DCF - Rules and Regulations
What is the main purpose for regulatory agencies? - Answer-They ensure health, safety and well-being
of children while in care with trained staff and specify policy, procedure and responsibility.
Name 3 agencies that play a role on regulating child care - Answer-DCF
Florida Statutes
Florida Administrative Code
What is the purpose of DCF - Answer-to determine state rules pertaining to child care and enforces
these rules by licensing and inspecting child care facilities.
What is the purpose of Florida Statutes? - Answer-a permenant collection of the state's laws and
establishes state laws in reference to child care
What is the purpose of the Florida Administrative Code? - Answer-the official compilation of
administrative rules for the satate of Florida and establishes licensing standards
What is the purpose of the Americans With Disabilities Act? - Answer-1 .Prohibits discrimination of
people who are handicapped or disabled.
, 2. Promotes community integration
3. Provide related services and support services that are required to assist a child to benefit from special
education
What 4 aspects of child care in Florida does the Legislature recognize? - Answer-1. Child care is
important to Florida's economic well-being.
2. Citizen's needs should be addressed as they enter child care
3. Parent's need for quality care
4. Profession is to keep children safe, healthy and educated.
What is child care? - Answer-The care, protection and supervision of a child for a period less than 24
hours a day on a regular basis
Where can you find information about rules and regulations about child care in Florida? - Answer-DCF
website: www.myflorida.com/childcare/training
What is a Florida Law? - Answer-a bill passed by the Florida legislature that is signed by the governor of
FLorida
Rules - Answer-implement, interpret and describe laws found in the Florida Statutes.
Ordinance - Answer-a piece of legislation that is passed at the local level.
Regulation - Answer-a law rule ordinance or other order prescribes by authority, especially to regulate
conduct.
What is the purpose of the Office of Child Care and Background Screening? - Answer-administers the
registration of family day care homes not required to be licensed and consultation services, technical
assistance and in-service training to child care programs.
What is the main purpose for regulatory agencies? - Answer-They ensure health, safety and well-being
of children while in care with trained staff and specify policy, procedure and responsibility.
Name 3 agencies that play a role on regulating child care - Answer-DCF
Florida Statutes
Florida Administrative Code
What is the purpose of DCF - Answer-to determine state rules pertaining to child care and enforces
these rules by licensing and inspecting child care facilities.
What is the purpose of Florida Statutes? - Answer-a permenant collection of the state's laws and
establishes state laws in reference to child care
What is the purpose of the Florida Administrative Code? - Answer-the official compilation of
administrative rules for the satate of Florida and establishes licensing standards
What is the purpose of the Americans With Disabilities Act? - Answer-1 .Prohibits discrimination of
people who are handicapped or disabled.
, 2. Promotes community integration
3. Provide related services and support services that are required to assist a child to benefit from special
education
What 4 aspects of child care in Florida does the Legislature recognize? - Answer-1. Child care is
important to Florida's economic well-being.
2. Citizen's needs should be addressed as they enter child care
3. Parent's need for quality care
4. Profession is to keep children safe, healthy and educated.
What is child care? - Answer-The care, protection and supervision of a child for a period less than 24
hours a day on a regular basis
Where can you find information about rules and regulations about child care in Florida? - Answer-DCF
website: www.myflorida.com/childcare/training
What is a Florida Law? - Answer-a bill passed by the Florida legislature that is signed by the governor of
FLorida
Rules - Answer-implement, interpret and describe laws found in the Florida Statutes.
Ordinance - Answer-a piece of legislation that is passed at the local level.
Regulation - Answer-a law rule ordinance or other order prescribes by authority, especially to regulate
conduct.
What is the purpose of the Office of Child Care and Background Screening? - Answer-administers the
registration of family day care homes not required to be licensed and consultation services, technical
assistance and in-service training to child care programs.
