DCF Certification Test - Rules and
Regulations for Facilities Already
Passed
For children from birth through 1, there must be one staff for every _ children ✔✔4
For children 1 through 2, there must be one staff for e
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DCF Certification Test - Rules and
Regulations for Facilities Already
Passed
For children from birth through 1, there must be one staff for every _ children ✔✔4
For children 1 through 2, there must be one staff for every _ children ✔✔6
For children 2 through 3, there must be one staff for every _ children ✔✔11
For children 3 through 4, there must be one staff for every _ children ✔✔15
For children 4 through 5, there must be one staff for every _ children ✔✔20
For children 5+, there must be one staff for every _ children ✔✔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. ✔✔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 ✔✔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 ✔✔largest
Child care laws, rules, and regulations are in place to protect ✔✔children, families, and child
care professionals.
Laws, rules, and regulations relating to child care exist in Florida to protect children from
✔✔abuse, neglect, injury, and exploitation.
Determine states rules pertaining to childcare and enforces these rules by licensing and
inspecting childcare facilities ✔✔The Florida Department of children and families
Inspects childcare facilities and educates child care professionals about minimizing fires & other
threats to safety ✔✔Local fire departments; private investigators
This agency determines ordinances pertaining to public health and inspects childcare facilities to
enforce these ordinances ✔✔Local county health department
Establishes regulates and enforces rules and local ordinances which must meet or exceed state
standards ✔✔Local licensing agencies
_______ 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 ✔✔DCF
DCF's mission is to ✔✔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.
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. ✔✔Florida State Statues
________ are written by and proposed by the Florida Senate and House of Representatves.
✔✔Statutes
The Florida State Statues are written by ______ and ___ while the Florida Administrative Code
is written by ___. FAC is based on statutes. ✔✔The Florida State Statues are written by
SENATE and HOR while the Florida Administrative Code is written by DCF. FAC is based on
statutes.
The _______________ passed in 1990, prohibiting discrimination of people who are
handicapped or disabled. ✔✔The Americans with Disabilities Act passed in 1990, prohibiting
discrimination of people who are handicapped or disabled.
The Florida statues contain __ ______, or topic areas. ✔✔48 titles
These 48 titles are divided into ____ ________. ✔✔1013 chapters
All chapters are divided into ✔✔Sections and each section may have severely subsections. Sub
sections may have sub sub sections.
402.26
The primary role of the child care professional is to ✔✔Keep children safe. Provide good
nutrition and a healthy environment. Create an environment for learning.
What kind of records are checked during a screening? ✔✔Employment history
Local criminal records checks through local law enforcement agencies
Fingerprints
Statewide criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Federal criminal records checks through the federal bureau of investigation
Who is the secretary of Children and Family services? ✔✔David Wilkins
Where are the secretary's offices located? ✔✔The DCF's main office are located in Tallahassee
If a local licensing agency denied the application, the applicant has __ days to file a written
request for a hearing. ✔✔15
The local licensing agency agency must hold that hearing within __ days of the applicant's
request. ✔✔30
If the denials stands, the applicant may _______ to DCF. ✔✔appeal
Promulgation ✔✔to publicly announce
DCF renews approval every ✔✔year
Local licensing agencies must provide DCF with data about child care in its county each ✔✔year
If there is a change in ownership, a new ________ is required. ✔✔license
Applicants must disclose their _____ _________ number to DCF ✔✔social security
A provisional (temporary) license maybe be issued to a facility which is out of compliance but
can complete corrective action within _ ______ ✔✔6 months
_____ can be levied against a license that is out of complicance ✔✔Fines
Where can you find out what kinds of things DCF might look for during an inspection? ✔✔The
Florida Administrative Code
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. ✔✔Injunction
Penalties ✔✔Misdemeanor
A law that prohibits discrimination against people who have a physical or mental impairment.
✔✔ADA
What year was the ADA written ✔✔The Americans with Disabilities Act was written in 1990.
An individual is a person who ✔✔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
What is the ADA? ✔✔A law that prohibits discrimination against people who have a physical or
mental impairment.
What sort of accommodations may be required of my program? ✔✔lower sinks
add diaper area
toys
braille
(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. ✔✔training
Maintaining a set of standards that are widely viewed as essential to your chosen career.
✔✔Professionalism
Professionals...
_____________________ to professional journals, periodicals, and web sites.
_______________ in professional associations.
________________________ with peers and colleagues (networking). ✔✔Read and submit info
to professional journals, periodicals, and web sites.
Join and are active in professional associations.
Sustain one-on-one interaction with peers and colleagues (networking).
___ enforces statues ✔✔DCF
What is the website address? ✔✔http://www.myflorida.com/childcare
Professional Associations ✔✔National Association for the Education of Young Children
naeyc.org
National Association for Family Child Care
nafcc.org
National Association for Regulatory Administration
nara-licensing.org
Professional Development Plan ✔✔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 list of the barriers to achieving your objectives, and your plan for overcoming these barriers
The Code of Ethical Conduct and Statement of Commitment was revised on ✔✔April 2005
DCF enforces _______ ✔✔statues
Bus ________ must have physical ✔✔drivers
Attendance records shall be maintained for a minimum of ✔✔4 months
Inside temp should be between ✔✔65 to 82
__ foot candles at least _ feet from the floor. ✔✔20 & 3
Reading and painting- lighting must be __ foot candles on worksurface ✔✔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. ✔✔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. ✔✔35
Outdoor play area should provide ✔✔shade
Outdoor play area: Minimum of __ sq foot usable play area per child ✔✔45
Speed limit near playground no more than __ mph ✔✔25
Playground should be__ feet from the edge of the road. ✔✔30
For napping, a minimum of __ inches must be obtained between children. ✔✔18
1 to 15 children should be _ toilet & sink ✔✔1
Crib sides must be raised and bar spacing may not exceed ✔✔2-3/8th inches
Travel distance to the nearest extinguisher shall not be more than __ feet from room. ✔✔75
Facility must properly maintain _ extinguishers ✔✔5
Outdoor equipment should be ________ down ✔✔anchored
Wash water temp ✔✔120 degrees F
Rinse water ✔✔75 degrees F
Hot water sanitation ✔✔160 degrees F
3 Sink comparments ✔✔1- wash
2- rinse
3- sanitation
GUYS HELP W/ TRAINING REQUIREMENTS??? ✔✔...
CDA stands for ✔✔Child Development Associate credential
ECPC ✔✔Early Childhood Professional Certificate
1 CEU= ✔✔Continuing education unit
Records found at child care facility ✔✔Daily attendance
Record of accidents and injury
Emergency evacuation plans
record of monthly fire drills
documentation of first aid and cpr trainging
parental permissions for field trips
daily menus
specialized diet documentation
Evening child care hours ✔✔6pm-7am
Accredited by a nationally recognized assoc.
must meet an exceed minimum standards required ✔✔Gold seal quality care program
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