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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