DCF CHILD CARE 40 HOUR CERTIFICATION-
- answer-When the child is exposed to structurally unsafe housing, exposed wiring,
inadequate or unsafe heating, or unsanitary housing conditions.
"Language and Communication - answer-child's ability to express himself verbally
and to receive and understand the verbal communication of others. It involves
vocabulary, grammar, reading, writing, and ability to understand things around
them
(Mixed Ratios)
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. - answer-4
1 One Year Old, 24 School Age Children requires - answer-5 caregivers
1 Two Year Old, 8 Three Year Olds and 6 Four Year Olds require - answer-1
Caregiver
16 Two Year Olds require - answer-2 Caregivers
3 Common Infant/Toddler Personality Types - answer-Flexible, Feisty, Fearful
3 main reasons child care programs observe and screen children are to: - answer--
foster growth and development
- detect early signs of delay
-identify signs of child abuse or neglect
402.305(4) - answer-Mixed Age Groups---Where children under 1 year of age are
included, one staff person should be responsible for no more than 4 children of any
age group. Where children 1 year of age but under 2 years of age are included, one
staff person shall be responsible for no more than 6 children of any group.
402.3055 Child Care Personnel Requirements
If the denial stands, the applicant may _______to the Department of Children and
Families. The Department of Children and Families' hearing must be held as
described by statute. - answer-appeal
402.3055 Child Care Personnel Requirements
The local licensing agency must hold that hearing within ______days of the
applicant's request. - answer-30 days
402.3055 Child Care Personnel Requirements
If a local licensing agency denied the application, the applicant has
________________days to file a written request for a hearing. - answer-15 days
,402.3055 Child Care Personnel Requirements
The licensing agency_________the applicant, in writing, that the license has been
denied, and states why that decision was reached. - answer-notifies
402.307 Approval of licensing agency
"Promulgation" means "_____________". This first subsection says that when the
Department of Children and Families announces minimum state standards, each
county in Florida has to provide it with a copy of its own minimum standards if they
are different from the State's. - answer-to publicly announce
402.307 Approval of licensing agency
Each county also has to tell the Department of Children and Families how it plans to
- answer-license programs.
402.307 Approval of licensing agency
The Department of Children and Families renews its approval_______________ -
answer-every year
402.307 Approval of licensing agency
The Department of Children and Families will review local minimum standards. If
they ___________________________the Department of Chikdren Families' standards, the
Department of Children and Families will ___________________a local licensing
agency. - answer-meet or exceed......approve
402.307 Approving of licensing agency
Local licensing agencies must provide the Department of Children and Families with
data about child care in its county ______ - answer-each year.
402.307 Approving of licensing agency - answer-If the Department of Children and
Families learns that the local licensing agency is not applying the Department of
Children and Families' minimum standards, it notifies the local county commission.
402.308 Issuance of license
A license will not be issed to any facility that has a staff member who
______________the screening process. - answer-has failed
402.308 Issuance of license
Applicants must disclose their___________number to the Department of Children and
Families. - answer-social security
402.308 Issuance of license
,Every child care program in Florida is licensed _______ - answer-annually.
402.308 Issuance of license
If a _______________________has been submitted and _____________are met, a license
will be issued. - answer-licensing fee...........all standards
402.308 Issuance of license
If there is a _____________, a new license is required. - answer-change in ownership
402.308 Issuance of license
Programs undergo an ___________to determine that the State's minimum standards
are being met. - answer-on-site review
402.308 Issuance of license
The Department of Children and Families must_________inspections, and if there are
conflicts between inspectors, it must resolve them. - answer-coordinate
402.309 Provisional license
A provisional license may be issued to a facility which is out of compliance but can
complete corrective action within ______ months. - answer-six
402.310 Disciplinary actions; hearings upon denial, suspension, or revocation of
license; administrative fines
__________________can be levied againstt a licensee that is out of compliance. -
answer-Fines
5 Areas Of Development - answer-Physical Development
Social and Emotional
Language and Communication
Cognitive Development and General Knowledge
Approaches to Learning
6 developmental domains - answer-
6 Infants require - answer-2 Caregivers
65C-22.001 - answer-General Information
65C-22.001 (General Information)
Application - answer-Renewal applications must be submitted 45 days prior to
expiration.
, To operate an urban child care facility, it must show documentation that the
outdoor play space requirement cannot be met.
The license being described is for a facility.
It can be applied for with the licensing authority or of the DCF website.
The completed application must be signed by the individual owner, propsective
owner or designated representative, of a partnership, association or corporation.
65C-22.001 (General Information)
License - answer-The child care facility license is issued in the name of the owner,
partnership, association, or corporation.
At least one week to changing ownership of a facility, one of the following methods
of notification to parents or guardians must be observed.
Posting a notice in a conspicuous location at the facility, incorporating information
in any existing newsletter, individual letters or files. 402.305(18) F.S.
65C-22.001 (General Information)
Minimum Age Requirements - answer-There must be a staff person at least 21 years
of age on the premises at all times. (in the absence of the operator)
65C-22.002 - answer-Physical Environment
65C-22.002 Indoor Floor Space - answer-The Department of Children requires either
20 or 35 square feet of usable floor space per child, depending on when the facility
was first licensed.
In addition to the total facility minimum square footage per child, each room that is
routinely occupied by children must also have a minimum of 20 square feet or 35
square feet.
The square foot requirement may be suspended during specific times of the day.
65C-22.002 Outdoor Play Area - answer-DCF requires 45 square feet of safe area
play area for 1/2 of the facility's population over 1 year of age. "Safe" is defined.
Urban facilities are given permission to substitute.
65C-22.002 Physical Environment - answer-(General Requirements)
The facility must be clean and safe. It can't be used for an unsafe activity while
chidren are present.
Animals must have current immunizations and be healthy and clean.
- answer-When the child is exposed to structurally unsafe housing, exposed wiring,
inadequate or unsafe heating, or unsanitary housing conditions.
"Language and Communication - answer-child's ability to express himself verbally
and to receive and understand the verbal communication of others. It involves
vocabulary, grammar, reading, writing, and ability to understand things around
them
(Mixed Ratios)
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. - answer-4
1 One Year Old, 24 School Age Children requires - answer-5 caregivers
1 Two Year Old, 8 Three Year Olds and 6 Four Year Olds require - answer-1
Caregiver
16 Two Year Olds require - answer-2 Caregivers
3 Common Infant/Toddler Personality Types - answer-Flexible, Feisty, Fearful
3 main reasons child care programs observe and screen children are to: - answer--
foster growth and development
- detect early signs of delay
-identify signs of child abuse or neglect
402.305(4) - answer-Mixed Age Groups---Where children under 1 year of age are
included, one staff person should be responsible for no more than 4 children of any
age group. Where children 1 year of age but under 2 years of age are included, one
staff person shall be responsible for no more than 6 children of any group.
402.3055 Child Care Personnel Requirements
If the denial stands, the applicant may _______to the Department of Children and
Families. The Department of Children and Families' hearing must be held as
described by statute. - answer-appeal
402.3055 Child Care Personnel Requirements
The local licensing agency must hold that hearing within ______days of the
applicant's request. - answer-30 days
402.3055 Child Care Personnel Requirements
If a local licensing agency denied the application, the applicant has
________________days to file a written request for a hearing. - answer-15 days
,402.3055 Child Care Personnel Requirements
The licensing agency_________the applicant, in writing, that the license has been
denied, and states why that decision was reached. - answer-notifies
402.307 Approval of licensing agency
"Promulgation" means "_____________". This first subsection says that when the
Department of Children and Families announces minimum state standards, each
county in Florida has to provide it with a copy of its own minimum standards if they
are different from the State's. - answer-to publicly announce
402.307 Approval of licensing agency
Each county also has to tell the Department of Children and Families how it plans to
- answer-license programs.
402.307 Approval of licensing agency
The Department of Children and Families renews its approval_______________ -
answer-every year
402.307 Approval of licensing agency
The Department of Children and Families will review local minimum standards. If
they ___________________________the Department of Chikdren Families' standards, the
Department of Children and Families will ___________________a local licensing
agency. - answer-meet or exceed......approve
402.307 Approving of licensing agency
Local licensing agencies must provide the Department of Children and Families with
data about child care in its county ______ - answer-each year.
402.307 Approving of licensing agency - answer-If the Department of Children and
Families learns that the local licensing agency is not applying the Department of
Children and Families' minimum standards, it notifies the local county commission.
402.308 Issuance of license
A license will not be issed to any facility that has a staff member who
______________the screening process. - answer-has failed
402.308 Issuance of license
Applicants must disclose their___________number to the Department of Children and
Families. - answer-social security
402.308 Issuance of license
,Every child care program in Florida is licensed _______ - answer-annually.
402.308 Issuance of license
If a _______________________has been submitted and _____________are met, a license
will be issued. - answer-licensing fee...........all standards
402.308 Issuance of license
If there is a _____________, a new license is required. - answer-change in ownership
402.308 Issuance of license
Programs undergo an ___________to determine that the State's minimum standards
are being met. - answer-on-site review
402.308 Issuance of license
The Department of Children and Families must_________inspections, and if there are
conflicts between inspectors, it must resolve them. - answer-coordinate
402.309 Provisional license
A provisional license may be issued to a facility which is out of compliance but can
complete corrective action within ______ months. - answer-six
402.310 Disciplinary actions; hearings upon denial, suspension, or revocation of
license; administrative fines
__________________can be levied againstt a licensee that is out of compliance. -
answer-Fines
5 Areas Of Development - answer-Physical Development
Social and Emotional
Language and Communication
Cognitive Development and General Knowledge
Approaches to Learning
6 developmental domains - answer-
6 Infants require - answer-2 Caregivers
65C-22.001 - answer-General Information
65C-22.001 (General Information)
Application - answer-Renewal applications must be submitted 45 days prior to
expiration.
, To operate an urban child care facility, it must show documentation that the
outdoor play space requirement cannot be met.
The license being described is for a facility.
It can be applied for with the licensing authority or of the DCF website.
The completed application must be signed by the individual owner, propsective
owner or designated representative, of a partnership, association or corporation.
65C-22.001 (General Information)
License - answer-The child care facility license is issued in the name of the owner,
partnership, association, or corporation.
At least one week to changing ownership of a facility, one of the following methods
of notification to parents or guardians must be observed.
Posting a notice in a conspicuous location at the facility, incorporating information
in any existing newsletter, individual letters or files. 402.305(18) F.S.
65C-22.001 (General Information)
Minimum Age Requirements - answer-There must be a staff person at least 21 years
of age on the premises at all times. (in the absence of the operator)
65C-22.002 - answer-Physical Environment
65C-22.002 Indoor Floor Space - answer-The Department of Children requires either
20 or 35 square feet of usable floor space per child, depending on when the facility
was first licensed.
In addition to the total facility minimum square footage per child, each room that is
routinely occupied by children must also have a minimum of 20 square feet or 35
square feet.
The square foot requirement may be suspended during specific times of the day.
65C-22.002 Outdoor Play Area - answer-DCF requires 45 square feet of safe area
play area for 1/2 of the facility's population over 1 year of age. "Safe" is defined.
Urban facilities are given permission to substitute.
65C-22.002 Physical Environment - answer-(General Requirements)
The facility must be clean and safe. It can't be used for an unsafe activity while
chidren are present.
Animals must have current immunizations and be healthy and clean.
