DCF Certification Test - Rules and Regulations for Facilities

__ foot candles at least _ feet from the floor. - answer-20 & 3 ___ enforces statues - answer-DCF _____ can be levied against a license that is out of complicance - answer-Fines _______ Role is to put into place rules and regulations which uphold the Florida statues and the legislative intent of those statues. They also enforce laws rules and regulations - answer-DCF ________ are written by and proposed by the Florida Senate and House of Representatves. - answer-Statutes (Professional) People who work with children in a child care setting must take ________ as written in rule by the Florida Department of Children and Familes. - answer-training 1 CEU= - answer-Continuing education unit 1 to 15 children should be _ toilet & sink - answer-1 3 Sink comparments - answer-1- wash 2- rinse 3- sanitation 402.26 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. 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 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 court order that stops someone from continuing an activity. If the person does not stop doing the activity mentioned, they are in contempt of court and will face further discipline, usually in the form of fines. - answer-Injunction A law that prohibits discrimination against people who have a physical or mental impairment. - answer-ADA A provisional (temporary) license maybe be issued to a facility which is out of compliance but can complete corrective action within _ ______ - answer-6 months Accredited by a nationally recognized assoc. must meet an exceed minimum standards required - answer-Gold seal quality care program All chapters are divided into - answer-Sections and each section may have severely subsections. Sub sections may have sub sub sections. An individual is a person who - answer-Has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities Has a record of such an impairment or Is regarded as having such an impairment Applicants must disclose their _____ _________ number to DCF - answer-social security Attendance records shall be maintained for a minimum of - answer-4 months Bus ________ must have physical - answer-drivers CDA stands for - answer-Child Development Associate credential Child care laws, rules, and regulations are in place to protect - answer-children, families, and child care professionals. Crib sides must be raised and bar spacing may not exceed - answer-2-3/8th inches DCF enforces _______ - answer-statues DCF renews approval every - answer-year DCF's mission is to - answer-Ensure the health safety and well-being of the children of the state while in care through licensing and regulatory activities. The purpose of this program is to ensure that children are well cared for in a safe healthy positive and educational environment by trained qualified child care staff. Determine states rules pertaining to childcare and enforces these rules by licensing and inspecting childcare facilities - answer-The Florida Department of children and families ECPC - answer-Early Childhood Professional Certificate Establishes regulates and enforces rules and local ordinances which must meet or exceed state standards - answer-Local licensing agencies Evening child care hours - answer-6pm-7am Facility must properly maintain _ extinguishers - answer-5 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 For children from birth through 1, there must be one staff for every _ children - answer-4 For napping, a minimum of __ inches must be obtained between children. - answer-18 GUYS HELP W/ TRAINING REQUIREMENTS??? - answer-... Hot water sanitation - answer-160 degrees F If a local licensing agency denied the application, the applicant has __ days to file a written request for a hearing. - answer-15 If the denials stands, the applicant may _______ to DCF. - answer-appeal If there is a change in ownership, a new ________ is required. - answer-license 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 Inside temp should be between - answer-65 to 82 Inspects childcare facilities and educates child care professionals about minimizing fires & other threats to safety - answer-Local fire departments; private investigators Laws, rules, and regulations relating to child care exist in Florida to protect children from - answer-abuse, neglect, injury, and exploitation. Local licensing agencies must provide DCF with data about child care in its county each - answer-year Maintaining a set of standards that are widely viewed as essential to your chosen career. - answer-Professionalism Outdoor equipment should be ________ down - answer-anchored Outdoor play area should provide - answer-shade Outdoor play area: Minimum of __ sq foot usable play area per child - answer-45 Penalties - answer-Misdemeanor Playground should be__ feet from the edge of the road. - answer-30 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 A list of the knowledge, skills, and abilities you need but do not currently have. This list becomes your objectives for achieving your goal. A timeline for achieving each of your objectives A