FL DCF 40 Hrs, CHILD CARE FACILITIES RULE AND REGULATIONS (RNRF)

FL DCF 40 Hrs, CHILD CARE FACILITIES RULE AND REGULATIONS (RNRF) DCF Department of Children and Families DCF Responsibilities Administration of child care licensing and training Ensuring children are well cared for in a safe, healthy, positive, and educational environment by trained, qualified child care staff This agency determines state rules pertaining to child care and enforces these rules by licensing and inspecting child care facilities. Child Care Professionals Roles and Responsibilities -must know, understand, and follow the laws and the rules and regulations to protect the health and safety of children in care -keep children safe-provide good nutrition and a healthy environment -create a quality environment for learning Name the key agencies that partner with the Department to regulate child care. Local Fire Departments / Certified Fire Safety Inspectors County Agencies Local Licensing Agencies Child care laws, rules, and regulations are in place to protect children, families, and child care professionals Office of Child Care Regulation and Background Screening licensing authority, regulates licensed child care facilities in most counties in Florida Local County Government Agencies Effect childcare through Zoning and Building, Septic and Well, Etc... City/Municipal Police Dept. Effect childcare through back ground checks and screenings of child care providers Child Carecare, protection and supervision of a child for a period of less than 24 hours on a regular basis, which supplements parental care, enrichment, and health supervision for the child in accordance with his or her individual needs, and for which a payment, fee or grant is made for care. (Defined in 402.302)