DCF exam latest updated.

DCF exam latest updated

legislative intent - ANS-intent to protect the health, safety, and well-being of children in
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establishments caring for them
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regulation - ANS-a rule, or law to regulate conduct f f f f f f f f




Florida Statues/ State Laws - ANS-a bill passed by the Florida legislature , kept in the
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permanent collection (statue)
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The Florida Administrative Code - ANS-where the permanent collection of these rules are
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found
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ordinance - ANS-a local law enacted by a county and only applies within jurisdiction of that
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county
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Department of Children and Families (DCF) - ANS-provides a spectrum of services to
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preserve and protect the well being of children and families
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owner - ANS-person licensed to operate the child care facility
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weekend child care - ANS-childcare provided between the hours of 6 p.m. on Friday and 6
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a.m. on Monday
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director - ANS-on site administrator who has primary responsibility for day to day
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operation, supervision, and administration or a child care facility
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prolonged childcare - ANS-childcare provided for 24 hours or longer
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childcare facility - ANS-any child care center or child care arrangement that provides care
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for more than five children amd receives a form of payment
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school age childcare - ANS-care for children at least five years old and enrolled in
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kindergarten
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drop in childcare - ANS-care for no more than four hours, while parents remain on the
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premises
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evening child care - ANS-child care provided during 6 pm to 7 am
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programs exempt from licensures - ANS-public and non public schools, child care
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facilities, summer day and 24 hour camps, large family child care homes, vbs programs
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, religious exemption - ANS-faith based child care program that is an integral part of a
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church or parochial school that can qualify for religious exemption from licensure
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gold seal quality care - ANS-recognition of child care facilities that have been accredited by
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an approved accrediting association
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Local Licensing Agencies - ANS-These organizations, found in some counties, regulate
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and enforce rules and local ordinances which must meet or exceed state standards.
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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - ANS-Act addresses rights of individuals with
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disabilities in employment and public accommodations.
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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) - ANS-Provides a free appropriate public
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education for students with disabilities
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state laws - ANS-safety belts and seat belt usage, school readiness program, and
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voluntary pre-k program
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State and Local Agencies - ANS-state fire marshal, department of children and families
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background screening clearing house, florida department of law enforcement, florida
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office of early learning, florida department of health, local county government agencies
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license application process - ANS-annual application approved by the department and
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background screening review.
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minimum age requirement - ANS-Operator must be at least 21 years old, employees must
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be at least 16 years old to work independently, anyone under 16 must be supervised at all
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times and excluded from staff-to-child ratio
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issuance of a license - ANS-annual- issued when all requirements are met or corrected
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timely
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provisional status- issued when the program is not in full compliance due to circumstances
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beyond control of the program and is not considered a disciplinary sanction
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probationary status- issued when the license is in jeopardy of being revoked or not f f f f f f f f f f f f f


renewed due to violations of licensing standards
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licensing inspections - ANS-inspections by the department of local licensing agency during
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regular business hours to ensure compliance with the standards
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enrollment records - ANS-provider should obtain enrollment information on the child care
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application for enrollment form or an equivalent from from the child's parent of guardian
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prior to accepting the child into the program, form must be kept on file
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ratios - ANS-0-12;4 f f


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