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For children from birth through 1, there must be one staff for every _ children - ANSWER-4 For children 1 through 2, there must be one staff for every _ children - ANSWER-6 For children 2 through 3, there must be one staff for every _ children - ANSWER-11 For children 3 through 4, there must be one staff for every _ children - ANSWER-15 For children 4 through 5, there must be one staff for every _ children - ANSWER-20 For children 5+, there must be one staff for every _ children - ANSWER-25 In groups of mixed age ranges where children under 1 year of age are included, one staff member shall be responsible for no more than _ children of any age group. - ANSWER-4 In groups of mixed age ranges, where 1 year of age are included, one staff member shall be responsible for no more than _children of any age group - ANSWER-6 When children 2 year of age and older are in care, the staff-to-children ratio shall be based on the age group with the _______ number of children within the group - ANSWER-largest Child care laws, rules, and regulations are in place to protect - ANSWER-children, families, and child care professionals. Laws, rules, and regulations relating to child care exist in Florida to protect children from - ANSWER-abuse, neglect, injury, and exploitation. Inspects childcare facilities and educates child care professionals about minimizing fires & other threats to safety - ANSWER-Local fire departments; private investigators This agency determines ordinances pertaining to public health and inspects childcare facilities to enforce these ordinances - ANSWER-Local county health department Establishes regulates and enforces rules and local ordinances which must meet or exceed state standards - ANSWER-Local licensing agencies The _______ _____ ________ are made up by the individual laws which pass the legislature. Each year new statues appeared for the first time some are rewritten or amended and some stay the same. - ANSWER-Florida State Statues The Florida statues contain __ ______, or topic areas. - ANSWER-48 titles These 48 titles are divided into ____ ________. - ANSWER-1013 chapters All chapters are divided into - ANSWER-Sections The primary role of the child care professional is to - ANSWER-Keep children safe. Provide good nutrition and a healthy environment. Create an environment for learning. Who is the secretary of Children and Family services? - ANSWER-David Wilkins Where are the secretary's offices located? - ANSWER-Tallahassee If a local licensing agency denied the application, the applicant has __ days to file a written request for a hearing. - ANSWER-15 The local licensing agency agency must hold that hearing within __ days of the applicant's request. - ANSWER-30 Where can you find out what kinds of things DCF might look for during an inspection? - ANSWER-The Florida Administrative Code A law that prohibits discrimination against people who have a physical or mental impairment. - ANSWER-ADA Maintaining a set of standards that are widely viewed as essential to your chosen career. - ANSWER-Professionalism Professional Associations - ANSWER--National Association for the Education of Young Children -National Association for Family Child Care -National Association for Regulatory Administration Professional Development Plan - ANSWER--A goal -A list of the credentials and competencies for that job -A list of the knowledge, skills, and abilities you already have The Code of Ethical Conduct and Statement of Commitment was revised on - ANSWER-April 2005 DCF enforces _______ - ANSWER-statues Bus ________ must have physical - ANSWER-drivers Attendance records shall be maintained for a minimum of - ANSWER-4 months Inside temp should be between - ANSWER-65 to 82 __ foot candles at least _ feet from the floor. - ANSWER-20 & 3 Reading and painting- lighting must be __ foot candles on worksurface - ANSWER-50 A child care facility that held a valid license on October 1, 1992, must have a minimun of __ square feet of usable indoor floor space for each child. - ANSWER-20 A child care facility that did not hold a valid license on October 1, 1992, and seeks regulatory approval to operate as a child care facility , must have a minimum of __ square feet of usable indoor floor space for each child. - ANSWER-35 Outdoor play area should provide - ANSWER-shade Outdoor play area: Minimum of __ sq foot usable play area per child - ANSWER-45 Speed limit near playground no more than __ mph - ANSWER-25 Playground should be__ feet from the edge of the road. - ANSWER-30 For napping, a minimum of __ inches must be obtained between children. - ANSWER-18 Crib sides must be raised and bar spacing may not exceed - ANSWER-2-3/8th inches Travel distance to the nearest extinguisher shall not be more than __ feet from room. - ANSWER-75 Facility must properly maintain _ extinguishers - ANSWER-5 Outdoor equipment should be ________ down - ANSWER-anchored Wash water temp - ANSWER-120 degrees F Rinse water - ANSWER-75 degrees F CDA stands for - ANSWER-Child Development Associate credential ECPC - ANSWER-Early Childhood Professional Certificate Records found at child care facility - ANSWER-Daily attendance