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DCF examlegislative intent - correct answer-intent to protect the health, safety, and well-being of
children in establishments caring for them
regulation - correct answer-a rule, or law to regulate conduct
Florida Statues/ State Laws - correct answer-a bill passed by the Florida legislature , kept in
the permanent collection (statue)
The Florida Administrative Code - correct answer-where the permanent collection of these
rules are found
ordinance - correct answer-a local law enacted by a county and only applies within
jurisdiction of that county
Department of Children and Families (DCF) - correct answer-provides a spectrum of
services to preserve and protect the well being of children and families
owner - correct answer-person licensed to operate the child care facility
weekend child care - correct answer-childcare provided between the hours of 6 p.m. on
Friday and 6 a.m. on Monday
director - correct answer-on site administrator who has primary responsibility for day to day
operation, supervision, and administration or a child care facility
prolonged childcare - correct answer-childcare provided for 24 hours or longer
childcare facility - correct answer-any child care center or child care arrangement that
provides care for more than five children amd receives a form of payment
school age childcare - correct answer-care for children at least five years old and enrolled in
kindergarten
drop in childcare - correct answer-care for no more than four hours, while parents remain on
the premises
evening child care - correct answer-child care provided during 6 pm to 7 am
programs exempt from licensures - correct answer-public and non public schools, child care
facilities, summer day and 24 hour camps, large family child care homes, vbs programs
religious exemption - correct 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 - correct answer-recognition of child care facilities that have been
accredited by an approved accrediting association
Local Licensing Agencies - correct 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) - correct answer-Act addresses rights of individuals
with disabilities in employment and public accommodations.
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) - correct answer-Provides a free
appropriate public education for students with disabilities
state laws - correct answer-safety belts and seat belt usage, school readiness program, and
voluntary pre-k program
State and Local Agencies - correct 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
license application process - correct answer-annual application approved by the department
and background screening review.
minimum age requirement - correct answer-Operator must be at least 21 years old,
employees must be at least 16 years old to work independently, anyone under 16 must be
supervised at all times and excluded from staff-to-child ratio
issuance of a license - correct answer-annual- issued when all requirements are met or
corrected timely
provisional status- issued when the program is not in full compliance due to circumstances
beyond control of the program and is not considered a disciplinary sanction
probationary status- issued when the license is in jeopardy of being revoked or not renewed
due to violations of licensing standards
licensing inspections - correct answer-inspections by the department of local licensing
agency during regular business hours to ensure compliance with the standards
enrollment records - correct answer-provider should obtain enrollment information on the
child care application for enrollment form or an equivalent from from the child's parent of
guardian prior to accepting the child into the program, form must be kept on file
ratios - correct answer-0-12;4
1;6
2;11
3;15
4;20
5;25
mixed group w/ children under 1;4
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