RNRF DCF EXAM AND ANSWERS
A person has committed a misdemeanor in the first degree if he or she: lies about a childcare
program, lies about being licensed, or operates with a suspended license. - answer-true
A space or room in which care is provided or classes are held, and where learning can take place
uninterrupted by outside distractions - answer-classroom/room/designated space
access - answer-During the child care program's operational hours and the times the children are in
care, the program must allow parents, guardians, and the licensing authority access to the program.
A parent or guardian must have access to the child care program in person and by telephone.
Actively watching and directing children's activities within the same space, and responding to the
needs of each child while in care - answer-direct supervision
Additional Training Requirements - answer-Early Literacy Training Requirements
Fire Extinguisher Training Requirements
Safe Sleep/Shaken Baby Syndrome Training Requirements
All chapters of the Florida Statutes are divided into sections, and each section may have several
________? - answer-sub sections
Animal Vaccinations - answer-Animals, they must be
properly vaccinated, free from disease, and clean.
kept in the classrooms must be caged and the cages must be kept clean
annual in service training - answer-child care personnel must complete 10 hours of training or 1
Continuing Education Unit (CEU) related to early childhood education upon completion of the 40-
hour introductory training requirements
annual license - answer-issued when all requirements are met and corrected timely
attendance records - answer-Maintain accurate attendance records throughout the day to ensure
they know which children are in their care at any given time
Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the child care personnel,
documenting the times when each child enters and departs the program
Beginning Training - answer-Within 90 days of employment in the child care industry, child care
personnel must begin training and provide documentation to the child care program
Calculating Outdoor Space - answer-{Indoor capacity - Infants younger than one year} / 2 = One-half
of licensed capacity not including infants
x 45 sq. ft. =
Minimum required outdoor square footage
Required to have a minimum of 45 square feet of outdoor space for each child
, Caring for Our Children - answer-is a publication that outlines the national health and safety
performance standards guidelines for early care and education programs. The purpose of this book
is to ensure children have safe environments for their child care needs.
child care - answer-the care, protection, and supervision of a child for a period of less than 24 hours
a day on a regular basis, which supplements parental care, enrichment, and health supervision for
the child, in accordance with his or her individual needs and for which a payment, fee, or grant is
made for care
child care for the midly ill - answer-the care of children with short-term illness or symptoms of illness
or disability. Care is provided either as an exclusive service in a center specialized for this purpose or
as a component of other child care services offered in a distinct part of a regularly licensed child care
facility, for a period of less than 24 hours per day
Child care provided between the hours of 6 p.m. on Friday and 6 a.m. on Monday - answer-weekend
child care
Child Discipline - answer-Written child discipline and expulsion policy outlining how discipline will be
handled
Must be developmentally appropriate and support social-emotional and behavioral health
promotion practices
Prohibited from spanking children or using any form of physical punishment
Children shall not be subjected to
discipline that is severe,
humiliating, or frightening.
Discipline shall not be associated
with food, rest, or toileting
Child Enrichment Service Providers - answer-Provides enrichment activities, such as gymnastics or
music instruction, to specific children during a specific time, but is not part of the regular child care
program
Written consent for the child to participate
Not considered a volunteer or child care personnel
Not required to be under direct or constant supervision of child care personnel
Class I Violation - answer-an incident of noncompliance that is most serious in nature and may result
in death or serious harm to a child.
Class II Violation - answer-incident of noncompliance that is less serious in nature than a Class I
Violation. A Class II Violation may be elevated to a Class I Violation if the noncompliance resulted in
death or serious harm to the child
Class III Violation - answer-an incident of noncompliance and is the least serious in nature.
Cold foods must be kept - answer-at or below 41oF
current secretary of dcf (2019) - answer-Dr. Patricia Babcock
A person has committed a misdemeanor in the first degree if he or she: lies about a childcare
program, lies about being licensed, or operates with a suspended license. - answer-true
A space or room in which care is provided or classes are held, and where learning can take place
uninterrupted by outside distractions - answer-classroom/room/designated space
access - answer-During the child care program's operational hours and the times the children are in
care, the program must allow parents, guardians, and the licensing authority access to the program.
A parent or guardian must have access to the child care program in person and by telephone.
Actively watching and directing children's activities within the same space, and responding to the
needs of each child while in care - answer-direct supervision
Additional Training Requirements - answer-Early Literacy Training Requirements
Fire Extinguisher Training Requirements
Safe Sleep/Shaken Baby Syndrome Training Requirements
All chapters of the Florida Statutes are divided into sections, and each section may have several
________? - answer-sub sections
Animal Vaccinations - answer-Animals, they must be
properly vaccinated, free from disease, and clean.
kept in the classrooms must be caged and the cages must be kept clean
annual in service training - answer-child care personnel must complete 10 hours of training or 1
Continuing Education Unit (CEU) related to early childhood education upon completion of the 40-
hour introductory training requirements
annual license - answer-issued when all requirements are met and corrected timely
attendance records - answer-Maintain accurate attendance records throughout the day to ensure
they know which children are in their care at any given time
Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the child care personnel,
documenting the times when each child enters and departs the program
Beginning Training - answer-Within 90 days of employment in the child care industry, child care
personnel must begin training and provide documentation to the child care program
Calculating Outdoor Space - answer-{Indoor capacity - Infants younger than one year} / 2 = One-half
of licensed capacity not including infants
x 45 sq. ft. =
Minimum required outdoor square footage
Required to have a minimum of 45 square feet of outdoor space for each child
, Caring for Our Children - answer-is a publication that outlines the national health and safety
performance standards guidelines for early care and education programs. The purpose of this book
is to ensure children have safe environments for their child care needs.
child care - answer-the care, protection, and supervision of a child for a period of less than 24 hours
a day on a regular basis, which supplements parental care, enrichment, and health supervision for
the child, in accordance with his or her individual needs and for which a payment, fee, or grant is
made for care
child care for the midly ill - answer-the care of children with short-term illness or symptoms of illness
or disability. Care is provided either as an exclusive service in a center specialized for this purpose or
as a component of other child care services offered in a distinct part of a regularly licensed child care
facility, for a period of less than 24 hours per day
Child care provided between the hours of 6 p.m. on Friday and 6 a.m. on Monday - answer-weekend
child care
Child Discipline - answer-Written child discipline and expulsion policy outlining how discipline will be
handled
Must be developmentally appropriate and support social-emotional and behavioral health
promotion practices
Prohibited from spanking children or using any form of physical punishment
Children shall not be subjected to
discipline that is severe,
humiliating, or frightening.
Discipline shall not be associated
with food, rest, or toileting
Child Enrichment Service Providers - answer-Provides enrichment activities, such as gymnastics or
music instruction, to specific children during a specific time, but is not part of the regular child care
program
Written consent for the child to participate
Not considered a volunteer or child care personnel
Not required to be under direct or constant supervision of child care personnel
Class I Violation - answer-an incident of noncompliance that is most serious in nature and may result
in death or serious harm to a child.
Class II Violation - answer-incident of noncompliance that is less serious in nature than a Class I
Violation. A Class II Violation may be elevated to a Class I Violation if the noncompliance resulted in
death or serious harm to the child
Class III Violation - answer-an incident of noncompliance and is the least serious in nature.
Cold foods must be kept - answer-at or below 41oF
current secretary of dcf (2019) - answer-Dr. Patricia Babcock
