DCF RNRF study guide questions with complete solution 2023/2024

For children from birth through 1, there must be one staff for every _ children - correct answer 4 For children 1 through 2, there must be one staff for every _ children - correct answer 6 For children 2 through 3, there must be one staff for every _ children - correct answer 11 For children 3 through 4, there must be one staff for every _ children - correct answer 15 For children 4 through 5, there must be one staff for every _ children - correct answer 20 For children 5+, there must be one staff for every _ children - correct answer 25 In groups of mixed age ranges where children under 1 year of age are included, one staff member shall be responsible for no more than _ children of any age group. - correct answer 4 In groups of mixed age ranges, where 1 year of age are included, one staff member shall be responsible for no more than _children of any age group - correct answer 6 When children 2 year of age and older are in care, the staff-to-children ratio shall be based on the age group with the _______ number of children within the group - correct answer largest Child care laws, rules, and regulations are in place to protect - correct answer children, families, and child care professionals. Laws, rules, and regulations relating to child care exist in Florida to protect children from - correct answer abuse, neglect, injury, and exploitation. Inspects childcare facilities and educates child care professionals about minimizing fires & other threats to safety - correct answer Local fire departments; private investigators This agency determines ordinances pertaining to public health and inspects childcare facilities to enforce these ordinances - correct answer Local county health department Establishes regulates and enforces rules and local ordinances which must meet or exceed state standards - correct answer Local licensing agencies The _______ _____ ________ are made up by the individual laws which pass the legislature. Each year new statues appeared for the first time some are rewritten or amended and some stay the same. - correct answer Florida State Statues The Florida statues contain __ ______, or topic areas. - correct answer 48 titles These 48 titles are divided into ____ ________. - correct answer 1013 chapters All chapters are divided into - correct answer Sections The primary role of the child care professional is to - correct answer Keep children safe. Provide good nutrition and a healthy environment. Create an environment for learning. Who is the secretary of Children and Family services? - correct answer David Wilkins Where are the secretary's offices located? - correct answer Tallahassee If a local licensing agency denied the application, the applicant has __ days to file a written request for a hearing. - correct answer 15 The local licensing agency agency must hold that hearing within __ days of the applicant's request. - correct answer 30 Where can you find out what kinds of things DCF might look for during an inspection? - correct answer The Florida Administrative Code A law that prohibits discrimination against people who have a physical or mental impairment. - correct answer ADA Maintaining a set of standards that are widely viewed as essential to your chosen career. - correct answer Professionalism Professional Associations - correct answer -National Association for the Education of Young Children -National Association for Family Child Care -National Association for Regulatory Administration Professional Development Plan - correct answer -A goal -A list of the credentials and competencies for that job -A list of the knowledge, skills, and abilities you already have The Code of Ethical Conduct and Statement of Commitment was revised on - correct answer April 2005 DCF enforces _______ - correct answer statues Bus ________ must have physical - correct answer drivers Attendance records shall be maintained for a minimum of - correct answer 4 months Inside temp should be between - correct answer 65 to 82 __ foot candles at least _ feet from the floor. - correct answer 20 & 3 Reading and painting- lighting must be __ foot candles on worksurface - correct answer 50 A child care facility that held a valid license on October 1, 1992, must have a minimun of __ square feet of usable indoor floor space for each child. - correct answer 20 A child care facility that did not hold a valid license on October 1, 1992, and seeks regulatory approval to operate as a child care facility , must have a minimum of __ square feet of usable indoor floor space for each child. - correct answer 35 Outdoor play area should provide - correct answer shade Outdoor play area: Minimum of __ sq foot usable play area per child - correct answer 45 Speed limit near playground no more than __ mph - correct answer 25 Playground should be__ feet from the edge of the road. - correct answer 30 For napping, a minimum of __ inches must be obtained between children. - correct answer 18 Crib sides must be raised and bar spacing may not exceed - correct answer 2-3/8th inches Travel distance to the nearest extinguisher shall not be more than __ feet from room. - correct answer 75 Facility must properly maintain _ extinguishers - correct answer 5 Outdoor equipment should be ________ down - correct answer anchored Wash water temp - correct answer 120 degrees F Rinse water - correct answer 75 degrees F CDA stands for - correct answer Child Development Associate credential ECPC - correct answer Early Childhood Professional Certificate Records found at child care facility - correct answer Daily attendance Record of accidents and injury Emergency evacuation plans record of monthly fire drills documentation of first aid and cpr trainging parental permissions for field trips daily menus specialized diet documentation Evening child care hours - correct answer 6pm-7am