DCF - Rules and Regulations

Can child care professionals deny repeated requests to use the restroom - answer-no Can child care professionals withhold food during snack time? - answer-no Confidentiality - answer-Protecting private information by making sure the public does not have access to it. Do staff to child ratios need to be met in vehicles? - answer-yes Does a facility need a new license if there's new ownership? - answer-yes General staff to child ratio - answer-1:20 How many square feet does a facility need to have per child outdoors? - answer-45 . per child for one half of the facility's population over 1 yr. How many square feet does a facility need to have per child? - answer-35 square feet. How often are Child Care programs licensed? - answer-annually How often does a facility vehicle need to be inspected? - answer-annually Legislation - answer-document that is discussed or voted on by the State Legislature or Federal House and Senate. Name 3 agencies that play a role on regulating child care - answer-DCF Florida Statutes Florida Administrative Code Ordinance - answer-a piece of legislation that is passed at the local level. Planned activities must meet needs within what 3 categories? - answer-1. Emotional, social, intellectual and physical growth 2. Quiet and active play 3. Meals, snacks and nap times Regulation - answer-a law rule ordinance or other order prescribes by authority, especially to regulate conduct. Regulatory Agency - answer-A government body responsible for directing and enforcing activities according to rule or statute. Rules - answer-implement, interpret and describe laws found in the Florida Statutes. State Law - answer-bill that has been passed by the State House and Senate and approved by the Governor What 4 aspects of child care in Florida does the Legislature recognize? - answer-1. Child care is important to Florida's economic well-being. 2. Citizen's needs should be addressed as they enter child care 3. Parent's need for quality care 4. Profession is to keep children safe, healthy and educated. What 4 groups do child care professionals have a responsibility to? - answer-1. Children 2. Families 3. Colleagues 4. Community