DCF RNRF Module 2 exam 2023 with 100% correct answers

annual Child care programs must complete an _____________ application for licensure. Operator of a child care faciltiy must be at least 21 years old. provisional status (new) Issued when the program is not in full compliance due to circumstances beyond control of the program and is not considered a disciplinary sanction; may be issued for a period not to exceed six months and renewed one time for circumstances beyond the control of the applicant. probationary status (renewal) Issued when the license is in jeopardy of being revoked or not renewed due to violations of licensing standards (renewal only). annual license Provided all requirements are met, are issued for one year and renewed annually on or before the expiration date. Enrollment records must be on file and contain critical information about the child to protect their safety. Staff-to-child ratio is a way of calculating the maximum number of children one caregiver can be responsible for while children are in care. The ratios are based on the ages of the children. Infants (birth to 1 years) ratio 1:4 1 year old ratio 1:6 2 year old ratio 1:11 3 year old ratio 1:15 4 year old ratio 1:20 Prohibited forms of child discipline include that which is severe, humiliating, or frightening, shall not be associated with food, rest, or toileting, physical punishment. 5 year old ratio 1:25 Mixed age groups including infants 1:4 Mixed age groups including 1 year olds 1:6 Mixed age groups including children ages 2 years old and older. Ratio of age group of the majority of children in the group. Daily attendance records are important to protect the safety of children; allow staff to know which children are present in care at any given time; records kept for 12 months. Direct Supervision Actively watching and directing children's activities within the same space, and responding to the needs of each child while in care. Outdoor supervision caregivers need to position themselves to be able to directly supervise and observe all children. Naptime supervision staff must be within sight and hearing of all children; and there must be enough staff to meet the staff-to-child ratios within the building on the same floors and they must be available, if needed.