2023 DCF Child Care 40 Hour Certification- Rules and Regulations (Florida)

Florida Law - ANSWER-Bill passed and signed by FL legislators Rules - ANSWER-implement, interpret, and describe law Ordinance - ANSWER-local laws that only apply within jurisdiction Regulation - ANSWER-law, rule, or ordinance to regulate conduct Florida Statutes - ANSWER-permanent collection of the states laws, updated annually Florida Administrative Code - ANSWER-official compilation of administrative rules for the state of Florida. F.A.C Rules developed by DCF Office of Child Care Regulation and Background Screening - ANSWER-licensing authority, regulates licensed child care facilities in most counties in Florida Local County Government Agencies - ANSWER-Effect childcare through Zoning and Building, Septic and Well, Etc... City/Municipal Police Dept. - ANSWER-Effect childcare through back ground checks and screenings of child care providers County, City, Municipal Fire Safety Inspector - ANSWER-Effect childcare through annual fire safety inspections FL Department of Law Enforcement - ANSWER-Effect childcare through background checks and screening personnel FL Department of Education - ANSWER-Effect childcare through voluntary pre-kindergarten programs What do laws, and regulation agencies try to protect children from? - ANSWER-Abuse, neglect, injury and exploitation.