RNRF- Child Care Facility Rules and Regulation A+ Grade Compiled Questions and Correct Answers(2024 UPDATE)

Which documents should childcare professional be familiar with? - -Chapter 402, Florida Statutes -Chapter 65C-22, Florida Administrative Code -Facility handbook -School-Age Child Care Licensing Handbook -Child Care Facility Standard Classifications The legislature established child care standards. The licensing standards established by the department address: - -Physical Environment (health, sanitation, safety, and physical surroundings) -Children in care (health, nutrition, and development) What is the mission of The Florida Department of Children and Families' Office of Child Care Regulations? - -to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the children of the state while in care through licensing and regulatory activities. -The purpose of this program is to ensure that children are well cared for in a safe, healthy, positive, and educational environment by trained, qualified child care staff Where can you find permanent collection of state laws? - Florida Statutes (F.S.) Rules implement, interpret, and/or describe laws found in the Florida Statutes. The permanent collection of these rules is found in the - Florida Administrative Code For childcare regulations, DCF office of child care regulation writes the rules and adopted a______________as part of the Florida Administrative Code to provide guidance and clarification in order for providers to implement the rules and regulations. - Handbook What is an ordinance? - local law enacted by a county or municipality and only applies within the jurisdiction of the particular county or city Child Care Personnel (F.S.) - Includes all owners, operators, employees, and volunteers working in a child care facility Classroom/room/designated space (handbook) - a space or room in which care is provided or classes are held, and where learning can take place uninterrupted by outside distractions Department (F.S.) - Means the Department of Children and Families Direct Supervision (Handbook) - actively watching and directing children's activities within the same space, and responding to the needs of each child while in care Director (handbook) - On-site administrator or individual who has the primary responsibility for the day to day operation, supervision, and administration of a child care facility Foster Grandparents (handbook) - directly supervised volunteers who participate in the federal program pursuant to 45 code of Federal Regulations part 2552; they work with one or more children with special or exceptional needs in child care programs