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What is the main purpose for regulatory agencies in child care? correct answer: To ensure that children are well cared for in a safe, healthy, positive and educational environment by trained, qualified, child care staff Agencies that play a role in regulating child care in Florida correct answer: Florida Department of Children and Families Local Fire Departments / Certified Fire Safety Inspectors County Agencies Local Licensing Agencies Florida Department of Children and Families cor...

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6 pages

Written in 2022/2023

Grade A+

Classroom

Stable Walls or Barriers: correct answer: The boundaries that define a classroom space, which are constructed in a sturdy manner and anchored so they are stable and secure and do not pose a threat of falling over sanitize correct answer: The process of destroying or reducing organisms to a safe level owner correct answer: The person who is licensed to operate the child care facility department correct answer: Means the Department of Children and Families Foster Grandparents corre...

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18 pages

Written in 2022/2023

Grade A+

Classroom

A space or room in which care is provided or classes are held, and where learning can take place uninterrupted by outside distractions correct answer: Classroom/ Room/ Designated space Means the Department of Children and Families correct answer: Department Includes all owners, operators, employees, and volunteers working in a child care facility correct answer: Child Care personnel Directly supervised volunteers who participate in the federal program pursuant to 45 Code of Federal R...

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3 pages

Written in 2022/2023

Grade A+

Classroom

Florida administrative code correct answer: is made up of rules that are created by the Department of Children and Families and enforced by the Depatment of Children and Families and many other state local agencies. Rules and regulations are based on the Florida Statutues. The Florida Department of Children and Families governs many aspects of child care in the state, and its staff members write the rules and regulations that appear in the Florida Administrative Code. Florida administrative ...

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10 pages

Written in 2022/2023

Grade A+

Classroom

The Regulation of Childcare Facilities correct answer: - it is important to become familiar with all of the documents so you can provide quality care that aligns with the law and protects the health and safety of children Documents to become familiar with correct answer: - Chapter 402 florida statutes - chapter 65c-22, florida administrative code - facility handbook - school age childcare licensing handbook - childcare facility standard classifications * childcare professionals mu...

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23 pages

Written in 2022/2023

Grade A+

Classroom

Why are Child care laws, rules, and ordinances are in place? correct answer: to protect children, families, and child care professionals Why must Child care professionals understand the rules and regulations? correct answer: to protect the health and safety of children in care. The legislative intent also supports the research, which indicates that? correct answer: children in quality early childhood education programs have better outcomes throughout their lives than children who are no...

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20 pages

Written in 2022/2023

Grade A+

Classroom

Why are childcare laws put in place correct answer: So childcare providers can follow them to protect children, families, and childcare professionals What is Florida law correct answer: It means each bill passed by the Florida legislature that a sign of the covenant Florida. What are rules correct answer: Implement, interpret, and describe laws found in Florida statues. A permanent Florida law is found where? correct answer: Florida statutes A permanent collection of rules is fou...

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5 pages

Written in 2022/2023

Grade A+

Classroom

*Module 1: Regulation of Child Care Facilities* Define the roles and responsibilities of a child care professional correct answer: The roles and responsibilities of a child care professional can vary depending on their specific position, the type of child care setting, and the age group they work with. However, here are some general roles and responsibilities commonly associated with child care professionals: 1. Providing a Safe and Nurturing Environment: Child care professionals are respo...

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15 pages

Written in 2022/2023

Grade A+

Classroom

List ways child care laws protect children correct answer: 1. Growth & development are monitored 2. Safety & security is ensured 3. Health & nutrition needs are met List ways child care laws protect familes correct answer: 1. Know their child care program meets state standards 2. Know staff in a licensed facility will care for their child List ways child care laws protect child care providers correct answer: 1. Specifies their responsibilities as defined by law 2. Protects them from...

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4 pages

Written in 2022/2023

Grade A+

Classroom

1. What is the main purpose for regulatory agencies in child care? How do they influence the care each child receives? correct answer: 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 and qualified child care staff. 2. Identify three agencies that play a role in regula...

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5 pages

Written in 2022/2023

Grade A+

Classroom

For children from birth through 1, there must be one staff for every _ children correct answer: 4 For children 1 through 2, there must be one staff for every _ children correct answer: 6 For children 2 through 3, there must be one staff for every _ children correct answer: 11 For children 3 through 4, there must be one staff for every _ children correct answer: 15 For children 4 through 5, there must be one staff for every _ children correct answer: 20 For children 5+, there ...

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11 pages

Written in 2022/2023

Grade A+

Classroom

Florida Statutes (F.S) correct answer: Permanent collection of the state laws and update annually by the laws. Florida law relate to children are found in here. Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C) correct answer: official compilation of the administrative rules and regulations of state agencies. (licensing standards) Ordinance correct answer: local law enacted by a county or municipality and only applied within the jurisdiction of the particular country or city. Regulation correct a...

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13 pages

Written in 2022/2023

Grade A+

Classroom

Means the Department of Children and Families correct answer: Department On-site administrator or individual who has the primary responsibility for the day-to-day operation, supervision, and administration of a child care facility correct answer: Director Actively watching and directing children's activities within the same space, and responding to the needs of each child while in care correct answer: Direct supervision A space or room in which care is provided or classes are held, ...

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9 pages

Written in 2022/2023

Grade A+

Classroom

In addition to going on the internet, what are some other ways to keep track of changes in laws, rules, and regulations that affect us? correct answer: A) Library B) call licensing C) newspaper D)take educational course E)Communicate with licensing office F)join professional association G)Taking training offered by employer Why is it important that laws are understood and followed? correct answer: They are set for everyone's protection,licensing can be revoked, suspended; denied. ...

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3 pages

Written in 2022/2023

Grade A+

Classroom

Why is it important that laws are understood and followed? correct answer: Childcare center can get shutdown. License can suspended or revoked. It might be possible to get fined and arrested. This agency determines state rules pertaining to child care and enforces these rules by licensing and inspecting child care facilities. correct answer: Florida Department of Children and Families This agency inspects child care facilities and educates child care professionals about minimizing fire...

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11 pages

Written in 2022/2023

Grade A+

Classroom

Three agencies that play a role in regulating childcare in FL correct answer: 1)Florida dept of children and families (DCF) 2)local fire dept 3)local county health dept 4)local licensing agencies What is the main purpose for regulatory agencies in childcare correct answer: To ensure that children are well cared for in a safe, healthy, positive and educational environment by trained, qualified childcare staff

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5 pages

Written in 2022/2023

Grade A+

Classroom

Florida Department of Children of Families correct answer: This agency determines state rules pertaining to child care and enforces these rules by licensing and inspecting child care facilities. Local Fire Department correct answer: This agency inspects child care facilities and educates child care professionals about minimizing fires and other threats to safety. Local County Health Department correct answer: This agency establishes, regulates, and enforces rules and local ordinances, w...

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22 pages

Written in 2022/2023

Grade A+

Classroom

Florida Department of Children of Families This agency determines state rules pertaining to child care and enforces these rules by licensing and inspecting child care facilities. Local Fire Department This agency inspects child care facilities and educates child care professionals about minimizing fires and other threats to safety. Local County Health Department This agency establishes, regulates, and enforces rules and local ordinances, which must meet or exceed state standards. Local Lic...

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14 pages

Written in 2022/2023

Allan100

Purpose - The documents you should become familiar with are - -Chapter 402, Florida Statutes -Chapter 65C-22, Florida Administrative Code -Facility Handbook -School-Age Child Care Licensing Handbook -Child Care Facility Standard Classifications - -Physical environment (health, sanitation, safety, and physical surroundings) -Children in care (health, nutrition, and development) FL DCF mission: - regulation definition - a law, rule, ordinance, or other order prescribed by autho...

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26 pages

Written in 2022/2023

Grade A

Bestzone

Purpose - The documents you should become familiar with are - -Chapter 402, Florida Statutes -Chapter 65C-22, Florida Administrative Code -Facility Handbook -School-Age Child Care Licensing Handbook -Child Care Facility Standard Classifications - -Physical environment (health, sanitation, safety, and physical surroundings) -Children in care (health, nutrition, and development) FL DCF mission: - regulation definition - a law, rule, ordinance, or other order prescribed by autho...

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26 pages

Written in 2022/2023

Grade A

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