RNRF DCF 2025 /2026 ACTUAL COMPLETE STUDY TEST QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE
SOLUTIONS
Legislative Intent
The Florida Statutes (F.S.) outline the legislative intent of the child care regulations
also supports the research, which indicates that children in quality early childhood
education programs have better outcomes throughout their lives than children who are not
in such programs
The licensing standards established by the Department address the:
Physical environment (health, sanitation, safety, and physical surroundings)
Children in care (health, nutrition, and development)
Rules and Regulations
a law, rule, ordinance, or other order prescribed by authority, especially to regulate
conduct. Rules and regulations exist to protect the health and safety of children in out-of-
home care.
The Department of Children and Families' Office of Child Care Regulation
he licensing authority and currently regulates licensed child care facilities, licensed family
day care homes, licensed large family child care homes, and licensed mildly ill facilities in
most counties in Florida
,Child care provided between the hours of 6 p.m. on Friday and 6 a.m. on Monday
weekend child care
Includes all owners, operators, employees, and volunteers working in a child care facility
child care personnel
Actively watching and directing children's activities within the same space, and responding
to the needs of each child while in care
direct supervision
On-site administrator or individual who has the primary responsibility for the day-to-day
operation, supervision, and administration of a child care facility
director
drop in child care
a child care arrangement where families occasionally leave their child for no more than
four hours but remain on the premises, such as child care at a shopping mall. A
communication system must be provided to the family to ensure they can return
immediately to the child if necessary.
evening child care
child care provided during the evening hours, which are defined as 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
During evening child care, personnel must remain awake at all times. When children are
awake, child care personnel must provide direct supervision. When children are sleeping,
,staff must be within sight and hearing of all children. While children are sleeping, there
must be enough staff to meet the staff-to-child ratios within the building, on the same
floor; and they must be available to respond, if needed. If a program only provides evening
child care, they are not required to provide outdoor space. The program director is not
required to have a Director Credential, nor do staff need to have staff credentials.
access
During the child care program's operational hours and the times the children are in care,
the program must allow parents, guardians, and the licensing authority access to the
program. A parent or guardian must have access to the child care program in person and by
telephone.
programs exempt from licensure
Public and Non-Public Schools—School Day
Programs for Children Grades Six and Above
School-Age Programs That Meet Certain Criteria
Instructional/Tutorial Programs
Open Access Programs
National Membership Organizations That Meet Certain Criteria
Summer Day Camps and 24-hour Camps
Vacation Bible Schools
Transient Establishments (hotels, resorts, and similar establishments)
Non-Custodial In Home Care
Religious Exemption Pursuant To s. 402.316, F.S.
, public and non public schools- school day
school programs for preschool-age children that are operated and staffed directly by the
school and that meet age-appropriate standards as adopted by the State Board of
Education are exempt from licensure. Also exempt are the integral programs offered by
public schools for children under three years of age who are eligible for participation in the
program under provisions of Public Law No. 94-142 or Public Law No. 99-457. These
programs may only provide child care before or afterschool and during school holidays,
such as a teacher planning day.
programs fro children grades 6 and up
These programs are not designated as Gold Seal Quality Care providers, and they provide
child care exclusively for children in grades six and above
school age programs that meet certain criteria
If the program is located on a public or non-public school site, is operated directly by that
school, and serves only school-age children who attend the school during the day, then it is
exempt from licensure. The program may provide services during any out-of-school times,
including before school, after school, on teacher planning days, holidays, and
intercessions that occur during the school district's academic calendar year. They must
follow standards set by the Florida Building Code State Requirements for Public
Educational Facilities.
instructional/tutorial programs
Have a single instructional/tutorial purpose
Is the only service they provide
Cannot cater, serve, or prepare meals
SOLUTIONS
Legislative Intent
The Florida Statutes (F.S.) outline the legislative intent of the child care regulations
also supports the research, which indicates that children in quality early childhood
education programs have better outcomes throughout their lives than children who are not
in such programs
The licensing standards established by the Department address the:
Physical environment (health, sanitation, safety, and physical surroundings)
Children in care (health, nutrition, and development)
Rules and Regulations
a law, rule, ordinance, or other order prescribed by authority, especially to regulate
conduct. Rules and regulations exist to protect the health and safety of children in out-of-
home care.
The Department of Children and Families' Office of Child Care Regulation
he licensing authority and currently regulates licensed child care facilities, licensed family
day care homes, licensed large family child care homes, and licensed mildly ill facilities in
most counties in Florida
,Child care provided between the hours of 6 p.m. on Friday and 6 a.m. on Monday
weekend child care
Includes all owners, operators, employees, and volunteers working in a child care facility
child care personnel
Actively watching and directing children's activities within the same space, and responding
to the needs of each child while in care
direct supervision
On-site administrator or individual who has the primary responsibility for the day-to-day
operation, supervision, and administration of a child care facility
director
drop in child care
a child care arrangement where families occasionally leave their child for no more than
four hours but remain on the premises, such as child care at a shopping mall. A
communication system must be provided to the family to ensure they can return
immediately to the child if necessary.
evening child care
child care provided during the evening hours, which are defined as 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
During evening child care, personnel must remain awake at all times. When children are
awake, child care personnel must provide direct supervision. When children are sleeping,
,staff must be within sight and hearing of all children. While children are sleeping, there
must be enough staff to meet the staff-to-child ratios within the building, on the same
floor; and they must be available to respond, if needed. If a program only provides evening
child care, they are not required to provide outdoor space. The program director is not
required to have a Director Credential, nor do staff need to have staff credentials.
access
During the child care program's operational hours and the times the children are in care,
the program must allow parents, guardians, and the licensing authority access to the
program. A parent or guardian must have access to the child care program in person and by
telephone.
programs exempt from licensure
Public and Non-Public Schools—School Day
Programs for Children Grades Six and Above
School-Age Programs That Meet Certain Criteria
Instructional/Tutorial Programs
Open Access Programs
National Membership Organizations That Meet Certain Criteria
Summer Day Camps and 24-hour Camps
Vacation Bible Schools
Transient Establishments (hotels, resorts, and similar establishments)
Non-Custodial In Home Care
Religious Exemption Pursuant To s. 402.316, F.S.
, public and non public schools- school day
school programs for preschool-age children that are operated and staffed directly by the
school and that meet age-appropriate standards as adopted by the State Board of
Education are exempt from licensure. Also exempt are the integral programs offered by
public schools for children under three years of age who are eligible for participation in the
program under provisions of Public Law No. 94-142 or Public Law No. 99-457. These
programs may only provide child care before or afterschool and during school holidays,
such as a teacher planning day.
programs fro children grades 6 and up
These programs are not designated as Gold Seal Quality Care providers, and they provide
child care exclusively for children in grades six and above
school age programs that meet certain criteria
If the program is located on a public or non-public school site, is operated directly by that
school, and serves only school-age children who attend the school during the day, then it is
exempt from licensure. The program may provide services during any out-of-school times,
including before school, after school, on teacher planning days, holidays, and
intercessions that occur during the school district's academic calendar year. They must
follow standards set by the Florida Building Code State Requirements for Public
Educational Facilities.
instructional/tutorial programs
Have a single instructional/tutorial purpose
Is the only service they provide
Cannot cater, serve, or prepare meals
