FL DCF CHILD CARE FACILITIES RULE AND REGULATIONS DCF- UPDATED 2024 Graded A+

FL DCF CHILD CARE FACILITIES RULE AND REGULATIONS DCF- UPDATED 2024 Graded A+ 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 Licensing Agencies This agency is responsible for making sure child care facilities are inspected. The Florida Statutes are made up by the individual laws which were passed by the Legislature. Each year, new statutes appear for the first time, some are rewritten or amended, and some stay the same. Statutes are written and proposed by the Florida Senate and House of Representatives. They are signed into law by the governor. The Florida Administrative Code 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. The Americans with Disabilities Act passed in 1990, prohibits discrimination against people who are handicapped or disabled. Its goals are to promote community integration by prohibiting discrimination based on disability; to create early intervention services for infants and todlers (ages birth to 3 years) with special needs and their families; and to provide non-discriminatory, multidisciplinary evaluation by qualified professionals. What kinds of records are checked during a screening? Employment History Local criminal records check through local law enforcement agencies Fingerprints Statewide criminal record checks through the Department of Law Enforcement Federal criminal records check through the FBI 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. notifies 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. 15 days 402.3055 Child Care Personnel Requirements The local licensing agency must hold that hearing within ______days of the applicant's request. 30 days 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. appeal 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. 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 license programs. 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. meet or exceed......approve 402.307 Approval of licensing agency The Department of Children and Families renews its approval_______________ every year 402.307 Approving of licensing agency 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. 402.307 Approving of licensing agency Local licensing agencies must provide the Department of Children and Families with data about child care in its county ______ each year. 402.308 Issuance of license Every child care program in Florida is licensed _______ annually. 402.308 Issuance of license If there is a _____________, a new license is required. change in ownership 402.308 Issuance of license Applicants must disclose their___________number to the Department of Children and Families. social security 402.308 Issuance of license Programs undergo an ___________to determine that the State's minimum standards are being met. 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. coordinate 402.308 Issuance of license If a _______________________has been submitted and _____________are met, a license will be issued. licensing fee...........all standards 402.308 Issuance of license A license will not be issed to any facility that has a staff member who ______________the screening process. has failed 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. 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. Fines Reasonable Accomodation _________ involves making physical facilities, toys, and equipment readily accessible to and usable by a child with disabilities, so that he or she may participate. Code At the state level, this includes rules set forth in Florida Administrative Code. Rules Specific details drawn up by an agency to support a law, and enforced by the court. Regulations A legal decision that is enacted by a state agency. Legislators A body of people whose job is to enact laws. Parents A person who has legal custody of a child. Ordinance A piece of legislation that is passed at the local level. Legislation A document that is discussed or voted onby the State Legislature or Federal House or Senate Custodial Parent A parent who has been awarded custody of children after a divorce. Regulatory Agency A government body responsible for directing activities according to rule, principle or law. State Law A bill that has been passed by the State House and Senate and approved by the governor. Guardian A person who is declared legally responsible for the care of a child by a court of law.