DCF Final Exam Questions With Correct
Answers Explained 2023
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
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
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
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
license application process - Answer annual application approved by the department and background screening review.
minimum age requirement - Answer Operator must be at least 21 years old, employees must be at least 16 years old to work independently, anyone under 16 must be supervised at all times and excluded from staff-to-child ratio
issuance of a license - Answer annual- issued when all requirements are met or corrected timely
provisional status- issued when the program is not in full compliance due to circumstances beyond control of the program and is not considered a disciplinary sanction
probationary status- issued when the license is in jeopardy of being revoked or not renewed due to violations of licensing standards
licensing inspections - Answer inspections by the department of local licensing agency during regular business hours to ensure compliance with the standards
enrollment records - Answer provider should obtain enrollment information on the child care application for enrollment form or an equivalent from from the child's parent of guardian prior to accepting the child into the program, form must be kept on file
Answers Explained 2023
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
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
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
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
license application process - Answer annual application approved by the department and background screening review.
minimum age requirement - Answer Operator must be at least 21 years old, employees must be at least 16 years old to work independently, anyone under 16 must be supervised at all times and excluded from staff-to-child ratio
issuance of a license - Answer annual- issued when all requirements are met or corrected timely
provisional status- issued when the program is not in full compliance due to circumstances beyond control of the program and is not considered a disciplinary sanction
probationary status- issued when the license is in jeopardy of being revoked or not renewed due to violations of licensing standards
licensing inspections - Answer inspections by the department of local licensing agency during regular business hours to ensure compliance with the standards
enrollment records - Answer provider should obtain enrollment information on the child care application for enrollment form or an equivalent from from the child's parent of guardian prior to accepting the child into the program, form must be kept on file
