DCF 40-Hour Child Care Certification Exam Guide 2025: Study & Practice Test

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DCF EXAM | STUDY BUNDLE WITH COMPLETE

SOLUTIONS | HEALTH, SAFETY, AND NUTRITION

(2025 NEWLY UPDATED) | QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED

ANSWERS

legislative intent .....ANSWER.....intent to protect the health,

safety, and well-being of children in establishments caring for

them

regulation .....ANSWER.....a rule, or law to regulate conduct

Florida Statues/ State Laws .....ANSWER.....a bill passed by the

Florida legislature , kept in the permanent collection (statue)

The Florida Administrative Code .....ANSWER.....where the

permanent collection of these rules are found

ordinance .....ANSWER.....a local law enacted by a county and

only applies within jurisdiction of that county

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Department of Children and Families (DCF)

.....ANSWER.....provides a spectrum of services to preserve and

protect the well being of children and families

owner .....ANSWER.....person licensed to operate the child care

facility

weekend child care .....ANSWER.....childcare provided between

the hours of 6 p.m. on Friday and 6 a.m. on Monday

director .....ANSWER.....on site administrator who has primary

responsibility for day to day operation, supervision, and

administration or a child care facility

prolonged childcare .....ANSWER.....childcare provided for 24

hours or longer

childcare facility .....ANSWER.....any child care center or child

care arrangement that provides care for more than five children

amd receives a form of payment

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school age childcare .....ANSWER.....care for children at least five

years old and enrolled in kindergarten

drop in childcare .....ANSWER.....care for no more than four hours,

while parents remain on the premises

evening child care .....ANSWER.....child care provided during 6

pm to 7 am

programs exempt from licensures .....ANSWER.....public and non

public schools, child care facilities, summer day and 24 hour

camps, large family child care homes, vbs programs

religious exemption .....ANSWER.....faith based child care

program that is an integral part of a church or parochial school

that can qualify for religious exemption from licensure

gold seal quality care .....ANSWER.....recognition of child care

facilities that have been accredited by an approved accrediting

association

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Local Licensing Agencies .....ANSWER.....These organizations,

found in some counties, regulate and enforce rules and local

ordinances which must meet or exceed state standards.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) .....ANSWER.....Act

addresses rights of individuals with disabilities in employment

and public accommodations.

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

.....ANSWER.....Provides a free appropriate public education for

students with disabilities

state laws .....ANSWER.....safety belts and seat belt usage, school

readiness program, and voluntary pre-k program

State and Local Agencies .....ANSWER.....state fire marshal,

department of children and families background screening

clearing house, florida department of law enforcement, florida

office of early learning, florida department of health, local

county government agencies