DCF RNRF EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Legislative Intent - ANS protect health, safety and well-being of FL's children through
establishment of minimum standards of care for florida
How do rules and regulations fit together - ANS regulation is a law; rule, ordinance or other
order prescribed by authority, especially to regulate conduct
Child care - ANS care, protection and supervision of a child for a period of less than 24 hours
on a regular basis,
-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.
Key point (1) - ANS Child care supplements parental care for a period of less than 24 hours a
day on a regular basis
School-Age Child Care - ANS - before-school and after-school sites are programs, regardless
of location
-providing care for children who are at least 5 years old and who are enrolled in and attend
kindergarten or above
drop in child care - ANS families occasionally leave their child for no more than 4 hours
remain on the premises such as child care at a shopping mall
must be licensed
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,meet all requirements for a child care facility
key point (2) - ANS drop-in child care is a licensed program providing care for children while
families are on the premises
evening child care - ANS - care provided during the evening hours, 6pm-7am
- personnel must remain awake at all times
- if a program only provides evening child care they are not required
-provide outdoor space
- program director does not require to have a director credential
- nor do staff need to have staff credentials
Programs Exempt from Licensure - ANS Public and Non-Public Schools—School Day
Programs for Children Grades Six and Above
School-Age Programs That Meet Certain Criteria
Instructional/Tutorial Programs
Open Access Programs
National Membership Organizations That Meet Certain Criteria
Summer Day Camps and 24-hour Camps
Vacation Bible Schools
Transient Establishments (hotels, resorts, and similar establishments)
Non-Custodial In Home Care
Religious Exemption Pursuant To s. 402.316, F.S.
Public and Non-public Schools-School Day - ANS program for children grades six and above:
provide child care exclusively for children in grades six and above
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, instructional/tutorial programs - ANS instructional/tutorial session may not exceed two
hours for one session
or three hours for a session with multiple academic areas
key point (3) - ANS open access programs operate for less than 4 hours per day and do not
provide any type of supervision
with children freely entering and leaving at any time without permission; prior arrangements,
or supervision
summer day camps and 24 hour camps - ANS Recreational, educational, and other
enrichment programs operated during summer vacations for children who are five years of age
or older on or before September 1.
Not inspected or regulated by the department,
Are required to have all personnel screened through the background screening clearinghouse
with a level 2 background screening and a signed child care attestation of good moral character
Other Exempt Child Care Programs - ANS Vacational bible schools
transient programs
club/recreational facility
non-custodial in home care
religious exemption - ANS considered an integral part of a church or parochial school
a child care program must submit a notarized statement from the pastor of the church that
describes how the program is integral to the church/parochial school
faith based voluntary and mandatory licensure - ANS may choose to pursue voluntary
licensure
Other Rules and Regulations That Are Important to Know - ANS federal laws:
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ANSWERS
Legislative Intent - ANS protect health, safety and well-being of FL's children through
establishment of minimum standards of care for florida
How do rules and regulations fit together - ANS regulation is a law; rule, ordinance or other
order prescribed by authority, especially to regulate conduct
Child care - ANS care, protection and supervision of a child for a period of less than 24 hours
on a regular basis,
-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.
Key point (1) - ANS Child care supplements parental care for a period of less than 24 hours a
day on a regular basis
School-Age Child Care - ANS - before-school and after-school sites are programs, regardless
of location
-providing care for children who are at least 5 years old and who are enrolled in and attend
kindergarten or above
drop in child care - ANS families occasionally leave their child for no more than 4 hours
remain on the premises such as child care at a shopping mall
must be licensed
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,meet all requirements for a child care facility
key point (2) - ANS drop-in child care is a licensed program providing care for children while
families are on the premises
evening child care - ANS - care provided during the evening hours, 6pm-7am
- personnel must remain awake at all times
- if a program only provides evening child care they are not required
-provide outdoor space
- program director does not require to have a director credential
- nor do staff need to have staff credentials
Programs Exempt from Licensure - ANS Public and Non-Public Schools—School Day
Programs for Children Grades Six and Above
School-Age Programs That Meet Certain Criteria
Instructional/Tutorial Programs
Open Access Programs
National Membership Organizations That Meet Certain Criteria
Summer Day Camps and 24-hour Camps
Vacation Bible Schools
Transient Establishments (hotels, resorts, and similar establishments)
Non-Custodial In Home Care
Religious Exemption Pursuant To s. 402.316, F.S.
Public and Non-public Schools-School Day - ANS program for children grades six and above:
provide child care exclusively for children in grades six and above
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, instructional/tutorial programs - ANS instructional/tutorial session may not exceed two
hours for one session
or three hours for a session with multiple academic areas
key point (3) - ANS open access programs operate for less than 4 hours per day and do not
provide any type of supervision
with children freely entering and leaving at any time without permission; prior arrangements,
or supervision
summer day camps and 24 hour camps - ANS Recreational, educational, and other
enrichment programs operated during summer vacations for children who are five years of age
or older on or before September 1.
Not inspected or regulated by the department,
Are required to have all personnel screened through the background screening clearinghouse
with a level 2 background screening and a signed child care attestation of good moral character
Other Exempt Child Care Programs - ANS Vacational bible schools
transient programs
club/recreational facility
non-custodial in home care
religious exemption - ANS considered an integral part of a church or parochial school
a child care program must submit a notarized statement from the pastor of the church that
describes how the program is integral to the church/parochial school
faith based voluntary and mandatory licensure - ANS may choose to pursue voluntary
licensure
Other Rules and Regulations That Are Important to Know - ANS federal laws:
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