by DCF and many other state and local agencies
Florida statutes - correct answer-Made up by the individual laws which were passed by the
legislature
How is the child care home different from childcare facilities - correct answer-FACILITIES:
any childcare center that provides childcare for more then 5 unrelated to the operator and
received payment. Operated for profit or not.
HOME: 6 or less kids related or not payment is received
What special requirements the home must meet - correct answer-
What is the difference between a registered family daycare home, licensed family daycare
home and large family childcare home - correct answer-REGISTERED FAMILY DAYCARE:
If Daycare is being licensed under an existing county licensing ordinance then they must
register annually with the dept.
LICENSED FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME:occupied residence where 2 unrelated children
received childcare.
(A max of 4 kids from birth to 12 months,
A max of 3 kids from birth to 12 months and other kids for a max of 6 kids, a max of 6
preschoolers if all are older then 12 months old, and a max of 10 kids if no more then 5 are
preschoolers and of those 5 no more then 2 are under 12 months old
LARGE FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME:
must first have operated for a min. of 2 consecutive years as a licensed family daycare. Must
have 2 full time personnel (1 being the owner of premises,and has a CDA. A max of 8 kids
birth to 24 months, a max of 12 kids w/ no more then 4 kids under 24 months old
Where can you obtain info regarding current rules, regulations and requirements about
childcare in FL - correct answer-The department of children and families at
www.myflorida.com/childcare
