DCF Certification Test - Rules and Regulations for Facilities

DCF Certification Test - Rules and
Regulations for Facilities
For children from birth through 1, there must be one staff for every _ children -
Answer- 4


For children 1 through 2, there must be one staff for every _ children
- Answer- 6


For children 2 through 3, there must be one staff for every _ children
- Answer- 11


For children 3 through 4, there must be one staff for every _ children
- Answer- 15


For children 4 through 5, there must be one staff for every _ children
- Answer- 20


For children 5+, there must be one staff for every _ children
- Answer- 25


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

, DCF Certification Test - Rules and
Regulations for Facilities
In groups of mixed age ranges, where 1 year of age are included, one staff
member shall be responsible for no more than _children of any age group
- Answer- 6


When children 2 year of age and older are in care, the staff-to-children ratio shall
be based on the age group with the _______ number of children within the group
- Answer- largest


Child care laws, rules, and regulations are in place to protect
- Answer- children, families, and child care professionals.


Laws, rules, and regulations relating to child care exist in Florida to protect
children from - Answer- abuse, neglect, injury, and exploitation.


Determine states rules pertaining to childcare and enforces these rules by
licensing and inspecting childcare facilities - Answer- The Florida Department of
children and families


Inspects childcare facilities and educates child care professionals about
minimizing fires & other threats to safety - Answer- Local fire departments;
private investigators